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.
Portraits of NUS life: Stories behind the NUS120 Photo Exhibition
A visual showcase of 46 images curated from photos submitted by the NUS community, the NUS120 Photo Exhibition captures diverse portraits of campus life ranging from moments of human connection and scientific discovery to campus architecture and its rich flora and fauna.
NUS Cares: From campus to community, making a world of difference
NUS students and staff give back to the community in various ways
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NUS students bridge generations through dance and dialogue
Innovative courses empower students to connect with older adults, fostering well-being and building vibrant communities through hands-on projects.
NUS: Reprogrammed for Tomorrow
In just three years since the launch of ChatGPT, NUS has launched ambitious programmes to nurture AI-fluent students and use AI effectively in teaching, research and corporate functions.
Eminent Macroeconomist Professor Alan M. Taylor Appointed MAS Distinguished Term Professor at NUS
Professor Alan Taylor will deliver a public lecture at NUS on 14 January as part of his appointment as the latest MAS Distinguished Term Professor.
ALUMNI STORIES | Keeping NUS’ Heritage Alive
Associate University Librarian and Head of Archives & Digital Preservation Mr Herman Felani bin Md Yunos (NUS Political Science ’07) shares how he is helping to safeguard the University’s rich history — and why working at his alma mater is both a privilege and a passion.
Teaching with heart: The human side of higher education
Organised by the NUS Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT), the Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2025 on 10 December 2025 gathered educators from universities across Singapore to explore how to enrich learning experiences.
It takes a “kampung”: Creating a sustainable ecosystem of care for everyone, by everyone
The recent NUS SSR-TOUCH Conference 2025 aimed to advance conversations and strengthen sectoral capabilities in social service research, evidence-to-practice translation, sustainable collaborations, and impact measurement.
Unlocking Singapore’s Multilingual Heritage: AI Brings Jawi Newspapers into the Digital Age
BY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MIGUEL ESCOBAR VARELA (NUS CENTRE FOR COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES) About a project that’s using AI to unlock Singapore’s history by digitising and producing searchable rare Jawi-script Malay newspapers for researchers and the public.
Beyond medicine: Health District @ Queenstown and experts explore vital themes shaping Asian healthy longevity
Organised by the West Pacific Rim Consortium and hosted by the Health District @ Queenstown (HD@QT), the West Pacific Rim Consortium for Healthy Ageing Symposium 2025 brought together close to 30 policymakers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from leading institutions in Asia to share regionally grounded approaches to ageing well.
NUS honours 22 outstanding alumni for their service to alma mater and contributions to society
Twenty-two outstanding alumni were honoured at the NUS Alumni Awards 2025 on 25 November 2025. First held in 2005, the biennial Awards recognise alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and impactful contributions to their alma mater, society and the world.
Studying Polarity in the Work-life Experiences of Young Workers in Singapore
BY PROFESSOR IRENE NG, DR MATHEW MATTHEWS, MR ASHER GOH, MR TAN ZHI HAN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR VINCENT CHUA, DR GERARD CHUNG, MS CARYS CHAN AND MS LIVIA LIM
Singapore’s young low-wage workers face a stark work-life polarity, lacking the flexibility and security afforded to their higher-income counterparts.