The Comfort of a Call Home
How empathy drove Mr David Chia (Yale-NUS ’17) to find a solution for a problem he had never experienced himself.
01 Jul 2021
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When all Play is Work
His time at the University has put Mr Jensen Goh (Engineering ’17) on track to becoming a highly sought-after coach in the world of esports.
01 Jul 2021 -
Searching for a New Sensation
Assistant Professor Benjamin C. K. Tee from the NUS Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, regularly makes the news with his innovations — which range from self-healing electronic skin to a foam that emulates the human sense of touch.
01 Jul 2021 -
A Blessing in Disguise
Ms Teresa Pang (Design and Environment ‘96), a practitioner in the field of Architecture and Urban Planning, recounts how COVID-19 gave her the opportunity to learn again.
01 Jul 2021 -
Adapting to an Altered Reality
COVID-19 has made life within and beyond the classroom virtually (pun intended) unrecognisable. Stripped of the in-person interactions so vital to the student experience, some might say that universities have lost their value and become yet another casualty of the pandemic. But institutions of higher learning still have legs — if they dare to re-imagine themselves.
01 Jul 2021 -
Disrupted, But Not Derailed
Six soon-to-be alumni share stories of interrupted dreams, adjusted aspirations, and the resilience to move forward in uncertain times.
01 Jul 2021 -
A Digital Transformation of the Performing Arts
In the light of social distancing restrictions caused by the pandemic, creative expression on campus gets a new lifeline in the virtual space.
01 Jul 2021 -
Whither the University? And not just where is it, but when is it?
How the higher learning experience of the future may transcend the campus setting — and why it should.
01 Jul 2021 -
The Jigsaw Puzzle Of Social Inclusion
It is said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Thus, efforts to create a society that promotes diversity need to be carefully thought out — or may end up doing more harm than good, argues Dr Justin Lee (Arts and Social Sciences ’99).
01 Apr 2021 -
Living on the Edge
Some of the most exciting developments in information technology are taking place in the smallest devices. NUS School of Computing explores this realm under the leadership of Professor Tulika Mitra.
01 Apr 2021 -
Where No One Feels Left Out
“Diversity and inclusion” (D&I) has become a common catchphrase among governments, businesses and universities. At NUS, strong advocacy for D&I from various angles is getting the word out that our differences really are what make us stronger.
01 Apr 2021 -
Regarding ‘Regardless Of Race’
How do we build a truly integrated, multiracial and multicultural society? Should ethnicity even matter in Singapore society? Are our differences a cause for celebration or division? Our alumni tackle these questions and more.
01 Apr 2021