Addressing a Growing Concern
Finding sustainable solutions to alleviate potential disruptions to food supply involves rethinking the way urban farming is carried out — and that is exactly what a team at NUS has been doing.
Smart Transition, Green Transition
To quote United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, climate change — or rather, the climate emergency — is a “battle for our lives”. Fortunately, we have technology on our side. Numerous technological breakthroughs and innovations are being created, including at NUS, enabling us to learn, work and live more sustainably.
Banking on Doing Good
From trailblazer in the banking world to leader in social services — Ms Junie Foo (Arts & Social Sciences ’90) has found her journey to be full of fulfilment.
Caring is Complicated
By 2030, 20 per cent or more of Singapore’s population will be aged 65 or above. Professor Elaine Ho Lynn-Ee (Arts and Social Sciences ’02) surveys this seismic demographic shift to see what the future might hold for elderly and their caregivers.
Seeing the Silver Lining
We are all getting older and there is nothing we can do about it — or is there? One-dimensional thinking posits ageing purely in terms of deteriorating health or as a burden to society. In helping Singapore prepare for an ageing population, NUS wants older adults to enjoy long, healthy, happy and productive lives.
Answering the Call to Action
Singapore’s inaugural ASEAN-Chevening Scholarship recipient Mr Danial Hakim (Law ’16) may have started as a law graduate, but his path has always been guided by purpose, not profession.
Taking the Next Step Forward
Three experts in the field of work, jobs and skills share their insights on the value of non-stop learning and upskilling.
Bear-ing It With Grace
Caring for the River Wonders’ most high-profile inhabitants has taught Ms Trisha Tay Ting Ni (Science ’05) about parenting, passion and perseverance.
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.
Into The Great Unknown
No one knows what the future holds, except that there is a vast and technology-driven world out there. NUS has done its best to prepare students for a digital, post-pandemic society — and done it well — through the introduction of game-changing tech tools and major reforms focusing on technology subjects.
Evolving with Purpose
How placemaking helps build a community-centric Kent Ridge Campus.
Driving Progress Via Innovation
Through his work in supporting tech start-ups and innovation in his native Vietnam, Mr Dang Tan Duc (Design and Environment ’11) has been uplifting lives and communities.