Disrupted, But Not Derailed
Six soon-to-be alumni share stories of interrupted dreams, adjusted aspirations, and the resilience to move forward in uncertain times.
A Digital Transformation of the Performing Arts
In the light of social distancing restrictions caused by the pandemic, creative expression on campus gets a new lifeline in the virtual space.
Breaking Stereotypes
Mr Aditya Talwar (Yale-NUS ’20) picked up conversational Mandarin while in university — and has since gone on to create a series of hit videos in the language.
Getting It Write
For poet, educator, and current director of the Singapore Writers Festival, Ms Pooja Nansi (Arts & Social Sciences ’04), a successful festival space invites the coming together of all people, no matter their backgrounds.
Love In the Time Of COVID-19
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — or does it? Four alumni couples share the stresses and silver linings the current pandemic has presented to their respective relationships.
A Heart for Learning
Find out how cardiologist Dr Natalie Koh (Medicine ’09) is benefitting from an Executive MBA education.
Goodness Gracious We!
While Singapore strives for the top spot in areas such as economic performance and technological advancement, where do we stand as a gracious society? Our senior and younger alumni from various fields share their perspectives.
Solutions for a Brighter, Post-pandemic Future
NUS pushes forward in the fight against COVID-19 with 10 new projects that have received seed funding to investigate a broad range of issues related to the virus.
Learning to Get Back on Her Own Feet
It was no easy feat to get back into the workforce after a hiatus of more than a decade, but Ms Peng Wan Joo (Arts & Social Sciences ’99) didn’t let the challenges hinder her success.
Picture This
Internationally-acclaimed photographer Mr Darren Soh (Arts & Social Sciences ’00) has sought to tell his own ‘Singapore story’, as seen through his lens, and also uses his work to draw attention to social issues ranging from conservation to the plight of migrant workers.
Beyond the Bright Lights
A curiosity about the human condition and a passion for storytelling are the driving factors behind multi-hyphenate theatre practitioner Ms Claire Wong’s (Law ’88) pursuit of this performance art form.
The Paper Chase: Was It All Worth It?
A ticket to employment. A safety net. A social leveller. Just what is the value of a degree today? Five of our alumni discuss.