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.
Catching that Fall
How a new product by HomePal, a company set up by College of Design and Engineering alumni Mr Chen Hong Wei (’21), Mr Lai Hoi Bing (’21) and Mr Tan De Jun (’22), could protect seniors living alone.
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.
Putting The “Pro” In Pro Bono
How Adjunct Professor Ruby Lee Yen Kee (Law ’85) helps law students realise the value they can bring to the community.
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.
The Hero of ‘Zero’
Mr Preston Wong (Business ’13 + Law ’16) is tapping on tech to turn the tide against food waste.
Channelling Adversity into Action
Multi-hyphenate Ms Anthea Ong (Business ‘90) has turned her own struggles into powerful catalysts to empower members of different Singapore communities.
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.
Levelling The Playing Field
Why success to Mr Pranama Moorthy (Engineering ’08) — a champion for the causes of vulnerable women and domestic workers — means more than just doing well for himself.
Weaving “Her” Story Into History
It’s 2022 — but how far evolved are our attitudes to gender? Do past inequalities remain, or have we far to go to bridge the divide? We speak to alumni – both women and men — to hear both sides of the debate.
Sheroes, And The Shaping Of A Fairer Tomorrow
Women today, including many from the NUS community, are key players in corporations, government and society. It appears that the faint outline of a gender-equal world can be seen. But it requires some squinting, and we have our work cut out for us.
Championing Conscious Consumerism
Ms Bianca Tham (Arts and Social Sciences ’17) isn’t naive about the impact she can make on the environment — but that doesn’t curb her enthusiasm one bit.