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The strength of the NUS Giving community lies in a common belief that we can all play a role in making the world a better place by creating impact where it matters. Read our stories here.
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Plant-It-Forward Challenge: Growing Futures, One Tree at a Time
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Philanthropy and sustainability in action at NUS Plant-It-Forward Day
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Design student bounces back from life’s setbacks with the Cocoa Trees Bursary
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NUS Law receives S$1.1 million gift to establish the Chan Sek Keong Visiting Professorship in Public Law
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Helping others help better: How this Social Work graduate found his calling
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ASAC Donor Appreciation Dinner: A Night of Gratitude and Generosity
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Silverstrand Capital founder Kelvin Chiu invests in the future of our living planet
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Powering a hydrogen economy for a brighter future
First of its kind in SE Asia, the S$25 million centre aims to bring green hydrogen from the laboratory to society.
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108 Years of Philanthropy: Chinese Women’s Association Empowers Female Students with New Bursary
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NUS Giving Experience: Pushing the Boundaries of Ideas, Innovation and Impact for Asia: Food Security
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Cultivating a Better Tomorrow - Plant-It-Forward Challenge
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NUS Giving Experience: “Beyond Farm to Bar: A Sachi Experience @ City Sprouts”
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NUS receives two gifts totalling S$8 million to advance mind health research and attract top talent in private law
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Carousell: Buying and selling made simple for the smartphone generation
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NUS Giving Experience: Tune Music into Wellness – Celebrating the Launch of SE Asia’s First Centre for Music and Health
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Partnering older adults to co-create innovative ageing solutions
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NUS at COP27: Launch of new S$15 million research programme to improve the credibility of nature-based carbon projects in Southeast Asia
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GIC’s gift empowers NUS tech talents to do good for the community
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With Empathy and Love: Medicine Alumnus Rallies Schoolmates to Do Good for Alma Mater
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Tech titan Equinix’s scholarship futureproofs our environment
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Tokyo Electron Singapore Bursary Powers STEM Talent Pipeline
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Celebrating love and generosity: Alumni couples and donors raise over S$357,000 for financially-challenged NUS students
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Pushing for change as women in STEM
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Conservation scientist’s research made possible with scholarship
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NUS College Sunburst Scholarship recipients shine a light on community service and leadership
Temasek Foundation has partnered with NUS College to support talented undergraduates in growing as global citizens, alongside their pursuit of education.
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Mr Ronald Ong dedicates bursary to inspirational wife
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Wings Scholarship paves the way for female talents in STEM
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Be the Light That Helps Others Grow and Shine
NUS student Christopher Robin’s design inspires the graduating class of 2023 to illuminate the lives of their juniors
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Visiting Professorships on Rule of Law in Asia and Comparative Commercial Law
The visiting professorships were established through a US$2 million gift from the Jones Day Foundation
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Living Laboratory to Advance Sustainable Heritage Management
First of its kind in SE Asia, the ArClab will serve as a valuable case site for teaching and research into conservation practices.
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New Professorship in Humanities and Sciences
New professorship in humanities and sciences established with $2 million donation to boost interdisciplinary education at NUS. The Peggy Wai Chee Leong-Hochstadt Professorship in Humanities and Sciences will further strengthen cross-disciplinary learning at the NUS College of Humanities and Sciences.
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NUS Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Eyes More Breakthroughs in Women’s Health on Its Centenary
The past century has been filled with many novel medical discoveries and even moonshots for the Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) Department at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. From producing Asia’s first in-vitro fertilised baby to cultivating an ever-expanding pool of award-winning scientists and clinicians, the department is now actively exploring future frontiers such as studying reproduction and fertility issues in the space-faring age.
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NUS Partners With Schmidt Futures to Accelerate Postdoctoral Research for Artificial Intelligence in STEM
NUS is one of nine leading universities selected to join the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, a programme of Schmidt Futures.
Friends That Give Together, Stay Together
NUS Alumnus Mr David Ho ('72) rallies batchmates to give back to their alma mater again.
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Sparking Innovation
Hermes-Epitek’s scholarships build a pipeline of tech talents for the future
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Powering Future Talent
Citadel supercharges talent pipeline with student prize for Computer Science majors.
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Mental Wellness through Music
Music can play an important role in achieving well-being, shared three speakers at an NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series session.
Donor Appreciation Event 2022 - Future Making: See The Possibility
The Donor Appreciation Event 2022, brought guests, donors and members of the NUS community together for a delightful celebration of gratitude and future making.
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See the Possibility Series: Enhancing Social Mobility and Uplifting Communities
The See the Possibility Campaign was launched on 17 November 2022, at a special event that allowed donors and guests, along with members of the National University of Singapore (NUS) community, a platform for an open exchange of ideas that illuminate the understanding of pertinent issues today.
Learning More About Peranakan Culture
At an NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series session, guests toured the NUS Baba House, a beautifully restored ancestral home of a Straits Chinese family built in the late 1890s.
Annual Giving Appreciation Night 2022 – Celebrating Future-Making
The Annual Giving Appreciation Night 2022 celebrated future-making with donors and partners who have helped to seed opportunities for a brighter future.
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Inspiring Innovation
Singapore Exchange Group Chief Executive Officer Loh Boon Chye (’89) is a big believer in gratitude and giving.
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Good words, Good thoughts, good deeds
Kai Nargolwala lives by the Zoroastrian principles of Huxta, Humata, Huvarshta (Good Words, Good Thoughts, Good Deeds).
NUS Giving Run BIG 2022: Going the distance for students in financial need
2,300 participants came together for NUS Run BIG 2022, with all race proceeds going towards NUS Annual Giving Bursaries.
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Investing in public health to fill Health Systems' gaps
Experts underlined the need to invest in public health systems in the wake of the pandemic.
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NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences establishes the LBKM Social Sciences Scholarship to nurture top talents in the social sciences
Benefactor Campus Experience 2022: Future Making at NUS
Guests at the Benefactor Campus Experience enjoyed a day of learning, interactions and hands-on experiences.
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From Food Waste to Food Saved
NUS Scholar Preston Wong came up with a recipe to save good food from being wasted.
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Partnering older adults to co-create innovative ageing solutions
The GeronTech Showcase engaged residents and showcased 21 exhibits at the University's Health District @ Queenstown.
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Healthier foods for better lives
3 NUS Alumni from the Department of Food Science and Technology shared their innovations in healthy food and beverages.
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Supporting more NUS Law postgraduate scholarships
The Tahir Foundation made a S$1 million gift to provide more scholarships for their postgraduate students.
Making moves in entrepreneurship
At the Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day 2022, the founders of food start-up, Curated Culture, shared their business journey.
Raising funds for a good cause
With over 800 guests at the Bukit Timah Homecoming 2022 celebration, the NUS Development Office Annual Giving team raised awareness of NUS Giving and secured gifts, with a booth at the event.
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NUS Giving Experience: Masterclass Series – Living a Life of Vitality
Health and Wellness Guru Bryan Gan shared Qi Gong movements and other tips for wellness at an NUS Giving Experience Masterclass.
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Sea Olympiad Scholarship aims to nurture top Computing talents
NUS Computing has received a generous multi-year donation from leading homegrown consumer Internet company, Sea, to establish the Sea Olympiad Scholarship.
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Building a shared future
The NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education and Temasek Foundation start a new programme to nurture Singapore youths.
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How financial aid empowered her to take to the stage
Receiving the Chia Siew Wong Bursary made it possible for Melanis to pursue her interests, including representing Singapore as World Miss University Singapore 2019.
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Strengthening Buddhist Studies at NUS
The Foo Hai Ch’an Monastery made a gift to support scholarships and fellowships in Buddhist Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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Enhanced Financial Aid Scheme for NUS students
The newly launched Enhanced Financial Aid Scheme will support more NUS students who are in financial need.
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Nurturing the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
Non-profit organisation Conservation International gifted scholarships supporting the Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-based Climate Solutions.
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NUS launches Teach Singapore with gift from Ho Bee Land
NUS has received a generous donation of S$10 million from Ho Bee Land which will be channelled towards Teach Singapore, a flagship university-wide community outreach programme.
Tan Jiak Kim Circle Appreciation Event – An Experience at the NUS Sensor.AI Systems Labs
Members from the Tan Jiak Kim Circle enjoyed an exclusive visit to the NUS Sensor.AI Systems Labs.
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NUS Medicine and Lien Foundation establish early childhood centre with gift
Established with a generous gift of S$30 million from the Lien Foundation, the Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development, will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to improve the health and developmental outcomes of children in Singapore and beyond.
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Supporting Medical Education
The Goh Keng Swee Foundation made a generous gift of S$1.2 million in support of medical education at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
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NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series: Molecular Tools to Heal the Heart with Professor Roger Foo
At an NUS Giving Experience session, Prof Roger Foo shared how molecular tools and gene therapy can combat heart diseases.
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Supporting the Next Generation of Dentists
The dentistry community came together to raise funds for a bursary in honour of Emeritus Professor Chew Chong Lin
Commencement Class Giving 2021 Awards Ceremony – Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Top Class Champions and NUS Faculties, Schools and Halls of Residence were recognised in the Commencement Class Giving 2021 Awards.
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Up Close with the NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Guests enjoyed a rare glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes at the NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.
“Seeding Future Changemakers”: Unveiling the new NUS Giving brand identity
The NUS Development Office introduced the new brand identity for its NUS Giving campaign at a launch event themed “Seeding Future Changemakers” on 16 Dec 2021.
CREATION 2021 - A Good Design for a Good Cause
Undergraduate Michela Vieri found her wings at NUS, where she is empowered to let her imagination take flight with a winning design for the 2022 Commencement Class Giving campaign.
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Boosting Sustainability Research at NUS
With generous support from Temasek, NUS will further its work on hydrogen technologies and blue carbon ecosystems.
NUS Giving Report 2020/2021 – Heritage Through Generations
Themed 'Heritage Through Generations', the NUS Giving Report 2020/2021 features stories of our donors’ generous support and the difference they have made to the NUS community and beyond.
Sweet Treat for NUS Donors: Chocolate Appreciation Workshop
The NUS Development Office organised a special virtual Chocolate Appreciation workshop to thank Annual Giving donors.
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Celebrating Musical Impact
The Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award celebrates the 110th birth anniversary of Mr Goh Soon Tioe and enables students to further their musical growth.
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NUS Donors Treated to a Terrarium Making Workshop
In appreciation of their contributions, Annual Giving donors were treated to a special virtual terrarium-making workshop.
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Doing good for the community
NUS Law students show commitment and creativity to help vulnerable communities in Singapore who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Using the Law to Do Good
NUS Law alumnus and Scholarship recipient Joseph Lum pays it forward by volunteering to help others seek access to justice.
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Enabling Transformative Impact
The Collectve Advisors’ Bursary is a “trampoline” for NUS students to bounce to greater heights.
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Powering Inclusivity
Tech titan, Atos, supports student-led community service programmes at NUS Medicine.
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Say Aloe to Home Gardening
Leading horticulturist Dr Wilson Wong shared how to grow your own food at a virtual talk at the the Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day 2021.
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NUS Giving Experience Webinar: Eating Healthy and Growing Resilient in the Digital Age
Speakers at an NUS Giving Experience Webinar session shared key insights on establishing the right lifestyle habits from a young age.
How philanthropy can help the world build back better
In a virtual forum, Talking Philanthropy, keynote speaker Mr Ban Ki-moon and thought leaders discussed issues related to philanthropy around the world.
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Support from the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation forms cornerstone of Chinese Studies at Yale-NUS
Yale-NUS College alumnus Mr Aditya Talwar ('20) deepened his understanding of China and Chinese culture with support from the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation.
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Enabling Computing for Social Good and Philanthropy
The new Centre for Computing for Social Good & Philanthropy, established with a gift from the Mrs Lee Choon Guan Trust Fund, aims to cultivate a philanthropic ethos among future tech leaders.
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Food Paradise vs Food Paradigms: The Emergence of Food Sustainability in Singapore
NUS alumni Preston Wong ('13) and Kenneth Ham ('17) shared their journey creating food-saving app, treatsure.
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Prima Group makes a gift to support education and research in food sciences at NUS and SIT
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) today received gifts totalling S$6 million from the Prima Group, in conjunction with its diamond anniversary, which will support a professorship, scholarships and research in food sciences.
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NUS Giving Experience: Taking Farming into the Future
3 NUS alumni shared their experience on innovative farming at an NUS Giving Experience Webinar.
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Sea makes transformative gift to NUS Computing
The University has received its largest-ever gift from corporate donor, Sea Limited, to advance Computing research and education.
NUS Giving Unveils New Brand Identity That Celebrates Future-Making
NUS Giving launched a new brand identity with a fresh look that celebrates future-making.
NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series: Crisis to Opportunity: How has or how will 2020 shape 2021?
Thought leaders and industry captains gathered to share insights on the global economy in the new normal.
CREATION 2020 - Dare to Inspire!
NUS student creates winning design for Commencement Class Giving, inspired by NUS values.
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NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series – Turning Food Waste into Gold
An NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series uncovers ways of mitigating food sustainability issues.
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Yale-NUS: Staff and faculty’s gifts positively impact the Yale-NUS community
At Yale-NUS College, committed staff and faculty give back as donors to positively impact students' lives.
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Artificial Intelligence, Real Heart
Scholarship recipient Quah Pern Jie dedicates himself to bringing technology to life and grooming the next generation of software developers.
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Fighting a Global Health Crisis through AI
IDentif.AI, is a ground-breaking platform that accelerates combination therapy for infectious diseases using AI.
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Hardwired for Success
The Jane Sun and John Wu Sunshine Award paved the way for NUS alumna's major breakthrough.
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NUS Giving Webinar Series – Breaking through the Digital Ceiling: Moving Digitalisation to the Next Level
Speakers at an NUS Giving Webinar Series shared their experiences as women in the tech industry.
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Tan Jiak Kim Circle’s Donors Event – An Experience at the NUS Food Science and Technology Lab
Tan Jiak Kim Circle (TJK Circle) members were invited for an exclusive visit to the Food Science and Technology Laboratories.
NUS Giving Experience: Legacy Forum: Intent & Goals: A Time to Rethink Planning and Giving
Experts gathered at an NUS Giving Legacy Forum for an engaging discussion on legacy planning.
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LBKM continues to shape the future
The Lembaga Biasiswa Kenangan Maulud (LBKM) made a gift towards a Scholarship at NUS Computing.
Commencement Class Giving 2020 Awards Presentation – We Rise By Lifting Others
Class Champions and NUS Faculties, Schools and Halls of Residences were recognised at the Commencement Class Giving 2020 Awards.
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Yale-NUS: Helping students to overcome financial barriers to education
The Tan Wang Cheow & Tan Guek Ming Study Award helps Yale-NUS students with their financial needs.
NUS Giving Experience: Masterclass Series – Laugh and Spark Joy
At an NUS Giving Experience, two experts shared ways one can add joy, zest, magic and sparkle to their lives.
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NUS Scholar is a Smart (Tech) Investor
Scholarship recipient Corneles Jaemes D'silva is empowered to make a mark in digital finance.
NUS Giving Experience Series – An Afternoon of Art with NUS Centre For the Arts: Ng Eng Teng, His Practice and the Collection
An NUS Giving Experience enabled guests to enjoy Ms Ng Eng Teng's works.
NUS Giving Report 2019/2020 - Seeds of Change
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Giving Report 2019/2020 features stories of our donors’ generous support and the difference they have made to the NUS community and beyond. 2020 has been a year marked by unprecedented uncertainty yet the stories in the Report showcase an extraordinary outpouring of generosity that is united by a desire to empower generations, promote knowledge creation and encourage innovation.
Shopee Engineer Keeps Paying It Forward
Having benefited greatly from bursary support rendered by alumni and faculty members, Ms Daphne Won knows very well how financial aid can go a long way in helping to defray university expenses. Now an accomplished Shopee engineer, she has not forgotten to pay it forward.
Yale-NUS: Going the distance — Senior Class Gift committee member’s thousand kilometre running pledge
For every kilometre that Phil runs, he intends to make a matching dollar-for-kilometre gift to the SCG
A 3D-Printed Pill a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Imagine a future where multiple medications come in a single pill
With Gratitude
"I hope you recognise that your gift is not just a number, but it is a lifeline for someone; someone like me"
Programmed to Showcase the Best of Singapore
Donors lend their support for an unforgettable 32nd IOI in Singapore
NUS Scholar Helps Wet Market Go Digital
He credits his Engineering education at NUS for preparing him to run his start-up, Market Boy
Out of the Classroom, into the Battlefield
RoboMaster advocates the growth mindset — a belief that our intelligence or skills can always be developed regardless of our initial inexperience
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Person-centred Care: Empowering Individuals Living with Long-term Conditions
The healthcare system was designed at a time when the greatest need was for acute episodic conditions but with the rise of long-term conditions, the challenge is to re-design and re-engineer
Yale-NUS: Recurring gifts to the College help underscore community spirit
Motivated to aid deserving students, many have stepped forward to make recurring gifts
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Understanding and Supporting Low-Income Families during COVID-19 and its Aftermath
It is often the low-income families that are most adversely affected as they struggle with new norms
Yale-NUS: Yale-NUS Alumni – Seah & Siak Study Award empowers student to pursue his passion in education
The Study Award was established with the intention of inspiring current and future alumni to give back towards their alma mater
Virtual Donor Appreciation Event 2020 – The Garden of Gratitude
The University’s first-ever virtual Donor Appreciation Event
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Options to Build Your Retirement Income
Retirement planning is ideally a life-long process, and best when you start early
Protecting The Oceans Which Protect Us — For Our Next Generation
Donor backs research at new NUS Centre which studies nature’s ability to heal itself
Yale-NUS Study Award enables student to engage with different opportunities
The Yale-NUS Study Award enables students to engage with different opportunities
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Food Security and Supply in the New Normal
The disruption, immediate challenges and the opportunities amid the uncertainties
Tagit establishes the Ranjan Kapur Bursary Award at NUS
The Award was established in loving memory of the late Chairman’s contributions
NUS Giving Webinar Series – US-China Relations and Asia’s Dynamism
The United States has enjoyed unchallenged global leadership but today, a new superpower is emerging
Where The Rubber Meets The Road Towards Sustainability
Mapletree Investments makes a financial gift to advance NUS researchers’ efforts that produced the world’s first rubber aerogels
Benefactor Campus Experience 2020
Bringing our partners and friends one step closer to understanding the process that transforms generosity to impact
Micron Gives Wings To NUS Scientists’ A.I. Fight Against Covid-19
The research project is aptly titled IDentif.AI - Identifying Infectious Disease Combination Therapy with Artificial Intelligence
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Pay It Forward Conversation
Often, an act of kindness can go on to create huge waves of impact
Yale-NUS: Matching gifts help amplify donors’ impact on Yale-NUS students
Annual giving campaigns are an important way to build a culture of giving at Yale-NUS College
NUS Giving Webinar Series – The Renewed Interest in Interactive Experiences and Digital Media
With the need to minimise face-to-face interactions, many of us have gone digital to find new ways to live, work and play
Sun Life Singapore Powers AI research to fight COVID-19
In times of darkness, corporate philanthropy shines bright in the public-spirited Sun Life Singapore
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Dialogue with NUS Alumni: Social Entrepreneurship
A new generation of Singaporeans who are passionate about improving the well-being of people and the environment
Yale-NUS: The Starr Foundation
Founding benefactor The Starr Foundation encourages diversity and intercultural engagement at Yale-NUS
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Harnessing Nature to combat Climate Change
In a matter of months, the world has been transformed due to COVID-19, but how long will these impacts on the environment last?
Yale-NUS: Artist-in-Residence programme
Inaugural artists of the Artist-in-Residence programme interact with ecology to create engaging artworks
NUS Giving Webinar Series – Family Legacy Planning
A look into common Estate Planning tools and how to better protect our loved ones
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Ee Peng Liang Scholarship Recipient is working towards a more caring society
Sporting A Giving Mentality
NUS Sports Scholar pays it forward by teaching handball
Innovating Impact
Tech start-up Boogle’s Bursary to empower local talent
NUS Giving’s First Webinar Series – Covid Crisis Investing
NUS Giving's first webinar series on investing during the COVID-19 pandemic
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