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The National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) has raised over S$1.3m through its 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign, with proceeds to be channelled towards initiatives that will enhance student support and ex...

The ability of cancer cells to metastasise, or spread from one part of the body to another, is one of the reasons why cancer can be extremely challenging to treat. However, the process that drives metastasis is complex and not fully understood. In a ...

With its innate ability to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and reach diverse audiences, film is one of the most effective mediums for impactful storytelling, providing a potent platform to draw attention to and influence public opinion on social iss...

The Centre for Ion Beam Applications (CIBA), a multidisciplinary research centre at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has recently been designated as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre for Research and Develop...

Spent coffee grounds (SCG) makes up the largest portion of waste generated from preparing coffee beverages and making instant coffee, producing close to 6 million tonnes of waste worldwide each year. To manage this vast amount of waste, scientists ar...

At this year’s Inter-Varsity Games Festival (IVGF), NUS Esports varsity teams and athletes had one of their best showing yet - taking home first and second place across all four e-sports titles! Organised by NUS Esports in collaboration with Nanyang ...

Bringing together aspiring student entrepreneurs, startup founders and professionals in the entrepreneurship field, the BLOCK71 Singapore Open House saw a juxtaposition of participants who gained an overview of the vibrant local tech start-up scene a...

Two exciting innovations that solve real-world problems in a practical way – one developed by a recent NUS graduate and another by a current student – emerged among 48 entries from across six universities in Singapore to clinch the top prizes in this...

 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....

Temasek, NUS and NTU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 12 September 2023 to embark on a joint S$75 million pilot programme that aims to accelerate the creation of successful deep tech start-ups from the pipeline of research at the two uni...

With its tall pillars and smooth concrete walls, SDE 4 looks more like an industrial-chic hotel than a school. Perched on a hill in the College of Design and Engineering (CDE), the building overlooks lush greenery and features landscaped balconies, a...

A ground-breaking study by researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has revealed crucial insights into the role of the histone methyltransferase NSD2 and its epigenetic t...

Six outstanding individuals were honoured at the University Awards 2023 held on 8 September 2023. The annual event recognises members of the NUS community who have dedicated themselves to excellence in the areas of education, research and service to ...

The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore – the first Centre of Excellence in Singapore dedicated to strengthening local capabilities and expertise in coastal protection and flood management research and solutioning – was ...

Heartiest congratulations to seven NUS academics: Professor William Hwang Ying Khee, Professor Tan Huay Cheem, Associate Professor Mahesh Choolani, Adjunct Associate Professor Brenda Ang Sze Peng, Professor Julian Thumboo, Associate Professor Nigel T...

Today’s graduates are entering an increasingly complex work environment, where the idea of the traditional career trajectory has largely given way to one that is less predictable, non-linear, and will require continuous upskilling. Add to this the pa...

The National University of Singapore Faculty of Law (NUS Law) has received a S$1.1 million endowed gift from alumni, friends, philanthropists and members of the legal profession to establish the Chan Sek Keong Visiting Professorship in Public Law. Th...

People in Asia are known to report worse sleep than their counterparts in Europe and North America. New research, using objective measures of sleep rather than subjective reports, has shown that not only do people in Asia go to sleep later and have s...

For about 60 students from NUS College, the recent summer break was spent in a faraway city immersed in a different way of life, where they discovered new dimensions to important issues such as culture, sustainability, governance, diplomacy and inclu...

Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, Director of the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore, together with Assistant Professor Tobias Janowitz, Principal Investigator at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, a...

Starting from 25 August 2023, the University’s first large-scale sustainability festival, NUS Sustainability CONNECT, unfolds a host of diverse events and activities spanning five exciting weeks till 29 September 2023. Showcasing the breadth and dept...

The NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (CSGB) have appointed Associate Professor Jasjit Singh as the inaugural CSGB Visiting Professor in Sikh Studies. His appointment was announced at the official laun...

An electric line-up of music and dance performances made for a memorable night as a 5,000-strong audience gathered at University Town for SUPERNOVA, the annual campus music festival, which returned for yet another edition on 18 August 2023.Comprising...

With a population of almost 640 million people, Southeast Asia (SEA) is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world. To further explore this region, students from various NUS halls, residential colleges and houses embarked on inaugural ex...

A start-up catalysing waste reduction for positive sustainability impact. An innovative venture that manufactures body-assistive apparel using patented fabric-based air-spring technology to reduce muscle effort and potential injury when doing physica...

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel aero-elastic pressure sensor, called ‘eAir’. This technology can be applied to minimally-invasive surgeries and implantable sensors by directly addressing the challenges...

For 62 university students across Southeast Asia, the summer holidays were well-spent gaining new perspectives on leadership and sustainability through the Temasek Foundation-NUS Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (TF-NUS LEaRN) Programme....

The NUS Enterprise Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship (NUSSP) 2023, held over two exhilarating weeks from 10 to 21 July 2023, garnered a record cohort of nearly 300 students from 20 countries. Hosted by NUS Enterprise and supported by longstanding ...

The history of Singapore and Malaya were brought to the fore at NUS Sheares Hall on 13 August in a lecture by historian Dr Gary Lit who spoke passionately on the Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II (WWII) from 1942 to 1945, as well a...

A wave of technological transformation has been reshaping the landscape of HR and recruitment, with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) promising efficiency, accuracy, and unbiased decision-making. Amid the rapid adoption of AI technology b...