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NUS Cities Symposium 2024: Creating sustainable cities in challenging times

More than 700 participants who attended NUS Cities Symposium 2024 exchanged perspectives on this central theme – how do we create liveable and sustainable cities for future generations? With a focus on an intergenerational, multidisciplinary approach, the annual symposium provides a platform for researchers, policymakers, industry experts, community leaders, and students to examine complex trends – such as climate change and advancements in AI – and their impact on the way people live, work, and play.

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Inaugural NUS CHS Career & Internship Fair 2024 draws over 60 leading employers offering jobs and internship opportunities

More than 2,000 undergraduates and recent alumni from the NUS College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) visited the inaugural NUS CHS Career and Internship Fair held at the NUS University Town’s Stephen Riady Centre to connect with companies, explore job opportunities and receive on-the-spot advice on career skills such as networking and tackling interviews. The event marked a key milestone for the College as it prepares for the graduation of the pioneering CHS cohort in 2025.

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New study reveals growing weather extremes in Indo-Pacific region driven by shifts in tropical weather patterns

A recent study, led by researchers from the College of Design and Engineering at NUS and a collaborative team of international scientists, was published in Nature Geoscience, providing groundbreaking insights into long-term changes in tropical weather patterns that are leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall in the Indo-Pacific. Among other factors, these changes are possibly driven by global warming.

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Fostering inclusive communities for sustainable social development

The NUS Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre Symposium is an annual celebration of students’ work in the community. Its 12th iteration, held on 21 September 2024, brought together over 130 participants to explore the theme of "Inclusive Communities" and its vital role in sustainable social development. The event culminated in a mini graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024, celebrating their achievements in community leadership and development.

Community

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Shaping the Future

“At NUS, we are moving boldly — and concertedly — to expand tomorrow's frontiers. We believe that we have the power to shape the future, for the better.”


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Distinguished thought leaders, movers and shakers in Singapore and across the globe gather regularly on campus to share their insights and engage in intellectual discourse.

Four everyday AI competencies to make Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 work

Four everyday AI competencies to make Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 work

AI has the potential to not only make Singapore more competitive globally, but also foster a more inclusive, future-ready society that benefits everyone. Dr Chew Han Ei, Senior Research Fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS shares how recognising AI in everyday life, navigating its ethical challenges, utilising it for productivity, and embracing lifelong learning, will better equip Singaporeans to succeed in the age of AI.


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How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

Businesses have traditionally focused on disclosing the resources invested in sustainability initiatives, but they should also demonstrate the tangible outcomes of their efforts. Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at NUS Business School, and Ms Huang Mingjun and Ms Sabrina Soon, Research Associates at CGS, share their insights on how as the demand for meaningful progress in sustainability grows, companies must have a clear sense of direction and purpose – ensuring that their initiatives lead to significant, lasting changes.


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