Articles tagged with 'commencement' | National University of Singapore

After two weeks of cheers and jubilation, inspiring valedictory speeches and proud photos with friends and family, the celebrations honouring a bumper crop of nearly 18,000 NUS Class of 2026 graduates concluded with the annual Commencement Dinner on …

NUS celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Anthropology majors at a Commencement ceremony on 22 July 2026, marking a significant milestone for a discipline that has been part of the University for more than 60 years.Anthropology courses …

Behind every start-up founder is a village — and for these seven graduates at this year’s Commencement, that village was NUS. From global exposure through NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) to friendships forged at NUS eNterprise House (N-House) and …

As the youngest of five siblings, Joshua Lee grew up surrounded by family members with different personalities. This meant he had plenty of examples of what to do or what not to do, in order to avoid being punished.“I would learn how to get away …

The milestones to Commencement come in many forms. For Mervin Tee, who once failed his O-Levels, success came through persevering at polytechnic and university, culminating in a PhD completed in record time to graduate alongside his wife — all while …

As they prepare to take the stage at Commencement 2026, three music graduates from the Class of 2026 look back on how NUS empowered them to bridge disciplines, push musical boundaries and enrich Singapore’s arts scene.Huang Chao Hung: Of data …

One turned the challenge of financial hardship into a drive for intellectual inquiry. Another transformed her experience with hearing loss into a passion for advocacy. A third found her calling in medicine after a family crisis. Now celebrating …

As NUS honours its newest graduates at Commencement, we spotlight three Class of 2026 student-athletes who balanced national competitions with the demands of their degrees. Through diligence and tenacity, they have excelled in their pursuits and …

While academic challenges are a given in university life, some students navigate far greater storms. As we celebrate this season of Commencement, we spotlight two NUS graduates from the Class of 2026 who completed their studies while managing …

At the heart of the research experience lies the pursuit of new knowledge. Going beyond what is taught in classrooms and textbooks, these students from the NUS Class of 2026 have led inquiries of their own — pushing disciplinary boundaries and …

Sitting in a courtroom watching a family in anguish as their loved one received a long prison sentence, law student Narakattuvalappil Netra felt the full weight of the law for the first time.Sprinting through an HDB corridor with a defibrillator in …

As the NUS Class of 2026 mark their Commencement, two graduates share how a drive to solve real-world problems led them to look beyond their own faculties for solutions. One co-developed a documentation tool for special education teachers, while the …

A new season of celebration began at the University Cultural Centre, as NUS marked the start of Commencement 2026, a 14-day series of ceremonies honouring the accomplishments of more than 17,900 graduates.Crossing the stage at the inaugural ceremony …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) today conferred honorary degrees on two outstanding leaders: Ms Kay Kuok Oon Kwong, Director of Shangri-La Hotel Limited, Singapore; and Professor Lim Pin, University Professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin …

As NUS celebrates Commencement 2026, two graduates from NUS Nursing and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy show how a desire to serve can open new paths at any stage of life. One left behind the corporate boardroom after a 25-year career, …

A joyous season celebrating the accomplishments of over 17,000 graduates from the Class of 2025, set against the backdrop of NUS’ 120th anniversary, culminated in a festive Commencement Dinner held on 22 July 2025 at the dining hall of the College …

It isn’t every day that you get to see the material in your textbooks come to life. For Bernard Liang, this year’s valedictorian from the NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), it was an experience he would never forget.The …

More than just a place to earn a degree, NUS is also where students learn about real-world challenges, such as those faced by underserved communities.We speak to four graduates who are using the skills they learnt at NUS to contribute to causes they …

Education, as anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela once said, is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world. Three Master’s graduates share how they are applying what they learnt at NUS to enact change in their own ways.

Entrepreneurship is a risky business, even for those with extensive experience and ample connections. These five enterprising graduates from the NUS Class of 2025 have combined innovation and perseverance to take their tech start-ups to the next …

When it comes to juggling life’s many commitments, these three NUS graduates from the Class of 2025 are in a league of their own. Not only did they thrive in their studies, but they also stood out for their relentless pursuit of sporting …

Marching to the beat of their own drums, Elton Lee and Bian Tong have been pursuing music in and out of school. Their passion has brought them not only personal success, but also precious memories of their time at NUS.

Commencement season is in full swing, with the Class of 2025 ushering in a new chapter of their lives during a milestone year for the University as it celebrates a 120-year legacy of excellence, innovation and service alongside the achievements of …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters on three distinguished leaders: Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee with the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs; social scientist Dr Noeleen Heyzer, …

Mason Andre Lim has walked a long road of redemption – one paved with determination, second chances and the will to rebuild his life.At 36, he is graduating from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences with a Bachelor of Social Sciences with …

Pursuing the arts is more than a pastime. As three NUS graduates from the Class of 2025 can attest, it’s a way of making sense of the world through media like theatre, fiction and poetry. Better yet, it has also enriched their time at NUS.

Ask any university student about the struggles they face, and you are likely to unearth a cornucopia of answers — from tight deadlines to difficult readings to project work woes.But some, in particular, have to overcome far greater challenges – from …

Commencement celebrations for more than 17,000 graduates from the NUS Class of 2025 have begun, with 35 ceremonies taking place at the University Cultural Centre from 10 to 21 July 2025.In tribute to the University’s beginnings as a small medical …

A season of exuberance marked by 11 days of ceremonies honouring the achievements of close to 16,000 graduates from the Class of 2024 culminated in a night of celebration with the Commencement Dinner, held at the dining hall of Ridge View …

Aisha Shamsudin’s four-year undergraduate journey is one marked by resilience and the will to overcome challenges. From adapting to new environments outside her comfort zone to managing household matters while her mom battled cancer, overcoming …