NUS Literary Society

The NUS Literary Society has a long tradition that both supports and extends the work of the Department of English Language and Literature among students in Singapore. Although its core members are university undergraduates, its aims have always been to share the powerful experience of literary culture with a wider audience of young readers and aspiring writers. Signature events organised annually by the Society include the Evening of Poetry and Music and the Creative Writing Competition.

Among NUS students, the Literary Society is known for its yearly book sale, always a hit with the cash-strapped student populace. In addition, it sometimes organises book clubs and arranges for talks by well-known writers, local and otherwise. It also publishes Argot, a literary magazine.

Prominent Singaporean writers who have been part of the Society’s history as advisors, contributors or student leaders include Edwin Thumboo, Arthur Yap, Lee Tzu Pheng, Leong Liew Geok, Boey Kim Cheng, Felix Cheong, Heng Siok Tian, Paul Tan, Aaron Lee, Grace Chia and Cyril Wong.

The current leadership of the Society is:

Litsoc Exco 08/09. Back Row: Fariha (Publications Sub-com), Pei Yee (Secretary), Su Zhen (Publicity Head), Yingfen (President), Woan Khi (Immediate Past Vice-President), Andrew (Vice-President/Publications Executive)

Front Row: Daniel (Member), Manying (Publications Sub-com), Bee Juan (Publicity Sub-Com)

Executive Committee:
President –  Chin Yingfen
Vice-President/Publications Executive – Andrew Tan
Immediate Past Vice-President - Woan Khi
Treasurer – Tan Rui Rui Tessie
Assistant Secretary (Events) – Wong Pei Yee
Honorary General Secretary (Publicity) – Leong Su Zhen

Publications Sub-Committee:
Chetan Cetty
Fariha Khurshid
Loh Man Ying

Publicity Sub-Committee:
Lau Bee Juan
Ruchi Bajoria

Faculty advisor:
Dr Gilbert Yeoh (Current Advisor)
Dr Gwee Li Sui (Immediate Past Advisor)

If you are interested in joining the NUS Literary Society or wish to participate in any of its events, do email us at nuslitsoc(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)sg.