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Impact Experience: An NUSC Podcast
by Julius Bautista
Impact Experience: An NUSC Podcast is about the many facets of University-driven community engagement and service-learning. The show features interviews with university students, faculty, staff and alumni who will share their experiences, projects and ideas about how the University serves as an incubator and catalyst for positive social change. NUS College (NUSC) is the honours college of the National University of Singapore, and IEx is a required capstone project done across two years for all its students.
Episodes
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Arts in the Impact Experience: Exploring arts-based research in service-learning
In this episode of the Impact Experience podcast, host Julius Bautista engages with Dr. Carissa Foo and Dr. Kiven Strohm, both creative practitioners and lecturers at the National University of Singapore College. The discussion delves into how art and the creative process can enhance community...
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What is the 'community'? Unpacking a familiar concept beyond geography
In this episode, Dr. Yi'En Cheng, a human geographer and lecturer at the National University of Singapore College, joins the discussion to explore the conceptual boundaries of "community" with a focus on service learning. The conversation delves into the geographical and social constructs of...
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Defining and Measuring Impact: Developing baselines and metrics for real-world change
In this episode of the Impact Experience podcast, host Julius Bautista is joined by guests Swan Ping Poon and Dr. Michelle Lee to explore the intricacies of defining and measuring impact in service learning projects. The discussion delves into the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),...
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Ethics in Community Engagement: Navigating ethical dilemmas in service projects
In this episode of the IEx podcast, Dr. Amanda Blair, a political scientist with over 15 years of experience in conflict-affected regions, shares her expertise in ethics and community building. Currently a Lecturer at the National University of Singapore College, Dr. Blair discusses the…
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Savior Complex, Privilege and ‘Poverty Porn’: From saviours to collaborators
In this episode, we delve into a thought-provoking discussion with guests Dr. Nurhidayahti and Dr. Ng Keng Khoon, both lecturers at the National University of SIngapore College. When we engage in service learning endeavors, should we consider ourselves the 'saviors' of the communities we seek to...
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Critical Service Learning: Service beyond volunteerism
In this episode of the IEx Podcast, we speak with Dr Lim Chee Han, Senior Lecturer at NUS College, as he demystifies Service‑Learning—showing how it goes beyond volunteering by weaving critical reflection, academic rigor, and genuine partnership into coursework. Dr. Lim tackles the curriculum...
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Islands and Uplands: Rural Renewal Across Bali and Northern Thailand
Journey with us from Thailand’s upland forests to Bali’s coastal mangroves as we explore how rural communities address environmental and economic challenges. Featuring two NUSC student groups partnering with community leaders in Pong Sayaen and Desa Budeng, this episode highlights their...
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Project Confidence: Singapore Meets Vietnam in Soft Skills Empowerment
While academic achievements are highly emphasized in the education system, many Vietnamese youths face challenges developing essential soft skills such as public and intercultural communication, leadership, critical problem-solving and lateral thinking. This gap leaves many young Vietnamese...
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Trash Talk Southeast Asia: Tackling the Waste Crisis in Cambodia and Sabah
Southeast Asia faces a waste crisis as rapid urbanization, consumption and tourism puts pressure on already limited waste management and recycling resources. In this episode, two undergraduate students discuss their respective initiatives to improve waste management capacities through...
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Urban Roots: Cultivating Community Through Gardening in Singapore
Greenery has long been integral to the Singaporean government’s urban planning agenda. Incorporating parks and green corridors throughout the city-state has underscored its reputation as a “Garden City.” Community gardens have served as vibrant spaces that provide respite while promoting...
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Unspeakable Challanges: Confronting the Stigma of Period Poverty in Singapore
Period poverty is the challenge of accessing affordable menstrual hygiene products and facilities. It is a problem that affects many women and girls, even in affluent societies like Singapore where the stigma surrounding menstruation often leads to silence and embarrassment. Two NUS College...
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Finding Coco: Coral Reef Restoration in the Island of the Gods
The island of Bali lies within the Coral Triangle, an area of incredibly rich biodiversity that sustains the world's oceans. The marine ecosystem there faces numerous climatic and man-made threats. Three NUSC undergraduate students go beneath the waves to utilize local knowledge and coconut husk…
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Empowered Beyond Borders: Collaborating with Stateless Communities in Southeast Asia
Stateless people, who are not recognized as nationals of any country, do not have access to basic rights to education, healthcare, employment, and legal protection. Two groups of NUSC undergraduate students are looking to collaborate with community partners to contribute towards the empowerment…
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Circular Abundance: Technological and Agricultural Approaches to Food Waste in Singapore
Two million kilograms of food is discarded in Singapore every day. Two groups of NUSC undergraduate students are collaborating with industry and community partners on implementing practical and organic approaches towards tackling the food waste problem in the city-state.
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Guardians of the Giants: Elephant Ecotourism in Thailand
The relationship between elephants and their human custodians in Thailand are ancient and complex. Over the years, significant attention has been placed on the physical well-being of both animals and humans. Four NUSC undergraduate students share their experiences collaborating with local...
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Bayanihan: Empowering Filipino Youth Through Bamboo
Confronting the stigma of bamboo as a 'poor man's material', a group of students discuss their endeavour to advance youth empowerment by promoting bamboo-based agribusiness in the Philippines.
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Project Amihan: The Art of Bamboo
Working with Filipino bamboo artisans, six undergraduate students discuss their plans to facilitate youth-oriented cultural awareness workshops in Laguna, Philippines.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Impact Experience: An NUSC Podcast is about the many facets of University-driven community engagement and service-learning. The show features interviews with university students, faculty, staff and alumni who will share their experiences, projects and ideas about how the University serves as an incubator and catalyst for positive social change. NUS College (NUSC) is the honours college of the National University of Singapore, and IEx is a required capstone project done across two years for all its students.
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Julius Bautista
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