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.
Food of the Future
These scientists are cooking up a storm in the lab — all in a bid to have you eat healthier and change your mind about how healthy food tastes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.