Navigating The Great Divide
In the wake of recent findings and public sentiment, combating social inequality has even been declared a “national priority” in Singapore. Our alumni weigh in on this hot-button issue.
01 Jan 2019
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200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom
Edited by Professor Tommy Koh (Law ’61) & Mr Scott Wightman
01 Jan 2019 -
A Blueprint for the Great Beyond
The Academic Year 2018/2019 got off to a bold start with the launch of NUS’ new Vision, Mission and Values, which aim to take the University to even greater heights.
01 Oct 2018 -
Taking on Tinseltown
Crazy Rich Asians actress Ms Janice Koh (Arts & Social Sciences ‘95) on her maiden experience on a Hollywood set and the pride and gratitude she feels to have been involved in this landmark box office hit.
01 Oct 2018 -
Saying “Aye” to AI
Last year, the Singapore government announced that NRF would be investing up to $150 million into AI Singapore to address challenges, invest in innovation; and to grow AI adoption in companies. Professor Chen Tsuhan tells us more.
01 Oct 2018 -
The Write Stuff
Ms Hillary Lee Shu Hsing (Law ‘98, LKYSPP ‘08) on why she embarked on a five-month CS1010X online coding programme.
01 Oct 2018 -
Slaying the Black Swan, SG Style
The SGSecure national movement is Singapore’s community response to the threat of terror. It aims to sensitise, train, and mobilise our community to prevent and deal with a terror attack.
01 Oct 2018 -
At Your Service
From running with the disabled to counselling sex workers, Dr Brian Chan (MD, Duke-NUS ‘17) has spent much of his life helping others around the world. Having taken an unusual path to a medical degree, he plans to continue exploring new ways of making a difference.
01 Oct 2018 -
A Bug’s Life
What began as a childhood fascination with grasshoppers eventually led Mr Tan Ming Kai (Science ‘15) to the discovery of 63 new orthopteran species in the region.
01 Oct 2018 -
Caught Up in a (Social) Media Frenzy?
As one of the most wired countries on the planet, Singapore not surprisingly has a tremendously high rate of social media penetration. But for all the opportunities that it opens up for communication, interaction and branding, social media does have its negative aspects. Can a balance be struck between the good and the bad? Our alumni weigh in.
01 Oct 2018 -
Going Against the Grain
From working in Hollywood to running her family’s furniture business, Scanteak, Ms Jamie Lim (UCLA-NUS EMBA’15) has reached new career heights by thinking differently and being willing to learn.
01 Oct 2018 -
What’s the Lesson Here?
In this age where change is the only constant, it is said that the surest way to keep pace with disruption is to embrace lifelong learning, as NUS is doing via several alumni-centred initiatives.
01 Jul 2018