World AIDS Day 2025 is an annual global health event held on December 1 2025 dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, showing solidarity with people living with HIV, and remembering those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. It focused on the theme "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response," highlighting funding crises, community resilience, and the urgent need for renewed political commitment to end AIDS by 2030 amidst challenges to life-saving services, with global bodies like WHO and UNAIDS calling for solidarity.

The NUSPS International Relations Committee (IRC) had the privilege of collaborating with the Federation of Junior Chapters of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Association (FJCPPhA), Philippines in hosting an international webinar in observance of World AIDS Day on December 13 2025. We had the opportunity to present a detailed overview of the AIDS situation and successful interventions in Singapore. Through this event, speakers from various countries were able to contribute their national expertise to a significant international educational effort alongside the Philippines, foster essential connections and facilitate the sharing of best practices across the diverse international community as well as cultivate professional camaraderie and collaboration between different nations.

World AMR Awareness Week (18–24 November 2025) is a global campaign to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and encourage responsible use of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics. 

The NUSPS International Relations Committee (IRC)  had the privilege of collaborating with the Pharmaceutical Students' Association of Thailand (PSAT) along with many other member organisations from various countries to create publicity posts aimed at raising awareness of AMR and promoting responsible antimicrobial use among students and the wider community. Following the theme of "Act Smart: Empowering future pharmacists against AMR".

Aligning with the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness,  this initiative aimed to engage pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students worldwide to share their perspectives, experiences, or initiatives on how they can contribute in combating antimicrobial resistance. 

In addition, NUSPS IRC also had the privilege of collaborating with the the Federation of Junior Chapters of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Association (FJCPPhA), Philippines in hosting its inaugural national webinar focused on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with the theme, "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future" from the World Health Organization (WHO). This event was executed on November 22 2025 in formal partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines, where representatives from Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines had the opportunity to showcase the specific AMR prevention strategies and implementation successes in their respective countries.

This event contributed to an international educational effort alongside the Philippine DOH, fostered connections and facilitated the sharing of best practices across our diverse international community.

On 24 October 2025, NUSPS IRC had the privilege of collaborating with BEM KMFA UGM for PharmaTalk 2025! It is an online webinar session that serves as an informative forum for both BEM KMFA UGM and NUSPS students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the professional environment within IPSF, with particular emphasis on the recruitment system and the roles and responsibilities associated with international positions such as the IPSF Team Global and IPSF APRO Committees. 

This event featured a sharing session with distinguished alumni from BEM KMFA UGM and NUSPS who have previously served in these capacities with the aim of providing valuable insights into the significant impact of serving as a member of the IPSF Committee can have on one's career trajectory. It highlighted how involvement in such international organizations fosters the development of essential skills and competencies, broadens global perspectives, and enhances career opportunities through international exposure and strategic networking. 

This event also served as a platform for both BEM KMFA UGM and NUSPS students to connect with each other!

Pharmandarin is an annual collaboration between Pharmaceutical student organisations from Singapore (NUSPS), Taiwan (PSA-Taiwan), Malaysia (MyPSA) and Hong Kong (PSA-HK) with the goal of fostering interaction between students from each country. In order to provide a bilingual and international platform for native Mandarin speakers, PSA-Taiwan cooperated with MyPSA, NUSPS, and PSAHK and held the first Pharmandarin, a unique Mandarin-themed pharmacy event in 2018. In 2024, NUSPS hosted Pharmandarin in Singapore for our Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science peers in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Over 3 days, 22 participants took part in various games, a global health forum, hackathon and international night which promises to give valuable insights about the Pharmacy landscape and build life-long friendships with participants from other countries!

The Good Pharmacy Practice Education (GPPed) program is an annual regional event held by member organisations of the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF) within the Asia-Pacific region. It seeks to promote a deeper understanding of pharmacy practice across different countries. This year’s theme – “Celebrating Diversity and Excellence” – reflects the high standard of care upheld by the Pharmacy profession in Singapore as well as the richness of our multicultural society. 

Over a span of 5 days, 55 participants engaged in a slew of exciting activities. These include site visits to various healthcare institutions like SingHealth’s Outram Campus, talks by Dr How Ti Hwei from AstraZeneca as well as representatives from other pharmaceutical companies, and workshops conducted by our very own NUS professors on the management of chronic conditions. 

To end the event, there was even a social night to encourage bonding and cultural exchange among the participants! 

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The 70th IPSF World Congress held in Nairobi, Kenya provided opportunities for students to connect with pharmacy professionals from around the globe, engage in insightful discussions, and enhance their knowledge and skills in the field. 

The theme "Advancing Pharmacy Education and Practice for Global Health Impact" reflects a commitment to enhancing the role of pharmacy in addressing global health challenges. It emphasizes the importance of equipping pharmacy students and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

3 students from NUSPS had the opportunity to represent Singapore in engaging discussions about best practices, sharing experiences, and exploring collaborative strategies that can lead to impactful changes in pharmacy practice worldwide. They participated in plenaries, workshops, keynote speeches from industry leaders, and networking opportunities designed to empower the next generation of pharmacy professionals. 

The 24th IPSF Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS) is an esteemed event that brings together pharmacy students, professionals and educators from the Asia Pacific region and beyond. This symposium represents a significant opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration within the pharmaceutical field. This year, 12 delegates from Singapore travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to take part in a week of 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. They had the opportunity to participate in various forums, symposiums, tours and competitions, showcasing academic excellence and cultural celebration.

This year’s theme of “PharmBeyond: Bridging Cultures, Inspiring Futures” encapsulates the spirit of innovation, unity and forward-thinking in pharmacy.

PharmBeyond highlights the pursuit of breaking traditional boundaries while bridging cultures emphasises the importance of unity and collaboration across diverse backgrounds.

Together, the event aims to inspire futures, fostering a healthier world through innovation and collective effort.