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.

July 22, 2025

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.

July 15, 2025

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.

July 14, 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.

July 14, 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.

July 12, 2025

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.

July 11, 2025

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.

July 11, 2025

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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July 8, 2025

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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June 26, 2025

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.

June 19, 2025

NUS ranks 8th in the world and 1st in Asia in QS World University Rankings 2026

Commemorating its 120th anniversary this year, NUS celebrates not only a legacy of academic excellence but also its ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact on society.

June 18, 2025

Transcending boundaries: How the arts are redefined on NUS campus

Imagine an arts experience shaped around you – whatever your interest or skill level. That is the spirit underpinning Arts For All, a university-wide framework initiated by the NUS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) in late 2023. It aims to reshape how students experience the arts, lower barriers to entry, and encourage …

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June 11, 2025

Prof Dariusz Wójcik clinches prestigious Royal Geographical Society Murchison award for geographical excellence

Professor Dariusz Wójcik (NUS Geography) was recognised for his body of publications which has established geography “as a key discipline for the study of money and finance”.