Turning Waste Into Wonder
NUS alumni Mr Bernie Ang (Design and Environment ’21, MArch ’21) and Ms Amanda Tay (Science ’21) are transforming discarded materials into beautiful design objects through their studio, Brambe. What began as a small passion project at home has grown into a thriving creative business—built on shared values, complementary strengths and a willingness to take bold leaps together.
Whimsical Artworks of Empathy
Through her drawings of cute animals offering words of wisdom, Ms Joanne Ang Min Jia (Arts & Social Sciences ’13) has built a global community of comfort.
Food and the City
For Mr Dhanenthiran Mohanadas (MAUD ’11), a sweet potato is never just a sweet potato. Through food, the NUS alumnus helps Singaporeans see the connections between nature and the modern city.
The Business of Doing Good
What began as a microfinance experiment became India’s leading crowdfunding platform. NUS alumnus Mr Anoj Viswanathan (Engineering ’08) shares how Milaap pivoted, survived and proved that doing good can be built to last.
When Manga Meets Mental Health
Years of working with students led Ms Renee Chong (Engineering ’04) to recognise that many young people carry feelings they struggle to express. Through MangaChat, she uses storytelling and AI-guided reflection to help them be heard.
From Construction to Conservation
After nearly two decades in the construction industry, NUS alumna Ms Daphne Ong (Engineering ’06) took a leap of faith during the pandemic to pursue her lifelong passion for nature. Today, through Wild Space, she is helping people rediscover the natural world—one story, one journey, and one community at a time.
Opening Doors, One Invention at a Time
From AI headsets to fingertip readers, Assoc Prof Suranga Nanayakkara (Engineering ’05, PhD ’10) is pioneering inclusive technology—making the world more accessible and creating opportunities for those around him.
Planting Seeds for the Future
From solving complex problems in semiconductor manufacturing to guiding students long before they enter the workforce, NUS alumna Ms Sylvia Chan (Science MSc ’02) believes that even a single conversation can shape a person’s future. Through mentorship, outreach and industry partnerships, she is helping young people see possibilities they may not have imagined — and giving them the confidence to pursue them.
From NUS to SportCares: How Miruna Ranjan Is Empowering Girls to Lead Through Sport
As we mark International Women’s Day, NUS alumna Ms Miruna Ranjan (Arts & Social Sciences ’09) reflects on her journey from communications to social impact — and why sport can be a powerful space for girls to find their voice.
Modernising Singapore’s Lion Dance Heritage with Technology
As the creator of the world’s first gamified lion dance training platform, Ms Lynn Wong (Arts & Social Sciences ’11) is combining technology and heritage to keep seniors active and engaged.
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.