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After an illustrious career as Singaporeโ€™s top shuttler, Mr Derek Wong, an Engagement Manager at NUS, has now set his sights on carving out a unique niche in the corporate world. ๐Ÿธ

Part of the NUS Office of Human Resources (OHR) team, the two-time Olympian is leveraging his interests and experiences in sports and community engagement to foster greater cohesion among staff at NUS.

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Eighty-five NUS athletes and staff took part in the 21st iteration of the ASEAN University Games, joining the 268-strong Singapore contingent from 25 June to 6 July in Surabaya and Malang, Indonesia. This yearโ€™s Games featured nearly 1,400 student-athletes competing across 21 events in sports like Athletics, Silat, and Volleyball.

In total, our TeamNUS athletes proudly contributed 7 Gold, 14 Silver and 14 Bronze medals to Singapore's medal haul. Congratulations to all our student-athletes and sports managers for representing Singapore! ๐Ÿ†

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A group of 54 NUS students took off to China for a two-week journey under the Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment programme in June, where they learnt about the development and application of renewable energy sources in Chongqing and were immersed in the cultural activities of Chengdu.

Combining classroom learning with outdoor and cultural exposure, the study trip saw them discovering one of the oldest functioning irrigation systems in the world and even making a visit to see the irresistibly cute pandas.

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NUS celebrated the achievements of more than 15,900 graduates from the Class of 2024 with the inaugural Commencement ceremony of this season on the morning of 11 July 2024.

The first of 31 ceremonies taking place until 21 July 2024, the Main Ceremony saw graduates from the NUS Faculty of Science and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy receiving their degrees in the presence of family and friends, along with the conferment of honorary degrees upon Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of the Supreme Court of Singapore and Mr Peter Ho, Senior Advisor to the Centre for Strategic Futures and Senior Fellow in the Civil Service College.

Our heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2024! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ“ Celebrate the occasion with these animated Commencement stickers: https://nus.edu/3VXsD32!

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These three pairs of twins not only share birthdays; their shared interests and passions have led them to pursue matching dreams at NUS.

Part of the graduating class of 2024, these twins specialising in Food Science and Technology, Computer Engineering, and Music share their experiences of learning, supporting and working with each other. ๐ŸŽ“

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Life at university marks the start of an adventure filled with discovery and learning. For some, however, the path to University and the journey to graduation can sometimes be dotted with challenges that require extra fortitude and determination to overcome.

Yan Jun Yi, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Law (First Class Honours) did not let his familyโ€™s financial circumstances hamper him from pursuing his dreams of becoming a lawyer to help others. Meanwhile, Edlyn Koh, who will be graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours (Distinction), overcame lymphoma during her time as a student at NUS Business School. ๐ŸŽ“

โžก๏ธ Read more about their journeys here: https://nus.edu/3WjgiHB

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No matter the sport, being a competitive athlete is an exhilarating journey that can push you to your emotional, mental, and physical limits.

Now, imagine going through all this while studying for a degree. Three NUS student athletes who are graduating from the College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Nursing, did just that, rising admirably to the challenge of balancing training, schoolwork, and competitions.๐ŸŽ“

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Good evening! Keep up to date with the latest headlines from NUS News this week (8 โ€“ 13 Jul 2024):

๐ŸŽŠCommencement 2024 ๐ŸŽŠ

๐Ÿ”ท Commencement 2024: A new class charts the next course of their journey
https://nus.edu/4byLWFy

๐Ÿ”ถ Dynamic duos: Meet the twins with matching dreams
https://nus.edu/3WmwvvW

๐Ÿ”ท Beyond limits: Journeys of support and determination
https://nus.edu/3WjgiHB

๐Ÿ”ถ Going the distance: NUS athletes scoop up medals and degrees
https://nus.edu/3XYRc1S

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๐Ÿธ Former Singapore shuttler finds his niche at NUS, buoyed by a passion for sports and community
https://nus.edu/3YcTJpF

๐Ÿ† Champions in the making: NUS at the 21st ASEAN University Games
https://nus.edu/3xNOLEM

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ STEER trip to Chongqing and Chengdu takes students on a journey exploring a future in renewable energy
https://nus.edu/4cAQU5T

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With their creativity and formidable problem-solving skills, movies often depict computer scientists as visionary innovators and tech geniuses who can wield a significant influence.

Armed with their strong technical proficiency, two NUS School of Computing graduates โ€“ Hannah Chia and Ng Jun Kang โ€“ are all set to make a positive impact. From empowering and supporting women in computing to helping the community, Hannah and Jun Kang are determined to play a part in creating a more inclusive society. ๐ŸŽ“

โžก๏ธ Read about how they're 'coding' for a better world: https://nus.edu/3Y2hxMM

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The challenges of life can sometimes bring out the best in people.

Two NUS graduates, Jade Soh from NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Bryan Tan from NUS College of Design and Engineering, discovered a silver lining through their unconventional paths, and their stories are a testament to the spirit of learning and the power of perseverance. ๐ŸŽ“

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Meet two NUS healthcare graduates who took unconventional paths to fulfil their calling in medicine and nursing.

At 60, Mr Khaider Bin Khalid is the oldest recipient of an undergraduate degree from the NUS Class of 2024. The former finance executive made a switch to nursing and is now a graduate of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies. For Dr Faye Ng, who graduated from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, her career in medicine has been fuelled by her strong passion for the arts.

They share how they found personal fulfilment by pursuing their passions and making meaningful contributions to others' lives. ๐ŸŽ“

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NUS provides a garden of campus life opportunities for students to bloom, equipping them with key capabilities and essential soft skills to thrive not only in the present but the future.

Join us as we speak to three graduates from NUS Business School, College of Design and Engineering, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences who lived their best 'student life' beyond academics. Read about how they pursued multi-faceted interests during their time in NUS โ€“ from setting up an independent record label, to organising community events, or cultivating a thriving hostel community! ๐ŸŽ“ 

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Good evening! Keep up to date with the latest headlines from NUS News this week (15 โ€“ 19 Jul 2024):

๐ŸŽŠCommencement 2024 ๐ŸŽŠ

๐Ÿ”ท Defying the odds: NUS graduates forge unconventional paths to a bright future
https://nus.edu/3y8jQDc

๐Ÿ”ถ NUS Computing graduates are โ€œcodingโ€ for a better world
https://nus.edu/3Y2hxMM

๐Ÿ”ท Learning to learn: A life of service for two NUS healthcare graduates
https://nus.edu/3zK0WDh

๐Ÿ”ถ Making her-story: How this History graduate turned barriers into bridges
https://nus.edu/3Y9CuFI

๐Ÿ”ท Pursuing passion: NUS graduates living their best student life beyond academics
https://nus.edu/3zQwhnW

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NUS Law Associate Professor Tan Zhong Xing, a member of the inaugural batch of the NUS Law Sheridan Fellowship Programme, cites its quality mentorship for sowing the seeds of his academic career following a stint as a litigation lawyer.

Launched in 2014, the programme aims to nurture future legal academics in Singapore by serving as a bridge between undergraduate study or work in the legal profession and a tenure-track academic position with a strong foundation in Singapore law. Now the programme's Director, Assoc Prof Tan shares his plans for its future, which includes a focus on diversity to keep pace with contemporary developments in legal research. https://nus.edu/46iWyHm

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Wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G rely on radio frequency signals to send and receive data.

In a breakthrough for green energy, a team led by NUS scientists has developed a new prototype of an energy harvesting module that can now convert ambient or โ€˜wasteโ€™ radio frequency signals into direct current voltage that can be used to power small electronic devices without the use of batteries.

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NUS launched the Centre for Hydrogen Innovations (CHI) today with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art research facility that aims to boost hydrogen research and commercial application in Singapore.

To further strengthen the research infrastructure of the nationโ€™s future hydrogen economy, CHI has selected eight promising projects for potential funding. Efforts are also underway for the Centre to expand the talent pool for hydrogen professionals in Singapore.

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Singapore is poised to strengthen its position as a global cybersecurity leader with the launch of the CyberSG Talent Innovation and Growth Collaboration Centre, a strategic partnership between the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and NUS.

Located at LaunchPad @ one-north and officially opened on 15 July 2024, the Centre serves as a nexus, bringing government, academia, and industry together to catalyse impactful initiatives in the cybersecurity sector and leverage opportunities posed by digitalisation. https://nus.edu/3WnEZkS

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