At a recent panel organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations, speakers unpacked what young Singaporeans need to understand about planning for a first home – from housing pathways and affordability to grants, CPF and longer-term financial readiness.
On 15 and 29 March 2026, musicians from the NUS Alumni Orchestra (NAO) joined current NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO) students for two joint reading sessions of Mahler’s 5th Symphony, led by Associate Professor Chan Tze Law.
From solving complex problems in semiconductor manufacturing to guiding students long before they enter the workforce, NUS alumna Ms Sylvia Chan (Science MSc ’02) believes that even a single conversation can shape a person’s future. Through mentorship, outreach and industry partnerships, she is helping young people see possibilities they may not have imagined — and giving them the confidence to pursue them.
In an age where technology influences much of what we think and do, Professor Simon Chesterman highlights the important lesson of Touch Grass Week: not to reject technology, but to use it deliberately and with intention.
What happens when dancers grow up – but don’t let go? For Ms Sarah Faizah (Arts & Social Sciences ’18) and Mr Nurman Zahin (Engineering ’20), D-SIDE is both an ambitious new production and an expression of identity, community and the many sides of life after NUS.
NUS alumni Mr Bernie Ang (Design and Environment ’21, MArch ’21) and Ms Amanda Tay (Science ’21) are transforming discarded materials into beautiful design objects through their studio, Brambe. What began as a small passion project at home has grown into a thriving creative business—built on shared values, complementary strengths and a willingness to take bold leaps together.
NUS CDE Alumni Mentorship Programme (AMP) Batch 12 came to a meaningful close on Friday, 6 March 2026, bringing together mentors and mentees for an evening of reflection, appreciation, and connection after months of guided mentorship.
A Tembusu tree has been planted near University Hall in honour of NUS’ 120th anniversary.
Through her drawings of cute animals offering words of wisdom, Ms Joanne Ang Min Jia (Arts & Social Sciences ’13) has built a global community of comfort.
On 19 March 2026, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) brought together eight distinguished alumni to share their journeys with current students.
For nearly a decade, Mr Foo Yuk Sam (Arts & Social Sciences ’14) has run The Spread at NUS Business School with a simple philosophy: serve food and drink comparable to what one would find at casual eateries in town, but at prices students can afford.
About 65 musicians from NAO — spanning graduating classes of 1989 to 2026 — came together on 22 February 2026 for Between Worlds, an open-air concert at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre @ Esplanade.