Samantha Nah is Research Assistant at IPS Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies. She holds a joint bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the National University of Singapore and the Australian National University.

Samantha was part of the research team for the CNA-IPS Survey on Race Relations 2021. She has also assisted on other projects relating to race and religion, disability, and the role of public universities. Her work at the Social Lab uses a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods.

Prior to joining IPS, Samantha worked in journalism as a radio news editor.

Race relations, disability

Publications

• Teo, K. K., Mathew, M. and Nah, S. (2024). Not Quite Impulsive Spenders: Key Findings from the IPS-CNA Survey on Financing Behaviours among Younger Singaporeans. IPS Working Papers No. 55.
• Mathew, M., Teo, K. K. and Nah, S. (2022). Attitudes, Actions and Aspirations: Key Findings from the CNA-IPS Survey on Race Relations 2021. IPS Exchange Series No. 22.

Op-eds/Commentaries

• Mathew. M. & Nah, S. (2022, Apr 3). Commentary: Here’s how far Singapore has come in making 'regardless of race' a lived reality for all. Channel NewsAsia.
• Mathew. M. & Nah, S. (2021, Jul 7). How can Singapore move ahead on race together?. TODAY.