Ex-Nee Soon MP Louis Ng Joins NUS College as Associate Professor
SINGAPORE — After stepping away from politics earlier this year, Louis Ng, the former Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC, is embarking on a new journey in education.
Ng has joined the National University of Singapore’s NUS College (NUSC) as an Associate Professor, where he will take on a teaching and mentoring role, according to an internal email seen by CNA.
From Parliament to the Classroom
Ng, who served as MP since 2015 and was known for his work on animal welfare, environmental policy, and social causes, announced in April that he would not be contesting the upcoming General Election, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.
His move to NUS marks a shift from public service in politics to public service through education.
Teaching Electives and Guiding Community Projects
At NUS College — the university’s interdisciplinary honours programme — Ng will be teaching elective courses, though details of the course titles have not yet been publicly released.
The email also noted that he may be mentoring students involved in an ongoing project aimed at supporting communities in Laos, combining experiential learning with real-world social impact — a reflection of the kind of hands-on advocacy Ng was known for during his time in Parliament.
A Natural Transition
Ng’s background as the founder and CEO of ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society), along with his parliamentary focus on community empowerment and sustainability, aligns closely with NUS College’s mission to educate future leaders with a heart for service.
His appointment has been well-received by students and faculty, who see it as an opportunity to learn from someone who has worked both on the ground and in government.
A New Kind of Service
While no longer in office, Ng appears committed to public service in another form — shaping young minds and helping the next generation engage with society’s most pressing challenges.
His new role at NUS College signals that retirement from politics doesn’t mean stepping back from impact — just approaching it from a different angle.
