From One Family to Many
Every legacy gift has a life story to tell, and precious values to pass on. For Mr Lau Chee Nam (Science ’89) and his family, the story is one that already spans generations.
Answering a Higher Calling
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.
Changing the Way the Cookie Crumbles
How a trio of NUS graduates built a thriving business by turning food waste into delicious, high-end snacks.
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.
LKYSPP–NUS Alumni Vietnam Chapter Visits ECO Vietnam
At the end of August, the LKYSPP–NUS Alumni Vietnam Chapter organised its annual community trip to Trà Vinh province, visiting the ECO Vietnam Group (EVG) Learning Center 3.
Rachel and the Dream of a Kinder World
She has worked in some of the world’s most fragile places, from conflict zones to refugee camps. But it is in children’s storybooks that Ms Rachel Nadia Goh (Arts & Social Sciences ’14) has found her most enduring tool for change.
Rooted in Hope
Project Iris, a student-led initiative under the NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, is bringing awareness to childhood cancer.
Offering a Lifeline for Vulnerable Communities
When disaster strikes, Singapore start-up Wateroam has been providing a life-saving solution for communities across the region. Its founders share how their NUS roots inspired a global quest for clean water for all.
Opening Doors, Lifting Hearts and Strengthening Minds
In Indonesia, where English proficiency remains a challenge, the low-cost enrichment classes of social entrepreneur Ms Nur Hafishah Marsden (Arts & Social Sciences ’05) have been a blessing for hundreds of underprivileged students who have found joy in learning the language.
Unwavering Service in the Face of Crisis
Despite an ongoing civil war and an earthquake, NUS alumni in Myanmar are still getting together to give back to the community—because to them, this is what NUS is about.
Foreword Progress: Championing Literacy in Laos
As Country Director of Room to Read in Laos, Ms Norkham Souphanouvong (MPA ’07) is helping turn the page on a more literate and equitable future in the country.
NUS for Good
When it comes to giving back, NUS’ commitment has always been strong and true, harking back to the founding aims of the University. In recent years, this heartbeat of compassion for the wider community has become a powerful, global rhythm.