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Professor Leong Ching, NUS Vice Provost of Student Life, an institutional economist and leading scholar in behavioural public policy, passed away on 6 November 2026. An NUS alumna (Arts & Social Sciences '92, MA '96, Public Policy PhD '13), she …

As electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, some of the biggest challenges facing engineers are playing out at almost unimaginably tiny scales. For Professor Mario Lanza, these challenges are an opportunity to rethink how electronics are …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have jointly appointed Professor Davin Chor as the MAS Term Professor in Economics and Finance from 5 to 11 November 2026. Professor Chor will be hosted by the …

From Singlish to the rich diversity of languages and dialects spoken around the world, how we speak often reveals who we are and how we think.But these linguistic differences may not always be fully understood by AI, which begs the question: Is …

When NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences final-year student Leticia Peh spotted a family of familiar faces walking into the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) during her internship, she was overjoyed.The family, whom she had earlier …

After more than three decades at NUS Business School, Professor Teo Chung Piaw is looking to shape the next chapter of its development as its new Dean, with a focus on preparing students for a changing business world.Having witnessed first-hand how …

From the glacial collapse in Nepal in August to the floods in Bangkok in September this year, Asia is on the frontlines of the global climate crisis. Yet, many of the hardest-hit communities have contributed relatively little to the emissions …

In this series, NUS News explores how NUS is accelerating sustainability research and education in response to climate change challenges, and harnessing the knowledge and creativity of our people to pave the way to a greener future for all.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees. They are Ms Lily Cheng, Founder of Hubel Labs, a boutique applied artificial intelligence (AI) research and advisory firm; Mr Tay Lim Hock, Advisor …

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) signed two Memoranda of Understanding in Stockholm on 20 October 2026 with the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) — both leading universities in the …

Three research projects at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have been awarded funding under the Low Carbon Energy Research (LCER) Scale-up Grant to advance technologies for carbon capture and hydrogen production. The funding will enable …

For years, the Orchestra Hall at NUS' Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) served primarily as a venue for rehearsals and masterclasses. Now, the familiar space has been given a new lease of life.Officially opened on 22 October 2026, the YST …

Researchers at the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering (CDE) have developed a fibre that functions as pixels and senses touch at the same time, integrating 54 of them into a sleeve to create the world’s first …

Associate Professor Stephen Tay still remembers a lesson his father brought home from night class. His father’s teacher had said: “If you fail to learn…”.Young Stephen guessed the ending: “Study more or read for another hour?” But his father …

As AI becomes more capable, knowing how to use it will not be enough. At the NUS Lifelong Learning Festival 2026, educators and industry leaders explored why judgement, adaptability and the ability to keep learning will become increasingly important …

“Aren't libraries supposed to just shelve books and collect resources? Why run a youth heritage ambassador programme?"These are common questions that NUS University Librarian Associate Professor Natalie Pang, from the Department of Communications …

Since the launch of the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy in 2023, there has been a stronger national push to expand mental health services and strengthen support across healthcare facilities and within communities. With this comes the …

From learning to cycle and cook to forging friendships across cultures, NUS Arts and Social Sciences undergraduate Long Wen Xi reflects on five transformative months at University College Utrecht in the Netherlands. Through NUS’ Student Exchange …

Designed to help NUS employees build lasting habits to support their health, NUS Health is the latest in a slew of initiatives to ensure employees lead happy, healthy lives. The programme is built around three key pillars: optimising sleep, reducing …

NUS Enterprise celebrated its 25th anniversary with a new identity: NUSX, where breakthroughs become advantage.The integrated venture-building and research commercialisation platform aims to connect research, talent, industry, capital and global …

Having shaped generations of NUS students into community-minded leaders, the Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre reflects on its impact as it seeks new ways for learning and engaging in community development.

What if a student project wasn’t seen as something merely for experience or grades, but a real chance to change lives?For NUS College (NUSC) students, the answer to these questions came through the experiences they have gained from the College’s …

The National Centre for Engineering Biology (NCEB), hosted at NUS, was officially launched today together with its new research facility. Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, graced the …

Could a quick facial scan help flag the risk of high blood pressure? Could games based on everyday activities support cognitive health among older adults? And could people at risk of glaucoma have aspects of their eye health monitored closer to …

As the challenges of climate change, urbanisation, migration, health and the rise of new technologies become increasingly complex, the study of geography is taking on renewed relevance — helping us understand how our world is changing and how we can …

NUS has risen to 15th place globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, its highest-ever position since the rankings were established. The University remains at 3rd in Asia and 1st in Singapore.NUS President …

Botswana is best known for its incredible wildlife, but the people who share the same landscape are often able to offer some of the most memorable lessons about conservation.Over two weeks in the towns of Maun and Kasane, 24 students from NUS …

Researchers from NUS have developed a next-generation electronic skin that can both sense and directly visualise pressure in real time, addressing key limitations of current wearable sensing technologies.Electronic skin systems are increasingly used …

As NUS SCALE marks its 10th anniversary, Dean Associate Professor Chai Kah Hin reflects on how AI, changing careers and longer lives are reshaping education — and why the future of lifelong learning is about making learning easier to access, apply …

NUS is partnering with industry leaders Applied Materials and Micron to strengthen the pipeline of industry-ready talent for Singapore’s semiconductor sector. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed today at the Singapore Semiconductor …