Meet the Faculty: Noorman Abdullah
Dr Noorman Abdullah (Arts & Social Sciences ’02, MSocSci ’05) is a Senior Lecturer and the Assistant Dean (External Relations & Student Life) within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology and the Department of Malay Studies at the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS). His research interests include religion and society; race relations; decolonial pedagogies; and sensory studies.
Expanding the Singapore Story
Award-winning author Mr Peh Shing Huei (Arts & Social Sciences ’00) is on a mission to contribute to the nation’s historical record by sharing new perspectives on the lives of its most notable figures.
Game Changers
NUS School of Design and Environment alumni Dr Balaji Kalluri (PhD ’17) and Dr Ashan Asmone (PhD ’20) are preparing future environmental leaders through a game-based approach to learning.
“Do Well, Do Good, Help Others Do Better”
Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar (Science ’98, MPA ’09) has countless academic achievements under her belt. She has also served the people as a Member of Parliament. She talks to The AlumNUS about the motto that drives her and how academia cannot be divorced from real-life application.
A meeting of minds on Singapore’s strategies for navigating global challenges
A panel discussion at Alumni Reunion@BTC brought together distinguished thought leaders to explore the pressing issues facing Singapore.
Wisdom Collides, Innovation Drives
NUS Innovation Forum (Suzhou) focuses on cutting-edge technologies in China
Transforming and Creating Value
Participants gained valuable insights on business innovation, team accountability and navigating the software-as-a-service (SaaS) transition from tech CEO Ms Jasmin Young’s (Arts & Social Sciences ’97) talk at the NUS Be A-HEAD event.
Dealing with the Deepfake Dilemma
NUS Alumni Relations co-organised a spirited discussion centred on how society should navigate deepfakes while embracing innovation.
The Classes that Haunt Us
Dr Noorman Abdullah (Arts & Social Sciences ’02, MSocSci ’05) speaks to The AlumNUS on his popular course GEH1062/GEC1024: Ghosts and Spirits in Society and Culture.
The Magic of Flavour
Ms Jana Jusman (Science ’18) melds ancient fermentation techniques with modern culinary creativity. In the process, she’s redefining what it means for something to taste good.
Mastering Negotiations: 5 Essential Strategies For Success
Mr Anuj Jagannathan (EMBA ’16) is the CEO of Propelurs Consulting. The following is an adaptation of his talk on negotiation strategies delivered at NUS Homecoming on 21 September 2024.
Navigating the Next Era of Work
What does the future of work really hold? At the National University of Singapore (NUS), preparing undergraduates and alumni to take on the challenges of an uncertain world has become a top priority — as the nature of both work and education are being redefined.