Singapore is infamously known to some as having restrictive laws and positions on LGBTQ+ issues . However, our group is fully committed to foster a culture of respect and tolerance within our activities and to propagate it as much as possible in the broader academic community. This commitment is in line with NUS’s active efforts to build a respectful, inclusive, safe and empathic workplace.

Our group is also committed to actively combat sexism and racism in science by creating a supportive atmosphere for women and people whose racial/ethnic groups have been historically excluded from/underrepresented in the sciences.

Some resources on LGBTQ+ and social justice, both within and beyond the university’s walls, are available online:

QueerNUS: “QueerNUS is a collective of students, staff, faculty, and alumni that stands for diversity and inclusion for all members of the community regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. We work on raising awareness around issues regarding gender and sexuality, providing a space for queer people and allies in the NUS community to build connections and support systems with each other, and establishing a platform for queer members to make their voices heard. With your help, we hope to empower queer individuals to be recognised as valued members of their respective communities and society at large. “

QueerNUS edits a useful guide as well as a Telegram channel to stay connected with them.

Inter-University LGBT Network: “The Inter-University LGBT Network is a network for organisations in Singapore universities to collaborate in fostering safer and more inclusive school communities for everyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.”

Pink Dot: “Pink Dot Sg is a non-profit movement started by a group of individuals who care deeply about the place that LGBTQ Singaporeans call home. It is a group for everyone, straight and gay, who support the belief that everyone deserves the freedom to love. With openness and acceptance, we hope to bring LGBTQ Singaporeans closer to their family and friends.”

Oogachaga: “Oogachaga is a community-based, non-profit, professional organisation working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, couples and families in Singapore since 1999.”

AWARE: “We work on three levels of society – individual, community and state – providing specialised support for women, educating the public on gender equality, and promoting equitable laws and policies.”

(Note that AWARE’s corporate, advisory and training arm, Catalyse, works directly with NUS)

For any further enquiry or comment related to this subject, do not hesitate to contact us or to reach out to an external organization!