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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.
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.
Discipline over Exceptionalism: Singapore-Based Scholars, Regional Sensitivities, and the Appeal of Anglophone International Relations Approaches
International Relations (IR) scholarship has long grappled with its Western-centric roots, often sidelining regional insights that could enrich the global discourse. In Southeast Asia, particularly in Singapore, there is significant potential for theoretical contributions given the region’s rich history of colonialism, state-building, and economic development. However, the balance between addressing local experiences and conforming to […]
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 […]