james cook university, singapore (jcus) psychology society
UniPsych Symposium 2017 is a career symposium for Psychology undergraduates in Singapore, organized by inPsych and supported by James Cook University, Singapore (JCUS) Psychology Society, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Psychology Society and National University of Singapore (NUS) Psychology Society. The Symposium aims to gather Psychology undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni and working professionals to a common platform for sharing resources, networking and career opportunities, as well as to increase the awareness of Psychology and Psychology-related opportunities in Singapore.
ABOUT THE TEAM
inPsych
inPsych was founded on 23rd June 2016. We are registered with Singapore’s Registry of Societies, UEN: T16SS0124D. The Psychology scene in Singapore is rapidly growing with each passing day; however, most students or prospective students fail to have a good grasp of what the study of Psychology truly entails. Prior to enrolment, individuals may be clear on the course admission requirements only to have misconceptions or misrepresentations to what the discipline holds. Those amidst their term of study may also only discover midway the challenges and limitations Psychology holds. It is also a common trend for Singapore institutions to have a limited or absent representation for certain fields of Psychology. The process of having insufficient knowledge, exposure, and understanding while pursuing Psychology can result in anxiety and confusion, given the uncertain graduation and navigation.
The Society seeks to promote and disseminate knowledge in Psychology and its applications within the Singapore context for the benefit of the individual and society. It strives to make resources available for emerging and interested students wishing to study Psychology to better aid informed decisions and promote psychological well-being to all.
Previous Projects
inPsych has supported the first Singapore UniPsych Symposium held on the 13th August 2016, co-organised by the Psychology Societies from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS). This Symposium was the first for the Singapore Psychology scene and gathered employers, alumni, postgraduates and undergraduates to discover more about Psychology and opportunities in Singapore. It also provided the platform for networking between schools and potential employers. The Symposium was well received with a total of 300 participants, 50 speakers and 25 talks ranging from Clinical to Sports Psychology.
inPsych is the corporate front of this committee and will be providing guidance for the organising of UniPsych Symposium 2017.
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
JCUS Psychology Society was created by Psychology students with the mission to enhance the university experience through fostering personal relationships with peers and professional networking, developing individuals professionally and helping others in need. Some events organized by the society include bonding amongst students, academic talks, and workshops. In addition, the society has conducted fundraisers for NGOs such as Viriya Family Service Centre and Silver Ribbon and provided volunteer opportunities with organizations such as MY Mentoring with Metropolitan YMCA Singapore.
JCUS Psychology Society aims to create a uniquely JCUS-Psychology experience for all JCUS Psychology students by seeking to establish a community amongst the past and present students. This community would serve as a platform for communication to raise awareness towards general mental health issues in Singapore, with the vision for Singaporeans to live in a society that promotes mental health wellness.
JCUS Psychology Society will be co-hosting this event to help expand the platform of resources and to build on last year’s success to promote a greater understanding of psychology and the field in Singapore.
nanyang technological university
(ntu) psychology society
NTU Psychology Society was first inaugurated in June 2008 under the auspices of the NTU Student Affairs Office. Over the past few years, the society has been dedicated to increasing the wealth of information available for students on future career prospects and opportunities. NTU Psychology Society holds frequent career talks by personnel from a diverse range of government agencies and private institutions which provide students with insightful knowledge and perspectives for their future career choices. Annual visits to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) as well as the Singapore Changi Prison also allow students to better apply knowledge learnt in the classroom to real-life situations. Back in 2014, NTU also collaborated with UniSIM to hold a joint Career day and received numerous favourable feedback as well.
Not only that, NTU Psychology Society is also motivated to increase awareness of Psychology-related issues in Singapore. One such event was the PARK(ING) Day project, which was done in collaboration with the Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) as part of our efforts to raise mental health awareness amongst the public in 2015. NTU Psychology Society will be co-hosting this event for people in Singapore to gain greater understanding and awareness in the field of Psychology.
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national university of singapore (nus) psychology society
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Psychology Society was established in 2006 to cater to the welfare of Psychology students. The main objectives of the society is to promote and encourage the study of the social sciences with particular emphasis on Psychology by means of forums, talks, seminars, exhibitions, documentary film shows organized in cooperation with related societies. Suitable programmes to introduce students into the course of psychology are regularly run to promote the wellbeing of members generally by means of organising social and recreational activities to foster co-operation and goodwill. We also organise programmes and study tours to widen the horizon and experience of Psychology students.
The Society regularly organizes events such as career talks with speakers from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Community Psychology Hub (CPH), National Council of Social Service (NCSS), and Home Team Behavioural Sciences Centre (HTBSC) earlier this year. The Society also organizes annual visits to IMH and the Singapore Changi Prison. In addition to visits, the Society is open to collaborations, collaborating with IMH and Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) in past projects, with National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in volunteering and psychological assessments, and many more.
Having collaborated with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Psychology Society last year on UniPsych Symposium 2016, NUS Psychology Society hopes to once again set a stage for tertiary education institutes to come together to explore and realize opportunities in the Psychology scene in Singapore.