In a world where youth is prized, aging is often viewed as a problem, fueling a surge in "anti-aging" solutions. This book challenges the powerful biomedical assumptions surrounding anti-aging and explores aging from the physical, mental, and emotional perspectives to help readers understand holistic well-being. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/11/04/unravelling-anti-aging-a-critical-sociological-assessment
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📣 Calling all undergrads! Join us on an exciting research journey 🛣
Apply by 23 Dec 2024 before Santa comes to town 🎅🏻 Learn more at https://nus.edu/UGfellowship
Apply by 23 Dec 2024 before Santa comes to town 🎅🏻 Learn more at https://nus.edu/UGfellowship
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📚 Looking for a witty read that brings academia and industry to life? Our University Librarian, A/Prof Natalie Pang has just the right book for you. 😉Check out her recommendation, plus learn about the diverse roles she plays!✨
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📚 Hey, it's Reading Week! We know you're all deep in prep for exams. 🌱 Drop by the Gratitude Tree for a dose of positivity—these uplifting notes are here to help keep your spirits high. You've got this! 💪✨
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📚✨ Vote for Your Favorite Stories in the Long Story Short Award! ✨📚
Submissions are in, and we’re thrilled that more than 80 NUS students are competing for the two Jury prizes, and the public prize! 🏆 Explore all entries on the contest page and vote for your favorites before 26 Nov.
✔️ How to vote:
1️⃣ Visit the contest page https://short-edition.com/en/contest/longstoryshortaward-2024/stories
2️⃣ Click "Vote for this work" at the bottom of each story you love. 💚
(Note: You can vote for multiple stories, but only once per story!) 😍
Let’s support our talented writers—every vote counts! Winners will be announced on 27 Nov. 🔥💪🏼
Submissions are in, and we’re thrilled that more than 80 NUS students are competing for the two Jury prizes, and the public prize! 🏆 Explore all entries on the contest page and vote for your favorites before 26 Nov.
✔️ How to vote:
1️⃣ Visit the contest page https://short-edition.com/en/contest/longstoryshortaward-2024/stories
2️⃣ Click "Vote for this work" at the bottom of each story you love. 💚
(Note: You can vote for multiple stories, but only once per story!) 😍
Let’s support our talented writers—every vote counts! Winners will be announced on 27 Nov. 🔥💪🏼
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Ready to explore what truly makes food "healthy"? 🍎🌿
🌍🍴 "Geographies of Food" takes a closer look at the narratives and transformations that shape how we define "healthy eating." It explores consumer perceptions, cultural influences, and visions for a healthier, more sustainable food future. Learn more in our latest book review: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/11/20/geographies-of-food-global-visions-of-healthy-and-unhealthy-food
🌍🍴 "Geographies of Food" takes a closer look at the narratives and transformations that shape how we define "healthy eating." It explores consumer perceptions, cultural influences, and visions for a healthier, more sustainable food future. Learn more in our latest book review: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/11/20/geographies-of-food-global-visions-of-healthy-and-unhealthy-food
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🎉It was a fantastic session diving into the science of gut health, how it affects wellbeing, and learning about Shu Wen’s journey from research to industry! Plus, we officially unveiled the Collaborative Experiential Space at Central Library Level 4—a cosy spot for self-discovery 🔍 and personal growth 🌺, created in partnership with NUS Graduate School.
A big thank you 😍 to all our partners and participants for making this event a success! Missed the event? No worries, read all about it in our latest blog, and stay tuned for more insightful workshops like this! https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/12/04/launch-of-collaborative-experiential-space-at-central-library-level-4/
A big thank you 😍 to all our partners and participants for making this event a success! Missed the event? No worries, read all about it in our latest blog, and stay tuned for more insightful workshops like this! https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/12/04/launch-of-collaborative-experiential-space-at-central-library-level-4/
🔊 We're pleased to announce that NUS has established the Oei Tiong Ham Transforming University Libraries Endowment Fund through a generous gift of US$1 million (approximately S$1.3 million) from Mr Oei’s grandson and spouse, Mr and Mrs Ronald Tanner.
Proceeds from the endowment will be used to fund fellowships for the Transforming University Libraries’ Leadership and Innovation Programme (TULLIP) conducted by NUS Libraries, to build capacity amongst librarians from under-resourced institutions in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Follow the link to find out more! https://news.nus.edu.sg/oth-endowment-fund/
Proceeds from the endowment will be used to fund fellowships for the Transforming University Libraries’ Leadership and Innovation Programme (TULLIP) conducted by NUS Libraries, to build capacity amongst librarians from under-resourced institutions in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Follow the link to find out more! https://news.nus.edu.sg/oth-endowment-fund/
NUS receives S$1.3 million gift to establish the Oei Tiong Ham Transforming University Libraries Endowment Fund
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Oei Tiong Ham Transforming University Libraries Endowment Fund through a generous gift of US$1 million (approximately S$1.3 million) from Mr Oei’s grandson and spouse, Mr and Mrs Ronald Tanner.…
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Founded in 1905, NUS and NUS Libraries mark a momentous milestone in 2025—120 years of transformative impact on our community 🌟 As part of the #NUS120 celebrations, we invite you to a journey through time with 120 Stories, a special series that showcases the transformative impact of our collections on research, education, and beyond. From rare treasures to cutting-edge resources, discover the tales that celebrate this remarkable journey! ✍🏼 Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/12/27/120-stories-celebrating-our-transformative-journey-through-nus-libraries-collections/
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🍊🍊 As we usher in the Lunar New Year, fish takes center stage as a symbol of abundance and prosperity. But have you ever thought about the journey of the seafood on your plate?
Our latest article explores the importance of traceability and sustainability in Singapore's seafood heritage. Discover how efforts like PasarFish are documenting and promoting awareness of our diverse seafood supply chains. 🐟✨
Let’s celebrate responsibly and ensure that the traditions we cherish today are sustainable for generations to come. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/01/17/traceability-and-sustainability-in-singapores-seafood-heritage/
Our latest article explores the importance of traceability and sustainability in Singapore's seafood heritage. Discover how efforts like PasarFish are documenting and promoting awareness of our diverse seafood supply chains. 🐟✨
Let’s celebrate responsibly and ensure that the traditions we cherish today are sustainable for generations to come. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/01/17/traceability-and-sustainability-in-singapores-seafood-heritage/
✨ As part of the #NUS120 celebrations, we trace the roots of NUS by digging into the early documents of NUS' predecessor institutions.
🏥 This is a story of Singapore's first medical school as revealed through the historical treasures in our collections. Don't miss out on this fascinating story of legacy and progress! https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/12/27/the-early-documents-on-the-predecessor-institutions-of-nus-the-straits-and-federated-malay-states-government-medical-school/
🏥 This is a story of Singapore's first medical school as revealed through the historical treasures in our collections. Don't miss out on this fascinating story of legacy and progress! https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/12/27/the-early-documents-on-the-predecessor-institutions-of-nus-the-straits-and-federated-malay-states-government-medical-school/
The BookBridge is one of the most distinctive design features of NUS Central Library. Read about a librarian's vision 🎯 and the relationship between aesthetics and the concept of renewability ♻️: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/12/27/bookbridge-as-a-symbol-of-legacy-and-sustainability-in-nus-libraries/
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Our librarians spill the tea 🍵 about their remarkable journey to Sulawesi, uncovering stories behind the 200-year-old Bugis manuscript currently in our collection, and other rare finds! 🔎 Read about it: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/02/04/manuscripts-and-masterpieces-librarians-exploring-sulawesis-treasures/
Many would know Elizabeth Choy as Singapore’s war heroine. Beyond stories of her resilience and courage against the torture and incarceration she endured during the Japanese Occupation, she was much more. Through her oral interviews and lecture notes, we gain deeper insight into her remarkable life. 💪🏼 Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/02/03/the-voice-of-elizabeth-choy-perspectives-through-her-unpublished-lecture-notes-and-speeches/
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🤩 Meet Jadely, our friendly librarian! Besides ensuring continued access to our library resources, she’s also a pilates enthusiast and a proud parent to Scoby! 🍵 Watch to learn more about her passions and what drives her. 🤸♀️
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🦅 The earliest publications of birds of the Malay Archipelago found in our collection is a journal article written by Alfred R. Wallace. Read about him and other fascinating publications of birds in this story: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/01/10/the-earliest-publications-of-birds-of-the-malay-archipelago/
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🎉A great way to honor our university's history is by finding out how we have celebrated it in the past. Explore the treasure trove of university publications that chronicle our rich history and legacy. A great way to honor our university's history is by finding out how we have celebrated it in the past. Explore the treasure trove of university publications that chronicle our rich history and legacy. 📚Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/02/05/the-universitys-legacy-celebrating-history-through-commemorative-publications-and-books/
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👩🏻🎓Ever wondered how our grandparents or parents looked like when they were undergraduates in the past? 👨🎓 Step back in time with this rare pictorial souvenir from the University of Malaya Foundation. Produced “by the Undergraduates”, it captures with much fun the communal spirit of the undergraduates of our university after the war and before Independence. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/02/28/university-of-malaya-foundation-pictorial-souvenir/.
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How can our collections help advance your research journey?
✨ Meet Brandon Cheah, a first-year Pharmaceutical Science undergraduate with a focus in dengue immunology and how monoclonal antibody-based methods for clinical diagnosis can be useful in saving lives. Learn more about what sparked his interest in this field and the collections he plans to explore! 📚
Brandon is one of seven NUS undergraduate students selected to receive the 2025 Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship. We’re excited to welcome and support these students in their research journeys, spanning diverse topics focused on Southeast Asia. Our Undergraduate Research Library Fellows will receive special guidance from our librarians on navigating source materials in our collections and have the opportunity to showcase their research and experience through NUS Libraries’ communication channels.
Follow us as we share their stories. You might just learn a thing or two along the way! 😉
✨ Meet Brandon Cheah, a first-year Pharmaceutical Science undergraduate with a focus in dengue immunology and how monoclonal antibody-based methods for clinical diagnosis can be useful in saving lives. Learn more about what sparked his interest in this field and the collections he plans to explore! 📚
Brandon is one of seven NUS undergraduate students selected to receive the 2025 Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship. We’re excited to welcome and support these students in their research journeys, spanning diverse topics focused on Southeast Asia. Our Undergraduate Research Library Fellows will receive special guidance from our librarians on navigating source materials in our collections and have the opportunity to showcase their research and experience through NUS Libraries’ communication channels.
Follow us as we share their stories. You might just learn a thing or two along the way! 😉
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