NUS vice provost Leong Ching passes away
Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh shared about her passing on Facebook on Nov. 6.
Leong Ching, a Vice Provost for Student Life at National University of Singapore (NUS), has passed away. Prior to her role at NUS, Leong served as National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) Professor in Behavioural Public Policy and Dean of Students from January 2020 to January 2021. Her research interests encompassed water policies, environmental behavior, public sector reform, and communications strategies.
Leong's academic qualifications included degrees in philosophy, information technology, and journalism. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a journalist. National diplomat Tommy Koh expressed his condolences on Facebook, remembering Leong for her kindness and sharing that she had recently received a promotion at work. Her death has left many saddened and shocked, as evidenced by the comments on Koh's post.
In October, Leong penned a commentary on being a Singaporean today for Mothership. The world mourns the loss of Prof Leong.
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