Dr Patricia Chen from NUS Psychology gives her insights on a new wave of precise techniques which can identify and alter the psychology of students, remove the barriers to their learning and in turn, improve performance.

NUS Food Science and Technology Programme celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, which also sees its elevation to an academic department under NUS Science.

Assoc Prof Yeoh Khay Guan will take over from Prof John Eu-Li Wong as Chief Executive of the National University Health System from 1 January 2020. 

Duke-NUS Medical School’s 13th batch of freshmen are a diverse group of future clinicians that includes a former bank vice-president, an ex-journalist and a civil servant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr J Y Pillay, former Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) and Rector of the NUS College of Peter & Alice Tan, topped the National Day Awards this year, receiving the highest honour for civilians — the Order of Temasek (with Distinction). NUS Honorary Doctor of Letters Dr Gerard Ee Hock Kim, Chairman of the Charity Council and Agency for Integrated Care, was honoured with a Distinguished Service Order.

Singaporean researchers based locally and abroad came together to share their passions and experiences at the Singaporean Researchers Global Summit on 6 and 7 August.