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After 60 years of Singapore’s nationhood, multiculturalism has become its defining trait – but not without some house rules
Dr Rebecca Grace Tan (NUS Political Science) and NUS colleagues from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy discuss multiculturalism and the Singaporean identity.
ALUMNI STORIES | Soaring Ambitions
Ms Megan Lau (NUS Philosophy, Politics, and Economics ’25) is a high achiever, excelling both academically and in her role as a ‘water princess’ in House of Dancing Water, a circus show in Macau.
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.
Reflecting on America’s Withdrawal From Afghanistan: The View From Southeast Asia
The September 11 terror attacks profoundly impacted international politics, leading to a 20-year-long War in Afghanistan that concluded with the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021. In ‘Reflecting on America’s Withdrawal From Afghanistan: The View From Southeast Asia’ (Armed Forces & Society, 2023), Associate Professor Terence Lee (NUS Political Science) delves into the implications of the […]
More than a simulation: SMUN 2025 prepares future leaders for global realities
More than 400 students from over 20 pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region convened to debate critical global concerns at the 22nd Singapore Model United Nations (SMUN) conference that was organised by the NUS Political Science Society (NUS PSSOC) in June at NUS University Town (UTown).
Herding Cats: Coordination Challenges in ASEAN’s Approach to China
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adheres to the ASEAN Way, a policy of mutual non-interference and consensus decision-making among its 10 member states. Despite their declarations of unity and unanimity, this consensus-driven approach often poses coordination challenges, particularly in managing their multifaceted relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This is further […]
NUS confers Honorary Degrees on Ambassador Chan Heng Chee, Dr Noeleen Heyzer and Mr Wong Ngit Liong
In marking 120 years of excellence, innovation and service, the University also celebrates the achievements of 17,646 graduates from the NUS Class of 2025.
Celebrating a legacy of growth and global impact
From a humble medical school to a world-class university, NUS recently commemorated 120 years of progress at a gala dinner.
Five Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for their service and contributions to society
Five stellar alumni from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) were lauded with the FASS Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Awards (DASSAA) on 10 July 2025 for their outstanding service and contributions to society.