People of FASS
People of FASS is a content series that emphasises on the human element, our people, their accomplishments and journey, as well as what inspires them. The series is curated primarily to focus on featuring exemplary students, alumni, researchers, faculty and staff.
Dr Shaun Teo’s Journey of Figuring Things Out
Once a young, disengaged student at school, Dr Shaun Teo (NUS Geography) is today a multiple award-winning educator, who is highly popular among his students due to his unique teaching philosophy and methods.
Overseas Experiential Learning: Exploring Sustainability in Cambodia
GE4421: Field Investigation in Human Geography enables students to research dolphin behaviour, study ecotourism sustainability, and bunk at overseas homestays. That’s just a regular day in the life of geography and environmental science undergraduates at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Let’s find out more about this unique overseas experiential learning course!
Elevating Excellence in Communications and New Media
In a remarkable achievement, Margareta Anastasia, a Master’s student in Communications and New Media (CNM) at the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, clinches the Outstanding PRISM Award. Her journey captures excellence, professional growth, and the transformative impact of the CNM Master’s program.
Cultivating Sustainability: Yuki Ong’s GreenLoopFarms Journey
What began as a home-based project among friends, Yuki Ong (NUS Geography’ 23) has scaled her sustainable farming project and co-founded GreenLoopFarms – an eco-conscious urban farm that employs hydroponic systems to nurture a diverse range of vegetables.
Beyond the Classroom: My Student Ambassador Experience
Ethan Naidu, FASS Student Ambassador 2022-2023, shares keen insights on his journey as a Student Ambassador.
Field Studies in Geography – Southeast Asia: A Journey of Transformative Adventures
After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Field Studies in Geography: Southeast Asia (SEA) has finally made a comeback over the summer break of 2023.
32 Pages – Co-authoring Stories of Possibilities with our Children
Fresh graduates Chloe Ng (NUS Geography ’23) and Tamara Tan (NUS Psychology ’23) tell us why they established 32 pages, an organisation aiming to improve the emotional resilience of children through literacy.
Helping Others Help Better: How this Social Work Graduate Found his Calling
While serving his National Service in the Singapore Police Force, Sim Jian Wen saw a side of the country that he had only ever seen in the movies – one involving loan sharks, violence and the occasional substance abuse. So he took the leap to pursue Social Work at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
From Passion to Purpose: Dr Khoo Kim Choo’s Impact on Early Childhood Education
Dr Khoo Kim Choo (NUS Social Work, ’70) has been recently inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame for her legacy and impact in the early childhood education sector.
A Special Salute to Our Student Body!
Our students are our lifeblood! And to the general public nowhere is this more obvious than at our major outreach events throughout the year, including the just-concluded NUS College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) Open House 2023.
Finding Home: The Value of Community
For Zohra, pursuing Malay Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) meant more than just reading a major. Find out how Malay Studies enabled Zohra to grow comfortable with her community and identity, and prepared her for the road ahead.
Discovering Authenticity in Academia and Beyond: The Story of Associate Professor Lin Weiqiang
Associate Professor Lin Weiqiang shares insights into how he became an academic, his experience in the corporate world, and his advice to students about life after graduation.