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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.

Rewriting the Script

From theatre student to metaverse pioneer, Dr Loretta Chen (Arts & Social Sciences ’99, PhD ’10) has charted an unconventional path fuelled by purpose, resilience and a belief that stories can remake the world.

When Purpose Meets Design

What do an eye surgeon, a designer and a marketer know about building a baby care brand? As it turns out, enough to create one that is quietly redefining the industry with award-winning design, thoughtful sustainability and a whole lot of heart.

Friendship Reimagined

Inspired by campus life, the founders of Friendzone are creating safe spaces for conversations and friendships—one neighbourhood and industry at a time.

Turning Loss into Legacy

The death of a loved one shattered the world of Ms Paige Yang (MSc VC ’21), but it also set her on an unexpected path to entrepreneurship.

Changing the Game for the Greater Good

Medical technology trailblazer Mr Simranjit Singh (Science ‘04) has built a career around a common thread: using his knowledge and expertise to improve lives.

Turning Heartbreak into Purpose

Inspired by her personal journey, Ms Ruth Ong (Arts & Social Sciences ’17) launched A Year of Us—a card game that is bringing couples closer in over 15 countries worldwide.

Sign of the Times

FingerDance’s new AI tool takes a giant leap in information accessibility.

Snap, Learn, Repeat

Pictures are now worth a thousand words (in another language), thanks to Lingosnap, an innovative instructional platform for mastering new tongues.