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  • National University Health System gets new chief
    Assoc Prof Benjamin Ong will succeed Prof Tan Chorh Chuan as the Chief Executive of the National University Health System (NUHS), effective 1 December 2008.
    The Straits Times, 1 July 2008, Home, pH3

  • NUHS CEO Tan Chorh Chuan to step down Dec 1
    Assoc Prof Benjamin Ong will succeed Prof Tan Chorh Chuan as the Chief Executive of the National University Health System (NUHS), effective 1 December 2008.
    The Business Times, 1 July 2008, Singapore News, p10

  • Senior management reshuffle at National University Health System 
    Assoc Prof Benjamin Ong will succeed Prof Tan Chorh Chuan as the Chief Executive of the National University Health System (NUHS), effective 1 December 2008.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 1 July 2008, Section 1, p6

  • Assoc Prof Benjamin Ong named NUHS chief
    Assoc Prof Benjamin Ong will succeed Prof Tan Chorh Chuan as the Chief Executive of the National University Health System (NUHS), effective 1 December 2008.
    TODAY, 1 July 2008, p6

  • Salaries in private sector go up 5.9% last year setting 7-year record 
    Assoc Prof Shandre Thangavelu, Director of the Singapore Centre for Applied and Policy Economics (SCAPE) at the NUS, cautions that companies should pay attention to the problem of lower productivity when the labour market is tightening.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 1 July 2008, Section 1, p1

  • Aquatic Science Centre to open along Ulu Pandan Canal
    The Singapore-Delft Water Alliance, a collaboration between NUS, PUB and Delft Hydraulics, launched a new Aquatic Science Centre. The Centre will carry out studies on urban water management and its interactive showcase of projects and technologies would be open to the public.
    The Straits Times, 3 July 2008, Home, pH10

  • New Aquatic Science Centre to be set up 
    The Singapore-Delft Water Alliance launched the Aquatic Science Centre (ASC) initiative. The first ASC will be located along Sungei Ulu Pandan.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 3 July 2008, Section 1, p1

  • New Aquatic Science Centre in Clementi
    The new Aquatic Science Centre launched by the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance is the first of its kind in Asia.
    Tamil Murasu, 3 July 2008, p2

  • Aquatic science centre to be set up at Ulu Pandan
    The Centre, launched by the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance, will carry out studies on urban freshwater management and translate research activities into real-world applications.
    The Business Times, 3 July 2008, Singapore News, p9

  • New dean for Duke-NUS medical school
    Dr Ranga Krishnan, a renowned expert in treating depression and other brain disorders of the elderly, had succeeded its founding dean Dr Sanders Williams as the new dean of the School.
    The Straits Times, 3 July 2008, Home, pH10

  • Duke-NUS names new dean
    Dr Ranga Krishnan, a renowned expert in treating depression and other brain disorders of the elderly, had succeeded its founding dean Dr Sanders Williams as the new dean of the School.
    The Business Times, 3 July 2008, Singapore News, p9

  • Tune Smiths
    Classical music composers Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at NUS and Prof Bernard Tan, NUS Dept of Physics, speaks on their passion for classical music.
    The Straits Times, 3 July 2008, Life!, p2

  • More US students seek Asian experience
    More American students than ever were heading to universities in Asia, including Singapore. Shayna Brownstein, an exchange student from Georgia Institute of Technology, said she enjoyed her short-term study programme at NUS.
    The Straits Times, 3 July 2008, Upfront, p1&2

  • Blind PhD student now a researcher
    Yang Shiling, who is visually impaired, completed her PhD degree at NUS and is now working as a researcher.
    Shin Min Daily News, 3 July 2008, p7

  • Quietly proactive diplomacy
    Jan Willem Blankert, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, wrote his views about the European Union’s multilateralism.
    The Straits Times, 4 July 2008, Review, p26

  • SGX should hive off clearing function
    Prof Ivan Png, NUS Business School, co-authored an article on the role of the Singapore Exchange. It was highlighted in the article that Singapore should aspire to be the clearing capital of Asia.
    The Straits Times, 4 July 2008, Editorial & Opinion, p21

  • $10m boost for solar-power studies
    Eight research proposals on solar energy had been awarded S$10 million in funds under the Clean Energy Research Programme (CERP), launched by EDB. One of the proposals by Assoc Prof Stephen Wittkopf and his team from NUS Department of Architecture was one of the recipients.
    The Straits Times, 5 July 2008, Home, pH9

  • Coming up: First 'zero energy' building
    NUS Assoc Prof Lee Siew Eang, who heads Singapore’s first zero-energy building project, gave an update on the building, which is scheduled for completion next year.
    The Straits Times, 5 July 2008, Home, pH9

  • Six bids logged for green building project
    Singapore’s first zero-energy building project attracted six bids for the main tender.  Prof Lee Siew Eang from NUS, the project's head researcher, gave an update on the project.
    The Business Times, 5 July 2008, Singapore News, p8

  • Solar energy can be sexy
    Assoc Prof Stephen Wittkopf and his research team from NUS Department of Architecture received a research grant to install and test prototypes of new-age solar panels on the campus' department of architecture building. The results will be compiled into a comprehensive database for architects, for reference on their green designs.
    TODAY, 5 July 2008,  p10

  • Government allocates $10m to 8 teams to promote clean energy development 
    The Clean Energy Research Programme (CERP) has allocated $10 million to eight teams from NUS, NTU and Sinomem Tech to conduct research on solar energy to help promote clean energy R&D activities in Singapore.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 5 July 2008, p18

  • Mahbubani and Buruma: Changing Western perceptions of Asia
    Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, was applauded for his works which have helped shape Western perceptions of Asia.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 6 July 2008, Section 1, p25

  • Don’s shot of confidence helps ex-poly student make uni grade
    A total of 8,733 NUS graduates will receive their degrees at this year’s commencement. At the first ceremony, President Nathan conferred the Honorary Doctor of Letters on Mr Wee Cho Yaw.
    The Straits Times, 8 July 2008, Home, pH4

  • Worst of US credit crisis not over, says Wee Cho Yaw
    Speaking after he received an honorary Doctor of Letters from NUS, Mr Wee Cho Yaw  said he expected the US sub-prime mortgage crisis to take one to two years to stabilize.
    The Straits Times, 8 July 2008, Money, Home, pH18

  • Sub-prime will take 1-2 years to sort out: Wee
    Mr Wee Cho Yaw, Chairman of United Overseas Bank, received an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the NUS commencement ceremony for his accomplishments in areas of banking, education and community.
    The Business Times, 8 July 2008, p11

  • Fallout will take longer to stabilise
    United Overseas bank Chairman Mr Wee Cho Yaw received an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the NUS commencement ceremony.
    The New Paper, 8 July 2008, p6

  • Worst crisis I have seen: Wee Cho Yaw
    Veteran banker Mr Wee Cho Yaw was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the NUS commencement ceremony.  
    TODAY, 8 July 2008, pB1&3

  • UOB Chairman: Sub-prime crisis not over yet
    Mr Wee Cho Yaw, who spoke after receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters from NUS, said the current financial crisis is the worst that he had encountered in his 48 years in banking.
    Berita Harian, 8 July 2008, pg 4

  • Wee Cho Yaw: Current global financial crisis worst in 48 years 
    According to Mr Wee Cho Yaw, Chairman of the United Overseas Bank, he had never seen an economic crisis as bad as the current one. He spoke at the commencement ceremony of the NUS where he accepted an Honorary Doctor of Letters.
    MyPaper, 8 July 2008, pB4

  • Wee Cho Yaw: Current crisis most severe in my 48 years in banking 
    Veteran banker Mr Wee Cho Yaw, Chairman of the United Overseas Bank, was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by NUS.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 8 July 2008, Section 1, p6

  • Shih Choon Fong talks about destiny and luck in his final commencement address at NUS
    Speaking at commencement ceremony for Class 2008, NUS President Prof Shih Choon Fong urged the graduating class to not just use their head but also listen to their heart in making big decisions. 
    Lianhe Zaobao, 8 July 2008, Section 1, p6

  • Cancer-stricken university student receives new lease of life in embarking on the entrepreneurial path
    NUS graduate Lau Weichang, Faculty of Science, had not only won the battle against cancer, his illness had motivated him to set up several successful businesses. He was conferred his degree at the recent commencement ceremony.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 8 July 2008, Section 1, p6

  • She gets honoured for football work
    Geography graduate Tracy Lee was recognised at the NUS commencement ceremony for her outstanding achievements in soccer.
    The New Paper, 8 July 2008, p11

  • To Harvard for PhD in Life Sciences
    NUS psychology graduate Farhan Ali, University Scholars Programme, had enjoyed his favourite subjects - psychology and life sciences. He will be pursuing his PhD in Harvard University.
    Berita Harian, 8 July 2008, p1    

  • Mother means knowledge
    Chanthirasekar from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, talks about how he had persevered amidst difficult circumstances.
    Tamil Murasu, 8 July 2008, Prime, p2

  • Undergrads entertain lonely senior citizens
    Students from the NUS Malay Language Society organized the Charity Wheel event for some 130 senior citizens staying in the Chai Chee neighbourhood. The event was held in conjunction with Youth Day.
    Berita Harian, 8 July 2008, p3    

  • No such thing as ethical organ market
    Prof Alastair V. Campbell, Director of the Centre for Biomedical Ethics of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, writes about the good reasons behind a ban on organ trading.
    The Straits Times, 9 July 2008, Review, p27

  • Cash over equities, says Jim Rogers
    Prominent investor Jim Rogers, who was the guest speaker at the NUS Business School commencement ceremony, talks about his bullish outlook for the Singapore dollar and China stocks.
    The Business Times, 9 July 2008, Prime, p2

  • 20 NUS students have lunch with Warren Buffett 
    Du Fei, an MBA student at the NUS Business School, shares about a study mission overseas, during which he had the chance to meet investment guru Warren Buffett and Scott McNealy, Founder and Chairman of Sun Microsystems.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 9 July 2008, Section 3, p1

  • Wang Ya-Hui to work with the SSO again after 11 years to conduct at the President's Young Performers Concert  
    Assoc. Prof. Wang Ya-Hui of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music has conducted more than ten concerts, which encompassed a diverse repertoire, since she joined the Conservatory last year.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 10 July 2008, Section 3, p9

  • Zheng Yongnian takes over as new East Asian Institute director this month 
    Prof Zheng Yongnian has replaced Prof Yang Dali as the new director of the East Asian Institute (EAI) at NUS. In future, he hopes that EAI will focus beyond China, building up its research on other parts of East Asia such as Japan and Korea.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 10 July 2008, Section 1, p12
  • Public transport fares to be raised by 3% at most; new system will gauge fares based on distance 
    Giving his expert views, Assoc Prof Anthony Chin, Dept of Economics at NUS, said that higher productivity of operators will benefit both commuters and operators.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 11 July 2008, Section 1, p1

  • Public transport fare revamp starting next October
    Assoc Prof Anthony Chin, Dept of Economics at NUS, shares expert views on price and non-price factors that affect the commuters' travelling decision.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 11 July 2008, Section 1, p6

  • Need to produce more Malay First Class graduates
    Abdullah Luqman, Mastura Manap and Rafhan Ali, all recent graduates from NUS, will pursue PhD studies in Harvard University.
    Berita Harian, 14 July 2008, p8

  • NUS team’s business idea is tops
    At the fourth SMU Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan competition, a team of students from the NUS Overseas College programme won the first prize with their cartilage-repair biotech business plan.
    The Business Times, 14 July 2008, p16

  • Winners all with their promising delivery
    18 teenagers from six nations attended the first international piano institute held in Singapore, organised by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at NUS.
    The Straits Times, 14 July 2008, Life!, p5

  • University of Melbourne eyes tie-ups to boost R&D
    A 40-strong contingent from the University of Melbourne (UoM) has established links with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS. The UoM inked an agreement with NUS to launch a new joint degree programme in clinical psychology.
    The Business Times, 15 July 2008, Singapore News, p11

  • Shanmugam warns new law grads of two traps
    Speaking to 350 NUS law graduates at their commencement ceremony, Minister of Law, Mr K Shanmugam, urged the new law graduates to be true professionals should they choose it as their career.
    The Straits Times, 16 July 2008, Home, pH8

  • Dazzling future awaits law grads, says Shanmugam
    Minister of Law, Mr K Shanmugam, spoke to fresh law graduates of the NUS about the exciting future that awaits them in the new legal landscape.
    The Business Times, 16 July 2008, Singapore News, p11

  • It’s time for ASEAN to deliver
    Assoc Prof Simon Tay, NUS Faculty of Law and Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, wrote on the role of ASEAN in recent times.
    The Straits Times, 16 July 2008, Review, p20

  • Mizuho unit gets full banking licence
    Mizuho Corporate Bank will offer scholarships and bursaries to students at the NUS Business School, along with internships and joint research opportunities.
    The Straits Times, 16 July 2008, Money, pH24

  • Mizuho unit awarded full banking licence
    Mizuho Corporate Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with NUS Business School to establish Mizuho Scholarships and Bursaries and other education initiatives such as joint research projects.
    The Business Times, 16 July 2008, Singapore News, p11

  • Mizuho gets full bank licence 
    Students at the NUS Business School will benefit from the scholarships, grants and internship opportunities provided by the Mizuho Corporate Bank.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 16 July 2008, Section 2, p23

  • NUS sets up Centre for Transnational Legal Studies with 9 universities 
    Starting from September this year, NUS students will have the opportunity to take classes at the new Centre for Transnational Legal Studies set up by 10 top law schools and interact with faculty and students from around the world.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 16 July 2008, Section 1, p9

  • NUS Faculty of Law to add 10 new members to faculty; academic staff to exceed 60
    According to Prof Tan Cheng Han, Dean of NUS Faculty of Law, there will be 10 new faculty members, the highest number of new faculty hired in the past decade.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 16 July 2008, Section 1, p9

  • New MOE rep on NUS Board of Trustees
    NUS has appointed Ms Yeoh Chee Yan, Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education (MOE) as the MOE's representative on its Board of Trustees, effective on July 14.
    The Business Times, 17 July 2008, Singapore Roundup, p17

  • NUS appoints new board member 
    NUS has appointed the Second Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ms Yeoh Chee Yan, to its Board of Trustees. Her appointment was effective from 14 July.
    My Paper, 17 July 2008, My News, pA6

  • PM: Self-made foreign talent keep us sharp
    NUS alumnus Mr Stanley Han, who co-founded a local online publishing start-up five years ago, was highlighted by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as an example of self-made foreign men who are needed to sharpen Singaporeans for competition. 
    The Straits Times, 18 July 2008, Home, pH26

  • Outgoing NUS chief says thanks to 4 special men 
    In his last major speech as President of the NUS, Professor Shih Choon Fong singled out four individuals and thanked them for making a difference during his 11-year term at the university.
    The Straits Times, 19 July 2008, Home, pH8

  • Keeping building engineers well grounded
    Assoc Prof Lee Fook Hou, Head of Dept of Civil Engineering at NUS, writes on a rise in the number of construction accidents recently.
    The Straits Times, 19 July 2008, Science, pS13

  • Casual interest - NUS student is part of team that put up a racing car
    Mohamed Naeem Mohamed Mansor, a member of the NUS FSAE race car team, hopes to become a professional racer one day.
    Berita Harian, 19 July 2008, p29

  • Law and politics: Should Law Society speak up only when asked?
    Prof Tan Cheng Han and Prof Thio Li-Ann from NUS Faculty of Law give expert views on the role of the Law Society.
    The Straits Times, 19 July 2008, Insight, pS10

  • Singapore’s resolve put to effect
    NUS experts - Mr Ong Keng Yong, Director of the Institute of Policy Studies, and Assoc Prof Ng Yee Kong from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, give views on Asean’s handling of the Myanmar issue.
    The Straits Times, 19 July 2008, Home, pH6

  • Duke-NUS school building named after Khoo Teck Puat 
    The Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School's campus, coming up in Outram, has been named the Khoo Teck Puat Building in tribute to the late philanthropist.
    The Straits Times, 23 July 2008, Home, pH7

  • Republic to deepen Duke U partnership
    Speaking at the topping-up ceremony for the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School’s Khoo Teck Puat Building, Health Minister Mr Khaw Boon Wan said the government is looking into taking its partnership with the prestigious American institution to a higher level.
    The Business Times, 23 July 2008, Singapore News, p13

  • Stepped-up collaboration with Duke University Seen
    According to Health Minister Mr Khaw Boon Wan, the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School's campus will be transformed into a 'medipolis'.
    TODAY, 23 July 2008, p8

  • Khaw Boon Wan: Policy has to be comprehensive to protect the interests of organ donors 
    Minister for Health, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, graced the topping-up ceremony of the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School’s Khoo Teck Puat Building.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 23 July 2008, Section 1, p1

  • Welfare of living donors must be ‘guarded’
    Khaw: Living-donor registry will be set up to monitor their health and financial conditions
    Speaking at the topping-up ceremony for the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School’s Khoo Teck Puat Building, Health Minister, Mr Khaw Boon Wan said the progress achieved by the School has exceeded expectations.
    Berita Harian, 23 July 2008, p1

  • As research grants grow, watch out for fraud 
    Several NUS faculty members, including Prof Barry Halliwell, NUS Deputy President (Research & Technology), give their views on researcher misconduct.
    The Straits Times, 23 July 2008, Upfront, p1&2

  • Smog casts a pall over Beijing Games
    In an article contribution by Dr Chen Gang, Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute at NUS, wrote about growing international concerns over Beijing’s poor air quality.
    The Straits Times    , 23 July 2008, Review, p23

  • NUS Business School honours alumni 
    Some outstanding alumni of NUS Business School who have successfully developed their business careers and ventures were recognised.
    The Business Times, 23 July 2008, Singapore News, p13

  • NUS Medical Intake Up 
    From this coming academic year 2008, NUS’ Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine will take an additional 10 students each year, bringing the total annual medical intake to 260.
    TODAY, 23 July 2008, Singapore Roundup, p6

  • NUS ups intake of medical students 
    NUS has upped the intake of medical students to 260 for the academic year starting August 2008, an increase of 10 over last year.
    The Straits Times, 24 July 2008, Home, pH5

  • Ng Ser Miang awarded Eminent Business Alumni Award by NUS Business School 
    NUS Business School has awarded the Eminent Business Alumni Award to six individuals in recognition of their achievements and contribution as business leaders.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 24 July 2008, Section 2, p27

  • The unbreakable code: Is this the lock?  
    Prof Artur Ekert, Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the NUS, writes about how the use of quantum properties ensures unauthorised attempts to access encoded information do not go undetected.
    The Straits Times, 26 July 2008, Science, pS11

  • New tool in war against cancer
    A team comprising scientists from NUS, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, National Cancer Centre and Genome Institute of Singapore have developed a new approach to studying cancer.
    The Straits Times, 26 July 2008, Science, pS10

  • How to read this debate
    Prof Kishore Mahbubani and Dr Kenneth Paul Tan from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy give their views on the new era in public debate.
    Weekend TODAY, 26-27 July 2008, p16

  • Keio, NUS set up media research centre
    Keio University, one of Japan’s top institutions, is setting up a research centre with the NUS. This is Keio University’s first full-scale research centre outside of Japan.
    Weekend TODAY, 26-27 July 2008, p6

  • Who wants to be a second class citizen? 
    Commentary from a writer born in Malaysia, commenting on the case of the Malaysian Chinese top student who could not get into the University of Malaya Medical Faculty and chose to study at the NUS FoC instead.
    Lianhe Wanbao, 27 July 2008, p13

  • NUS, Keio University set up research centre
    NUS and Keio University have set up a joint interactive digital media research centre called the KEIO-NUS CUTE Centre.
    The Business Times, 28 July 2008, BizIT, p31

  • Passionate tribute to Keppel 
    Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong, Head of Composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, had composed an orchestral piece which will be performed at Keppel Corporation’s 40th anniversary concert.
    The Straits Times, 28 July 2008, Life!, p2
  • S’pore to host global event on entrepreneurship
    NUS Enterprise will be co-hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) with the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE).
    The Business Times, 29 July 2008, Singapore News, p9

  • Charities get rated? 
    The Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Centre at NUS plans to launch a system to assess, rate, and even award governance efforts for Singapore’s charity sector.
    TODAY, 30 July 2008, p1 

  • Get doctors graded – on a simulator  
    Advanced training technologies at the Khoo Teck Puat Advanced Surgery Training Centre (ASTC) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine serve to train doctors, assess their skills, and check their aptitude for surgery.
    TODAY, 30 July 2008, p4
  • Learning real skills from "fake" investments  
    NUS Business School graduate shares his experience as a member of NUS Investment Club.
    My Paper, 30 July 2008, pB4
  • NUS Bags Campus Safety Award
    NUS is the first South-east Asian university and the second Asian university to win an award in the competition, which recognises educational institutions with strong and novel programmes to promote safety and health.
    The Straits Times, 31 July 2008, Home, pH4
  • NUS wins awards for safety and health
    NUS has won the prestigious Award of Merit in the Complete Environmental, Health and Safety Programme Competition.
    The Business Times, 31 July 2008, Singapore News, p10

  • SPH expands reach of new media
    A team of researchers led by Prof Chua Tat Seng from NUS School of Computing is working with SPH to improve its Rednano Internet search service. 
    The Straits Times, 31 July 2008, Money, pH20

  • SPH, Ufinity to launch interactive TV service targeted at 18-40’s
    NUS School of Computing and SPH Search are researching more efficient ways to provide better context and location-oriented answers for search engine users.
    The Business Times, 31 July 2008, Singapore News, p11
  • SPH to launch free interactive web TV next week
    NUS and SPH have signed an agreement to enhance local search results on SPH's search engine, Rednano.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 31 July 2008, Section 1, p7

  • Sharp, edgy news on RazorTV
    SPH partners NUS to research into ways to enhance local search results on SPH's search engine, Rednano.
    My Paper, 31 July 2008, My News, pA2
  • Robin Loon: I have 8 scripts floating around in my head
    NUS Asst Prof Robin Loon, Theatre Studies, will be launching a 24-hour playwriting competition to encourage more people to write.
    Lianhe Zaobao, 31 July 2008, Section 3, p7

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