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Corporate Social Responsibility 2026

Please note that the General Office will be closed for the entire day on Thursday, 10 September, as all staff will be participating in the school’s Corporate Social Responsibility event. We are excited to be giving back to the community. Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

The 3 DNAs

Discover how SST's three DNAs — Applied Learning, Integrated Learning, and Innovation — shape a curriculum that prepares students to solve real-world problems and drive change.

Last updated 13 August 2026
SST 3 DNAs

Applied Learning

The Applied Learning approach guides the SST teaching and learning process so that the curriculum is delivered within a relevant real-life context to ensure that learning experiences are coherent, challenging and aimed at developing the full range of student capabilities and talents. In SST, the Applied Learning approach encompasses learning that is

  • Active and Relevant

  • Authentic

  • Integrated

  • Community-focused

  • Learner-centred

  • Process-focused.

Integrated Learning

Integrated learning combines different disciplines to provide students with a comprehensive and interconnected curriculum. It involves interdisciplinary projects that allow students to apply knowledge and skills from multiple subjects to solve complex problems.

The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the connections between different subjects and prepare students for the complex, interconnected world.

Innovation

At SST, innovation is encouraged through various programmes and initiatives like SST-3M InnoScience Challenge and SST ChangeMakers InnoFest that aim to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills amongst students. Students are encouraged to take on real-world challenges, work collaboratively, and apply their knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions that can make a positive impact on society.

Overall, innovation is seen as a key driver of progress and development, and SST is committed to equipping its students with the skills and mindset necessary to become passionate innovators and changemakers in their future careers.