NUS Medicine students recognised at NUS Achievements Awards 2026
Published: 05 Nov 2026
L to R: Dr Kristy Fu, Office for Students at NUS Medicine; Victoria Tay Sze Kee, Year 1 NUS medicine student; Isabella Lee Eun, Year 1 NUS Medicine student; Tate Tan Fung, Year 3 NUS Medicine student.
Students from NUS Medicine were among those recognised at the NUS Achievements Awards (NAA) 2026 for their contributions to campus life and achievements beyond academics.
Held on 25 October 2026 under the theme Step Up, Stand Out, NAA 2026 celebrated 341 students and alumni from the Class of 2026 for their contributions over the past academic year. As the University’s highest-level award recognising exceptional student life beyond academics, NAA honours individuals and groups across seven categories, reflecting the diverse ways students contribute to the university community. This year’s awards comprised 11 Distinctions, 24 Merits, 57 Commendations and six Recognitions.
The NUS Medicine recipients and their respective awards include:
- Community Service (Merit): Active Ageing Advocates, NUS Medical Society
- Sports Team of the Year (Team Sports) (Distinction): NUS Floorball
- Sports Team of the Year (Team Sports) (Commendation): NUS Handball (Women)
- NUS Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship: Isabella Lee Eun (NUS Dance Synergy) and Victoria Tay Sze Kee (NUS Ballroom)
- Sports Scholarship (Mid-Term – Sports Excellence): Tate Tan (Track and Field)
Making a difference through community service
Year 3 Goh Ziyu (fifth from left) with the Active Ageing Advocates team.
Active Ageing Advocates (AAA), a community service initiative under the NUS Medical Society, received a Merit in the Community Service category. Led by Year 3 Goh Ziyu as the project director, the initiative works to improve the well-being of seniors living in Senja-Cashew through preventive health initiatives, in alignment with national Healthier SG goals.
Its flagship two-day health fair reached 858 seniors through health screenings and received an overall satisfaction rating of 4.46 out of 5. The initiative mobilised approximately 270 student volunteers to foster intergenerational connections and build more inclusive communities.
Beyond the health fair, AAA also organised five bi-weekly Active Ageing HEAL Workshops for older adults carrying out sedentary lifestyles or experiencing social isolation. The workshops engaged 148 seniors, with 66.7% returning for subsequent sessions and all participants expressing interest in joining future cycles.
A winning season for NUS Floorball
Group photo of the NUS Floorball team.
NUS Floorball received a Distinction in the Sports Team of the Year (Team Sports) category. Year 3 Isabelle Chua Xin-En, was captain of the NUS Floorball Women’s team during its most successful season to date, as it secured double gold at the Singapore University Games (SUniG) 2025, double silver at the Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games (IVP) 2026, and double gold at the Asian Oceania Floorball Confederation (AOFC) University Floorball Championship in Shanghai.
Beyond its competitive achievements, the team also extended its impact through community initiatives supporting youths, persons with developmental disabilities and new players. These efforts reflect the team’s commitment to building an inclusive sporting community beyond the university.
Strength, resilience and teamwork on the court
Year 5 Kelly Mak Rae Lynn, captain of NUS Handball (Women), receiving the award on behalf of the team.
NUS Handball (Women) received a Commendation in the Sports Team of the Year (Team Sports) category following a landmark season in which the team clinched gold at the Singapore University Games (SUniG) 2025, breaking a seven-year wait for the title. The team continued its strong performance at the Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games (IVP) 2026, securing silver after a closely contested final decided by a single point.
Despite challenges posed by the closure of the Sports and Recreation Centre, the team secured external training venues and shared courts with other NUS teams to keep training on track. For Year 5 Kelly Mak Rae Lynn, who captained the team, the season highlighted the importance of trust, community and teamwork, both on and off the court.
Recognising excellence in the arts and sports
NUS Medicine students were also recognised for their contributions to the performing and visual arts, as well as their sporting achievements.
Year 1 Isabella Lee Eun receiving the NUS Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship, she dances with NUS Dance Synergy.
Year 1 Victoria Tay Sze Kee, who dances with NUS Ballroom, receiving the NUS Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship.
Year 3 Tate Tan Fung receiving the Sports Scholarship (Mid-Term – Sports Excellence) for Track and Field.
Congratulations to all NUS Medicine students and student groups recognised at NAA 2026. Their achievements reflect the many ways students contribute to the university community and make a difference beyond their academic pursuits.
