NP's PCEO, Mr Lim Kok Kiang accepting the Company of Good Conferment 2024 award
Campus for Good

 


Campus for Good

NP is the first Institute of Higher Learning to be conferred the prestigious
Champion of Good Award by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre.

Campus for Good

NP is the first Institute of Higher Learning to be conferred the prestigious Champion of Good Award by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre.

Social Sustainability – Building stronger communities for a better future

Are doing good and doing well mutually exclusive? We don’t think so. At NP, for over two decades, we've committed to driving social impact, shaping a more inclusive and resilient society through education, industry collaboration, research, and practice. Convinced that doing good and doing well can go hand in hand, we work with businesses to build sustainable organisational systems and culture that are inclusive and promote the wellbeing of their stakeholders – while keeping business goals on track.


First-ever Dialogue in the Dark on campus, established in 2010

A social enterprise where blind guides facilitate tours and programmes in the dark for >20,000 visitors per year

First poly to launch Service-Learning (S-L) Pedagogy in 2016

Every year, about 4,000 students apply their skills to address community needs through NP’s signature S-L pedagogy

Received the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship in 2020

Prestigious award recognising exemplary civic engagement programmes around the world

Launch of CORI (Centre for Organisational Resilience & Inclusion) in 2024

CORI is a dedicated centre focusing on training and consultancy in human system design

First poly to offer Corporate Purpose Internship in 2024

NP students intern with purpose-driven companies and use their domain skills to support corporates in advancing social impact while pursuing their business goals

First IHL to implement Social Sustainability Learning Framework in 2024

By inculcating social sustainability into curriculum, students can tap growing career opportunities in ESG roles

First IHL to receive the Champion of Good Award in 2024

For being an exemplary force for good, NP was conferred this prestigious award by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre

First poly to offer a Social Impact Scholarship in 2025

Scholars will be mentored by leaders of organisations at the forefront of social sustainability


Campus for Good – Doing Good and Doing Well

Building on the solid foundation of NP’s concerted efforts in making a social impact, we will mark the next chapter with our Campus for Good framework. We will drive social sustainability in the following three focus areas:

Learners for Good

Developing Purpose-Driven Graduates

Industry for Good

Enabling Businesses to Grow Sustainably

Ecosystem for Good

Creating a Campus Ecosystem that Promotes Social Sustainability

Developing Purpose-Driven Graduates

NP will nurture a generation of graduates who have the agency to enact social impact – in school, at work, and in life – while helping the economy thrive sustainably.

1. Social Sustainability in Curriculum

Core to the tenets of social sustainability is the creation of shared value for businesses and the communities they impact. Through projects that bring together corporate and community partners, students gain hands-on experience in shaping plans and implementing programmes that serve the interests of multiple groups.

Project Showcase
Banking & Finance students and the migrant workers they engaged with

Partners: DBS Bank, The Salvation Army

Problem Statement:
How can we promote greater financial inclusion among marginalised communities such as migrant workers to meet their banking needs?

The Solution:
Students from NP’s Banking & Finance course worked with the partners to develop digital marketing strategies that led to an increase in digital engagement and greater access to the bank’s financial services.

"This project taught me about the evolving role of financial institutions in promoting social equity. Addressing the unique challenges of marginalised groups enables organisations like DBS to enhance its brand reputation and demonstrates its commitment to corporate social responsibility."

B Vikran
Diploma in Banking & Finance, Year 3
Students sharing the thinking behind their wheelchair-friendly tour with participants at the Enabling Festival

Partners: The Ascott Limited, Ludus Lab Pte Ltd

Problem Statement:
How can we cater to the needs of persons with disabilities in the spirit of inclusive hospitality and sustainable tourism?

The Solution:
NP’s Tourism and Resort Management students co-developed wheelchair-accessible Google Map itineraries for 12 hospitality properties to enhance the travel experience for wheelchair users.

"Through this experience, I learnt how to better anticipate diverse needs when using public spaces for events and activities. The differing needs of individuals are opportunities to develop thoughtful design and foster welcoming spaces that reflect our values as a progressive society."

Pearlyn Chong
Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management student, Year 3
The LIFT student team, industry partners and guests at the Committee of Practice on Inclusive Employment Practices

Partners: Sodexo, Inclus, Michael Page

Problem Statement:
How can we create a welcoming physical and social environment for persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the workplace?

The Solution:
Final-year Community Development students developed a toolkit to guide employers on inclusive employment practices. Entitled "Leading Inclusivity For Tomorrow" (LIFT), the final-year project included a Committee of Practice session to help industry partners and PWDs better understand each other's challenges.

"LIFT aims to enhance hiring managers’ understanding regarding the development of inclusive workplaces. We’re encouraged to have received positive feedback about our toolkit and seen tangible impact in fostering more inclusive workplace environments."

Gabrille Sim
Diploma in Community Development*, Class of 2025
(*Renamed Diploma in Psychology & Community Development)
BME graduate, Thaddaeus with Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development, both wearing the imVisible pin
Thaddaeus with Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development, both wearing the imVisible pin

Partner: Tomowork

Problem Statement:
How can we raise greater awareness, visibility and support for people with invisible disabilities — such as ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and partial hearing or vision loss — in Singapore?

The Solution:
Engineering graduate Thaddaeus helped develop and promote the imVISIBLE Pin, a wearable symbol of solidarity that aims to create awareness. Launched under TomoWork’s Infinity Within ongoing campaign, the pin encourages individuals to self-identify, show support, and spark conversations around invisible disabilities.

"I hope the pin we created will remind those with disabilities that they are not alone... and that they deserve to be seen, heard and respected."

Thaddaeus Tham
Diploma of Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2025

2. Corporate Purpose Internship

Today, more businesses are taking a strategic approach in their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to achieve sustained and tangible impact.

NP’s Corporate Purpose Internship (CPI) is a unique programme that enables our final-year students to intern at purpose-driven companies at the forefront of making social impact. Using their diploma-related skills and knowledge, students contribute to these companies’ goal of enacting corporate purpose and advancing social sustainability.


Interested in mentoring our students to deliver social impact or tapping our students’ skills for your corporate purpose initiative?

Contact us to find out more


Our Partners

CORI's partners' logo



Hear from our Students & Partners

NP's PCD student, Khin Ingyin Lae

We created the ‘Taste of Home’ cookbook to support Sodexo’s efforts in expanding the social impact of their food services. Featuring recipes with inexpensive yet wholesome ingredients, the book aims to help low-income families prepare affordable and balanced meals.

Khin Ingyin Lae
Diploma in Community Development, Class of 2024

Ingyin was a Responsibility, DE&I and Marketing Intern at Sodexo Singapore Pte Ltd during her Corporate Purpose Internship

NP's TRM student, Evangeline Neo En Xin

As a Front Office Trainee at Capella Singapore, I had the chance to work on impactful community projects. For instance, during Capella’s Mid-Autumn Festival campaign, I helped develop marketing strategies and logistics plans to promote inclusivity and community engagement in collaboration with a social service agency!

Evangeline Neo En Xin
Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management, Year 3

Evangeline was a Front Office Trainee at Capella Singapore during her Corporate Purpose Internship

NP's CHS student, Shermaine Cheang

At Kids Haven, apart from handling typical marketing tasks, I got to work on a Corporate Social Responsibility fundraising campaign that raised $500 in two weeks! When I witnessed the company’s monthly revenue growing, I saw that doing good can help companies do well.

Shermaine Cheang
Diploma in Chinese Studies, Class of 2025

Shermaine was a Marketing Specialist Intern with Kids Haven, a company that specialises in children’s furniture

At Sodexo, we see the Corporate Purpose Internship as an opportunity to bridge learning with real-world impact. Working alongside NP’s students not only enables them to apply their skills in meaningful ways, but also brings fresh perspectives that strengthen how we design and deliver our programmes. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to nurturing purpose-driven leaders and building a more sustainable and inclusive future together.

Jaspreet Kaur Sethi
Head of Marketing, CSR & Innovation
Sodexo Singapore

3. Social Impact Scholarship

NP is the first poly to launch this unique scholarship that provides in-depth learning and mentorship opportunities to students passionate about social causes, enabling them to build a strong portfolio for future careers in the “social” pillar of ESG.

Year 2 students taking any course in NP can apply for the Social Impact Scholarship. Apart from final-year tuition fees and a book allowance, students will get to shadow leaders from organisations pioneering social sustainability efforts to understand how businesses are embedding corporate purpose in their long-term strategies.

Enabling Businesses to Grow Sustainably

Focusing on social sustainability makes business sense. Companies that invest in sustainability are more likely to establish a positive reputation and gain the trust of stakeholders. Studies have shown that a growing proportion of customers would pay more for products and services from companies that are committed to making a positive social impact. Businesses that prioritise sustainability also have a strategic advantage in attracting talent.

To help organisations unlock the business value of sustainability, NP has pioneered initiatives and programmes that will empower them to grow by integrating the needs of people and society.

1. Centre for Organisational Resilience and Inclusion

Launched in August 2024, the Centre of Organisational Resilience and Inclusion (CORI) is NP’s pioneering initiative to help organisations thrive in a world impacted by increasing adversity, diversity, and complexity. As the first centre of its kind among Institutes of Higher Learning, CORI offers training, consultancy, and research in human systems – empowering businesses, communities and individuals to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable teams.

CORI’s programmes are grounded in the emerging field of dialogic Organisational Development. Drawing from disciplines like business, psychology, sociology, and even neuroscience and psychodynamics, CORI provides deeper insights into the complexities of human interactions within systems and organisations.

Whether you're a corporate leader, HR professional, or someone passionate about shaping healthier team cultures, CORI will equip you with the tools to navigate workplace dynamics, foster inclusion, and create positive social impact.

Find out more about CORI and its programmes here.

First batch of graduates who received CORI Certificate 1

First batch of graduates who received their CORI Certificate 1

What Participants Say

It was a truly engaging and enriching experience that didn't feel like a typical training course. Instead, it felt like a meaningful and thought-provoking conversation.

Participant from UOB Bank

The course was cognitively, emotionally and physically challenging, yet I emerged feeling more abundant and excited about practising what I’ve learnt.

Participant from Module 10 (Understanding Systems and What That Means for Self)

By far the most thought-provoking training I’ve ever attended! It increased my understanding of the human mind and also made me more self-aware.

Participant from OCBC Bank



Creating a Campus Ecosystem that Promotes Social Sustainability

NP aims to create a vibrant, purpose-driven ecosystem where community and corporate partners are embedded on campus, enabling students to get up close to the communities they serve.

1. Dialogue in the Dark Singapore

Nestled within the NP campus, Dialogue in the Dark Singapore (DiDsg) is more than just a unique experiential learning centre – it is a powerful platform for social sustainability in action. Through immersive programmes like its Signature Tour in the Dark, Makan in the Dark and Corporate Workshop, DiDsg challenges participants to navigate everyday scenarios without sight, guided by vision-impaired facilitators. These experiences build empathy, sharpen communication, and foster inclusion – skills that are increasingly vital in today’s diverse workplaces and communities.

Participants at DIDsg at NP


As part of NP’s social sustainability efforts, DiDsg not only trains and employs the blind as guides and facilitators, but also creates a space where differences dissolve and meaningful conversations emerge. Whether you are an HR professional looking to strengthen team dynamics or an educator seeking impactful learning, DiDsg offers a transformative journey that leaves a lasting impression – long after the lights come back on.

Find out more about DiDsg and its programmes here.

In total darkness, colleagues found the courage to speak up, and leaders discovered the humility to truly listen. That shared vulnerability fostered open communication and authentic collaboration. When the lights returned, many of us came back with a deeper understanding of our teammates' perspectives, challenges, and unseen contributions – returning not just as better leaders, but as more empathetic human beings.

Corporate Workshop Participant

I am now more aware of how we are so blinded by our biases, prejudices and selfish goals that we forget to collaborate and listen.

Corporate Workshop Participant from GovTech

2. Partners on Campus

By co-locating community and corporate partners – from social enterprises advocating for meaningful causes to businesses that champion inclusive employment – within our campus, NP will create a collaborative hub for greater social impact.

One partner that has come on board is Soul Food Enterprises , a dining establishment that trains and employs the differently abled to prepare and serve home-style European cuisine.

Soul Food Enterprises

NP Chairman, Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, hosting Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education, Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development & Information and Ministry of Health, as well as other guests at Soul Food

Sandra Toh, Director, School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies, NP, and Anne Wong-Png, Co-Founder, Soul Food Enterprises, sharing on the partnership between the two organisations

Photos of Soul Food

A staff at Soul Food serving Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development & Information and Ministry of Health


Contact us to find out more about how your organisation can be a part of our Ecosystem for Good.

Contact us now!