UNIPSYCH SYMPOSIUM 2019
UniPsych Symposium 2019
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In its 4th iteration this year, UniPsych Symposium is an annual event reaching out to psychology undergraduates as well as members of the public. Through talks given by countless psychology professionals, hundreds of participants have gained invaluable insights on future career paths and the practice of psychology as a discipline.
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This year, we aim to continue bringing the exposure of the diverse psychology landscape in Singapore to our participants while expanding on networking opportunities between speakers and undergraduates. Through both new and returning speakers from diverse disciplines in psychology, we hope that participants will learn more about the countless careers that psychology has to offer. In addition, we hope that this symposium will serve as a platform for undergraduates to connect with speakers, by bringing everyone closer together.
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Discover opportunities. Uncover possibilities.
ORGANIZERS' INFO
inPsych
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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 2019.
JCUS Psychology Society
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The James Cook University Singapore (JCUS) Psychology Society was founded by a group of dedicated and passionate individuals, with the mission of enhancing students’ university experience through fostering personal relationships with peers, professional networking, developing individuals professionally, and helping others in need.
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In 2019, JCUS Psychology Society has done collaborations with external organizations such as Shan You Counselling Centre and Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) to engage speakers for our Academic Talks, a talk that is aimed at helping students in the Psychology student body in Singapore understand the practical aspect of Psychology and its currency now. The society has also engaged in voluntary work with organizations such as Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Willing Hearts.
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In line with its mission, JCUS Psychology Society is honoured to co-host UniPsych
Symposium 2019 to help expand the platform of resources and to build on last year’s success to promote a greater understanding of the psychology scene in Singapore.
Murdoch Psychology Society Singapore
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Murdoch Psychology Society Singapore is a student body formed by the students from BA in Psychology of Murdoch University Singapore with direct affiliation to the Perth Campus and our sister Society there. The society aims to provide a social platform for all psychology students and the opportunity to meet passionate and like-minded people. It is also within our interest to increase the recognition of Murdoch psychology students in Singapore and to equip students with the initiatives and skills to apply in other areas of life. The mission of MPSS is to promote interests in psychology as a science and provide opportunities for practical experience directly related to Psychology. We hope that in doing so, we can constantly develop ourselves through the mind, and at the same time maintaining passion in helping others and compassion for the society at large.
MPSS offers a range of activities for our fellow students to not only de-stress and give back to the society, but also provide learning opportunities that are not available in the classroom settings.
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These activities include volunteering and seminars. We are also looking at communicating with various external organisations to make attempts at securing internship opportunities in view of a lack of placement modules included in our syllabus. At the same time, we are also a student assistance group that seek to provide help to our students when needed, directing them to the proper channels. In this view, we also act as the bridge to the main campus in Perth, should any student require their attention.
NTU Psychology Society
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NTU Psychology Society is a student-run organisation by NTU undergraduates. We strive to create an educated awareness of, and to foster a greater interest in Psychology to the masses of NTU and beyond. We also hope to establish the recognition and credibility of NTU Psychology Society in Singapore by being an active member in the local Psychology scene. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for Society members and everyone in NTU to learn about Psychology and mental health in the common, everyday life, and to equip them with skills which t​hey can apply in life to enrich themselves and/or others.
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NTU Psychology Society is proud to be co-hosting this event, aiming to bring greater exposure to psychology students in Singapore.
NUS Psychology Society
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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 are to promote and encourage the study of the social sciences with particular emphasis on the course of Psychology by means of forums, talks, dialogue sessions organised in cooperation with related societies. Suitable programmes to introduce students into 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.
This year, NUS Psychology Society aims to foster a sense of belonging in a vibrant society amongst our members, as well as increase our outreach to more NUS Students. The society aims to do so by holding events such as Psychology Camp, Welcome Tea and various bonding sessions to provide a warm introduction to incoming freshmen. These social events are meant for members to interact and enjoy themselves through group activities and bonding sessions, as well as to foster lasting bonds through frequent interactions.
NUS Psychology Society also organises academic related events such as Career Sharing Sessions and Alumni Conversations, inviting speakers from the Ministry of Defence, Singapore Psychological Society and the Lions’ Mind. The society frequently plans visits to IMH, St Andrew's Autism Centre (SAAC) and Singapore Changi Prison. In addition, the society is open to collaborations, having collaborated with IMH and Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) in past projects.
Having collaborated with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Psychology Society and James Cook University Singapore (JCUS) previously during UniPsych Symposium 2018, NUS Psychology Society hopes to once again set a stage for tertiary education institutes to come together to explore and realise opportunities in the Psychology scene in Singapore.
SUSS PsyConnect
PsyConnect is a student interest group for the psychology students of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Our vision is to be a bridge between students and the academic faculty, to provide all students/alumni with a strong social network, and to enrich psychological education through meaningful activities. We utilise a network that helps promote sharing among all students as well as organise activities that expose students to different psychological fields in Singapore. Through PsyConnect, our students have participated in volunteering sessions with mental health organisations, gone on field tours, and attended various career talks by industry professionals.
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PsyConnect has partnered with organisations such as the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Apex harmony lodge in organising volunteer activities to enrich the lives of residents. Each semester we organise 3 sessions at IMH for students to be exposed to the area of mental health. Students have also widened their experiences during our Prison tours where prison psychologists and wardens share their work with students. Past SUSS alumni in various fields of psychology, such as forensic psychology and clinical psychology, have continued to contribute by speaking at our networking and career talks at SUSS that is held every semester.