While dousing oneself with an ice bucket may show solidarity with sufferers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), what is really needed is a breakthrough to combat such neurodegenerative diseases. A project on ALS involving the use of vitamin B may deliver a simple therapeutic option.
How Ms Audrey Sin (Business ’20) is putting a new twist on the ancient practice of yoga – by offering it to pets.
It’s 2022 — but how far evolved are our attitudes to gender? Do past inequalities remain, or have we far to go to bridge the divide? We speak to alumni – both women and men — to hear both sides of the debate.
Women today, including many from the NUS community, are key players in corporations, government and society. It appears that the faint outline of a gender-equal world can be seen. But it requires some squinting, and we have our work cut out for us.
In this special commentary, NUS Health and Wellbeing Team examines the impact of sexual objectification on social media.
Three accomplished alumnae share their secrets to achieving success as a woman — while highlighting the value of a strong marriage and support given to them by the men in their lives.
Rather than being a drain on resources, the phenomenon of ‘cyber-loafing’ by workers can actually pay dividends, says Professor Vivien Lim (Arts & Social Sciences ‘85).
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, and yet it has changed nothing, say Dr Adrian W. J. Kuah and Ms Katrina Tan (Arts & Social Sciences ’98).
One of Singapore’s most familiar faces, actor Mr Tay Ping Hui (Arts & Social Sciences ’95) has no interest in the tried-and-tested.
Is the ‘pump’ that powers our bodies capable of repairing itself? Current research offers some promising evidence that the lifespan of our hearts can be extended.
Ms Bianca Tham (Arts and Social Sciences ’17) isn’t naive about the impact she can make on the environment — but that doesn’t curb her enthusiasm one bit.
Why Viddsee co-founders Mr Ho Jia Jian (Engineering ’10) and Mr Derek Tan (Engineering ’09) are betting on short films.