Calling all storytellers! 🎉 The inter-university Long Story Short Award 2024 by Short Édition is here, and it’s your chance to shine! ✍️

Submit your short story for a chance to be published and win cash prizes of up to USD$550 😃. Ready to share your story with the world? Learn more: https://nus.edu/47slaOF

In a meaningful collaboration with the Department of Biological Sciences, we embarked on a discovery of useful plants in our campus. ☘️☘️☘️ https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/08/19/exploring-the-fascinating-world-of-plants/

"Capitalism at a Crossroads: A New Reset" offers a fresh perspective on the pressing challenges of today's capitalist economy. From environmental sustainability ♻️ to income inequality ⚖️, trade wars 🔥, and the rise of AI 🤖, this insightful book explores the limitations of the current system and potential solutions. Check it out: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/09/18/capitalism-at-a-crossroads-a-new-reset/.

As universities adapt to the demands of a digital age, library-faculty partnerships are increasingly critical in shaping the holistic educational experiences of our future generation. 🤝 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/08/19/bridging-data-and-education-a-collaborative-journey-in-visual-learning/

Meet Max and Audrey, finalists in the 2024 Writers' Centre Literary Awards which seeks to promote excellence in creative writing within NUS. Max, a recent graduate, and Audrey, a final-year student majoring in Arts and Humanities at Yale-NUS College, share their writing journeys in this video.

Aspiring to be a writer? Visit the Writers’ Centre and book a free writing consultation during term time! Check them out at https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/services-help/writing-communication-hub/about.

📚 Meet the dedicated student assistants who play a key role in keeping our libraries running smoothly—from helping users at the Information desk to organizing our vast collections! 🤓 Read all about their experiences in our blog post: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/08/19/behind-the-shelves-student-assistants-in-our-library/

🕺🏻💃🏻 The moment you've been waiting for is here! Submissions for the Long Story Short Award inter-university writing contest are officially OPEN! 🎉

This year’s theme is "Once in a blue moon." 🌛 It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to dive into fresh ideas, unique stories, and perspectives that we don’t often hear.

Submit your short story for a chance to win $550 cash prize? 🏆Submissions close by 29 Oct and we can’t wait to see your amazing interpretations of "Once in a blue moon. Visit https://nus.edu/47slaOF for details.

Check out this video where Poonam, our curator, shares her current favourite book. 📚✨ Plus, get an exclusive peek inside Closed Stacks, a restricted area in the library that not many get to explore. 👀

Discover how cities balance heritage conservation with the demands of modernity. 🌍 From postcolonial identities to sustainable development, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, urban planning, and the evolving stories of cities. Learn more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/10/16/urban-narratives-exploring-the-identity-heritage-and-sustainable-development-in-cities

🤩Good news! Starting from 4 Nov 2024, our ever-popular pods at Central Library Level 3 and Wan Boo Sow Chinese Library can now be reserved via Chope@NUS!

Known for providing a perfect blend of privacy and cosiness, these pods are a favourite study space for many users. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦

Make sure to secure your spot and enjoy a quiet and comfortable space to focus on your studies! 📖🐛Learn more: https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/spaces/a-better-way-to-chope-library-seats