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.
Global lead exposure still costs trillions and endangers children, NUS study finds
Despite the global phase-out of leaded gasoline, lead pollution continues to threaten health and widen inequality, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the brunt.
NUS Career Fest returns with twice-yearly fairs, spotlighting AI in the current edition
The October edition of NUS Career Fest 2025 kicked off on an energetic note, with NUS students from across disciplines engaging with potential employers to explore internship and full-time career opportunities.
Documentary celebrates Professor Wang Gungwu’s life and scholarship on Chinese identity
‘In the South, Thinking China: From Chinese History to Nanyang Identity’ is a new documentary by the Tang Prize Foundation that delves into Prof Wang Gungwu’s remarkable life and academic journey. The film held screenings in September 2025 at the University of Malaya and NUS.
Shining a spotlight on stories that matter: An NUS student’s mission to destigmatise hidden struggles
From founding grassroots mental health initiatives to writing plays and producing films, to conducting research on issues such as autism and pain, NUS Psychology undergraduate Titus Yim has used every platform to amplify voices at the margins.
NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences rolls out its first alumni-to-alumni mentoring initiative
The NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) marked a new chapter for its alumni community with the launch of its very first alumni-to-alumni mentoring initiative – the FASS Alumni Mentoring (FAM) programme on 20 August 2025. The programme aims to connect senior and junior alumni to discuss career and industry insights, skills development and networking opportunities.
Pitch It! 2025: Re-imagining the Singapore story
The four-month Pitch It! 2025 competition culminated in the Grand Finals, with five teams presenting their campaigns to a panel of industry judges before delivering their final pitches for the top prize.
Sunshine, Soundtracks and Scenic Shores: A Perth Story
From global music deals to quiet beach mornings, Mr Victor Paul (Arts & Social Sciences ’07) shares how Perth shaped his life and career, and why it might just be your next favourite destination.
Rachel and the Dream of a Kinder World
She has worked in some of the world’s most fragile places, from conflict zones to refugee camps. But it is in children’s storybooks that Ms Rachel Nadia Goh (NUS Southeast Asian Studies ’14) has found her most enduring tool for change.
NUS community honoured with National Day Awards on Singapore’s 60th birthday
Mr Tan Gee Paw (MSc ISE ’71), Adjunct Professor with the NUS College of Design and Engineering, and former Chairman of Changi Airport Group, was honoured with the Order of Nila Utama at the National Day Awards, earning this year’s top accolade for his role in advancing Singapore’s development in …
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Revitalising youths and textiles: The story of Repurposed
Meet Repurposed: Winners of the FASS Social Entrepreneurship Incubator Pitch Competition last year.
Natural archives in coral skeletons show sea-level rise began accelerating earlier than previously thought: NUS-led study
Coral records extend the Indian Ocean sea-level timeline by 60 years, offering the first century-long view of accelerating change linked to human-driven climate impacts.
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.