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.
NUS University Awards 2026: A tribute to excellence in education, research, mentorship and service
From the classroom to the laboratory and beyond, nine outstanding individuals were recognised at the NUS University Awards 2026 for their significant impact in teaching, research, mentorship and service. Among them, Outstanding Educator Award conferee Associate Professor Robin Loon (NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies).
Excellent teachers lead to excellent education
Op-Ed by Dr Azhar Ibrahim from NUS Malay Studies.
NUS FASS and NUS College Students Win Prestigious Prizes for Global Citizenship and Cultural Impact
Meet NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students from NUS College whose award-winning journeys span global citizenship, community engagement, cultural heritage and academic excellence.
NUS AI Literacy for Students: Equipping an AI-Fluent Generation
Starting from Academic Year 2026/27, all first-year undergraduates will take a compulsory module where they will gain practical skills to effectively use large language models and multimodal AI, before they begin their coursework.
Leading NUS team to advance research and reforms, Daniel Goh awarded the Public Administration Medal (Bronze)
NUS Associate Provost and NUS College Vice Dean Daniel Goh, who is also of NUS Sociology and Anthropology at FASS, receives the Public Administration Medal, recognising his contributions to undergraduate education.
Looking beyond Raffles: New NUS course uncovers Singapore’s deeper history and heritage through art
From ceramics to textiles, paintings to manuscripts, this course offers a different way to explore Singapore’s history, through the people, objects and ideas that connected the island to the rest of the world.
MOH Expert Panel Report on Mental Health Impact of Social Media Use
As Singapore considers how best to protect young people online, an expert panel convened by the Ministry of Health (MOH) is advocating for a more nuanced approach than an age-based social media ban.
The carbon case for going green is only half the story
Assoc Prof Alberto Salvo, Assoc Prof Timothy Wong (both from NUS Department of Economics), and Mr Zhihao Han (NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy) discuss how beyond environmental gains, green initiatives like electric buses can improve residents’ daily experiences and quality of life, and such benefits should be factored into governments’ assessments of the value and returns of green investments.
Diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at 24, undergrad found hope in community
Read about NUS Psychology graduate Joshua Lee’s journey of resilience, community support and hope as he overcame cancer and graduated with honours from NUS FASS.
Singapore Mangrove Conservation: How NUS Geographer Dr Gretchen Coffman Is Growing the Next Generation of Leaders
This World Mangrove Day, NUS geographer Dr Gretchen Coffman explains why Singapore’s mangrove forests are vital climate infrastructure for coastal protection, biodiversity and carbon storage: and how she is training the next generation of mangrove conservation leaders.
NUS Names Former UN Under-Secretary-General Dr Noeleen Heyzer as Pro-Chancellor
NUS Sociology alumna (1971), Distinguished Alumni Award conferee (2017) and former FASS Faculty Advisory Board member Dr Noeleen Heyzer brings decades of global leadership and social science expertise to the role.
NUS Celebrates First Anthropology Graduates at Commencement 2026
NUS celebrates its first cohort of Anthropology majors at Commencement 2026, marking a milestone for the discipline and its growing relevance in an AI-driven world.