The Comfort of a Call Home
How empathy drove Mr David Chia (Yale-NUS ’17) to find a solution for a problem he had never experienced himself.
Adapting to an Altered Reality
COVID-19 has made life within and beyond the classroom virtually (pun intended) unrecognisable. Stripped of the in-person interactions so vital to the student experience, some might say that universities have lost their value and become yet another casualty of the pandemic. But institutions of higher learning still have legs — if they dare to re-imagine themselves.
The Jigsaw Puzzle Of Social Inclusion
It is said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Thus, efforts to create a society that promotes diversity need to be carefully thought out — or may end up doing more harm than good, argues Dr Justin Lee (Arts and Social Sciences ’99).
Where No One Feels Left Out
“Diversity and inclusion” (D&I) has become a common catchphrase among governments, businesses and universities. At NUS, strong advocacy for D&I from various angles is getting the word out that our differences really are what make us stronger.
Regarding ‘Regardless Of Race’
How do we build a truly integrated, multiracial and multicultural society? Should ethnicity even matter in Singapore society? Are our differences a cause for celebration or division? Our alumni tackle these questions and more.
Putting Patients at Ease
How Ms Guadalupe Lazaro (Yale-NUS ’20) is using the Internet to widen access to reproductive and sexual health services.
A Voice for the Silenced
A gap year during her undergraduate days equipped Ms Charmaine Yap (Law ’18) with the confidence in her own ability to make a difference to the lives of migrant workers here.
Lifting the Veil of Silence on Family Violence
Often hidden from view, abuse within households is an issue that bears more attention. Ms Kristine Lam (Arts and Social Sciences ’12), Lead Social Worker at Project StART, Care Corner Singapore Ltd, looks at the characteristics of this phenomenon, and how the community can support victims.
The Giving Kind
Does the worst of times really bring out the best in people? In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and organisations alike are pondering this question and taking a second look at their own contributions to society. NUS is no exception.
Fulfilling a Golden Dream
Seniors looking for assisted-living options got a boost this year, and it is thanks in part to the long-term efforts of NUS Senior Alumni.
The Maker Makes His Mark
Mr Veerappan Swaminathan (Engineering + USP ’11) made a pivotal decision in his first year at NUS that led to his career creating a maker culture in Singapore and bringing innovation to sustainability.
Healing the Mind Through Music
Ms Eileen Chai (Science ’01) drew from her own struggles to create a unique movement that seeks to bring about greater empathy and understanding of mental health concerns.