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.
STEER India 2025: Exploring community and cultural development in a dynamic nation
In June this year, seven NUS students from various faculties embarked on a nine-day journey to New Delhi and Agra in India as part of the Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER) programme led by Associate Professor Loh Wai Lam, Academic Director of NUS Global Relations Office (GRO). The trip, jointly organised by GRO and the Office of International Affairs & Global Initiatives at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), was curated to enable the students to experience the vibrancy and dynamism of India through a blend of academic discourse and cultural immersion.
More than a simulation: SMUN 2025 prepares future leaders for global realities
More than 400 students from over 20 pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region convened to debate critical global concerns at the 22nd Singapore Model United Nations (SMUN) conference that was organised by the NUS Political Science Society (NUS PSSOC) in June at NUS University Town (UTown).
NUS students from Arts and Social Sciences and Business clinch top prize at 2025 UBS Finance Challenge in Shanghai
Driven by a shared passion for finance and investing, second-year students Fong Zhi Heng from NUS Economics and Brandon Lim from NUS Business School teamed up to beat 300 other teams to clinch the first prize at the 2025 UBS Finance Challenge, a high-profile stock pitch competition.
Can AI help improve care for older adults? Experts weigh in
Proceedings and key learnings from an expert meeting on 27 June 2025 organised by the NUS Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) in collaboration with Sweden’s Lund University.
NUS confers Honorary Degrees on Ambassador Chan Heng Chee, Dr Noeleen Heyzer and Mr Wong Ngit Liong
In marking 120 years of excellence, innovation and service, the University also celebrates the achievements of 17,646 graduates from the NUS Class of 2025.
The art of academics: NUS graduates on pursuing their artistic passions
In marking 120 years of excellence, innovation and service, the University also celebrates the achievements of 17,646 graduates from the NUS Class of 2025.
From prison to university: This ex-offender proves it’s never too late for a fresh start
At 36, Mason Andre Lim is graduating from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences with a Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours, majoring in Communications and New Media (CNM) – a milestone that marks not just academic achievement, but a powerful personal turnaround.
Celebrating a legacy of growth and global impact
From a humble medical school to a world-class university, NUS recently commemorated 120 years of progress at a gala dinner.
Five Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for their service and contributions to society
Five stellar alumni from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) were lauded with the FASS Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Awards (DASSAA) on 10 July 2025 for their outstanding service and contributions to society.
Empowering tomorrow’s economic leaders in a divided world
In a time marked by rising global tensions, fractured trade relations, and deepening social and economic divides, the National Economics and Financial Management Challenge (NEFMC) 2025, organised by the NUS Economics Society (ECS), brought together nearly 1,000 pre-tertiary students in June to grapple with a question that could define their generation: …
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NUS champions youth-led Regen Asia Summit to revitalise ecosystems and communities
The two-day Regen Asia Summit (RAS) 2025, part of the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) 120th anniversary celebrations, was launched on 4 July 2025 as a dynamic platform to address environmental and social concerns through regeneration, which focuses on healing current environmental degradation and strengthening social resilience by nurturing resilient ecosystems. …
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Interning in the FASS Lane: An NUS Economics Student’s Growth Journey at Sanofi
Through the facilitation of the FASSIP (FASS Internship Programme), Farah Firzanah (Year 4, NUS Economics) is navigating her role at healthcare leader Sanofi — discovering professional confidence, cross-cultural collaboration and the joys of matcha along the way.