Why New Perspectives Matter
Diversity and the authenticity of representation are especially important for the growth of Singapore’s literary scene, says 2020 Singapore Literature Prize-winning author Ms Akshita Nanda (Science ’00).
Light Speed Ahead!
The new Director of the NUS Centre for Quantum Technologies looks to strengthen its position in cutting-edge research that has huge implications for the future.
Laying the Foundation
Mr Addison Bain (Engineering ’13), 31, technology consultant and the top MSc I4.0 student in the first cohort, on his decision to upskill and stay relevant in a rapidly-changing economy.
Biden and China: Friends or Foes?
In the aftermath of arguably the most divisive election in US history, a new White House Administration seeks to usher in an era of change. But what does it spell for the relationship between the world’s two biggest powers — and the countries in our region? Professor Kishore Mahbubani (Arts & Social Sciences ’71) looks at the complexities.
Joining the Dots to Map Out Tomorrow
Finding solutions to the defining challenges of our time seems nigh impossible. But with an interdisciplinary mindset, we are halfway there.
The Jade of All Trades
One of Asia’s biggest club DJs and multi-hyphenated influencer, Ms Jade Rasif (Arts and Social Sciences ’18) proves that a woman can, in fact, do it all.
A Change In The Air
The new NUS Centre for Nature-Based Climate Solutions is looking at novel responses to the tough problems of climate change.
Solutions for a Brighter, Post-pandemic Future
NUS pushes forward in the fight against COVID-19 with 10 new projects that have received seed funding to investigate a broad range of issues related to the virus.
Post-COVID-19, How Will We be Better?
Professor Danny Quah looks at the hard truths that confront us in a world changed by the pandemic, and how we need to alter the way we think, work and live to navigate these new realities.
Home-Ground Advantage
Mr Woon Tien Yuan (Business ’12) is the Director of Killiney Kopitiam, a family business that is one of Singapore’s most-recognisable brands. He talks to The AlumNUS about taking a traditional enterprise into the future.
Special Feature: From Classroom to Frontline
Due to COVID-19, graduates from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Class of 2020 were deployed earlier than expected to meet the nation’s call for healthcare professionals, and most faced a heavy workload from the get-go.
Something Old, Something New
University traditions reveal a great deal about the character and values of an institution. Even as NUS’ traditions have evolved and adapted to keep up with changing times and extraordinary events, its core values are unshakeable.