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05/06/2026

🌳Happy World Environment Day!🌿Amid the hustle and bustle of campus life, did you know that our NUS Kent Ridge campus is also home to more than 165 wildlife species, including hornbills, butterflies, and monitor lizards? 🦜🦋🦎 Our campus supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna that contributes to a vibrant ecosystem in the heart of our community.

Building a thriving campus ecosystem takes continuous effort. Through initiatives such as smart tree-tracking technology🌳, rooftop gardens🌱, rain gardens💧, and rewilding projects🌾, NUS is creating more green spaces that bring nature closer to everyday campus life, while building a more sustainable campus where both people and nature can thrive.

Read more here – https://news.nus.edu.sg/world-environment-day-nus-campus-rewilding-biodiversity-enhancement/

05/06/2026

Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - "Inspired by how far NUS has come—and even more excited about what lies ahead. Founded in 1905 as a modest medical school of just 23 students, NUS is today a global university transforming lives across Singapore and beyond!

Recently, I had the privilege of celebrating NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s 120th anniversary and NUH Medicine’s 40th anniversary alongside colleagues, alumni and friends at our Department of Medicine’s Anniversary Gala Dinner. It was a meaningful reminder of the generations of pioneers whose quiet determination built the foundation we stand on today.

Among them was our Guest of Honour, friend and fellow alumnus, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan. His leadership—from steering the Department of Medicine as Head and NUS as former President, to helping Singapore overcome SARS as Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health—reflects the spirit of public service and excellence that defines our community. Chorh Chuan now continues to contribute to Singapore as Permanent Secretary (National Research & Development).

As we mark these milestones, our greatest legacy remains the people we nurture. I am confident that the next generation of healthcare professionals, researchers, and innovators will continue to push boundaries, improve lives, and shape the future of healthcare for decades to come!"

NUS Alumni

04/06/2026

Cleared for take-off! 🚀 Singapore’s first Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) Demo Day, delivered in partnership with NUS Enterprise and Boeing, saw some winning ideas for the aviation sector take flight:
✈️ Aircraft parts that can be recovered and reused
🧊 A wearable cooling device that helps outdoor workers manage heat stress
⚡ An AI tool that improves the energy efficiency of aerospace ground infrastructure

Designed to help NUS students, graduates, alumni, and early-stage entrepreneurs turn promising ideas into industry-ready solutions, the BUILD programme combines mentorship, entrepreneurial training, and hands-on exposure to real-world aerospace challenges.

The winning ideas were selected from amongst over 100 applications, and each have received US$10,000 in funding and three months of incubation support at BLOCK71 to continue developing their innovations. 👏

Discover how NUS and Boeing are backing the next generation of aerospace talent: https://news.nus.edu.sg/cleared-for-take-off-nus-enterprise-and-boeing-back-student-led-aerospace-innovation/

03/06/2026

“Through this experience, we had the opportunity to interact with athletes representing universities from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand and Australia. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and many unforgettable memories were made along the way.” – Team Manager and student-athlete Yi Lin from NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies.

🇸🇬 Singapore was represented by a formidable 13-strong contingent at this year’s Asian University Dragon Boat Championship in China — and every single athlete was from TeamNUS! 🦁

While flying the and NUS flags with pride, our student-athletes from TeamNUS Canoeing and NUS Rowing also embraced the opportunity to connect with peers from across Asia and Oceania. 🌎

Beyond the races, they were enriched by cultural exchange, new friendships, shared stories and unforgettable memories. It was a chance to broaden perspectives, celebrate a shared passion for sport, and experience the unique camaraderie that brings student-athletes together across borders.

Opportunities like these remind us that some of the most meaningful moments happen beyond the classroom — through the people we meet, the cultures we encounter, and the connections we build along the way.

This is the ! 💙

📷: TeamNUS, Asian University Sports Federation and Singapore University Sports Council

30/05/2026

Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - “Tomorrow, we commemorate — a sacred occasion that reminds us that compassion, wisdom and kindness have the power to transform lives and bring hope to the world. 🌎🕊️🦁

To all my Buddhist colleagues, students, alumni and friends in Singapore and around the world, I wish you a peaceful and meaningful Vesak Day.

In these challenging times, may we continue to uplift those in need, serve our communities with purpose, and use our talents, knowledge and innovations to make a positive difference. Together, let us build a more compassionate, inclusive and hopeful future for all.”

NUS Alumni NUS Global

30/05/2026

As Singapore navigates issues ranging from housing affordability and ageing towns to climate resilience and liveability, research and dialogue remain vital in shaping the way forward.

Marking its 20th anniversary, the NUS Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies brought together policymakers, researchers and industry practitioners at the IREUS Urban Housing Symposium 2026 to examine Singapore’s housing future. Discussions explored how housing can continue supporting social mobility, strengthening belonging and shaping aspirations for generations to come.

For two decades, IREUS has provided an important platform for evidence-based discussions that contribute to better homes and communities for Singaporeans.

More at: news.nus.edu.sg/housing-a-nation-singapores-next-chapter/.

📷 Minister for National Development Mr Chee Hong Tat (centre) graced the event as Guest-of-Honour, and shared in his opening remarks the policies put in place over the years to ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible for Singaporeans. (Photo: MND)

29/05/2026

🌊As sea levels rise due to climate change, protecting Singapore’s coastlines becomes more vital than ever. At NUS, Associate Professor Peter Todd from NUS Biological Sciences is developing innovative “green-grey” coastal protection systems. These hybrid structures integrate engineered coastal defenses with nature-based marine species. The approach not only strengthens shoreline resilience against climate change impacts but also restores coastal ecosystems affected by urban development.

Read more about his research here – https://news.nus.edu.sg/nus-research-on-hybrid-coastal-protection-to-safeguard-singapore-from-rising-sea-levels/

28/05/2026

In the 15-year gap between these first two photos, Mr and Mrs Lee have seen their son Xavier grow from a young student into a mentor for his juniors at Radin Mas Primary School. Now a NUS Computing undergraduate, Xavier returned to his alma mater as part of Teach Singapore (Teach SG), discovering the impact of being there for someone who needs support.

Over six months of volunteering, Xavier became a steady weekly presence for his mentees, someone they could look to like an older sibling for peace, encouragement, and stability. Having seen how sometimes children can feel that they “are not good enough”, he wanted to create a safe space where they could fail without stigma, celebrate small wins, and grow in confidence.

From student to mentor, Xavier’s journey reflects how the communities and schools that nurture us can leave a lasting imprint, shaping not only who we become, but also how we choose to give back to others.

Read more about Teach SG at https://news.nus.edu.sg/be-the-mentor-you-once-needed-teach-singapore-marks-five-years-of-mentoring/

28/05/2026

👀 At NUS, some courses are leveraging GenAI to create immersive, simulation-based learning experiences. ScholAIstic, developed as a collaboration between the NUS AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET) and NUS Department of Social Work (NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), has been deployed innovatively in courses at Social Work and NUS Faculty of Dentistry ✨ In Social Work, it functions as a chatbot that simulates clients with complex and challenging needs, helping students develop empathy, communication skills, and real-world decision-making. Meanwhile, in Dentistry 🦷, it serves as a tutor that guides the learning process while providing students with personalised feedback and support.

From immersive simulations to personalised learning support, NUS is blending AI with education in meaningful and practical ways. 🤖📚 We are reshaping how education is delivered - making learning more interactive, engaging, and still deeply human-centred.

Read more: https://news.nus.edu.sg/schooling-with-scholaistic-enhancing-learning-with-genai/

27/05/2026

Turning pomegranate peels into a-peel-ing water purifiers. 💧🍎

Researchers from the Department of Chemistry have developed a material made from discarded pomegranate peels that can remove more than 94% of a toxic industrial pollutant fromNational University of Singapore, Faculty of Science

The team transformed fruit waste into nanobiochar, a carbon-rich material that traps pollutants efficiently, capable of removing 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), a harmful compound commonly found in industrial wastewater. The material also retained strong performance even after being reused multiple times.

The researchers are now testing the material in real wastewater samples and exploring how it could be integrated into existing treatment systems.

Read more: https://news.nus.edu.sg/pomegranate-peel-water-purifier/

27/05/2026

Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - "Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha to all our Muslim colleagues, students, alumni, and friends! May this meaningful season inspire unity and gratitude among all at NUS and beyond. May you and your loved ones be blessed with peace in your hearts, joy in your homes, strength in your journeys, and abundance in good health and happiness."

NUS Alumni

26/05/2026

Do NUS students have a social life? 🫩 Can you balance your GPA while building an actual satellite to send to space? Tristan gives his take on weKaypoh's Questions You're Too Afraid To Ask at bit.ly/WKP-Tristan! 🚀

Read all about Tristan’s NUS adventures in Singapore, USA and maybe someday even space at nus.edu/shapeyourfuture-Tristan.

26/05/2026

Not magic, but science ⚡🪼 In the third and final episode of this series with NUS Science Demonstration Lab, Sruthi and Yasmeen reveal the science behind their levitating raffia jellyfish ✨ With just three simple items (and a serious arm workout 💪), they demonstrate the triboelectric effect in action - where friction causes materials to become electrically charged - and sending their raffia jellyfish floating gently through the air. And just like that, science can feel pretty magical too, when you see it come to life 💫

The NUS Science Demo Lab is where science comes alive through interactive experiments and engaging demonstrations. Led largely by NUS students under the faculty’s Young Educators in Science programme, these passionate educators make complex concepts visual, intuitive and memorable for visitors of all ages. To date, the Lab has received more than 47,000 visitors from over 250 organisations, tertiary institutions and schools locally and internationally.

25/05/2026

At NUS, AI is not a replacement, but a powerful partner that amplifies our most cherished human qualities. A groundbreaking approach by NUS College of Design and Engineering’s Dr Kate Sangwon Lee and the Human-Centred AI Design (HCAID) research team integrates AI with design thinking to deepen empathy, spark creativity and sharpen critical thinking.

Discover how NUS is empowering students to leverage AI for positive impact and tackle society's most complex human challenges: https://news.nus.edu.sg/ai-that-makes-us-more-human/.

25/05/2026

🌎💡🤝🦁 Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - "Earlier this month, we were privilege to welcome our university partner – Professor Reginald DesRoches, President of Rice University, and his team, to Singapore and NUS!

We had a meaningful dialogue on the importance of global engagement and partnerships in today’s fast-changing world. Among the key topics discussed was the growing role of AI in higher education. As we exchanged perspectives on integrating AI into teaching, one priority remained clear which is in preparing our students to thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Dialogues like these remind me of the enduring value of human connection which AI cannot replace. I am heartened by our shared commitment to harnessing AI for good and, through research and innovation, shaping a better tomorrow together."

NUS Global

22/05/2026

Can you identify a bird just from its song? 🔊🌿

Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! Meet NUS researcher Dr Sean Yap from NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions, who is using bioacoustics and artificial intelligence (AI) to study how animals use tropical forests, and how human activity may be affecting ecosystems. National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science

By analysing forest soundscapes, researchers can monitor biodiversity, study animal activity patterns, and better understand how wildlife responds to changing environments.

🎧 Turn your sound on and see if you can recognise the bird call in the first slide before swiping for the answer.

Read more: https://news.nus.edu.sg/ai-monitor-biodiversity-sound/

22/05/2026

Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - "Honoured to host Education Minister Desmond Lee yesterday as our Distinguished Speaker. As Minister shared, for 120 years, NUS has evolved alongside Singapore to meet the needs of each generation and help shape our nation’s future. 🇸🇬🙌

As AI transforms our world at unprecedented speed, universities must prepare students not only to use these tools, but to lead with wisdom, purpose and humanity. AI must amplify human potential — never replace it!

At NUS, we have embraced the power of AI while remaining firmly committed to a human-centric education. Our students are empowered to use AI responsibly and boldly, while developing the judgment, resilience and imagination needed to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

We are grateful for the strong partnership with the Ministry of Education, Singapore and our fellow institutes of higher learning as we continue shaping the next generation of leaders for Singapore and beyond."

You can read Minister Lee’s insightful speech at nus.edu/NUS120DSS-EducationMinister.

21/05/2026

Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - “Honoured to welcome Dr William Dally to campus this week as our Distinguished Speaker. His insightful talk energised many at NUS and reminded us how bold ideas in computing can shape the future of humanity. 🎓

As NVIDIA’s Chief Scientist and SVP of Research, Dr Dally has shaped the foundations of today's AI revolution through his pioneering work in parallel computing and high-performance interconnects.

At NUS, we believe the greatest breakthroughs happen when academia and industry collaborate. Many of our collaborations are turning ideas into real-world impact and pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve. The future of AI is filled with possibility. Let's harness it boldly and responsibly for the good of Singapore and the world.”

NUS Computing

20/05/2026

Repost from instagram.com/nuspresident - "Honoured to witness the signing of two new agreements with Seatrium at the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific. My gratitude to Mr Chris Ong, CEO of Seatrium, and his leadership team for their steadfast partnership and generosity. Yesterday, Seatrium announced a new S$1.7 million contribution to strengthen the Seatrium Professorship at our NUS College of Design and Engineering – a powerful testament to what academia and industry can achieve together!

Delighted that Seatrium is also the first industry collaborator of the new CATALYST programme by the NUS Artificial Intelligence Institute and the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore, supported by Enterprise Singapore. Together, we will advance AI-enabled maritime and offshore innovation.

Strong partnerships turn ideas into real-world progress. Thankful for the opportunity to work together to make a meaningful difference in addressing the complex challenges facing industry and society."

More on the Seatrium Professorship at nus.edu/NUSSeatriumCollaborates. More on the new CATALYST programme at nus.edu/NUSAIISeatriumCollaborates.

NUS Giving

19/05/2026

NUS continues to stand in the highest echelon of global academia, achieving the 5th and 4th highest number of subjects in the Top 10 (28 subjects) and Top 20 (39 subjects) respectively, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. NUS is also the only university outside of the US and UK to reach this level of broad-based excellence✨

Closer to home, NUS remains the leader in the region, ranking 1st in Asia for 35 subjects and 4 broad subject areas. 🌏🏆

Innovation thrives at the intersection of disciplines, which is why we are so thrilled that our 39 Top 20 subjects span all five major academic domains evaluated by QS. These include 7 subjects in Arts & Humanities, 6 in Engineering &Technology, 7 in Life Sciences & Medicine, 6 in Natural Sciences, and 13 in Social Sciences & Management.

Whether you are passionate about understanding human society, engineering sustainable cities, or advancing medical research, we are honoured to continue bringing world-class education to the heart of Asia. 🇸🇬

More info: https://news.nus.edu.sg/nus-leads-asia-in-the-qs-world-university-rankings-by-subject-2026/

18/05/2026

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) have identified eight previously unknown DNA change patterns linked to breast cancer.

Led by Dr Jason Pitt, the study analysed nearly 2,800 cancer genomes to better understand how tumours develop and respond to treatment.

The team also launched CNA Visualizer, an open-access platform that allows researchers worldwide to explore cancer genome patterns and clinical outcomes interactively.

The findings could support future diagnostics and targeted therapies for breast cancer patients.

Read more: https://news.nus.edu.sg/tool-decode-dna-patterns-breast-cancer/

16/05/2026

PhotosynthesEYES? 🌱👀 Associate Professor David Leong and his team from NUS Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering pioneered a revolutionary treatment for dry eye disease by enabling the eyes to photosynthesise. NUS College of Design and Engineering

The NUS team developed a patented method that gently extracts the thylakoid grana (the plant machinery responsible for photosynthesis) from the cells of the spinach plant and used it as the active ingredient in specially designed eye drops.

Preliminary results showed the novel treatment created by the team outperformed an existing treatment for dry eye disease, and it is enroute to clinical trials.

Read more here: https://news.nus.edu.sg/eyes-that-photosynthesise

14/05/2026

For NUS College of Design and Engineering undergraduate Huzaifah Baharudin, sustainability should be engineered, not just discussed 🌱

Driven by a passion for environmental causes, Huzaifah believes that protecting the planet is a shared responsibility because “we are all inhabitants of Earth, so why not be its biggest advocate?”

Through Youth Corps Singapore's Youth Corps Leaders Programme (YCLP), he worked with Frontier Primary School to raise awareness about recycling and discovered how meaningful community action can be. The experience also gave him the confidence to step up and start initiatives of his own, eventually leading him to join the NUS Environmental & Sustainability Engineering Students' Club and intern part-time at a social enterprise start-up, Ecoworks.

For Huzaifah, volunteering is about more than environmental action. It is about connecting with people, learning from communities, and discovering that “being happy when seeing others happy is happiness multiplied.”

💚 Inspired to make a difference too? 💚
Do Good Fest by Youth Corps Singapore is happening from now till 31 July 2026, with over 4,000 volunteering opportunities across causes such as the environment, mental health, seniors, children and community health. Whether you want to volunteer once or commit long-term, there’s something for everyone.

Visit https://discover.nyc.gov.sg/civicaction to explore opportunities and start your volunteering journey.

13/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Duke-NUS Medical School on being recognised for their initiative and contributions to outbreak preparedness around the region! Duke-NUS Medical School’s ✨Asia Pathogen Genomics Initiative Academy✨ received the honour for "Outstanding Contribution to Regional Development" at the recent Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2026.

Set up during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, the academy was created to address gaps in expertise and access to pathogen genomics and next-generation sequencing tools, particularly in countries with more limited research resources. To date, the academy has trained over 100 health professionals from 19 countries, strengthening pathogen genomics capabilities across the region in preparation for future health emergencies 🔬🌏

Read more: https://news.nus.edu.sg/duke-nus-pandemic-preparedness-programme-times-higher-education-award/

12/05/2026

A big leap for personalised medicine! Researchers from NUS College of Design and Engineering and iHealthtech NUS have developed an innovative DNA barcoding technique to quickly screen gold nanoparticle designs in living systems to identify top performers that can effectively deliver therapies to mitochondria (the energy centre) of cancer cells to destroy them.

Their research also demonstrates how nanoparticle design such as shape, size, and surface chemistry, influences their ability to accumulate in tumours and reach mitochondria. This, in turn, affects treatment effectiveness.

Link: https://news.nus.edu.sg/dna-barcodes-help-nus-researchers-pinpoint-gold-nanoparticles/

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