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July
2023
| 16:46 Asia/Singapore
A second wind filled the sails of the schooner Four Friends for the first time in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic, as it glided through turquoise waters teeming with marine life.Supported by the NUS Global Relations Office’s Study Trips For
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06
July
2023
| 19:02 Asia/Singapore
An atmosphere charged with an air of celebration and achievement filled the University Cultural Centre on the morning of 6 July 2023, as the inaugural Commencement ceremony of the season kicked off amid exuberant applause and cheers from families
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04
July
2023
| 09:01 Asia/Singapore
Conventional ways of administering medication – by swallowing tablets, consuming bitter syrups, injections or rectal insertions – could be distressing and unpleasant for some patients, especially young children or the elderly. A team of researchers
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14
March
2023
| 15:05 Asia/Singapore
In this series, NUS News highlights the University’s innovative teaching strategies, spotlighting the educators breathing life into the lessons in unique and innovative ways. 
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09
March
2023
| 21:33 Asia/Singapore
NUS Open House 2023 saw a strong showing by visitors eager to find out about the University’s academic programmes, as it returned in hybrid format from 25 February to 6 March. Some 7.71 million visitors attended the physical and online showcase
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February
2023
| 15:30 Asia/Singapore
A palpable buzz of excitement was generated at the University Sports Centre and Multipurpose Sports Halls on 10 February as thousands of enthusiastic NUS undergraduate and postgraduate students streamed into the venues hosting the NUS Career Fest
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13
February
2023
| 19:36 Asia/Singapore
| By Professor Julian Savulescu | In 1983, Stanislav Petrov “saved the world”.At the height of the Cold War, Lieutenant-Colonel Petrov was the duty officer at a Russian nuclear missile facility when the early warning system flashed red with a
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03
February
2023
| 10:33 Asia/Singapore
In this series, NUS News highlights the University’s innovative teaching strategies, spotlighting the educators breathing life into the lessons in unique and innovative ways.  Vibrant red and blue roofs dot the water’s surface, while
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25
January
2023
| 09:43 Asia/Singapore
For the second year running, students from the NUS Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) have created novel food products in collaboration with food businesses from Hakodate, a city in southern Hokkaido, Japan. Two standout innovations,
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2022
28
December
2022
| 17:32 Asia/Singapore
On 21 November, 100 youths aged 17 to 21 from 10 ASEAN countries gathered in Singapore for the Youth Environment Camp (YEC) to discuss climate change and sustainability issues. This year’s camp centred around the region’s pursuit to reduce its
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21
December
2022
| 10:30 Asia/Singapore
 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.
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November
2022
| 09:51 Asia/Singapore
NUS graduates were ranked the eighth most employable in the world by recruiters, rising up one notch from last year, according to the 2022-2023 Global Employability University Ranking and Survey results.  NUS also retained its position among
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07
November
2022
| 14:48 Asia/Singapore
Students who continue to keep the NUS campuses vibrant and upbeat with their multifarious talents and passions, undampened by pandemic restrictions, were lauded at the NUS Student Life Awards 2022 on Oct 29 at a red-carpet celebration attended by
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03
November
2022
| 14:24 Asia/Singapore
Three days after Singapore announced ambitious plans to hit net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a panel of experts discussed key climate change issues ahead of the United Nations 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27).Singapore’s updated
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September
2022
| 12:54 Asia/Singapore
As the brain trust of societies, universities like NUS play an important part in supporting Singapore’s innovation drive – and it can do so by contributing its efforts in the three key pillars of connectivity, technology, and policy, said Minister
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26
September
2022
| 11:00 Asia/Singapore
Scientist from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have found a novel way of growing cell-based meat by zapping animal cells with a magnet. This new technique simplifies the production process of cell-based meat by reducing reliance on animal
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08
September
2022
| 15:57 Asia/Singapore
They stood amidst the shrubs near the edge of Kranji Coastal Nature Park, toiling over the soil, swinging their garden hoes into the earth. The NUS students, staff, alumni and members of the public were planting 60 trees to establish a coastal
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01
September
2022
| 14:38 Asia/Singapore
 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
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August
2022
| 13:35 Asia/Singapore
Singapore’s biodiversity has a rich history that dates back as far as the 18th century. Many explorers and naturalists have passed through Singapore during that time, collecting samples of plants and animals and bringing them back to their country
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11
August
2022
| 15:47 Asia/Singapore
NUS University Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, along with Mr Gopinath Pillai, Senior Advisor to the NUS Institute of South Asian Studies, and Mr Lee Tzu Yang, a member of the S R Nathan Fellowship Committee at the NUS Institute of Policy Studies, were
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06
August
2022
| 15:06 Asia/Singapore
Awash with vibrant and dazzling colours, University Town Green at NUS was buzzing with festive energy as cheering students and performers in multi-coloured outfits took to the green grass fields once again. The display of festivities was the first
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04
August
2022
| 11:43 Asia/Singapore
Moot competitions provide a platform for law students to put into practice what they learn in the classroom and hone their advocacy skills in trying to solve real challenges. International moot competitions, in particular, form an integral part of
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14
July
2022
| 10:05 Asia/Singapore
 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.
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13
July
2022
| 10:02 Asia/Singapore
Art can help shape and renew culture. It offers a space for creativity and expression, surfaces issues that are difficult to talk about, and can effect change in society. Three graduates share their thoughts on their leadership in the performing
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06
July
2022
| 18:52 Asia/Singapore
A long-awaited season of celebration is officially under way, with the inaugural ceremony of Commencement 2022 marking the milestone achievements of some 200 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) graduates, and seeing the conferment of two
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05
July
2022
| 19:17 Asia/Singapore
NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye was conferred the title of Knight of the French Order of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur) on 5 July 2022, in recognition of his distinguished contributions in education and research.Founded
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June
2022
| 10:00 Asia/Singapore
 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.
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June
2022
| 10:00 Asia/Singapore
Growing up, Associate Professor Darren Yeo spent a lot of time roaming around the Changi area where his family lived, catching guppies and tilapias in the longkangs (drains).“I was lucky enough to be able to explore ditches, drains and streams
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14
June
2022
| 14:00 Asia/Singapore
There is a consistent gap between intent and action when it comes to decarbonisation, which behoves organisations to think deeply about the challenges and opportunities in the area of net zero transformation.As part of Ecosperity Week 2022, a panel
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June
2022
| 17:26 Asia/Singapore
After two harrowing years that saw millions of deaths and unprecedented lockdowns, the world is slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. But the next global healthcare crisis could be around the corner.This was the warning issued by Malaysia’s
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