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We were delighted to welcome over 30 participants from across the healthcare and government sectors to the S-FETP Tier 2: Fundamental Field Epidemiology course, held on 22–24 and 29–30 June 2026. Led by Associate Professor Steven Ooi and Ms Wendy Sng, Deputy Director (Biorisk and Biosurveillance), Animal and Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, the courseRead more

AlumNite 2026 was held at Four Points by Sheraton on 10 July 2026, bringing together about 150 graduands, alumni, faculty members, and guests. The evening celebrated our students' academic journey and marked the start of their pre-commencement celebrations. It was great to see graduands arriving with their loved ones to celebrate this significant milestone. To

At the NUS Commencement Ceremony on 12 July 2026, our Master's and PhD graduates celebrated a significant milestone, joining a growing community of public health professionals committed to advancing healthcare and improving population health. As they embark on the next chapter, we are confident they will create meaningful impact and contribute to healthier communities in

Public health issues are often perceived to be lacking resources, interventions and innovations. Fundamentally, it is a societal one. As the world prepares for future pandemics, the greatest challenge may not be scientific capability, but trust in sharing data and supporting global response systems. Broader systems of governance, economic opportunities, social cohesion and institutional legitimacy

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore hosted the first annual meeting of the Dengue Modelling Consortium. The Dengue Modelling Consortium, a five-year international research collaboration, is led by Assoc Prof Hannah Clapham, from the Centre for Epidemic Research and Modelling (CERM) at NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public

We are pleased to announce that Dr Mo Yin has been appointed as the Director of ADVANCE-ID, with effect from 1 July 2026. An Infectious Diseases physician and clinician-scientist, Dr Mo Yin has served as Deputy Director and Co-Director of ADVANCE-ID since its inception. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance and emerging infectious diseases, with

On 27 June 2026, we welcomed our alumni back to campus for NUS Homecoming 2026. This year's Homecoming was especially meaningful as it coincided with the 15th anniversary of the School. Since our establishment in 2011, our journey has been shaped by the support of our alumni, students, partners, faculty and staff. Homecoming was a

We are proud to host students from UCL Global Business School for Health, from London, the UK, for an academic exchange on population health practices. Assoc Prof Jason Yap shared insights on how population health, integrated care and clinical care are interrelated, and how the healthcare initiatives that adapt alongside national challenges, also present new

Occupational diseases often develop gradually and remain unnoticed until they become more serious workplace concerns. To help professionals better recognise, manage, and prevent occupational disease cases, Assoc Prof Ng Wee Tong, Head of the Occupational Health Education & Research Unit, led the webinar “Hidden Risks, Hard Truths: A Practical Guide to Managing Common Occupational Disease