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Five heritage enthusiasts, one shared journey Continuing our project Shore to Shore feature, we hear from Ng Zheng Hong, a Year 3 Philosophy, Politics & Economics student, as he reflects on his experience exploring Singapore’s heritage through the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme. From uncovering the stories of the Southern Islands to sharing them with others, Zheng Hong shares the surprises and meaningful moments that made the programme unforgettable. Swipe left to read more!

More stories from the Shore To Shore team coming your way… Stay tuned! 👀
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Teams raced to crack the case of Libbie’s long catnap 😿💤 and what a pawsome chase it was! From riddles to revelations, furmidable players combined wit, teamwork, and curiosity to solve the meowstery of Libbie’s catnap. A big thank-you to everyone who joined our library escape adventure. 😍 See you in the next one! 🌈
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In this instalment of our Project Shore to Shore series, we meet Demetria Tay, who’s studying Arts Business Management at Ngee Ann Polytechnic — and yes, the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme welcomes students from other institutions of higher learning too! 🤓

Swipe left to read about her journey and reflections as the project came to a close.

Keep following to hear from the rest of the Shore To Shore team! 👀
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📓From a modest 2,000 books in 1964 to over 221,000 items today, the Singapore Malaysia Collection has grown into one of our library’s crown jewels.👑

Dive into six decades of evolution, preservation, and discovery. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/30/from-smc-to-smc-special-malaysian-collection-to-singapore-malaysia-collection/
For the final feature of our Project Shore to Shore series, we hear from Rachel Edith Lie, a Year 3 Global Studies student, as she reflects on her time with the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme, as well as the lessons and meaningful moments that shaped her journey. Swipe left to read her story!

A heartfelt thank you to the Shore To Shore team for sharing their stories and bringing us along on their journey through Singapore’s heritage. 🌊

Read the full interview at: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/20/the-story-behind-shore-to-shore-a-journey-of-discover-friendship-purpose/.
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🔍 Travel back in time to the NUS Libraries of the 1960s–70s! Explore vintage library guides written by past librarians, offering a fascinating glimpse into how students and staff navigated our collections in a pre-digital era.

From tips on using the card catalogue to restoring discipline and respect for shared resources, these historical booklets capture the library’s heart and purpose. ❤️ https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/17/university-library-publications-getting-to-know-your-library-of-the-1960s-1970s/
We're Taking a Catnap on 8 Dec 💤
Meowning to all ☀️ Libbie is here to remind you that all our libraries will be taking a paws on 8 December 2025 from noon onwards!

But! These spaces are still available:
• Central Library, Level 1 (excluding RBR; includes NUS Co-Op and Soup Spoon)
• Medicine+Science Library, Level 1 & 24-hour study space at Level 2

It’s business as usual on 9 December 2025. We’ll be back before you miss us, fur real! 😺
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C J Koh Law Library at Bukit Timah Campus will soon be relocating to Kent Ridge.
In preparation for the move, the library will be closed from 7 Dec 2025 to 18 Jan 2026. For more details on library services available during the relocation, visit https://ow.ly/phNI50XAu1t.

We look forward to welcoming the NUS community when the new library reopens at UTown in January 2026. 🤗
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Have you ever wondered how NUS began its research journey? 🤔

📜 This article uncovers the early history of medical research at NUS — tracing its evolution from a modest colonial medical school in the early 1900s to a growing centre of scientific discovery by the 1930s.

Discover how limited resources, urgent local health challenges, and a determination to improve lives shaped the foundations of medical research at NUS. 🔬https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/21/from-modest-beginnings-to-a-research-powerhouse-the-early-history-of-medical-research-at-nus-1905-early-1930s/
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