NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye discusses the University’s recent interdisciplinary initiatives – the setting up of the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) and the new Common Curriculum for the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Design and Environment – and the importance of lifelong learning in ensuring that students are adaptable and future-ready.

Mr Jonathan Sim, instructor from the Department of Philosophy, offers up three methods for facilitating effective group work by improving participation and communication between student peers.

The 2021 Prize was open to non-fiction and fiction works in English (written or translated) that were published from January 2017 to 30 May 2021. These also included creative works that have clear historical themes, as well as book-length works that were either authored or co-authored and addressed any time period, theme, or field of Singapore history, or included a substantial aspect of Singapore history as part of a wider story.

Mr Jonathan Sim, instructor from the Department of Philosophy, describes how he engaged with local employers to open internship opportunities to humanities and social sciences students who would not previously have been considered.

Faculty and students talk about what life has been for them this past year, what they miss about campus life, and extend words of advice and congratulations to the graduating Classes of 2020 and 2021.

Beyond the lecture theatres, classrooms and student hangout spots, it is hard to miss the lush greenery that surrounds NUS. This has made the campus environs not only a second home for staff and students, but also a place for a wide range of biodiversity to call home.

The NUS College of Humanities and Sciences has launched the Case Competition Series. Register your interest now!

Five exceptional NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) alumni from diverse backgrounds were lauded at the annual FASS Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Awards 2020 in a simple presentation ceremony on 30 April at Swissotel The Stamford.

The one thing that Himani Dharshini never expected to learn about when she entered university was herself. The self-professed introvert confessed that, prior to studying at the National University of Singapore (NUS), she never saw herself as a leader. But her journey with NUS has shaped her into a person she never knew she could become.

As part of the #DiscoverFASS@CHS campaign leading up to our Open House in May this year, we are holding ‘live’ Masterclasses presented by three of our award-winning Faculty members, and our Departments are hosting ‘live’ Q&A sessions for prospective students.