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.

January 16, 2024

Elevating Excellence in Communications and New Media

In a remarkable achievement, Margareta Anastasia, a Master’s student in Communications and New Media (CNM) at the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, clinches the Outstanding PRISM Award. Her journey captures excellence, professional growth, and the transformative impact of the CNM Master’s program.

October 23, 2023

Cultivating Sustainability: Yuki Ong’s GreenLoopFarms Journey

What began as a home-based project among friends, Yuki Ong (NUS Geography’ 23) has scaled her sustainable farming project and co-founded GreenLoopFarms – an eco-conscious urban farm that employs hydroponic systems to nurture a diverse range of vegetables.

September 8, 2023

Beyond the Classroom: My Student Ambassador Experience

Ethan Naidu, FASS Student Ambassador 2022-2023, shares keen insights on his journey as a Student Ambassador.

August 16, 2023

Field Studies in Geography – Southeast Asia: A Journey of Transformative Adventures

After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Field Studies in Geography: Southeast Asia (SEA) has finally made a comeback over the summer break of 2023.

July 20, 2023

32 Pages – Co-authoring Stories of Possibilities with our Children

Fresh graduates Chloe Ng (NUS Geography ’23) and Tamara Tan (NUS Psychology ’23) tell us why they established 32 pages, an organisation aiming to improve the emotional resilience of children through literacy.

July 17, 2023

Helping Others Help Better: How this Social Work Graduate Found his Calling

While serving his National Service in the Singapore Police Force, Sim Jian Wen saw a side of the country that he had only ever seen in the movies – one involving loan sharks, violence and the occasional substance abuse. So he took the leap to pursue Social Work at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

June 20, 2023

From Passion to Purpose: Dr Khoo Kim Choo’s Impact on Early Childhood Education

Dr Khoo Kim Choo (NUS Social Work, ’70) has been recently inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame for her legacy and impact in the early childhood education sector.

May 17, 2023

A Special Salute to Our Student Body!

Our students are our lifeblood! And to the general public nowhere is this more obvious than at our major outreach events throughout the year, including the just-concluded NUS College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) Open House 2023.

April 26, 2023

Finding Home: The Value of Community

For Zohra, pursuing Malay Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) meant more than just reading a major. Find out how Malay Studies enabled Zohra to grow comfortable with her community and identity, and prepared her for the road ahead.

April 4, 2023

Discovering Authenticity in Academia and Beyond: The Story of Associate Professor Lin Weiqiang

Associate Professor Lin Weiqiang shares insights into how he became an academic, his experience in the corporate world, and his advice to students about life after graduation.

March 28, 2023

FASS Beyond the Classroom: Applying Geographic Knowledge to a Smart Nation

NUS Geography undergraduate Megan Lim is leveraging her arts and social sciences education during her internship, and capitalising on all the opportunities for professional and personal growth at the Smart Nation Digital Government Office (SNDGO).

February 9, 2023

NUS Economics Researcher Interview: Emeritus Professor Chew Soo Hong

Prof Chew who retired in 2022 looks back on his academic career and tells us how he developed an interest in economic models of decision-making.

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