Putting Her BLESSed Foot Forward
What began as course projects that Ms Francesca Phoebe Wah (Arts and Social Sciences ’14 ’18) undertook as an undergraduate has blossomed into an organisation that caters to the underserved in Singapore.
Navigating The Great Divide
In the wake of recent findings and public sentiment, combating social inequality has even been declared a “national priority” in Singapore. Our alumni weigh in on this hot-button issue.
At Your Service
From running with the disabled to counselling sex workers, Dr Brian Chan (MD, Duke-NUS ‘17) has spent much of his life helping others around the world. Having taken an unusual path to a medical degree, he plans to continue exploring new ways of making a difference.
In Good Company
Volunteering with TEDxSingapore has given Ms Michelle Wan (Science ‘91) a sense of purpose — and belonging.
The Depth of Diversity
There has been much talk on the need to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. In fact, studies have shown that companies which embrace this culture outperform those that do not. NUS alumni offer their take on the topic.
Making the Kindest Cut
Ms Danielle Hong (Arts & Social Sciences ’11) takes her passion of social activism to the streets — literally — as a Back-alley Barber and community activist.
A Car-Lite Future – Yay or Nay?
Going car-lite is part of the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint unveiled in 2015. The Blueprint detailed a 15-year plan for the Republic to reduce its reliance on cars and move towards public transport, cycling, walking and carsharing services, by expanding the rail transport network and infrastructure to promote safe cycling, as well as piloting an electric car-sharing scheme
Championing a Pet Cause
Dr Jaipal Singh Gill (Science ’07), Executive Director of SPCA Singapore, has turned his lifelong love of animals into a crusade – and a career.