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March 14, 2024

NUS Open House 2024 Attracts more than 8.4m visitors as Screens and Campuses Buzz with Action

Open House 2024 returned to an enthusiastic reception as visitors turned up in force to experience one of NUS’ largest events of the year. Held in a hybrid format from 2 to 9 March 2024 and pulled together by the efforts of 2,674 faculty, staff, students and alumni, the event attracted more than 8.4 million visitors – up from 7.7 million in 2023 – as they explored the comprehensive showcase of what NUS has to offer both online and in-person.

August 17, 2023

Singaporean who Speaks 11 Languages Should Inspire Even Those who Struggle with our Mother Tongue

A commentary piece on CNA Online by By Dr Daniel Chan, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), FASS, and Deputy Director of NUS Centre for Language Studies.

March 12, 2023

NUS Open House: More than 7.7M Visitors Drawn to Action-Packed Showcase over 10 Days

NUS Open House 2023 saw a strong showing by visitors eager to find out about the University’s academic programmes, as it returned in from 25 February to 6 March. Some 7.71 million visitors attended the physical and online showcase which involved 3,071 faculty and staff, students and alumni.

February 25, 2023

The NUS Career Compass 2023

Find out how the University has developed and broadened our curriculum to better prepare our graduates for the swiftly evolving workplace, and how interdisciplinary learning can help students solve complex issues in our society.

February 23, 2023

CHS at NUS Open House 2023: Download the FASS Essentials on 27 February 2023

On 27 February, get the full download on the essentials of academic programmes, student life, career preparation, overseas opportunities and financial aid at CHS via Zoom in the ‘virtual’ edition of CHS@NUS Open House 2023.

November 5, 2022

The Half-life of Knowledge

How should a fresh graduate, filled with aspirations to change the world, deal with the harsh reality that a significant portion of their undergraduate training may be rendered irrelevant by the simple passage of time?