The Wok Star
How Mr Fu Yong Hong (Business ’14) transformed a canteen stall into the multi-million Greendot Group, beginning with testing classroom theories in the fiery heat of a wok.
Fighting for Fairness
From NUS Law to Parliament, private legal practice and pro bono work, Ms Charmaine Yap (Law ’18) has built a career as a white-collar defence lawyer and advocate for migrant workers. Now, as a Fulbright scholar at Columbia University, she plans to study labour and migration issues through the lenses of transnational governance and accountability.
Nursing a Passion
Dr Brigitte Woo (Nursing ’11), the sole recipient from Asia of the Harkness Fellowship for 2024/2025, is driven by a commitment to uplifting her profession — including by researching how to adopt AI in nursing tasks.
Can Asians Think of Peace?
Thought leaders Mr Kishore Mahbubani (Arts & Social Sciences ’71), Mr George Yeo and NUS experts gathered at a recent book launch to reflect on the region’s future, peacebuilding and what it means for the ‘Asian century’.
Keeping NUS' Heritage Alive
As NUS marks its 120th anniversary, Associate University Librarian and Head of Archives & Digital Preservation Mr Herman Felani bin Md Yunos (Arts & Social Sciences ’07) shares how he is helping to safeguard the University’s rich history — and why working at his alma mater is both a privilege and a passion.
One Life, Two Passions
Entertainment lawyer Ms Deborah Png (Law ’88) combines her loves – the law and acting – in her work in Hollywood.
Creating Bonds, Shaping Careers
When Ng Jia Long (GDipSA ’24), Jeremy Yap (Science ’21, GDipSA ’24), and Tony Lim (GDipSA ’24) enrolled in the same NUS-ISS graduate tech programme in systems analysis, they didn’t expect to walk away with lasting friendships.
A New Face for an Old Trade
Ms Brillyn Toh (Business ’11) of junk traders-turned-second-hand furniture darlings Hock Siong & Co. is breathing new life into a family legacy.
A Singaporean Voice in Gotham City
Scriptwriter and producer Mr Roshan Singh Sambhi (Yale-NUS ’19) went from writing plays in his dorm room to leading DC Comics’ ambitious Batman audio series. He now hopes to help more Singaporean creatives break into the global stage.
Thriving in the Age of AI
Experts share how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and everyday life — and why strong human foundations, creativity and purpose remain essential in this fast-evolving tech landscape.
Rewriting the Script
From theatre student to metaverse pioneer, Dr Loretta Chen (Arts & Social Sciences ’99, PhD ’10) has charted an unconventional path fuelled by purpose, resilience and a belief that stories can remake the world.
Answering the Call of the Stage
Mr Timothy Wan (Arts & Social Sciences ’13) and Ms Marilyn Chew (Arts & Social Sciences ’19) affirm theatre careers sustained by passion and purpose.