The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) celebrated its largest graduating cohort to date, with over 3,400 students receiving their degrees at the 2025 Convocation held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event, spanning three days, not only marked academic achievements but also highlighted findings from a new study on youth employability, revealing that financial security and job stability are top priorities for young Singaporeans.
SUSS President Professor Tan Tai Yong shared insights from the study, which surveyed more than 1,000 young Singaporeans and 250 employers. The research indicates a significant interest among youths in seeking new job opportunities, with six in 10 actively looking for roles that offer stability. However, a disconnect was noted in learning preferences, as employers favour in-house training whilst youths prefer external courses and independent learning. The full findings will be discussed at the SUSS Youth Forum on 10 October 2025.
The convocation also showcased SUSS’s commitment to lifelong learning and diverse academic offerings. Highlights included the graduation of 73 students from the inaugural Master of Science in Management programme, taught in Chinese, and the first cohort from the newly launched School of Social Work & Social Development. Additionally, the Executive Management Programme celebrated its 10th year, focusing on leadership development for C-suite executives.
The event underscored the university’s ethos of “Dream, Dare, Do,” encouraging graduates to pursue their careers with integrity and compassion. As Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, the theme “Shaping Our Tomorrow” resonated with the graduates’ journey and the support systems that have enabled their success.
