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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 …

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 …

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 …

Take a second and turn it into trillions of moments. Measure each one. That’s how precisely an atomic clock at Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) keeps time – and with record-making accuracy, according to results published in Nature …

The National Parks Board (NParks) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have launched the National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences (NIMOS), a national research institute that will strengthen Singapore’s capabilities to protect its …

A new NUS–Lancet Commission report is calling for a fundamental shift in how countries prepare for pandemics — moving beyond technical plans and capacities to ensure that people and communities are protected in practice when a crisis strikes.The …

Environmental sustainability researchers at NUS found that widely used Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings often fail to reflect companies’ actual exposure to deforestation, highlighting the need to integrate satellite-based …

NUS researchers have demonstrated an innovative approach for targeted breast cancer therapy using pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs). The NUS team successfully reprogrammed tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs), a corrupted class of immune cells …

Computing for Voluntary Welfare Organisations (CVWO), a student volunteer initiative of the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing (NUS Computing), commemorated its 20th anniversary today, having trained more than 300 students …

From the classroom to the laboratory and beyond, nine outstanding individuals were recognised at the NUS University Awards 2026 for their significant impact in teaching, research, mentorship and service. Their work has shaped the University in …

Three distinguished NUS scientists have been recognised at this year’s President’s Science & Technology Awards (PSTA) for their exceptional contributions in pushing the boundaries of science and technology. Presented annually and organised by …

STMicroelectronics N.V. (“ST”) (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have officially launched the ST–NUS HELIX Corporate Lab, a …

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a method to turn waste from the tough, lightweight composites used in aircraft and other high-performance structures into aerogels that could be used for thermal insulation, …

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have been awarded a research grant of S$22 million under Singapore’s national Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 …

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps cancer cells evade detection by the body’s immune system. The finding …

Five projects led by NUS and Duke-NUS Medical School will study zoonotic disease risks linked to urban birds, ticks, wildlife mammals, domestic dogs and cats, and wild and domestic birds as part of a national effort to improve early detection and …

The past decade has brought a wave of legal reforms around same-sex relationships across Asia: India struck down its colonial-era ban in 2018; Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in 2019; Singapore repealed Section 377A, with the change taking effect …

Baker’s yeast is one of biotechnology’s most important microorganisms. It has long been used to leaven bread and ferment beer. More recently, advances in synthetic biology have enabled engineered yeast to convert sugar into a wide range of products, …

Razer™, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, and the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing), today announced the launch of the Razer-NUS Joint AI Research Lab, a first-of-its-kind research initiative …

The National Initiative for RNA Biology and its Applications (NIRBA) officially opened its new Hub at NUS today, marking a significant milestone in Singapore’s efforts to strengthen its capabilities in RNA science and accelerate the translation of …

To galvanise decarbonisation and combat climate change, the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations (CHCI), has established the Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Consortium (HyLoCC). The consortium, officially …

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at NUS have developed a new method that allows scientists to better understand how DNA is organised and regulated inside our cells.The study, published in the scientific …

Solving complex optimisation problems is central to many modern technologies, from logistics and financial modelling to chip design, communications and artificial intelligence (AI). However, as these problems grow in size, conventional computers …

Disease management is a significant aspect of aquaculture which is a vital industry that is a significant food source. One of the most serious threats is a disease caused by the nervous necrosis virus (NNV) which can wipe out large populations of …

Two research projects by NUS researchers, in collaboration with experts from the National Parks Board (NParks), reveal new insights into Singapore’s forests which can enhance management and restoration initiatives. The research projects are under …

NUS has secured four major projects under Singapore's S$120 million AI-for-Science Initiative (AI4S), reinforcing its position as a global leader in AI-driven scientific research. This achievement underscores the University’s unique strengths in …

As industries seek more sustainable ways to produce ingredients, chemicals and materials, synthetic biology is opening up new routes to make useful compounds by engineering biological systems such as microbes and enzymes. The Agency for Science, …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is advancing on two fronts to apply artificial intelligence (AI) across the semiconductor sector. The University, through the Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab, will focus on research …

Parents who come down hard on their children for telling lies or misbehaving may believe that they are teaching the child right from wrong. But new research by NUS suggests that both overly strict or punitive parenting could be part of what drives …

Annually on 8 June, World Ocean Day is celebrated to cultivate public interest in the protection, restoration and conservation of our oceans. This year’s theme, “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet,” calls for a global commitment to …