Education

Stories about teaching, learning, upskilling and the trends that shape education.

Unsung Hands: An Operating Theatre Nurse’s Fight for Precision, Patience, and Life

Unsung Hands: An Operating Theatre Nurse’s Fight for Precision, Patience, and Life

"Once the surgery is over, they move on. And so do we."

by Andre Frois May 10, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

When the iron rice bowl starts to crack, does a civil servant have what it takes to survive beyond the system?

by Andre Frois March 22, 2025

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

How do radiographers cope with the weight of discovering life-altering conditions inside their patients?

by Andre Frois March 13, 2025

Is Winning Everything? The Untold Struggles of Athletes Who Don’t Finish First

Is Winning Everything? The Untold Struggles of Athletes Who Don’t Finish First

"It does bug me sometimes that I am always in the finals but never on the podium."

by Lim Song Yi January 22, 2025

The Promise of Progress When HIV Self-Test Kits Hit Singapore’s Pharmacy Shelves

The Promise of Progress When HIV Self-Test Kits Hit Singapore’s Pharmacy Shelves

"We have the potential to end the HIV epidemic in Singapore by 2030."

by Andre Frois December 3, 2024

The Sports School Deepfake Incident Isn’t Surprising

The Sports School Deepfake Incident Isn’t Surprising

But it does offer a chilling glimpse into how women are still perceived by a new generation.

by Alfieyah Abdullah November 26, 2024

Recent Articles

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‘Everybody is Replaceable’: The Evolving Job Anxieties of Singapore’s STEM Graduates

‘Everybody is Replaceable’: The Evolving Job Anxieties of Singapore’s STEM Graduates

It's an era where STEM workers can no longer rest on their laurels and coast.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

May 9, 2025

Grindsets

The Business of Teaching Business

The Business of Teaching Business

Dr Melissa Liow could’ve built an empire in hospitality. Instead, she chose to serve a different kind of clientele: students.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

April 8, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

After The Vote: Stefanie Foo on How Singapore Can Address Gen Z’s Job Woes

After The Vote: Stefanie Foo on How Singapore Can Address Gen Z’s Job Woes

"I do think that the previous generations are not very aware of the struggles faced by recent graduates."

by Kimberly Lim

April 3, 2025

Grindsets

Building a Submarine Changed My Life

Building a Submarine Changed My Life

What happens when a university student takes the plunge—literally—into uncharted waters?

by RICE

March 27, 2025

Amongst Us

From Code to Cars: The Dual Passions of a Cybersecurity Expert

From Code to Cars: The Dual Passions of a Cybersecurity Expert

A crash course in taking the wheel.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

March 5, 2025