Building a Life in London
For the past six years, Ms Nicole Low (Business ’18) has worked in London, growing to enjoy the life she has built for herself.
Chasing the Ephemeral: Keeping Chinese Puppetry in Motion
From temple festivals to late-night fieldwork across the region, Dr Caroline Chia (Arts & Social Sciences ’06) has spent nearly two decades chasing the stories, people and practices behind traditional Chinese puppetry.
Building Careers, Community, and a Boxing Gym
The AlumNUS catches up with campus couple Ms Yumi Nguyen (Science ’09, MBA ’15) and Mr Johan Vu (Engineering ’10, MComp ‘15), a husband-and-wife team balancing careers in tech with running a local boxing gym. They share how NUS became their “family away from home,” the lessons learned from navigating career pivots, and the importance of paying it forward to the alumni community.
The Matchmaker: Connecting People, Technology and Opportunities
“Matchmaker” is how London-based Ms Sarita Bahety (MPP ’10) uniquely describes herself — not in the romantic sense, but as someone who connects clients with technology, products and solutions.
Friends First, Founders Next
For nearly 15 years, Mr Mustaffa Kamal (Arts & Social Sciences ’08) and Mr Calvin Seah (Business ’08) have built businesses together, but the partnership they forged long before The Black Hole Group may prove to be their most enduring creation.
At Home, Abroad: Overseas Alumni Celebrate National Day
From gathering with fellow Singaporeans to finding local food abroad, our alumni share how they celebrate National Day while living overseas—and what the occasion means to them, wherever they are.
Celebrate SG61 With These NUS Alumni-Founded Businesses
Show your Singapore pride this National Day with the NUS alumni-founded businesses that help make the country unique. From chocolate and kaya to ceramics and fragrances, these homegrown companies offer a taste, scent and style of the nation we love.
The Courage to Live Unapologetically
Now celebrating his Commencement, this NUS Class of 2026 psychology graduate reflects on his battle with cancer and how he is bringing his experience and expertise to his role at the Singapore Cancer Society
No Rainbows Without Rain
NUS Class of 2026 graduates Nur Harisa Binte Hassan and Sean Pang share about their university journeys and their defining moments.
Jumping Straight into Opportunities and Settling in Seattle
In a world full of opportunities, Dr Tok Wee Hyong (Computing ’00, Science MSc ’02, Computing PhD ’09) is a globetrotter, from Singapore to Shanghai to Seattle’s tech scene.
Built on Doubt, Driven by Discipline
Amidst World Cup fever, Mr Jared Gallagher (Arts & Social Sciences ’25) is living his dream as a professional footballer, while learning to navigate both success and doubt.
Building Confidence in Your First Investment Portfolio
At a panel organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations, speakers unpacked what young investors need to understand when building their first investment portfolio, from setting financial goals and understanding market exposure to managing risk, diversification and long-term discipline.