📚 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

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

📣 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

🌸 Catch a glimpse of the creativity blossoming on campus! 🌸
🌳 #GratitudeTree #studentart #doodle

📚 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!✨

📚 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! 💪✨

📚✨ 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. 🔥💪🏼

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

🎉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/