Book Corner
A running list of new alumni and faculty books
18 Jun 2026
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The Other Bean in Your Chocolate
Volatile cocoa prices have sparked a race to find substitutes. Academic turned entrepreneur Dr Anli Geng (Engineering PhD ’03) is betting that an overlooked soy by-product could be the answer.
18 Jun 2026 -
Jumping Straight into Opportunities and Settling in Seattle
In a world full of opportunities, Dr Tok Wee Hyong (Computing ’00, Science MSc ’02, Computing PhD ’09) is a globetrotter, from Singapore to Shanghai to Seattle’s tech scene.
15 Jun 2026 -
Built on Doubt, Driven by Discipline
Amidst World Cup fever, Mr Jared Gallagher (Arts & Social Sciences ’25) is living his dream as a professional footballer, while learning to navigate both success and doubt.
11 Jun 2026 -
CDE Class Ambassadors Network 2026
The NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE) community gathered at the NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House for an engaging and lively networking session that brought together Class Ambassadors (CAs) from diverse backgrounds across the Class of 1990 to 2026.
10 Jun 2026 -
Building Confidence in Your First Investment Portfolio
At a panel organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations, speakers unpacked what young investors need to understand when building their first investment portfolio, from setting financial goals and understanding market exposure to managing risk, diversification and long-term discipline.
08 Jun 2026 -
Growing Food for a Better Future
What began as an experiment in microgreens has grown into a mission-driven farm and a new way of thinking about food, sustainability and success.
05 Jun 2026 -
From Construction to Conservation
After nearly two decades in the construction industry, NUS alumna Ms Daphne Ong (Engineering ’06) took a leap of faith during the pandemic to pursue her lifelong passion for nature. Today, through Wild Space, she is helping people rediscover the natural world—one story, one journey, and one community at a time.
02 Jun 2026 -
A Little Boost for Your (Bone & Muscle) Health
A recent event organised by the Medical Alumni Association and the NUS Office of Alumni Relations provided practical tips for staying healthy.
26 May 2026 -
NUS Be A-HEAD: Own Your Narrative
Three professionals from the worlds of media, recruiting and communications coaching joined NUS alumni for an evening of honest conversation about what it takes to build a career that stands out.
22 May 2026 -
From Cancer Drugs to Hair Dyes
From powerful drugs to everyday products, Professor Giorgia Pastorin’s work is driven by a single question: how can we control what molecules do in the human body and how can we make them work better for us?
20 May 2026 -
NUS Alumni Network Manila Attends Centre for Future-ready Graduates Networking Reception
Richard Tan (MPM ’13) and Nestor Precioso (Science ’06, MOT ’11) of the NUS Alumni Network Manila, represented the local chapter at the recent Networking Reception in Manila organized by the NUS Centre for Future Ready Graduates as part of their Global Industry Insights (GII) programme.
19 May 2026