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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
In Pursuit of Compassion | Alumna Loong Yi Xin (NUS Social Work, ’22)
Alumna Loong Yi Xin (NUS Social Work, ’22) knew from an early age that she wanted to be a catalyst to instill change in others, and enrolled in Nanyang Polytechnic’s Social Work diploma course after her ‘O’ Levels.
Asst Prof Steven Pan: Studying Smarter by Harnessing the Science of Human Learning
Cognitive psychologist Assistant Prof Pan studies the science of human memory and learning patterns for effective learning.
Onward to Harvard: The Journey Towards a Fulbright Scholarship
Alumnus Barath Harithas (NUS Political Science ’16) provides insight into the steps he took after graduation and the foundational role that FASS has played in him earning a ticket to Harvard Kennedy School.