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.

“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.

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

The prestigious Outstanding Service Award was conferred on Chairman of the Middle East Institute at NUS and former Singapore diplomat, Mr Bilahari Kausikan (FASS alumnus, NUS Political Science ’76), and Professor Brenda Yeoh Saw Ai of NUS Geography was honoured with a University Research Recognition Award for groundbreaking research that has placed NUS at the forefront of her field.

Sports often have gendered connotations in our society and culture, with those that demonstrate strength and power, such as football and basketball, labelled as ‘masculine’, while aesthetic sports, such as figure skating, are feminised. But some teams and athletes at NUS are changing the game by embracing the sports they are truly passionate about, promoting equal and inclusive participation across genders and enriching our campus culture.

No matter the sport, being a competitive athlete is an exhilarating journey that can push you to your emotional, mental, and physical limits. Now, imagine going through all this while studying for a degree. Three student athletes who are graduating from NUS in July 2024 did just that, rising admirably to the challenge of balancing training, schoolwork, and competitions.

SMUN participants roleplayed as UN delegates in councils to address urgent geopolitical issues such as managing the impact of climate change on small island developing states and combating cyber terrorism in international relations.

By Dr Hyejin Kim (NUS Political Science) and Professor Erik Mobrand (Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University).

By Dr Hyejin Kim (NUS Political Science) and Professor Erik Mobrand (Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University).