Centre of Excellence for Social Good (CESG)

CESG

Vision: To be the leading centre of excellence in social good, driving impactful change and fostering a more equitable and sustainable society.

Mission: As the university’s flagship centre of excellence, CESG is the hub and facilitator for social good at SUSS. Combining applied research, community and industry partnerships, as well as student and public engagements in Singapore and beyond, we aim to catalyse improvements in Social Mobility, Healthcare & Eldercare, Family Resilience, and Sustainability.

At Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), we lead pioneering research that directly addresses Singapore's most dynamic societal challenges. Our mission is to uncover innovative solutions for social impact, fostering a more equitable society and enhancing collective well-being. We actively collaborate across sectors and industries, strengthening research, social impact management, and capability development. By leveraging SUSS' unique strengths, we build resilient communities and contribute to a sustainable environment for future generations. Join us in making a lasting difference.

Our Team

Associate Professor Justina Tan

Vice-President (Strategic Partnership and Engagement)

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Professor Ang Hak Seng

Director, Centre of Excellence for Social Good

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Han-Peng Ho

Director, Centre of Excellence for Social Good

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Join us in creating impactful solutions for the betterment of society.

Partner with us and make a difference, one step at a time.

Dream, Dare, and Do.

You can contact us at [email protected] if you have any queries.

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Our Collaborations

SG Cares-SUSS MOU
- Following the signing of the MOU between SG Cares and SUSS, CESG embarked on producing training content for our SG Cares Volunteers Centres.
Scouts-SUSS MOU
- On 19 February 2022, SUSS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) to empower youths with knowledge and values to champion causes for social good.
RSM-SUSS MOU
- On 25 July 2023, SUSS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading professional services firm RSM, to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in embracing sustainability and integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their business models and operations.

SG Cares

Provide Training and Consultancy

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Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

Teamed up with MSF to co-organise the Asian Family Conference (AFC) in 2024, particularly the concurrent sessions scientific committee led by Prof Ang Hak Seng.

Conducted MSF Care Pilot Training.

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CESG partnered with RSM to conduct ESG trainings to SNCF

The ESG training series for co-operatives consists of three tiered courses (ESG 101, ESG 201, and ESG 301) designed to cater to different roles and levels of expertise within co-operatives, with increasing depth and complexity at each stage.

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The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund

CESG collaborated with The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) on an impact measurement study and consultancy to assess beneficiary outcomes and identify key strategic needs.

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