The WR NUS Pre-UADC Debate Championship 2020 is the 6th of the Debate Series which started in 2011 with the aim of raising awareness for gender equality and engaging our forthcoming generations of thought leaders to discuss their concerns and express their future aspirations, with a focus on women’s issues. Unlike previous years where debaters debate face-to-face, the unprecedented times have challenged us to adapt and get used to the new normal – going virtual. The championship which was open to all secondary, pre-tertiary and university students was held on the 28th and 29th November via Zoom. A total of 26 teams of 78 speakers and 16 adjudicators (local and…

According to a UNESCO report in 2017 on girls and women’s education in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), it was found that only 35% of STEM students in higher education globally are women. In this fast-changing society where technology had become such a huge part of our lives, there is a need to encourage and inspire more women and girls to not be afraid to step into the STEM industry. On 29th October 2020, WR invited three amazing women from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join us on an intimate conversation as they shared their insights and reflections about their career in the tech industry and life journey – their…

On 10th September 2020, leading up to breast cancer awareness month, WR collaborated with Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) to hold a talk, aimed at raising awareness on breast cancer and advocating early detection. Participants were engaged in an informative session with a sharing by Michelle Choh (Senior Manager, Awareness, Communications and Education, BCF). Michelle shared about the various statistics surrounding the prevalence of breast cancer in Singapore. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore, with 1 out of 14 women developing breast cancer before the age of 75. Michelle emphasized that breast cancer does not discriminate, and all women are at risk. The importance of early…