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08 July 2025

NUS champions youth-led Regen Asia Summit to revitalise ecosystems and communities

The two-day Regen Asia Summit (RAS) 2025, part of the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) 120th anniversary celebrations, was launched on 4 July 2025 as a dynamic platform to address environmental and social concerns through regeneration, which focuses on healing current environmental degradation and strengthening social resilience by nurturing resilient ecosystems. A total of 600 bright […]

13 June 2025

Give more thought to lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18

By Dr Elvin Ong (NUS Political Science).

27 May 2025

Beyond the grades: What success means to a new generation

Traditionally, success in meritocratic Singapore has been closely tied to academic achievement, career advancement and wealth accumulation – think elite schools, top university degrees and high-paying jobs in coveted professional industries like finance and law. But is this definition too narrow? And should it be broadened to include other considerations to foster greater individual well-being […]

27 May 2025

How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation

In the fight against climate change, a new generation of NUS student entrepreneurs is storming the sustainability frontier. From reducing energy waste to reinventing urban agriculture, these eco-warriors have been tackling environmental challenges through viable business models.

13 March 2025

22 NUS programmes in global top 10 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

History of Art, Geography, Linguistics and Politics & International Studies at NUS ranked in the Global Top 10 of the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) by Subject 2025 released on 12 March 2025.

25 November 2024

Cultivate the spirit of volunteerism in youth to contribute to society

By Ms Humaira Safiya Mohd Helmi, student from NUS Political Science and Economics, and Mr Amirul Daniez, student in NTU.

13 November 2024

Touching the Lives of Those Young and Old, Through Community Service

Embodying the University’s spirit of service to country and society, members of the NUS Community Service Club (NUS CSC) have been key drivers of volunteerism among our student population over the past 22 years.

28 October 2024

Moving beyond career success to serve with purpose, integrity and compassion

“As you step into the world, may you step out to lead with purpose, with integrity, with compassion, not just for your career but for the greater good.” This was the clarion call sounded by Ms Denise Phua, Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC and Mayor for Central Singapore District, to a 100-strong audience at a recent talk where she shared insights on career transitions and effective leadership.

09 October 2024

Mala Chongqing and Modernisation

By Tan Zhan Tiam, a Year 3 student from NUS Chinese Studies and NUS Political Science.