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Today, information arrives instantly, packaged in fluent paragraphs, bullet points and step-by-step solutions. The ascent takes a split second but the struggle is missing. AI has accelerated learning – but has it sharpened critical thinking, or is this precious ability that sets human apart now at the risk of atrophy?
Impact
Drawing inspiration from how plants harness sunlight, researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) are pioneering a revolutionary treatment for dry eye disease.
Research
NUS is honoured to welcome Dr William Dally as our NUS120 Distinguished Speaker. His insightful talk energised many at NUS and reminded us how bold ideas in computing can shape the future of humanity.
NUS continues to stand in the highest echelon of global academia, achieving the 5th and 4th highest number of subjects in the Top 10 (28 subjects) and Top 20 (39 subjects) respectively, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Education
We are Singapore’s flagship university. We hope you will be inspired by the many fascinating facets that make NUS a leading global university centred in Asia.
"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.
Following a sweeping set of policy changes, property experts weigh in on whether Executive Condominiums remain a financially viable bridge between public and private housing.
What happens when a university sends its students into the real world to see if they can act and adapt when there is no obvious script to follow?