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 Arts Festival 2026 brings the arts to the epicentre of student life
For a second year, the NUS Arts Festival will explore the theme Crossroads, delving deeper into encounters, intersections, and turning points that shape our existence. This vision unfolds over 71 days through 28 programmes led by 33 student groups, making it the University’s largest arts event.
Learning to walk like an elephant Reflections on an NUS College Impact Experience project
An elephant caretaker’s advice guided a group of NUS College students in their quest to create impact for a Thai community, reminding them to embrace humility and curiosity in their approach.
Arts for All enriches arts community within and beyond NUS
Two years after it was piloted in late 2023, the Arts for All (AFA) initiative is making waves in NUS, enabling students to embed the arts into their student life and learning journey – and beyond, through outreach efforts to younger musicians across Singapore.
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.