Did you know that the Bugis were master seafarers who were among the first to arrive in Singapore, possibly as early as the 17th century? ⛵️

We're currently translating and digitising an original manuscript from Daeng Paduppa (a Bugis prince) which sheds light on the historical and trade interactions between Bugis-Makassar and Singapore. Find out: http://tinyurl.com/bdh9ru86

#ICYMI! 🚀 Join our Escape Room missions for a shot at epic prizes!

🌟 Secure your spot now e-warriors! https://bit.ly/savebytebot
🗓 31 Jan - 2 Feb. Complete missions at your own time over 3 days.

Ⓑⓤⓜⓟ ⓤⓟ your chances to win by signing up for workshops too! Easy peasy!

Spots are limited! So HURRY!

🎉🚨LAST CALL ALERT!! 🚨 🎉

Hello to all the wordsmiths out there! With 9 days left, the Writers’ Centre Literary Awards is nearing its exciting finish! 😮📚🏁

Are you ready to send in a masterpiece that might just earn you the top spot? 🎖 Final entries must be in by 2 February, 6pm. Details at https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/literary-awards.

No more procrastination, it's now or never! ⏰ Last call to bring your creative imaginations to life and possibly win commendations and recognition! Happy Writing! 💕🖊

Hey hey! We heard you! Submission deadline for the 𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌' 𝖢𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾 𝖫𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗋𝗒 𝖠𝗐𝖺𝗋𝖽𝗌 is extended to 6 Feb2024, 6pm.

Hope the extra few days will inspire you to greater literary heights. 🏔We can't wait to receive your submissions. 😁

Cyber attacks are on the rise. Do you know about the different types of cyber-attacks and how to protect yourself against cyber threats? 🛡

Come pick up some useful tips in a 30-min talk today @3.30pm, Medicine+Science Library. Attendees will each receive a 💲🔟 Grab voucher (while stocks last) upon completing a simple quiz after the talk. Register now: https://nus.libcal.com/event/5629984! 😎

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Undergraduate Research Library Fellows! 🎉

This highly competitive library fellowship programme is now in its second edition, featuring undergraduates whose projects have demonstrated significance in addressing scholarly gaps in Southeast Asia, as well as potential in utilising and contributing to NUS Libraries’ collections in innovative ways.

“The quality of this year’s applicants is outstanding, reflecting our students’ passion, intellect, and unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge in their respective fields,” said Associate Professor Natalie Pang, NUS University Librarian. “We’re excited about the potential of their research and are honoured to welcome these remarkable aspiring researchers into our new cohort.” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Join us in congratulating our 2024 Library Fellows! We’d also like to specially thank everyone who took interest in the fellowship and made the effort to submit an application. 😃

Dive into ASEAN's rich history with Donald E. Weatherbee's insightful book.
Offering nuanced perspectives and valuable insights, it's a comprehensive reference for scholars and enthusiasts. Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2024/02/02/aseans-half-century-a-political-history-of-the-association-of-southeast-asian-nations/

“The way we create impact is not (just) to create work, but to create work that is being used by others” – that’s Prof Kan’s impetus for sharing data along with research publications. Catch the video recording of our conversation with him to learn more about the benefits of sharing data, and how you can get started on your own research data sharing journey! https://youtu.be/Gkt30RuIVLs?si=NTmMDhzaFtPECvja

Peer Writing Mentors are integral in cultivating writing skills as one of the fundamentals of higher education ✍🏼 Leveraging their personal writing experience and acquired training, they assist peers in cultivating fresh approaches towards writing. Acting as neutral first audience, they aid writers in discerning the clarity of their work. The interaction between Peer Writing Mentors and students is mutually beneficial — students often find new ways 💡 of refining and enriching their ideas while Peer Writing Mentors frequently experience personal growth 📈 in their writing methodologies through mentoring.

Interested? Apply by 22 Mar 2023. Application details are at https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/nsws/app/login?state=%2Fbrowse%2FJ2024020079.

NUS is home to a variety of useful plants and you could have walked past one without knowing it. 🍃This exhibition by students from LSM3258 Comparative Botany will uncover some of the amazing plants hidden in plain sight. 🔍

Happening till 27 February at Medicine+Science Library Atrium (Level 1).

Did you know the NUS campus is home to a variety of useful plants? 🍃🌿

At last week’s Researcher Unbound Plus (also known as RU+) event, audiences were treated to an engaging presentation by Dr Amy Choong (Senior Lecturer from the NUS Department of Biological Sciences), who shared her deep knowledge of the plant diversity in NUS and how plants can help solve many modern day problems. The audience also had the opportunity to browse through a limited-time showcase of curated books related to the topic, and explore little known facts about plants through an exhibition by students from Dr Choong’s LSM3258 Comparative Botany class.

RU+ is an extension of our flagship Researcher Unbound programme. It is designed to cultivate vibrant dialogues and networks, fostering a collaborative environment where individuals from diverse disciplines can engage, share insights, and spark innovative ideas. Stay tuned for our next event! 😍