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How NUS' Singapore Academic Network champions homegrown talent and shapes the future

Growing up with almost 20 cousins, Associate Professor Mohamed Elmie Bin Nekmat was determined to be the first in his extended family to make it to university. But when he failed his A-levels, his dream was dashed.

Celebrating the innovative pedagogy and transformative impact of NUS Residential College educators

The annual Residential Colleges Teaching Excellence Awards (RCTEA) honoured 12 individuals and two teams at a ceremony on 7 January 2026, in recognition of their sustained innovation in curriculum design, evidence-based teaching practices, and inclusive learning environments that empower diverse cohorts of students to thrive.

The enterprise of music: How this busker found his voice

As a Technology Manager at the Technology Transfer & Innovation Office at NUS Enterprise, Mr Jonathan Tan is deeply involved in managing NUS’ Information and Communication Technology (ICT) inventions. Away from the intricacies of intellectual property and commercial agreements, however, Jonathan finds a different rhythm through his guitar, spreading the joy through fortnightly lunchtime jams at NUS Enterprise.

NUS L&D Academy Learning Symposium 2025: How people and technology can learn, adapt and thrive together

Close to 500 Executive and Administrative (E&A) staff gathered on 29 October 2025 for the inaugural NUS Learning & Development (L&D) Academy Learning Symposium, held at University Hall and streamed online. Titled “Unlocking Potential, Embracing Tomorrow,” the event celebrated lifelong learning, innovation and collaboration across NUS.

Roaring good times: NUS HR executive pursues lion dance passion as student and staff

Lion dance is an art form that is performed throughout the calendar year – on festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, and during a variety of community and social events ranging from temple festivities to housewarmings and birthday parties. It has similarly accompanied Mr Kelvin Teo, Executive with the NUS Office of Human Resources (OHR) team, through the seasons in his life.

NUS clinches the WSH CARE Award for the second consecutive year

For the second year running, NUS received the Culture of Acceptance, Respect and Empathy (CARE) Award at the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Awards 2025, which took place on 24 September 2025.

The Mobility Services Team: United by teamwork and driven by a passion for excellence! (From left to right: first row - Ms Tan Swee Chin, Mr Shawn Chiang, Mr Abdul Hadi, Ms Priscilla Kok, second row – Mr Raymond Teo, Mr Sng Jin Soon, and Mr Ryan Ch’ng)

On the go: Campus-wide mobility satisfaction climbs amid industry-wide challenges

Coordinating a bustling university campus can feel like orchestrating a small city's daily commute. At NUS, this isn't just a hypothetical situation; it's the daily reality for thousands of students, staff, and visitors. Ensuring their smooth and efficient movement across the sprawling campus is the perennial focus of the Mobility Services team in NUS Campus Services. Their efforts have achieved a 91.6% satisfaction rating for “Mobility Services” — a notable 5% increase from satisfaction scores for previous years.

National bodybuilder lifts Singapore on his shoulders, clinching 4th at the 19th Southeast Asian & 57th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025

For Mr Dennis Teo, bodybuilding began as a decision to change his life. To the 57-year-old Associate Director with the NUS Office of Human Resources (OHR) team, age is just a number—discipline, sacrifice, and relentless willpower can reshape the body, mind and spirit.

Need for speed: NUS Staff Runners and the race for glory

United by a common goal to enjoy running as well as the continual quest for improvement, the NUS Staff Runners interest group brings together staff members from across the University, regardless of fitness level.

Shaping your campus experience: The team behind NUS’ vibrant dining and retail spaces

Have you ever savoured a favourite meal or browsed a beloved shop on campus and wondered how these services were engaged? Behind the vibrant dining and retail landscape at NUS is the dedicated Leasing team from Campus Services (CS).

Awards galore as NUS IT recognised for leadership, innovation and service excellence

In recognition of NUS' efforts to embrace AI-driven initiatives such as AI-Know, a centralised platform offering a suite of tools to empower staff and improve productivity, NUS Information Technology (NUS IT) earned five prestigious awards celebrating its leadership, innovation, and commitment to service excellence.

Bringing an innovative virtual experience to NUS visitors

NUS welcomes a diverse array of local and international visitors, including schools, private groups, corporations and foreign government entities interested to learn more about the university. Innovative strategies were developed by departments to accommodate the increasing number of visitors and ensure a meaningful experience.

NUS Admin Excellence Awards 2024: Celebrating dedication and innovation

Smiles and applause resounded at the NUS Admin Excellence Awards 2024 held on 23 October 2024, as over 150 attendees gathered onsite at the University Hall Atrium, along with a livestream audience, to celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of administrators and their teams at the University. This annual event, now in its second year, marks NUS’ commitment to honour the recipients whose efforts have brought significant positive impact to the University’s operations, and the wider NUS community as well.

Unlocking AI in NUS at DE’Hackathon 2024

DE’Hackathon returned for a second edition, themed “Unlocking AI in NUS”. Organised by NUS IT, the hackathon was designed to foster creativity and innovation among NUS staff, and encourage cross-departmental collaboration to develop new, innovative solutions using Digital Enablement (DE) tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to address real-life challenges and transform work processes.

NUS wins WSH CARE Award for exemplary mental well-being practices

NUS was among 19 organisations recognised at the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Awards 2024 on 30 July 2024 under the Culture of Acceptance, Respect and Empathy (CARE) Award Category, for their exemplary mental wellbeing practices. The award acknowledges the remarkable achievements and contributions of the individual teams across various disciplines; and emphasises the significance of cross-functional collaboration in promoting a comprehensive approach to safety, health and wellness within NUS.

Former Singapore shuttler finds his niche at NUS, buoyed by a passion for sports and community

After an illustrious career as Singapore’s top shuttler, Mr Derek Wong, has now set his sights on carving out a unique niche in the corporate world. As Engagement Manager with the NUS Office of Human Resources (OHR) team, the two-time Olympian is leveraging his interests and experiences in sports and community engagement to foster greater cohesion among staff at NUS.

Transformation of University Counselling Services to Support Wellness of the Community

With the mission of providing high-quality mental health services in mind, the University Counselling Services (UCS) has transformed its business model to better serve students. This strategic pivot has resulted in a significant improvement in service delivery and a substantial reduction in wait times for students seeking counselling.

Efficiency redefined: Streamlining clinical faculty appointments in NUS Medicine

In the dynamic realm of medical education, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) has long recognised the invaluable contributions of clinician educators to its undergraduate programmes.

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uNivUS: The mobile gateway to a more vibrant student experience

Since its launch in April 2020, the uNivUS app has evolved from its key role in managing the Covid-19 situation into a one-stop platform for a wide array of NUS services.

NUS STARS 2024: Making a large organisation feel homely

9-ball pool is a fast and furious game. Fifteen teams, comprising two players each, compete against each other to sink nine numbered billiard balls in ascending order.

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