Student Representative's Address 

Miss Tan Yu Ning
Chairperson, Applied Research Club (ARC@SST)

Welcome to the 2025 GALESS Singapore Conference Tiltshift Challenge 4 in Singapore! 

My name is Yu Ning, and it is my great honour to welcome everyone as the student representative for the GALESS Singapore Conference TiltShift Challenge 2025, held at the School of Science and Technology, Singapore. This year's theme for the GALESS Tiltshift Challenge is “Empty Pocket”, which focuses on each country’s poverty situation and explores sustainable solutions to the resulting problems. As economic inequality and the socioeconomic divide worsen in many countries, we must have the humility and determination to face this challenge head-on, starting with our community. 

Over the next four days, we will engage in meaningful discussions and learn from one another about poverty and sustainability — both in local and global contexts. An exciting agenda has been planned for you, including project presentations, insightful feedback from judges and fellow participants, STEM workshops, learning journeys, and cultural exchange activities. We hope these experiences will not only enrich your understanding but also inspire ideas that can go some way towards making a positive difference.

Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the schools and teachers participating in the GALESS Singapore Conference TiltShift Challenge 2025 @ SST. You have worked incredibly hard on your projects and presentations, prepared engaging cultural performances and booths, and managed all the administrative work needed to organise this trip.

This conference would not have been possible without each and every one’s effort and presence. The student organising committee for the GALESS Singapore Conference TiltShift Challenge 2025 @ SST would be working hard to ensure that every one of you has a meaningful and memorable experience. 

GALESS TiltShift Challenge is a celebration of every team’s effort and ingenuity towards building a better tomorrow.

Treat yourself to a good time here in SST and forge strong friendships.

We are really looking forward to meeting all of you!