The National University of Singapore supported the nation’s plans to provide differentiated care to COVID-19 patients with different needs, alongside hospitals and community care facilities, by converting 28 blocks at PGPR to a Community Recovery Facility from May to July 2020. Considerable efforts were made by NUS students and staff to give the “guests” a warm reception and make them feel comfortable.
Our Message
The hallmark of the Guest Students @ NUS programme was to go beyond basic hospitality by offering the migrant workers something that we do best while they stay with us — i.e. education. Therefore, with efforts from students and staff across the campus, a delightful collection of online content was assembled over two months for the workers’ learning, participation and enjoyment. This curation represents a modicum of our students and staff creativity and targeted effort, giving us a glimpse of the unlimited possibilities when we put our hearts in the same place.
A/P Ho Han Kiat
Deputy Dean of Students
Office of Student Affairs
Our Programmes
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Online Programmes
Education & Entertainment
Our projects included a welcome video in various languages, a blog in seven languages on information about PGPR. A comprehensive list of digital programmes such as videos in Dental Care, Financial Literacy, Data Literacy, and Exercise workouts, which were both entertaining and educational.
Online Curriculum
Indian Cultural Dance
Workout
Translation Project for migrant workers affected by COVID-19
42 students – mainly international students – and two staff volunteered as translators to support medical practitioners and community partners to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. Students are in telegram groups categorised by languages, where they received requests for text, audio or real-time translations. The team translated over 135 documents and worked with 10 partners to empower and bring hope to migrant workers as part of the COVID-19 outbreak response. In February 2021, these translated materials were consolidated and distributed to agencies working with migrant workers.
Education & Entertainment
Our projects included a welcome video in various languages, a blog in seven languages on information about PGPR. A comprehensive list of digital programmes such as videos in Dental Care, Financial Literacy, Data Literacy, and Exercise workouts, which were both entertaining and educational.
were led by student-volunteers to give our guests the NUS experience.
This include exercise workouts, conversational English and dental care.
Online Curriculum
Indian Cultural Dance
Workout
Translation Project for migrant workers affected by COVID-19
42 students – mainly international students – and two staff volunteered as translators to support medical practitioners and community partners to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. Students are in telegram groups categorised by languages, where they received requests for text, audio or real-time translations. The team translated over 135 documents and worked with 10 partners to empower and bring hope to migrant workers as part of the COVID-19 outbreak response. In February 2021, these translated materials were consolidated and distributed to agencies working with migrant workers.
Partner with Us
If you have an idea for an act of service, start a project to cultivate and enhance inclusion and diversity in the community, or simply connect with any student organisations who have been actively involved in migrant workers initiative, reach out to us at community.engagment@nus.edu.sg
Ho Han Kiat
Associate Professor
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Name
Vice Dean of Students
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Name
NUS Office of Student Affairs
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