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Both SMU and SUTD climbed into the top 500.

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An international team of researchers has developed a novel fluorescent nanosensor powered by carbon nanotubes that is capable of rapidly detecting an emerging biomarker linked to gut health and disease. This important development could…

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) has appointed Professor Teo Chung Piaw as the new Dean for the NUS Business School and Professor Koh Lian Pin as the new Dean for the NUS Faculty of Science. Both appointments will take effect…

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By Ms Leanne Chew, Research Associate at the Energy Studies Institute at NUS The Business Times, 13 June 2026, p28

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The Straits Times Online, 11 June 2026 Money 89.3FM, 12 June 2026 Kiss92FM, 12 June 2026 One FM 91.3, 12 June 2026

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Lianhe Zaobao, 12 June 2026, Singapore, p8

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The Straits Times, 12 June 2026, Singapore, pA16 Money 89.3FM, 12 June 2026 One FM 91.3, 12 June 2026 Berita Harian Online, 12 June 2026

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This is a special Straits Times General Paper resource for pre-university students.

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Lianhe Zaobao, 11 June 2026, Singapore, p6

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8world Online, 10 June 2026 Suria News Online, 10 June 2026 Tamil Murasu Online, 10 June 2026 The Straits Times, 11 June 2026, The Big Story, pA4 The Business Times, 11 June 2026, p2 Lianhe Zaobao, 11 June 2026, Front Page Berita Harian,…

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Korea is expanding its role in global infectious disease research, joining international clinical trial networks led by U.S. and Singaporean institutions in a move aimed at strengthening preparedness for future pandemics and other public…

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The National University of Singapore’s master's and PhD degrees can prepare you for fast-moving, high-impact industries.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) has received a major gift from Mrs Wai Mei Wen and Mr Chiu Chi Wen of Wen Giving in support of the Health District @ Queenstown (HD@QT), a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on cultivating…

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AI and data-based roles are among the most in-demand positions in Singapore.

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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…

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The Straits Times, 8 June 2026, Singapore, pA12

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By Asst Prof Rayner Tan from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS and co-lead at SG Mental Health Matters; and Ms Anthea Ong, founder of SG Mental Health Matters and WorkWell Leaders, and former Nominated Member of Parliament…

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Omura's whale carcass found in Singapore can help scientists unlock mysteries of little-known species CNA Online, 8 June 2026

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A 19-year-old university student has been remanded for a further two days as police continue investigating a crash at KM27 of Jalan Renggam-Simpang Renggam in Kluang last week that claimed the lives of four members…

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Timbre + Hawkers’ ends its tenure on Aug 14, 2026, a year short of its three-year contract.

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by Sabur Butt, Hector G. Ceballos, and Michael Fung Latin America stands at a familiar crossroads. Once again, a technological revolution is reshaping how work gets done, what skills employers value, and how quickly the workforce must…

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Around one in three university graduates rejected job offers as the wages were too low, according to a survey conducted by the manpower ministry in 2025.

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Outside of lecture theatres and student residences, it is hard to miss the vibrant greenery woven through NUS’ Kent Ridge campus. Spanning over 150 hectares, besides housing students and faculty, it is also home to over 165 wildlife…

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Lianhe Zaobao, 3 June 2026, Singapore, p6

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The Straits Times, 3 June 2026, Singapore, pA10

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He will hold the position from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031.

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Mr Heng will preside over key SIT ceremonies, including convocations, and represent the university at major institutional and external engagements.

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By Ms Jesslene Lee, Researcher from the Asia Competitiveness Institute at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS; and Dr Liu Jingting, Senior Lecturer at James Cook University Singapore The Business Times, 2 June 2026, p14

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Three researchers from the College of Design and Engineering at NUS were presented with the 2026 Robert Brown Promising Researcher Award by the Ministry of Education (MOE). These outstanding scientists are: Assistant Professor Jin Yueming…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — Despite various health awareness campaigns conducted every year, the use of nicotine or tobacco products such as vapes, electronic cigarettes and conventional cigarettes among children and teenagers continues to raise…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today warned that children are losing the habit of reading as social media shortens attention spans and replaces knowledge with bite-sized information. Launching the 2026…

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One person was taken to National University Hospital following the accident.

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — A 22-year-old Malaysian man has been charged with murder after a 21-year-old woman was found dead at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Singapore’s Choa Chu Kang estate earlier this week. According to The…

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The Straits Times, 27 May 2026, Singapore, pA13 Tamil Murasu, 27 May 2026, p10

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The chaotic launch of the “Royal Pop” pocket watch collection shows the fine line between buzz and backlash, says National University of Singapore’s Samer Elhajjar.

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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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By Ms Banh Thi Hang, Senior Research Fellow from the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS The Business Times, 26 May 2026, p16

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Pomegranate peel discarded by food vendors could soon help clean up contaminated water, thanks to research from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science . Led by Professor Sam Li, the research team developed a nanoscale carbon…

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Channel 5 News, 25 May 2026 8world Online, 25 May 2026 The Straits Times, 26 May 2026, Singapore, pA11 Lianhe Zaobao, 26 May 2026, Focus, Front Page Lianhe Zaobao, 26 May 2026, Singapore, p7 Berita Harian, 26 May 2026, p3 Tamil Murasu, 26…

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The Straits Times, 25 May 2026, The Big Story, Front Page & pA2 Money 89.3FM, 25 May 2026 Kiss92FM, 25 May 2026 One FM 91.3, 25 May 2026 Tamil Murasu, 25 May 2026, p2

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The Straits Times, 25 May 2026, Science, pA15

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The development team behind ScholAIstic, a generative AI platform that leverages top-tier large language models (LLMs) to support instructors in designing customised chatbots for simulations and role-playing, has been honoured with the…

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Given how quickly deceptive tactics evolve, especially with AI, countering “dark patterns” will require a multi-pronged approach that includes consumers, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

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In a significant step towards strengthening digital leadership and responsible AI capabilities in India, NUS-ISS has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the CII Annual…

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CNA, 22 May 2026 The Straits Times, 23 May 2026, Singapore, pA14 Lianhe Zaobao, 23 May 2026, Singapore, p6

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Students from the 2027 academic year will have compulsory modules incorporating baseline AI competencies, while those already enrolled will have their existing curriculum "enhanced" to build AI skills, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.

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Baseline AI skills will be infused into compulsory modules for all incoming students.

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Hao 96.3FM, 20 May 2026 Lianhe Zaobao, 21 May 2026, Singapore, p12

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8world Online, 19 May 2026 Lianhe Zaobao, 20 May 2026, Focus, p5

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Lianhe Zaobao, 18 May 2026, Singapore, p6 Tamil Murasu, 18 May 2026, p3

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A study led by Dr Jason Pitt, Principal Investigator at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) , has identified eight new "signatures" of DNA patterns (gains and/or losses) in breast cancer. By analysing nearly 2,800…

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The Sunday Times, 17 May 2026, Singapore, pA14

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zbSunday, 17 May 2026, News, p2 8world Online, 16 May 2026

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By Prof David Tan, Co-Director from the Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, Faculty of Law at NUS The Sunday Times, 17 May 2026, Singapore, pA16 and pA17

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SIM said that there is no evidence that the university’s systems, networks, or infrastructure have been compromised.

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Tamil Murasu, 14 May 2026, p4

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Share New formulation cuts waste, contamination by making pesticides adhere better to plant leaves A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo using nanotechnology is both greener and more effective than conventional…

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The Straits Times, Opinion, page B1

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Hackers have given Harvard, Stanford, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and nearly 9,000 other schools until May 12 to negotiate or face the public release of stolen student data, in what cybersecurity firms are calling the…

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The Sunday Times, 10 May 2026, Singapore, pA15

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A Vietnamese chemistry student has won a fully funded PhD fellowship at the National University of Singapore at age 22, after completing her bachelor's degree half a year ahead of schedule.

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Lianhe Zaobao, 9 May 2026, Singapore, p9

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Hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, saying it had stolen data related to nearly 9,000 schools worldwide.

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CEBU (Philippines), May 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today for a two-day visit to attend the 48th Asean Summit and Related Meetings. A special aircraft carrying Anwar and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan…

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By Dr Corinne Tan, Academic Fellow at the Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial lntelligence & the Law, Faculty of Law at NUS The Straits Times, 7 May 2026, Opinion, pB2

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This is a special Straits Times General Paper resource for pre-university students.

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8world Online, 4 May 2026 Suria News Online, 4 May 2026 Capital 95.8FM, 4 May 2026 The Straits Times, 5 May 2026, Singapore, pA15 Lianhe Zaobao, 5 May 2026, Singapore, p10 CNA938, 5 May 2026 Money 89.3FM, 5 May 2026 Tamil Murasu, 5 May…

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From campus rehearsal rooms to international stages, NUS students are discovering new avenues to elevate their artistic practice beyond Singapore. Through the Study Trips for Engagement & EnRichment (STEER) programme, the ASEAN region has…

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Lianhe Zaobao, 1 May 2026, Singapore, p9

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The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArCLab) will commence repair and upgrading works for its heritage building with the goals of becoming Singapore’s first historic building retrofitted to…

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) Baba House has received a major gift from the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust, which will support regional research collaborations, expand public programmes, and broaden digital access to Peranakan…

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CNA, 29 April 2026 Channel 5 News, 29 April 2026 8world Online, 29 April 2026 CNA938, 29 April 2026 The Straits Times, 30 April 2026, Singapore, pA15-A16 Lianhe Zaobao, 30 April 2026, Singapore, p11

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The Straits Times, 29 April 2026, Singapore, pA14

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By Assoc Prof (Practice) Gabriel Kor, Deputy Head (Academic) from the Dept of Built Environment at NUS Business School CNA Online, 29 April 2026

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When the liver fails, toxins – such as ammonia – that should be filtered from the blood build up and reach the brain. The result is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a devastating neurological complication of liver disease that can cause…

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia ranks among the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, supported by strong adoption rates, public trust and continued investment in the digital economy, according to global real estate…

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Professor Hew Choy Sin, who retired from the NUS Department of Biological Sciences in 2004, was conferred the prestigious AOS Orchid Research Award (AOSORA) by the American Orchid Society (AOS) in February 2026. The award is a major…

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It’s flexi-time arrangements that matter more for employees with parenting and caregiving needs, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

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CNA Online, 26 April 2026 8world Online, 26 April 2026 Vasantham News Online, 26 April 2026 The Straits Times, 27 April 2026, Singapore, pA12 Lianhe Zaobao, 27 April 2026, Focus, p3

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By Asst Prof Tara Davenport, Co-Head of Oceans Law and Policy at the Centre for International Law and Deputy Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, Faculty of Law at NUS The Straits Times, 24 April 2026, Opinion, pB1…

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The probe comes after an online petition calling on the university to take “serious disciplinary action”.

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Etio’s International Student Barometer (ISB) is the world’s largest international student experience survey of enrolled students. The most recent edition of the ISB gathered responses from 93,843 international students from 135…

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The Straits Times, 22 April 2026, Singapore, pA11 Lianhe Zaobao, 22 April 2026, Singapore, p8 Tamil Murasu, 22 April 2026, p3

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The Straits Times, 22 April 2026, Singapore, pA12

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In March 2026, Aalto University Summer School had the privilege of hosting a group of bright and ambitious students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore for a two-week program on social sustainability and creativity.

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By Mr Nicholas Thomas, Research Fellow, Dr Justin Lee, Senior Research Fellow, Mr Wilson Goh, Research Associate, Ms A’isyah Najib, Research Assistant, and Ms Cecilia Kuek, Senior Manager; all from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan…

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Researchers led by Professor Zhang Yang, Senior Principal Investigator from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore , have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that…

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The Straits Times, 20 April 2026, Singapore, pA15 Tamil Murasu, 21 April 2026, p4

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By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, Senior Lecturer in the Dept of Malay Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS Berita Minggu, 19 April 2026, p16 and p17

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The Straits Times, 18 April 2026, Singapore, pA16 Lianhe Zaobao 18 April 2026, Front Page and p2 8world Online, 17 April 2026 Vasantham News Online, 17 April 2026

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By Dr Tara Davenport, Deputy Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, Faculty of Law at NUS, and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for International Law at NUS CNA Online, 15 April 2026