Welcome

The Asia Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA) invites higher education scholars and practitioners to join them in Singapore, from 18 to 20 November for The 19th APSSA International Conference 2024 hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS).

The biennial conference serves as an international gathering for student affairs professionals to exchange ideas, connect and engage fellow student affairs professionals on evolving student needs in tertiary education policy and practice. 

Theme: Transiting into and Navigating through University towards Student Success

Sub-themes:

• Designing support to facilitate seamless transition - first year experience
• Planning, policies, practice and programmes to optimise holistic student development from entry to graduation
• Monitoring and evaluating the level of effective transition and successful learning at University

Keynote speakers

1. Prof Colm Harmon, University of Edinburgh, UK

2. Prof Dr Birgit Schreiber, University of the Western Cape, South Africa

3. Assoc Prof Leong Ching, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Attending the conference

Attending the International Conference in November 2024? Find out how to register, venues and accommodation information.

Call for abstracts

The 19th APSSA International Conference Organising Committee invites you to submit an abstract for research, practitioner or case study papers for consideration for inclusion in the conference programme. Abstracts will be selected based on relevance to theme and sub-themes of the conference.

About Singapore

Singapore is a sunny, tropical island in South-east Asia, a thriving city state with a world-class infrastructure, a fully integrated island-wide transport network, a melting pot of diverse cultures, and a wide range of accommodation, cuisines, and shopping to suit various needs. Also known as a Garden City, Singapore’s lush green spaces are seamlessly interwoven with city living.

Singapore’s weather is hot and humid all year-round, with temperatures usually reaching over 30°C. You should be prepared for rain at any time, which can be torrential but usually brief.