Nursing a Dream
A pioneering advocate of breastfeeding here in Singapore, Mrs Doris Fok (Arts and Social Sciences ’78) had to overcome several challenges in her bid to promote a practice that holds physical, psychological and emotional benefits for both mothers and infants.
On to the Next Stage
Former YouTuber, now actress and host Ms Munah Bagharib (Arts and Social Sciences ‘10) on unapologetically owning her “social media influencer” status and what keeps her hustling.
Navigating the New Age of Work
In today’s tech-enabled economy, the nature of work is changing — and with it, the perennial debate about work-life balance. It is far from clear-cut for NUS graduates, as The AlumNUS finds out.
The Journey to a Life of Art
Mr Shabbir Hussain Mustafa (Arts and Social Sciences + USP ’07) talks about his journey to becoming one of the most notable museum curators in the region.
Surviving the Corporate Jungle: What Does it Take?
Five NUS alumni in different stages of their career share their insights on the rat-race, navigating office politics, the importance of work-life balance and more.
Mastering the Mechanics of Biology
Internationally-renowned researcher Professor Li Rong takes over as director of the NUS Mechanobiology Institute — and looks to employ novel approaches to make further advances in our understanding of cellular dynamics.
The Master of Illusion
Combining his programming skills with theatrical finesse, Mr Alexander Yuen’s (Arts and Social Sciences ’12) iPad magic performances have taken him around the world.
Making a Material Impact
A new Corporate Laboratory has been set up at NUS to research next-generation semiconductor manufacturing processes — essentially doing precision engineering at an atomic level.
Built to Last
As NUS strives to create a smarter, safer and more sustainable campus, TheAlumNUS looks at the thinking behind the spirit of continuous evolution on Kent Ridge and speaks to some of those who are helping to make this happen.
Smart Nation: Too Clever for its Own Good?
NUS alumni debate on the advantages and pitfalls of the nation’s ongoing move towards hyper-connectivity and the adoption of next-gen technology in everyday life.
Strategy, Dollars and Sense
NUS Deputy President (Administration and Finance) Mr John Wilton weighs in on why financial sustainability matters if universities hope to evolve — or even survive — in the long run.
Searching for the Singapore Identity
Two hundred years after Sir Stamford Raffles established a trading port here, Singaporeans are still thinking about who we really are as a country. And that — according to the NUS academics and alumni across various disciplines — may actually be what unites us.