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A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed new findings which may help explain the connection between cancer risk and poor diet, as well as common diseases like diabetes, which arise from poor diet. The insights …

FaithActs and Ibasho are pleased to announce a collaboration between the social service agency and the global non-profit organisation, committed to creating socially integrated and resilient communities. This partnership aims to infuse Ibasho's …

NUS GRTII will leverage NUS’ expertise to conduct research translation, incubate start-ups, promote entrepreneurship, and offer education programmes to nurture talents in Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area; First cohort of 9 startups and 13 …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) appoints Professor Teo Kie Leong, a leading expert in the field of spintronics and experienced academic administrator, as the second Dean of its College of Design and Engineering (CDE). An NUS alumnus, Prof …

Antibiotic resistance is casting an increasingly long shadow over today’s healthcare landscape, undermining the ability to combat infections that were once readily manageable. Among these, nontuberculous mycobacteria infections are notorious for …

From fortifying supply chain resilience against global disruptions and enhancing safety and resilience of energy systems to intelligent urban transport systems, personalised services and healthcare revolution – artificial intelligence (AI) is …

A research team led by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in partnership with National University of Singapore (NUS) has created an innovative microelectronic device that can potentially function as a sustainable, …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees for terms beginning on 1 April 2024. They are Justice Judith Prakash, Senior Judge and a former judge of the Singapore Court of …

More inclusive strategies and earlier intervention to bolster youth mental health were the centre of discussion amongst close to 800 social service practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals who attended the SSR …

Undergraduates at the National University of Singapore (NUS) will have more opportunities to enrich their learning experiences with artistic pursuits, and students may also choose to further develop their passion, skills and knowledge in various …

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 per cent across a solar energy absorption …

Singapore, 4 March 2024 - The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have jointly appointed Professor Tang Heiwai as the MAS Term Professor in Economics and Finance from 4 to 15 March 2024. Professor …

In a breakthrough for personalised oncology, scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), have developed and demonstrated a novel platform that can significantly reduce the time needed …

Fish is commonly consumed but many may not be aware that the food and aquaculture sectors generate a huge amount of fish scale waste from processes such as preparation, canning, filleting, salting and smoking. Disposal of fish scale waste in …

 Higher or similarly high starting salaries for graduates from 25 coursesSteady rise in median starting salaries for Arts and Social Sciences, Law, Medicine, and Science graduates over the past three years100 per cent employment for graduates …

Charles Darwin – arguably the most influential man of science in history, accumulated a vast personal library throughout his working life. Until now, 85 per cent of its contents were unknown or unpublished. This year, coinciding with Darwin’s …

Shopping for groceries is a common activity for many of us, but for visually impaired people, identifying grocery items can be daunting. A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing) introduced …

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) employed novel statistical methods to reveal the extent of biodiversity loss in Singapore over the past two centuries. The study paints the most accurate picture to date of the ecological …

Students at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) and musicians in the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will get access to more development and collaboration opportunities under a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two …

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has recently secured S$49 million in funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF) to promote research aimed at advancing the field of mechanobiology and turning …

The 14th Bizad Charity Run on 13 Jan 2024 raised over S$550,000 for charity – one of the largest amounts ever raised in a single edition of the NUS Business School’s annual flagship event.Students, faculty and alumni ran side-by-side to support …

Food virologists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have successfully propagated the human norovirus using zebrafish embryos, providing a valuable platform to assess the effectiveness of virus inactivation for the water treatment and …

A research team from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning techniques to model atomic-level RNA 3D structures …

Scientists from NUS and the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) have uncovered one of nature’s most potent tool in an arsenal to combat today’s agricultural challenges: agro-microbials – or agro-chemicals of natural …

A new scenario-modelling facility that aims to accelerate regional cooperation on nature-based carbon projects across Southeast Asia was launched today at COP28, the United Nations climate change conference, during a panel at the Singapore Pavilion …

The Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) – the first of its kind for the tropical environment – hosted by the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering (NUS CDE) is up and running, marking a significant …

The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) has established a new partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to promote a movement of volunteerism within the Community Care sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by AIC’s …

The NUS Faculty of Law (NUS Law) has received a S$2 million endowed gift from Dr Michael Hwang SC, an internationally recognised arbitrator and Senior Counsel with more than 50 years’ experience in legal practice, to establish the Michael and Laura …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) honoured the achievements of 21 outstanding alumni and three alumni teams comprising another 14 alumni, at the prestigious NUS Alumni Awards 2023.Held biennially since 2005, the Awards recognise alumni who …

A pioneering study led by Professor Ashok Venkitaraman from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore and Dr Mona Shehata from the University of Cambridge (UK) has uncovered vital insights into …