HASS
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Our impact
A global leader in liberal arts
At SUTD, we believe humanity plays a major role at the core of STEAM education, and that creativity, empathy and insight drive progress. As Singapore’s only university where Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) are uniquely intertwined with an architecture/engineering and design education, we nurture leaders who consider the social impact that innovations have on our world.
Broader awareness and multiple perspectives
Nurturing students to be conscious of the psychological, social, cultural, political and economic aspects of their field.
Contextual awareness & ethical design
Instilling societal and cultural understanding, for our students to design ethical technologies for human needs.
Critical thinking, effective communication & problem solving
Developing a strong foundation for innovative solutions that can be communicated effectively to various stakeholders.
At the intersection of technology and society, HASS nurtures interdisciplinary thinkers who engage in critical inquiry, purposeful design, and innovation to address real-world challenges.
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of HASS
HASS at SUTD
Why it matters
Discover how HASS at SUTD is uniquely designed to nurture future innovators.
Research areas
Our key focuses
Our curriculum encompasses a vast range of subjects, mainly pertaining to these areas of study.
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Latest happenings
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22 Aug 2025
The poet as experiencer – poetic consciousness and nonhuman intelligence
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SUTD Think Tank 21 (Building 2, Level 3, Room 2.310)
24 Sep 2025
AI foresight pre-conference session
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
SUTD Think Tank 21 (Building 2, Level 3, Room 2.310)
3 Oct 2025
Futures by Design: Human-Centred AI and Transformative Possibilities – International Foresight Conference 2025
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Hokkien Foundation Lecture Theatre (LT4), SUTD
3 Oct 2025
Futures by Design: Human-Centred AI and Transformative Possibilities – International Foresight Conference 2025
18 Sep 2025
When AI Meets Eastern Wisdom: Building Humanistic Values for the AI Era – Symposium
25 Jul 2025
Field trip to ShopBack
27 Jun 2025