Student Groups

The group aims to engage students in discussions regarding education in public policy. This will be through student-led presentations of educational systems of various countries, which will help expand our knowledge base about the status quo. In addition to student led work, we hope to invite experts in the field of education to come and speak to the group, regarding project ideation and implementation, barriers faced in real time etc. These talks will provide invaluable insights into the latest thinking and practices in education policy today.

The group will focus on creating outputs – academic or project based. On the one hand, we want to contribute to journals and in-school publications, as well as balance this out with a more hands-on approach in terms of creating local education projects, policy papers etc. Students will be encouraged to pursue projects that have the potential to bring about a change.

Governments around the world are increasingly working closely with policy professionals and consultants to find new and innovative solutions to create impact in multi-dimensional and intersecting social areas such as education, health, energy, infrastructure, environment, public finance, climate change, etc. For this, there is a strong need for public policy professionals to be equipped with analytical skills and capabilities to diagnose and approach social policy problems in a holistic manner. 

The Social Policy Consulting Club at LKYSPP explores and analyses approaches and methods to better understand extant social policy issues by engaging in discussions around social and government policy. The club helps create a consultative culture amongst students by arranging case solving sessions, consulting talks, case competitions, etc. The Club also invites policy consultants for webinars, workshops etc. from this domain to share their experiences, knowledge, and methodologies that they have discovered while working on the ground, which help students to better prepare and network in the social policy space. 

Tech Urban Student Group or TUSG is a dynamic and forward-thinking student group that brings together students who are passionate about technology and urban issues. Technology is rapidly advancing, and it is playing an increasingly important role in shaping our cities. From smart city infrastructure to sustainable transportation, technology is transforming the way we live and work in urban areas. Urban issues, on the other hand, are critical for the liveability and sustainability of our cities. These issues include urban planning, housing, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

Our goal is to explore the intersection of these two fields and to foster discussions and ideas that can shape the future of our cities. We want to understand how technology can be harnessed to solve urban problems, and conversely, how urban issues can inform the development of new technologies.

Sustainable Finance Group is student club dedicated to exploring the intersection of finance, sustainability, and public policy.

We recognise that public policy is a driving force behind the allocation of resources, investment decisions, and the adoption of sustainable practices in the financial sector. Our club seeks to delve into the intricate relationship between public policy and sustainable finance, understanding how policy frameworks shape the trajectory of environmentally and socially responsible investments.

We intend to enhance student's knowledge in this field by offering various educational activities such as panel discussions, skill-building workshops, case studies, informative site visits, and networking dinners. Our goal is to provide students with valuable market insights, focusing on topics like socially responsible investing, green and climate finance, sustainability-linked bonds, carbon markets, and climate change and policy. This list is not exhaustive, and we aim to cover a wide range of related subjects.

As Southeast Asia's transitions to a green economy, It is projected to create more than 30 million jobs by 2030, This club is committed to providing exposure to students for promising careers insights in sustainable finance and green job opportunities.

Debating clubs are an important feature of public policy schools that combine well-researched content with persuasive communication skills. Considering this, our Speak Easy club aims to create an inclusive and dynamic space where students can develop their oratory, argumentation, and leadership skills. This club aspires to provide a platform for students to engage in meaningful discussions and debates on a wide range of topics, encouraging them to explore different perspectives, refine their public speaking skills, and become confident and effective communicators. Overall, the club will foster practical skills useful for personal and professional development by creating opportunities to defend interesting ideas and enable greater confidence to speak well in public.

Behavior change is necessary to solve many of the world’s most pressing public policy challenges. To curb climate change, we need consumers to shift their energy and food consumption habits. To promote healthy ageing, we need older populations to engage in exercise and better diets. To help developing countries improve economically, we need to build sustainable spending behaviors.

The objectives of the Behavioral Insights Group (BIG) are to 1. To promote learning about the applications of behavioral insights in public policy 2. To provide a platform for students to get involved in real-world behavioral insights projects and 3. To help students develop a network with the wider behavioral insights policy community.

We undertake various initiatives such as 1. Hosting seminars and lectures with behavioral science practitioners in public policy 2. Hosting Nudgeathons – hackathons where students work on real world policy problems to provide behavioral solutions and 3. Hosting internal learning sessions, where faculty/PhD students from NUS and LKYSPP share their research related to behavioral insights with the students, or host knowledge sessions.