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From fearing the sea to shaping sustainability: As a champion for environmental change, it is hard to believe that @NTU_ASE graduate Lynn Ong was once terrified of the ocean. Coaxed by the steady hand of her swimming coach dad, however, she finally took the plunge. Thence began…

Hooked on the scroll: A new international study by #NTUsg, Singapore-based Research Network and US firm Listen Labs reveals how social media is reshaping young minds. Findings show shrinking attention spans, emotional fatigue and compulsive behaviours. Surveying over 580 youth…

In partnership with #NTUsg, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (@UKAEAofficial) has launched the FOSTER International Fellowship Programme to strengthen global collaboration in fusion research and talent development. Fellows will be recruited in complementary pairs, working on shared…

Painting a path to healing: Dr Stephanie Hilary Ma is a proud triple grad of #NTUsg — completing her Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD in Psychology here. Along the way, she discovered how the arts can transcend barriers and support mental wellbeing. From performing and painting to…

The power of many: Collaborations with multiple institutions involving academics, policymakers and industry players bring together diverse expertise and perspectives. Through this, research findings can be translated to benefit industry and the broader community. #NTUsg’s Prof…

Mission accomplished: From growing up in a family of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officers to becoming one herself, Khwang Li Yi's journey has been guided by service, science, and strength. She enlisted in the military, received the SAF Academic Scholarship, and studied Sport…

Rewriting foundational rules: For turning marine clay into a low-carbon, “just-add-water” cement alternative, a team of #NTUsg researchers has clinched 1st Prize (ASEAN Category – New Invention & Innovation) at the 2025 Crown Prince CIPTA Awards in Brunei. Their invention —…

Code with a cause: Guided by a senior who once made a difference in his life, Ng Yong Jie made it his mission to support others. As President of the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) Innovation Lab, he created mentorship and upskilling programmes to help juniors…

She endured debilitating daily headaches at age 12, caused by a severe nasal polyp. The pain made school – and life – nearly unbearable. That early struggle inspired #NTUsgClassof2025’s Leong Carmen from the #NTUsg School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology…

Songkiat Ow’s journey to the top of his class at #NTUsg is a testament to perseverance and purpose. From ITE to polytechnic, then to university, he embraced every stage of learning with drive and curiosity. Now, he graduates as the valedictorian from #NTUsg’s School of Chemistry,…

Diagnosed with a speech disorder at six, Fabian Cheuk spent years in therapy with little progress — until acupuncture unlocked his voice. That turning point inspired him to pursue a double degree in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine at @ntusbs. The five-year journey…

Tagging along: Researchers from @UniofOxford and #NTUsg have uncovered the mechanism by which our cells identify and repair a highly toxic form of #DNA damage that causes #cancer, neurodegeneration, and premature #ageing. These DNA lesions can result from chemotherapy, as well…

The future begins here. 🎓 As convocation season begins, we honour the journey of the #NTUsgClassof2025. To our graduates: this milestone marks not an end, but the beginning of a new chapter. All the best as you go forth and make your mark on the world. #graduation

At the third #NTUsg Alumni Regional Conference 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, 250 #NTUsgAlumni and industry leaders came together to exchange ideas on sustainability, innovation, and cross-border growth. It was a chance to keep learning and broaden their perspectives beyond the classroom.…

Clear waters ahead: World Aquatics open water races resumed after E. coli levels at Sentosa tested “good to excellent.” Prof Ng Wun Jern from #NTUsg's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering explains these levels meet international safety standards and highlights the…

🎖️ Congratulations to #NTUsg Nanyang Business School (NBS) alumnus Fairoz Hassan for his recent promotion to Brigadier General in the Singapore Armed Forces. On how NBS has influenced his leadership, he said, “I had classmates from various industries and across the world while I…

Rocketing to victory: Two #NTUsg teams clinched top spots at DSTA’s BrainHack 2025, outshining some 4,000 students from 109 schools. Their winning solutions included a compact satellite with high-res imaging capable of detecting subtle surface features such as hidden buildings…

Setting the green standard: #NTUsg has been recognised as an Outstanding Green Mark 20th Anniversary Partner by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) for its leadership in advancing environmental sustainability. At the SGBC…