Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 FASS Inspiring Mentor Awards.

• Professor Vineeta Sinha, Department of Sociology
• Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh, Department of Philosophy
• Associate Professor Robin Loon, Department of English Language and Literature
• Ms Loo Bee Bee, Associate Director, Department of Psychology

Launched in 2018, the annual FASS Inspiring Mentor Awards are conferred on Faculty and Administrative staff who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to mentoring their junior colleagues and whose mentorship has been especially impactful on the good conduct, performance and professional growth of their mentees.

"Mentorship is a crucial factor in retaining and nurturing quality faculty and administrative staff, and in building up a strong and cohesive institutional culture. The role that such inspiring mentors play in this, is greatly appreciated," said Professor Robbie B.H. Goh, Dean, FASS, in his announcement of the winners.

"There were a number of worthy nominees. Evidence showed that the nominees did not simply do the things which might be considered 'in the course of duty' but went above and beyond that, and really sacrificed their own time and energy for the sake of their mentees," added Professor Goh. "I hope that we will all try to do our part as mentors, and build up an institutional culture that we can all be proud of.

The winners of the inaugural FASS Inspiring Mentor Awards were: Associate Professor Serene Tan (Economics); Associate Professor Chris McMorran (Japanese Studies); and Associate Professor Stephen Lim (Psychology).