NUS – Centre for Trusted Internet and Community

The Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC) and Media Literacy Council (MLC) organised the Digital Well-being Symposium on 25 March 2023 at NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House. This inaugural symposium brought together thought leaders from academia, government and industry in the areas of digital well-being. Relive the action in our event highlights reel! View video

Watch the recordings of the plenary sessions by keynote speakers and panel discussion:

Welcome address by Ms. Margaret Tan. View video

Opening remarks by Dr Natalie Pang. View video

Keynote lecture 1: Indicators of Digital Well-being by Prof Audrey Yue and Dr Natalie Pang. View video

Keynote lecture 2: Parenting in the Digital Age by Mrs Anita Low-Lim. View video

Panel discussion with tech companies. View video

Attended by thought leaders and participants ranging from youths, parents to social service professionals.

Prof Audrey Yue and Dr Natalie Pang from the National University of Singapore as well as Mrs Anita Low-Lim from TOUCH Community Services delivered keynotes on Indicators of Digital Well-being and Parenting in the Digital Age.

Prof Audrey delivering her keynote on Indicators of Digital Well-being

The pertinent issues surrounding online safety and mental well-being for both parents and children were further discussed in an expert panel comprising of representatives from Google, Meta, Twitter and Bytedance moderated by Prof Elmie Nekmat from the National University of Singapore.

Panel discussion with representatives from tech companies

Also featuring two parallel tracks consisting of four curated workshops for youths, parents and social service professionals, participants delved into conversations surrounding the prevalence of Technology Facilitated Sexual Violence (TFSV) and how different parenting styles can be used to help children navigate the online space safely.

Curated workshops for youths, parents and social service professionals

Special thanks to all the participants who joined us at the symposium and also shout outs to our partners from TOUCH Community Services, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications and Information and Infocomm Media Development Authority for making this event possible.

Prof Elmie Nekmat (Left), Dr Natalie Pang (middle) and Mrs Anita Low-Lim (right of Dr Natalie Pang) with panellists and participants from the symposium

Prof Audrey Yue and Dr Natalie Pang from the National University of Singapore as well as Mrs Anita Low-Lim from TOUCH Community Services delivered keynotes on Indicators of Digital Well-being and Parenting in the Digital Age.

The pertinent issues surrounding online safety and mental well-being for both parents and children were further discussed in an expert panel comprising of representatives from Google, Meta, Twitter and Bytedance moderated by Prof Elmie Nekmat from the National University of Singapore.

Special thanks to all the participants who joined us at the symposium and also shout outs to our partners from TOUCH Community Services, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications and Information and Infocomm Media Development Authority for making this event possible.

For more information on the symposium, please refer to the event’s webpage!