University of the Arts Singapore

Inaugural UAS Professorial Conferment 2025-2026   The University of the Arts Singapore introduced the Professorial Conferment Framework (PCF) to full-time faculty members on 6 March 2025.   The PCF supports the long-term strategic development and capacity building of the University, consolidating itself as a distinctive institution of higher learning and a cohesive academic community.   In recognising sustained contribution, outstanding achievement and significant impact in teaching, research, and service, the University regards UAS professors, together with their senior peers, as academic leaders, role models, and mentors.   As Chair of the Professorial Conferment Evaluation Panel, I would like to express my appreciation to Panel members and External Reviewers for their collegial service to UAS.   Following the call for applications in March 2025, the Panel conducted a rigorous evaluation process. I am pleased to announce the outcomes of the inaugural Professorial Conferment Exercise, as ratified by the UAS Board of Trustees in May 2026.   Our warmest congratulations to the following colleagues who have been conferred professorial titles:   Full Professor 1. Dr Caren Carino, NAFA 2. A/P Chong Keng Hua, NAFA 3. Dr Rebecca Kan, NAFA 4. Dr Ronald Paul-Michael Henry Lay, LASALLE 5. Mr Lim Yau, NAFA 6. Mr Milenko Prvački, LASALLE 7. Dr Venka Purushothaman, LASALLE   Associate Professor 1. Ms Nur Hidayah Bte Abu Bakar, LASALLE 2. Dr Natalia Grincheva, LASALLE 3. Dr Circe Henestrosa, LASALLE 4. Dr Joyce Beetuan Koh, NAFA 5. Dr Lim Poh Teck, NAFA 6. Dr Darren Moore, LASALLE 7. Dr Wolfgang Muench, LASALLE 8. Dr Timothy O’Dwyer, LASALLE 9. Dr Rosslyn Prosser, LASALLE 10. Dr Nellie Seng, NAFA 11. Dr Wang Ruobing, LASALLE   The University looks forward to the continued contributions of our newly conferred professors in strengthening the UAS alliance and exemplifying the highest standards in teaching, research, and service.   Yours faithfully,   Professor Kwok Kian Woon Vice-Chancellor Chair, Professorial Conferment Evaluation Panel LASALLE College of the Arts Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #LASALLE #NAFA

Advancing global arts education together 🌍   The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), together with LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), was honoured to host a delegation from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 15 May 2026. The visit reaffirmed the strong and growing relationship between Singapore and Uzbekistan, while opening up opportunities for future partnerships in global arts education and cultural exchange.   Both Singapore and Uzbekistan share a common goal of building robust human capital. UAS welcomed the opportunity to exchange insights and learn more about Uzbekistan’s strategic priorities for its cultural sector by 2030, including advancing arts talent development, strengthening creative capacity, and cultivating vibrant creative ecosystems.   During the visit, the delegation was introduced to the distinctive academic approaches of LASALLE and NAFA, with a focus on cross disciplinary collaboration and industry connected learning that prepares graduates to address complex global challenges. Discussions also explored how programmes across performing arts, design and animation could support Uzbekistan’s efforts in talent development and creative capacity building.   Building on these conversations, both parties exchanged ideas on potential avenues for future collaboration to advance cultural initiatives and foster a thriving creative economy. We look forward to deepening these connections and working together to support the continued growth of the arts across both countries.   #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #LASALLE #NAFA

Deepening global ties to shape Southeast Asia’s creative future 🤝 On 7 May 2025, the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), together with LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), hosted Secretary Dasho Tshewang C. Dorji and a delegation from Bhutan's Ministry of Education & Skills Development. The exchange centered on arts education, pedagogy and creative industry integration.   Aligned with Bhutan’s National Education Policy, which spans early childhood through higher education, the delegation learned about LASALLE and NAFA's academic models and interdisciplinary learning, including the Common Curriculum that UAS provides students with a shared creative foundation.   Discussions also highlighted the importance of nurturing creativity alongside technical proficiency enables a more holistic approach to modern challenges, as well as the need for curricula that remain responsive to AI and technological shifts, ensuring alignment with creative industries demands.    Rounding out the visit, the delegation toured the LASALLE and NAFA campuses, gaining first-hand insights into the teaching, learning and creative practices across both institutions.   The visit concluded with a mutual commitment to future collaboration, from knowledge exchange to capacity-building projects that connect the creative sectors of Singapore and Bhutan. #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #TheNewCreatives

Singapore's creative industries have doubled in economic value over the past decade. The sector is growing, but employment rates for fresh graduates are declining. The challenge isn't demand. It's preparation. That's why the UAS Career Skills Module integrates industry readiness directly into the student journey, covering personal branding, professional communication, and real-world navigation of the creative sector. Because a great education should end with a great career. Learn more about our approach here: https://lnkd.in/gGXPcsRC #UAS #CreativeEconomy #SingaporeArts #ArtsCareer #BackedByResearch

Arts education thrives on exchange. 🌏 The University of the Arts Singapore, together with LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), recently welcomed a delegation from University of the Arts London for a visit and campus tour on 23 April 2026. We were pleased to host: • Professor Karen Stanton, Vice-Chancellor • Professor Rathna Ramanathan, Provost of Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London and Executive Dean for Global Affairs • Ms Joanna Brayton, Chief of Staff to the Vice-Chancellor The tour took guests through studios, galleries, and graduate showcases across LASALLE and NAFA, offering a firsthand view of teaching and learning in practice. We look forward to continued dialogue and connection with our counterparts across the international arts education community.   #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #TheNewCreatives

Join us in celebrating the graduating artists of #TheGradExpectations2026 Fine Art Shows. 🎓✨ Spanning material-led explorations and process-driven approaches, this year’s exhibitions reflect the depth and diversity of practices shaped through inquiry, experimentation, and commitment. Each work offers a glimpse into the ideas, processes, and questions developed by the graduating artists. Among those presenting their work is the inaugural Master of Fine Arts, Fine Art (MFA) cohort, conferred by University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Whether you're an art enthusiast, an industry practitioner, or simply curious about what these artists have been working towards, we invite you to visit both shows and experience the work first-hand. 🌟 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!   📌 Glitch in the Garden - NAFA | UAS MFA Fine Art Exhibition 22 April – 3 May | 11am – 7pm  Whitestone Gallery   📌 Fine Art Show (Degree & Diploma) 23 – 29 April | 12pm – 7pm NAFA Campus 1 #UniversityofArtsSingapore

When music, mentorship and place intersect, meaningful connections are made! The University of the Arts Singapore was pleased to support Campus Rhapsody, presented by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in collaboration with the SINGAPORE CHINESE ORCHESTRA (SCO). The concert reflects a shared commitment to nurturing artistic growth through exchange and performance. Held at the National Design Centre, a space closely connected to NAFA’s history, the evening brought together, NAFA School of Music students and SCO musicians in a vibrant showcase of mentorship in practice, where learning and performance converged. Our appreciation to SCO x NAFA and all teams involved for bringing this collaboration to life. #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #NAFA

Shaping Tomorrow’s Artists, Today For many young artists, the period just before graduation is filled with both excitement and uncertainty. To support this transition, in partnership with the CHARLES & KEITH GROUP Foundation, the CHARLES & KEITH Creative Talent Scholarship empowers final-year students from LASALLE College of the Arts’ BA (Hons) Fine Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ BA (Hons) Fine Art programmes as they take their first step into the creative industries.   Beyond financial support, the scholarship offers a unique industry opportunity, where selected recipients undertake a commissioned art project with the CHARLES & KEITH Group, gaining valuable real-world experience in collaboration and professional practice.   Read the full story to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gZ-Yun8B #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #WelcomeToUAS #LASALLE #NAFA

The brain. The heart. The arts. 🧠❤️🎨 The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) hosted a University Fireside Chat, “Neuroscience and Artistic Creativity: A Conversation on the Brain and the Arts”, at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Library on 31 March. The session explored a wide range of ideas, from the latest in neuroimaging to the age-old question of whether the heart is simply “a suburb to the brain,” offering fresh perspectives at the convergence of medicine, neurobiology, and the arts. The panel featured Prof Balázs Guly, neuroscientist and President of the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, alongside A/Prof Laszlo Kiraly, Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the National University Hospital, and was moderated by Prof Kwok Kian Woon, Vice-Chancellor of UAS. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to continuing these interdisciplinary conversations! #UniversityoftheArtsSingapore #ArtsEducation #WelcomeToUAS