
ABOUT NUS NURSING


Established in 2005, the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Nursing) is the first Nursing department set up in a tertiary institution in Singapore. As the nation’s only institution offering an undergraduate nursing programme for both A-level holders and polytechnic graduates, NUS Nursing provides a full spectrum of academic pathways, spanning baccalaureate to doctoral degrees, which shape the next generation of nursing leaders, educators, and researchers.
NUS Nursing is internationally recognised for its academic excellence and research impact, consistently advancing the discipline of nursing in Asia and beyond. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, NUS Nursing is ranked 8th globally, underscoring its commitment to world-class education and research.
Guided by its mission to nurture nurses who advocate for health for all, NUS Nursing strives for excellence in nursing education, pioneers innovative and impactful research, and serves communities with compassion, humility, and integrity.
For more information about NUS Nursing, please visit http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/.

Prof. Liaw Sok Ying
Head, NUS Nursing
“It is our great pleasure to welcome distinguished scholars and colleagues to the 29th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS). As we gather in Singapore, NUS Nursing is proud to host this vibrant exchange of ideas that will shape the future of nursing scholarship. We look forward to inspiring collaborations, meaningful dialogue, and a shared vision of advancing health and well-being across our communities.”
Prof. Liaw Sok Ying, Head, NUS Nursing