On 19 Oct 2026, the School celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey of turning discovery into healthier communities through education, research and partnership.
The celebration began with remarks from Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, who reflected on the School’s growth since its establishment in 2011. He attributed the School’s achievements over the past 15 years to the dedication and contributions of its growing community of more than 70 faculty members, supported by a strong team of executive and administrative staff.
The celebration continued with the presentation of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) Awards, recognising outstanding contributions in education and research across the School community.
For AY2024/2025:
- Teaching Excellence Award (Individual) – Asst Prof Saima Hilal, Assoc Prof Jason Yap and Senior Lecturer Dr Cecilia Teng
- Teaching Excellence Award (Team) – Assoc Prof Mary Chong (Team Lead), Asst Prof Aw Su, Dr Shou Yiyun and Dr Wong Mee Lian
- Outstanding Researcher Award – Asst Prof Saima Hilal
- Young Researcher Award – Asst Prof Rayner Tan
For AY2025/2026:
- Research Fellow Teaching Award – Dr Harvy Joy Liwanag
- Research Fellow Research Award – Dr Bimandra Adiputra Djaafara and Dr Sarah Tan Yi Xuan
- Graduate Student Teaching Award – Dr Afifah Ismat Rahman-Shepherd, Mohamad Nizar Bin Zainal and Mu Rong
Following the awards presentation, colleagues took part in a fun quiz testing their knowledge of the School’s history and milestones, bringing a lively close to the programme.
The celebration concluded with a buffet lunch, providing an opportunity for colleagues to reconnect and celebrate the occasion together. As the School marks 15 years of public health excellence, the anniversary also serves as an opportunity to recognise the collective efforts of its community in advancing public health in Singapore and beyond.