National Institute of Education (NIE)

21/10/2026

On 15 October 2026, the NIE welcomed Prof Rebecca J. Collie from Monash University, Australia, for a Visiting Consultant Talk titled “More Than Skill: Why Beliefs About Social-Emotional Competence Matter in Schools.”

The talk highlighted how students’ confidence in their social-emotional abilities contributes to their wellbeing and academic success. Prof Collie also emphasised the importance of supportive school environments and teaching practices in nurturing these abilities.

20/10/2026

The Dr Muhammad Ariff Ahmad (MAS) Commemorative Lecture Series IV (2026) was held on 17 October at The Pod, National Library Singapore, bringing together Malay language educators and enthusiasts for a meaningful morning of learning and exchange.

Organised by the Malay Language and Culture (MLC) Division at the NIE, the lecture featured Prof Nor Hashimah Jalaluddin from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), who shared insights on Ta’dib, Ta‘lim and the Malay Concept of Akal Budi in Proverbs, exploring themes of humility and social wisdom through semantic and pragmatic perspectives.

Assoc Prof Mohd Mukhlis Abu Bakar also announced the expansion of the MAS Scholarships at the NIE to further support students and researchers in Malay Studies and strengthen regional knowledge exchange. The expanded support includes scholarships for ASEAN undergraduates, as well as Master’s and PhD studies.

A heartfelt thank you to our speaker, participants and everyone who contributed to making the event a success 📚✨

16/10/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗣𝗛 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

On 9 October 2026, NIE’s PGDE Chinese Language student teachers from the Primary and Secondary programmes visited the SPH Media News Centre as part of their preparation for the 2027 National Chinese Language Challenge (《华文大比拼》).

The experience brought together perspectives on language, media and Singapore’s history. At STUDIO+65, SPH Media’s in-house creative production studio, the student teachers saw how media content is produced. A highlight of the visit was exploring the resource centre’s archival materials, including an original The Straits Times article on Singapore’s separation from Malaysia. They also learned about how questions for the competition are developed.

As Knowledge Partner for the National Chinese Language Challenge, NIE supports the competition and the professional learning of future Chinese language educators.

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15/10/2026

A passport to making a difference 🤝

For members of the NIE Service-Learning Club , community service is about more than lending a helping hand. It is also an opportunity to build meaningful connections, learn from others and contribute to the community.

Through their experiences, they reflect on how empathy, humility and long-term relationships can shape a meaningful approach to giving back.

📖 Discover their service-learning journey in the latest issue of NIEWS:
https://niews.nie.edu.sg/sep2026/recess/your-passport-to-community-service/

14/10/2026

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼-𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

“NIE is a place where people can grow, and we are committed to help you grow,” said NIE Director Prof Liu Woon Chia to a physical and online audience of over 300 staff and faculty as she unveiled the institute’s new five-year strategic plan at the NIE Director’s Address in NIE LT 1 on 25 September 2026.

Calling it a bold step forward and outward, Prof Liu said that under the NIE 2030 Strategic Vision (Academic Years 2026/27 ─ 2030/31), the institute will stride out from laying its foundations to be future ready to growing its impact and making a difference through education and innovation for learners, faculty, staff, and local and regional educators and communities.

Visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/nie-strategic-vision-2030 to find out more about the new NIE 2030 Strategic Vision!

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13/10/2026

From 5 to 9 October 2026, the NIE welcomed Dr Elizabeth Laugeson, our 4th Visiting Lien Ying Chow Professor in Education, and Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA.

During her visit, Dr Laugeson delivered a public lecture titled “The ABCs of Teaching Social Skills to Youth: The UCLA PEERS® Program” and conducted a workshop for pre-service Special Educational Needs Officers. She also visited Spectra Secondary School, Enabling Village and APSN Delta Senior School, connecting with our partners and gaining insights into Singapore’s inclusive education landscape.

We are grateful to Dr Laugeson for sharing her expertise and insights, and for the meaningful conversations with the NIE faculty, staff and students on supporting young people with additional needs and fostering more inclusive communities 🤝

10/10/2026

💬 Being heard is only the beginning.

This World Mental Health Day, we recognise the importance of going beyond listening to people with lived experience and empowering them to play an active role in shaping mental health support and services.

Drawing on insights from Dr Lee Boon Ooi, Senior Lecturer from the Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department, we look at how lived experiences can contribute to more inclusive and responsive mental health support.

❤️ Swipe through to learn how real voices can drive meaningful change, and drop a heart in the comments to show your support!

07/10/2026

In an age where AI is becoming increasingly prominent in the classroom, when should we choose to go without it? 🔥🤖

Dr Teo Juin Ee from the Policy, Curriculum & Leadership (PCL) Department reflects on lessons from her late father to encourage educators and learners to resist the premature, exclusive and uncritical use of AI, while preserving the value of thinking, working through challenges and navigating them independently.

Her message is simple but timely: in education, we should set the purpose and pace, with AI following our lead — not the other way around 💡

🔗 Read the full article in NIEWS Issue 137: https://niews.nie.edu.sg/sep2026/essays/stoking-the-desire-to-be-unaided

06/10/2026

What will help young children thrive in a rapidly changing world? 🌱

Professor Lynn Ang, the 4th Visiting Lee Sing Kong Professor in Early Childhood Education at the NIE, and Professor of Early Childhood Education at , shares why strong social and emotional foundations can help young children navigate change, build positive relationships and thrive in the future.  

Join her upcoming Public Lecture, “How Can We Best Prepare Young Children for the Opportunities and Challenges of the Future in a Rapidly Changing World?”, as she explores how early childhood education can help children learn, adapt and flourish amid change.

📅 28 October 2026, Wednesday
🕠 5.30pm to 7.30pm
📍 NTU@one-north
Level 3, Auditorium

🔗 Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GBNn9UNYGP

05/10/2026

🍎✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we spotlight Prof Allison Littlejohn from UCL, the 5th Dr Ruth Wong Professor in Teacher Education at the NIE, who reminds us that while AI and technology are reshaping education, they should not be the main drivers of learning.

She highlights how educators need to reflect on what it means to be a teacher in this changing landscape and grow alongside technology. As technology becomes more embedded in our interactions, the human role of the teacher becomes even more important in shaping meaningful learning experiences 💡🤝

This World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate educators who continue to guide, connect and inspire in a changing world.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to NIE alumna Jania Ang from our Sport Science & Management (SSM) programme on clinching silver in the women’s ILCA 6 sailing event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games!

Overcoming injuries just weeks before the competition, Jania showed remarkable resilience and determination to secure a podium finish on her Asian Games debut. Her inspiring achievement has made Singapore and the NIE community proud!

Read more about her achievement here:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/asian-games-singapore-sailing-silver-6426106


Jania Ang took silver in the women's ILCA 6, while Nigel Tan and Sean K*m also finished second in the boys' 29er.

02/10/2026

Happy Children’s Day!

Let's celebrate children for who they are today — curious, playful, expressive and always learning 🌟🧸

With help from the Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department, we look back at some of the things we may forget about childhood: that play is an important part of learning, questions are worth encouraging, and children need to feel heard and understood.

As we celebrate the joy and wonder of childhood this Children’s Day, may we continue to make space for every child to play, discover, express themselves and grow 💛

01/10/2026

Can the skills behind making and keeping friends be taught? 🤝

Dr Elizabeth Laugeson, the 4th Visiting Lien Ying Chow Professor in Education at the NIE, and Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, examines how social skills can support young people with additional needs in making and keeping friends.

Join her upcoming Public Lecture, “The ABCs of Teaching Social Skills to Youth: The UCLA PEERS® Program,” as she explores evidence-based strategies for teaching social skills and supporting meaningful social connections.

📅 6 October 2026, Tuesday
🕡 6.30pm to 8.30pm
📍 Capital Tower
Level 9, Big Picture Auditorium

🔗 Register now: http://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vZRWxN0wRe

01/10/2026

Caring for those who care 💚

Teachers give so much of themselves to supporting their students, and their wellbeing deserves the same care and attention.

This month, we look at how initiatives, research and supportive school cultures can contribute to educators’ mental wellbeing, creating environments where teachers can thrive, not just cope.

30/09/2026

At a recent CRCD Brown Bag Seminar on 23 September 2026, Dr Yang Yang, Education Research Scientist from the Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD) spoke on “Age-Appropriate AI Use: A Child Development Perspective” and explored how children of different ages can engage with AI safely and meaningfully 🤖📚

Drawing on international guidelines and current research, Dr Yang highlighted how recommendations on when and how children should use generative AI can vary, and why more evidence is needed to better understand what is developmentally appropriate.

Participants discussed how future guidelines could be developed in Singapore to better support children, parents and educators, emphasising the need for more research on younger children, long-term learning outcomes, parent and teacher mediation, and culturally relevant guidance for age-appropriate and supervised AI use.

28/09/2026

As we rely more on AI, what could this mean for our own skills and expertise? 💭

Professor Mutlu Cukurova, the 18th Visiting C J Koh Professor in Education at the NIE, and Professor of Learning and Artificial Intelligence at UCL, invites us to rethink our relationship with AI and what it means to preserve human agency in an increasingly AI-enabled world.

Join his upcoming Public Lecture, “De-skilling, Mis-skilling, Never-skilling: Three Ways to Lose Expertise, and One Way to Keep It,” as he unpacks human expertise in the age of AI.

📅 29 October 2026, Thursday
🕝 2.30pm to 4.30pm
📍 NTU@one-north
Level 3, Auditorium

🔗 Register now: https://event.ntu.edu.sg/public-lecture-deskilling-misskilling-neverskilling