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重庆专访 | 新加坡国立大学校长陈永财:用终身学习应对快速更新的时代

重庆专访 | 新加坡国立大学校长陈永财:用终身学习应对快速更新的时代

《重庆专访》对话新加坡国立大学校长陈永财教授,听他分享来自世界一流大学的教育改革理念和感悟。

2023-10-18
重庆新闻联播 | 重庆专访 · 陈永财:新国大已成为重庆创新生态系统的一部分

重庆新闻联播 | 重庆专访 · 陈永财:新国大已成为重庆创新生态系统的一部分

新加坡国立大学校长陈永财表示,新国大与重庆的合作成绩斐然,已成为这座城市创新生态系统的一部分。

2023-10-14
袁家军会见新加坡国立大学校长陈永财一行

袁家军会见新加坡国立大学校长陈永财一行

10月13日下午,市委书记袁家军会见新加坡国立大学校长陈永财一行。

2023-10-13
“311”精彩纷呈 | 对话未来:新加坡国立大学校长陈永财来院与同学们交流

“311”精彩纷呈 | 对话未来:新加坡国立大学校长陈永财来院与同学们交流

陈校长与在场的同学们进行了亲切的交流,并就大家所关心的问题进行了细致地解答。

2023-10-13

Press Releases

NUS linguists make breakthrough discovery on detecting early linguistic signs of dementia by studying the natural speech of seniors

NUS linguists make breakthrough discovery on detecting early linguistic signs of dementia by studying the natural speech of seniors

A study led by linguists from the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies (ELTS) at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) has found that early linguistic signs of dementia can be detected through the study of the natural speech

2024-11-08
Pursuing passion: NUS graduates living their best student life beyond academics

Pursuing passion: NUS graduates living their best student life beyond academics

NUS provides a garden of campus life opportunities for students to bloom, equipping them with key capabilities and essential soft skills to thrive not only in the present but the future. We speak to three recent graduates who pursued multi-faceted interes

2024-10-31
NUS soars to 17th in the world in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

NUS soars to 17th in the world in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

NUS has come in at 17th place in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 after holding at 19 for two consecutive years. It maintains its 3rd position in Asia and is currently the top university in ASEAN.

2024-10-25
Five NUS professors win nation’s highest awards for science and technology

Five NUS professors win nation’s highest awards for science and technology

Five outstanding professors from NUS received the nation’s highest honours for scientists and engineers as a recognition of their outstanding achievements in their respective fields.

2024-10-18
NUS and A*STAR researchers develop wearable, stretchable sensor for quick, continuous, and non-invasive detection of solid-state skin biomarkers

NUS and A*STAR researchers develop wearable, stretchable sensor for quick, continuous, and non-invasive detection of solid-state skin biomarkers

Detecting diseases early requires the rapid, continuous and convenient monitoring of vital biomarkers. Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have developed a novel sensor t

2024-10-12
In service of Singapore: NUS leaders and University community receive honours at National Day Awards

In service of Singapore: NUS leaders and University community receive honours at National Day Awards

More than 200 members of the NUS community were recognised for their merit and service to Singapore at this year’s National Day Awards.

2024-09-27
Navigating New Depths with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Navigating New Depths with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Founded by NUS alumni, BeeX is a deep tech engineering spin-off that has flourished under the wings of the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP) and maritime innovation ecosystem builder PIER71™.

2024-08-30
Commencement 2024: A new class charts the next course of their journey

Commencement 2024: A new class charts the next course of their journey

The flash of colourful hoods in the University Cultural Centre auditorium and the stirring fanfare ushering in the ceremonial procession on the morning of 11 July 2024 set the stage for the inaugural NUS Commencement ceremony of this season.

2024-08-23
InnovFest 2024: Asia’s premier start-up showcase sets new records

InnovFest 2024: Asia’s premier start-up showcase sets new records

NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of NUS, successfully hosted Asia’s largest university start-up showcase, InnovFest x Elevating Founders 2024, from 29 to 31 May 2024. Organised in partnership with Informa Tech, InnovFest is the official start-up ev

2024-08-16
AI and tech ideas take flight at NUS’ first Bay Area forum

AI and tech ideas take flight at NUS’ first Bay Area forum

Organised for the first time in San Francisco’s buzzing Bay Area, the two-day NUS Innovation Forum sparked a vibrant exchange of ideas between NUS alumni, students, thought leaders and industry experts.

2024-08-09
Tracing the odyssey of the fittest cockroach

Tracing the odyssey of the fittest cockroach

NUS biologists solved a 250-year-old mystery by charting the German cockroach’s global spread, and findings could help improve pest management strategies

2024-08-01
Prof Liu Xiaogang wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

Prof Liu Xiaogang wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

Professor Liu Xiaogang from the NUS Department of Chemistry has been named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Centenary Prize in recognition of brilliance in research and innovation. Prof Liu won the prize for outstanding contributions to the unde

2024-07-26
NUS scientist Professor Lim Chwee Teck elected Fellow of the Royal Society

NUS scientist Professor Lim Chwee Teck elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Professor Lim Chwee Teck, Director of the Institute for Health Innovation & Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS iHealthtech) and NUSS Professor, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society, in recognition of his

2024-07-19
TF-NUS PLUM 2024: How universities must evolve in the age of Artificial Intelligence

TF-NUS PLUM 2024: How universities must evolve in the age of Artificial Intelligence

Sixty university leaders from Southeast Asia gathered at NUS to discuss this issue at the eighth edition of the Temasek Foundation – NUS Programme for Leadership in University Management (PLUM).

2024-07-11
NUS scientists discover a novel way of activating muscle cells’ natural defences against cancer using magnetic pulses

NUS scientists discover a novel way of activating muscle cells’ natural defences against cancer using magnetic pulses

A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Alfredo Franco-Obregón from the NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech) has unveiled a novel approach to stimulate muscle, by way of using brief and mild pulsed electromagnetic field

2024-07-02
New horizons in Science and beyond

New horizons in Science and beyond

Celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, the NUS Faculty of Science (FoS) continues to deepen its commitment to providing an exceptional, interdisciplinary education by offering students fresh and relevant learning opportunities. New interdisciplinary

2024-06-29
NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for contributions to public service, education, literature and the corporate sector

NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for contributions to public service, education, literature and the corporate sector

The NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) paid tribute on 15 May 2024 to four eminent alumni for their outstanding contributions towards nation-building, growth of the university, the promotion of the arts and social sciences, and impact in the p

2024-06-21
Two NUS teams bag top awards at Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2024

Two NUS teams bag top awards at Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2024

NUS teams behind the interdisciplinary initiative “Managing Aggression using Immersive Content (MAGIC) – A Blended Learning Experience using Virtual Reality” and the NUS Business School’s Executive MBA-Chinese Programme took home the “Teaching and Learnin

2024-06-14
Shaping tomorrow: Charting NUS’ impact on talent, solutions and society

Shaping tomorrow: Charting NUS’ impact on talent, solutions and society

A breakthrough in affordable cancer monitoring; an AI-powered solution revolutionising workplace safety; a medical student’s rewarding journey as a mentor for disadvantaged youth – these stories of ingenuity, grit and humanity are among the highlights of

2024-06-07
Two new courses at Residential College 4 tackle ageism through co-creation of intergenerational bonding activities

Two new courses at Residential College 4 tackle ageism through co-creation of intergenerational bonding activities

Students at NUS Residential College 4 (RC4) have made some unconventional friends over the past semester who, at first glance, may seem rather different from their fellow 20-something peers. Seated among the undergraduates during project discussions are t

2024-05-31
NUS scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

NUS scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed new findings which may help explain the connection between cancer risk and poor diet, as well as common diseases like diabetes, which arise from poor diet. The insights gained f

2024-05-23
NUS Faculty of Dentistry researchers clinch prestigious international awards

NUS Faculty of Dentistry researchers clinch prestigious international awards

Assistant Professor Gopu Sriram and Assistant Professor Nileshkumar Dubey from the NUS Faculty of Dentistry have been honoured with the prestigious International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Awards for their outstanding research. The IADR Awards

2024-05-17
A magnetic butterfly poised to advance quantum technologies

A magnetic butterfly poised to advance quantum technologies

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new design concept for creating next-generation carbon-based quantum materials, in the form of a tiny magnetic nanographene with a unique butterfly-shape hosting highly correlate

2024-05-10
19 NUS programmes placed in global top 10 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

19 NUS programmes placed in global top 10 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Nineteen NUS programmes are in the global top 10, according to the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) by Subject 2024 released on 10 April 2024.

2024-04-19
2023 NUSRI Annual Report

2023 NUSRI Annual Report

NUSRI China exemplifies such an endeavour. Through partnerships with local governments in China, NUS has established research institutes that focus on research and innovation, education, and enterprise across various regions in China, with the first one i

2024-03-28
With high ambitions, NUS graduates power towards career success

With high ambitions, NUS graduates power towards career success

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of professional opportunities can be both exhilarating and daunting. Yet, recent NUS graduates, most of them from the Class of 2023, have secured exciting careers, armed with a diverse skill set honed through a rigor

2024-02-28
Service-learning in action: NUS students befriend seniors and champion healthy ageing under year-long community engagement courses

Service-learning in action: NUS students befriend seniors and champion healthy ageing under year-long community engagement courses

To promote a caring society that better supports Singapore’s seniors to live well and age gracefully – that is at the heart of two year-long service-learning courses NUS is offering in partnership with the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as part of the C

2024-02-06
Powering the green economy: How NUS is advancing sustainability education

Powering the green economy: How NUS is advancing sustainability education

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.

2024-02-01
Needle-free vaccine candidate promises improved, longer-term immunity against COVID-19

Needle-free vaccine candidate promises improved, longer-term immunity against COVID-19

Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) have discovered a new vaccine candidate that can be delivered through the nose (nasal) in the form of a spray that promises better and longer-lasting immunity against COVID-19 compared to the conventiona

2024-01-26
Assoc Prof Koh Ming Joo conferred the Novartis Early Career Award in Chemistry

Assoc Prof Koh Ming Joo conferred the Novartis Early Career Award in Chemistry

Prolific chemistry academic is the first Singaporean to receive this prestigious accolade

2024-01-19
NUS welcomes President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as 11th Chancellor

NUS welcomes President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as 11th Chancellor

NUS welcomed its 11th Chancellor, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, on 4 January 2024 with a lunch reception held in his honour.

2024-01-16
Talented NUS scientists join prestigious EMBO Global Investigator Network

Talented NUS scientists join prestigious EMBO Global Investigator Network

Assistant Professor Dennis Kappei from the Department of Biochemistry at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) and the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at NUS, together with Adjunct Assistant Professor Chen Jinmiao from the Department of

2024-01-06
NUS Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative: Experiential learning in Mainland Southeast Asia

NUS Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative: Experiential learning in Mainland Southeast Asia

The 12 overseas study trips taking place from May to July this year were part of the pilot launch of the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative (SFI), a new special global programme developed by the Office of the Provost and NUS Global Relations Office.

2023-12-30
NUS launches new $1 million scenario-modelling facility to support regional nature-based carbon projects

NUS launches new $1 million scenario-modelling facility to support regional nature-based carbon projects

To support and accelerate regional cooperation on nature-based carbon projects across Southeast Asia, the University launched the NUS Decision Theatre on 30 November 2023 at COP28, the United Nations-led conference where world leaders meet to negotiate cl

2023-12-25
One NUS student and four alumni among ninth cohort of Schwarzman Scholars

One NUS student and four alumni among ninth cohort of Schwarzman Scholars

One NUS student and four alumni have been selected for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars graduate fellowship programme, joining the Class of 2025. They will be among 150 scholars, representing 43 countries and 114 universities, who will have the opportu

2023-12-23
PIER71 marks five years of nurturing world-class innovation in MarineTech

PIER71 marks five years of nurturing world-class innovation in MarineTech

PIER71™ (Port Innovation Ecosystem Reimagined at BLOCK71), founded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS (through NUS Enterprise), celebrated its fifth anniversary at the inaugural PIER71™ Great Circle 2023 event on 21 November 202

2023-12-15
NUS Enterprise launches innovation hub in Silicon Valley

NUS Enterprise launches innovation hub in Silicon Valley

Since its inception in 2015, BLOCK71 San Francisco has served as a dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing a collaborative space where start-ups, investors, and industry leaders from Singapore, Asia and the US converge to foster innovat

2023-12-09
Enhancing stretchable electronics: NUS researchers develop novel liquid metal circuits for flexible, self-healing wearables

Enhancing stretchable electronics: NUS researchers develop novel liquid metal circuits for flexible, self-healing wearables

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have recently invented a new super flexible, self-healing and highly conductive material suitable for stretchable electronic circuitry. This breakthrough could significantly improve the performan

2023-11-30
NUS researchers commended as Asia Pacific’s leading young scientists

NUS researchers commended as Asia Pacific’s leading young scientists

Three NUS researchers have been honoured in the 2023 edition of the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35) Asia Pacific list for their outstanding achievements and contributions to advancing science and technology.

2023-11-24
NUS Medicine sets up new Centre for Sustainable Medicine

NUS Medicine sets up new Centre for Sustainable Medicine

The new Centre – the first of its kind in Asia and the largest in the world – will accelerate Singapore’s net zero transition in healthcare and pave the way for more climate-resilient health systems

2023-11-23
NUS scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

NUS scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

First-of-its-kind cell therapy promotes wound healing, improves overall wound health and lowers risks of recurrence

2023-11-10
Deeper and stronger research and academic collaborations with French institutions

Deeper and stronger research and academic collaborations with French institutions

NUS strengthened its partnership with leading French institutions in the areas of scientific research and education through the signing of four agreements at the third meeting of the France-Singapore Joint Committee on Science and Innovation (JCSI), which

2023-10-27
Improving gut health with okara biscuits

Improving gut health with okara biscuits

Preliminary study by NUS food scientists demonstrate the benefits of adding okara in our daily diet.

2023-10-27
When cancer takes a deadly turn: NUS study sheds a new light on cancer metastasis

When cancer takes a deadly turn: NUS study sheds a new light on cancer metastasis

Scientists discovered that ‘mechanoresilient’ cancer cells – those that can withstand significant mechanical stress – are more proliferative and drug resistant

2023-09-27
Uncovering the potential health benefits of alcoholic beverages derived from spent coffee grounds

Uncovering the potential health benefits of alcoholic beverages derived from spent coffee grounds

A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Liu Shao Quan from the NUS Department of Food Science and Technology under the Faculty of Science took a more innovative route to create an alcoholic beverage from fermented SCG as a way to sustainably mana

2023-09-22
Ketogenic diet and its effects on tumour growth and 'wasting syndrome'

Ketogenic diet and its effects on tumour growth and 'wasting syndrome'

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, and an

2023-08-28
QS World University Rankings 2024: NUS rises three places to rank 8th globally

QS World University Rankings 2024: NUS rises three places to rank 8th globally

In a historic first for the University, NUS has broken into the worldwide top 10, according to results from the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) released on 28 June 2023. Now ranking 8th in the world, NUS is also the top un

2023-06-28