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June 2009

Despite tariff formula, still best to conserve 

Mr Benjamin Tang, Energy Studies Institute at NUS, viewed that for the average consumer of electricity, the best way of reducing utility bills was the common-sense approach of conservation and reduction of waste.
The Straits Times, 1 June 2009 , Review, pA16  

Opportunities in social gaming 

Prof Ryohei Nakatsu, Interactive & Digital Media Institute at NUS, observed that the casual gaming segment, found in social networking websites such as Facebook, was relatively untapped yet fast-growing.
The Business Times, 1 June 2009 , p9  

In this case, the play's the thing 

Mr Nelson Chia, NUS Dept of English Language and Literature, would write and direct a play for the Singapore Arts Festival, that looks at life through the dreamscapes of four people with sleeping disorders.
The Buiness Times, 1 June 2009 , p19  

NUS eco-car ranked 5th place in Shell Eco-marathon Europe competition 

KRUCE, the eco-car developed by NUS, took fifth place in the urban concept car category at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe competition this year, up from the 18th position last year.
Lianhe Zaobao, 1 June 2009 , Section 1, p8  

Right steps in the green direction 

At the Green Innovations, Our Future Together Symposium by the European Union Centre in Singapore, Ms Chu Yuet, a final-year Architecture undergraduate, won a merit award for her idea of developing digital receipts in place of paper ones.
The Business Times, 1 June 2009 , p9  

Regulatory rumble over derivatives 

Prof Duan Jin-Chuan and Dr Oliver Chen, Risk Management Institute at NUS, wrote that it remained to be seen if US Treasury Secretary Mr Tim Geithner's proposals would be sufficient to allow regulators to effectively police any abuse.
The Straits Times, 2 June 2009 , Review, pA17  

6th confirmed patient of H1N1 flu develops symptoms 24 hours after flight 

Prof John Wong, Dean of the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (YLLSoM) and Assoc Prof Vincent Chow, YLLSoM, were appointed as members of the National Scientific Committee to review Singapore's strategy on the H1N1 virus.
Lianhe Zaobao, 2 June 2009 , Section 1, p8  

New books launched at Singapore Book Fair 2009 

Prof Hugo Van Bever, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, launched his book entitled Allergic Diseases in Children at the Singapore Book Fair 2009.
Lianhe Zaobao, 2 June 2009 , Section 3, p5  

Moving world history in the right direction 

Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, discussed the re-election of Dr Manmohan Singh to power and the Manmohan Singh-Sonia Gandhi partnership.
The Straits Times, 3 June 2009 , Review, pA18  

A case of creative destruction 

Prof Bernard Yeung, Dean of the NUS Business School, co-authored an article opining that the fall of General Motors was a case of creative destruction and an example of how big businesses could become excessively stable and retard growth.
The Straits Times, 3 June 2009 , Review, pA19  

Patience worn thin, physicist turns to NUS 

The father of graphene, Dutch physicist Prof Andre Geim would be talking to NUS scientists about the new centre on carbon science and technology and would deliver a public lecture on his discovery this evening at NUS in Kent Ridge.
The Straits Times, 3 June 2009 , Home, pB3  

China's political reform should start from county level 

Prof Zheng Yongnian, Director of the East Asian Institute at NUS, considered how China should implement its political reform starting from the county level.
Lianhe Zaobao, 3 June 2009 , Section 2, p18  

T'ang you for the music - and company 

The Quartet in Residence at the NUS Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, the T'ang Quartet had collaborated with some artists to perform at the Esplanade Concert Hall as part of the Singapore Arts Festival programme.
The New Paper, 3 June 2009 , p26  

Time to raise ethics and governance 

Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen, NUS Business School, commented on how Singapore could lead other countries in raising ethics and governance in small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Business Times, 4 June 2009 , p19  

Professor Wang Gungwu on June 4 Incident: Judgement is still out 

In this interview, Prof Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute at NUS, shared his views on the June 4th incident and its impact on China's development.
Lianhe Zaobao, 4 June 2009 , Section 2, p17  

Vignesh's race car is Asia's best 

Vignesh, a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate, was the first Singaporean Indian student to be on the NUS team that designed the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers race car, the only Asian team to be placed in the top 20 positions.
Tamil Murasu, 4 June 2009 , p3  

Help for studies on the elderly 

Prof Barry Halliwell, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology), said that the Virtual Institute for the Study of Ageing at NUS would be the contact point for anyone wanting to do projects related to the elderly.
The Straits Times, 5 June 2009 , Home, pC17  

Coalition partners may be a thorn in the side for Congress 

Mr Tridivesh Singh Maini, Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS, wrote about how the coalition partners of the new Indian Cabinet could cause difficulties for the Indian congress.
The Straits Times, 5 June 2009 , Review, pA22  

Gas network may remain a pipe dream 

Dr Benjamin K. Sovacool, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, discussed some of the challenges in the completion of the Trans-Asean Gas Pipeline network project.
The Straits Times, 5 June 2009 , Review, pA25  

Chairman of NUS East Asian Institute Professor Wang Gungwu conferred honorary doctorate by Cambridge University 

Prof Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute at NUS, had been conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Cambridge University, becoming the first Chinese historian to receive this honour.
Lianhe Zaobao, 6 June 2009 , Section 1, p8  

Retreat brings joy to cancer patients' kids 

Students from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine had organised Camp Simba, a retreat for children of cancer patients to have fun and interact with peers who shared similar experiences.
The Straits Times, 6 June 2009 , Home, pB9  

Trio push the green cause on campus 

Leading the charge at NUS in fighting climate change were Mr Loo Deliang, NUS School of Design and Environment executive, Mr Calvin Tan, a Life Sciences undergraduate, and Mr Ong Wei Tao, a Social Work student.
The Straits Times, 6 June 2009 , Home, pB8  

$250 million sale: NUS first varsity to issue bonds in Asia 

The first university to issue bonds in Asia, NUS said in a joint statement with HSBC that its notes were well-received by investors, with the order book filled within an hour of the issue launch.
The Straits Times, 6 June 2009 , Money, pC32  

Research on fly sex pays off for undergrad 

At the 28th WiIli Hennig Society Meeting, Mr Martin Chew, an NUS Life Sciences undergraduate, would present his paper that overturned the key assumption of a trade-off between body size and development of elaborate sexual characteristics.
The Straits Times, 6 June 2009 , Science, pD9  

Even islands aren't islands 

Assoc Prof Simon Tay, NUS Faculty of Law, cited NUS as an example of an educational institution with overseas exchange programmes and attachments to expose students to the West or Asia.
WeekendTODAY, 6 June 2009 , p4  

NUS issues $250m in bonds 

In a move to diversify its funding sources, NUS became the first university to issue bonds in Asia, with a bond sale aimed at raising $250 million.
The Business Times Weekend, 6 - 7 June 2009 , p12  

Professor Wang Gungwu: Let Singapore become a hub for research on China and overseas Chinese 

Prof Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute at NUS, expressed his hope that Singapore would be able to attract young academics and become an important hub for studies on China and the overseas Chinese.
Lianhe Zaobao, 7 June 2009 , Section 1, p7  

A long and healthy life 

Assoc Prof Thang Leng Leng, NUS Dept of Japanese Studies, shared her views on active ageing.
Lianhe Zaobao, 7 June 2009 , Section 1, p18  

A meaningful career that pays 

With the growing emphasis on issues like climate change and environmental concerns, the NUS Business School had incorporated a module on corporate social responsibility in its Master of Business Administration programmes.
The Straits Times, 8 June 2009 , Money, pB17  

Emerging onto a bigger stage 

Supported by SPRING Singapore, NUS Extension and RSM Chio Lim, the Emerging Enterprise Award was the only entrepreneurial accolade for companies in operation for up to 10 years with annual sales turnover of less than $10 million.
The Business Times, 8 June 2009 , p3, 10 & 11  

Big win for small firms with drive and ideas 

The winners of the Emerging Enterprise Awards 2009, organised by The Business Times and OCBC Bank and supported by SPRING Singapore, NUS Extension and RSM Chio Lim, were recognised in a ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel.
The Straits Times, 8 June 2009 , Money, pB16  

More emerging enterprises in Singapore turn their focus to niche markets 

The winners of the Emerging Enterprise Awards 2009 would each receive $30,000 worth of educational packages from NUS Extension, among other prizes.
Lianhe Zaobao, 8 June 2009 , Section 3, p25  

Can GM successfully restructure itself following bankruptcy move? 

Prof Duan Jin-Chuan and Dr Deng Mu, Risk Management Institute at NUS, examined the prospects for General Motors following the restructuring plans carried out by the bankrupt automaker.
Lianhe Zaobao, 8 June 2009 , Section 3, p20  

AACSB sets up Asian HQ in Singapore 

NUS was among the institutions that received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the global accrediting body for business schools.
Lianhe Zaobao, 8 June 2009 , Section 3, p25  

Getting stamp of approval now easier for business schools 

The NUS Business School had been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which had opened its Asian headquarters in Singapore.
My Paper, 8 June 2009 , pA4  

Respecting faith's different faces 

Mr Tony Blair, founder of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, said that the foundation's 'Faith and Globalisation' course would be extended to four other universities worldwide, including NUS.
The Straits Times, 9 June 2009 , pA17  

'China won't be a superpower ... yet' 

Prof Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute at the NUS, received an honorary doctorate of letters from Cambridge University for his contribution to Chinese history and culture.
Today, 9 June 2009 , p13  

The disintegration of social trust in China and its consequences 

Prof Zheng Yongnian, East Asian Institute at NUS, reflected on the various challenges China faced in implementing social reforms.
Lianhe Zaobao, 9 June 2009 , Section 2, p16  

The accidental - but masterly - historian 

Honoured with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Cambridge, Prof Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute, commented on NUS joining the ranks of the world's top universities.
The Straits Times, 10 June 2009 , Review, pA19  

More top students seek public sector jobs 

According to the latest annual survey by JobsFactory, the NUS scholarship ranked as the second most popular choice of scholarships among the most outstanding students.
The Business Times, 10 June 2009 , p9  

More top students opt for PSC awards 

In a survey by JobsFactory, which owns the BrightSparks scholarship, higher education and career portal, the NUS scholarship was the second most sought after scholarship among students here.
Today, 10 June 2009 , p8  

Top students' interest: PCS Scholarship 

A recent survey by JobsFactory revealed that the NUS was the second most attractive scholarship provider among the cream of the cohort.
Tamil Murasu, 10 June 2009 , p2  

Students launch pre-emptive strike 

Prof Bernard Yeung, Dean of the NUS Business School, said that the School had seen a drop in applications at the lower end of the grade spectrum and more applications at the higher end, and described this as more efficient self-selection.
Today, 10 June 2009 , p10  

Online survey finds more than half of outstanding students plan to apply for PSC Scholarships 

An online survey conducted by the BrightSparks scholarship portal had ranked the NUS as the second most prestigious scholarship provider among local students.
Lianhe Zaobao, 10 June 2009 , p6  

NUS president elected as head of prestigious alliance 

NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan was unanimously elected as the new Chair of the International Alliance of Research Universities, which is a strategic drawing together of institutions with a similar vision, committed to educating future leaders.
The Straits Times, 10 June 2009 , Home, Page B7  

Professor Tan Chorh Chuan appointed as Chair of IARU 

NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan was elected as the second Chair of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), during an IARU meeting held at the University of Cambridge at the end of April this year.
Lianhe Zaobao, 10 June 2009 , Section 1, p9  

Doc-scientists get grants to do research 

Assoc Prof Tai E Shyong, Assoc Prof Mahesh Choolani and Dr Dan Yock Young, National University Health System, had received the Clinician Scientist Award awarded by A*Star and the Ministry of Health.
The Straits Times, 11 June 2009 , Home, pB9  

6 local doctors receive Clinician Scientist Award 

Assoc Prof Tai E Shyong, Assoc Prof Mahesh Choolani and Dr Dan Yock Young had been conferred the Clinician Scientist Award for their work in attending to patients while engaging in cutting-edge research.
Lianhe Zaobao, 11 June 2009 , Section 1, p12  

Study about Twitter and Facebook in varsities here 

In tandem with the increasing popularity of blogs, Twitter and Facebook, NUS had introduced modules that study the impact of social media tools, including a class for Communications and New Media Honours students.
The Straits Times, 11 June 2009 , Home, pB5  

Water Week draws more local response 

Highlights of Singapore's International Water Week would include the opening of three new research and development facilities here, including the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre.
The Straits Times, 11 June 2009 , Home, pB6  

Organisers rev up plans for International Water Week 

The NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre, to be officially opened during Singapore's International Water Week, would look at low-energy seawater desalination, water reclamation and more efficient water reuse.
The Business Times, 11 June 2009 , p8  

Rubber demand threatens wildlife 

Assoc Prof Alan Ziegler, NUS Dept of Geography, had led a study published in Science, which found that the unrestricted expansion of rubber plantations in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia could have devastating environmental effects.
The Straits Times, 11 June 2009 , Home, pB10  

How much can Indian coalition do? 

Dr Amitendu Palit, Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS, discussed the impact of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance in India.
The Business Times, 12 June 2009 , p17  

The feasibility for the western economic "delta" region to become the next growth pole in China 

Dr Yu Hong, East Asian Institute at NUS, examined the strategies which China could adopt to tackle the challenges facing the development of the western economic delta region.
Lianhe Zaobao, 12 June 2009 , Section 1, p12  

Funds for doubling up 

$15 million had been set aside to support the recipients of the Clinician Scientist Award, which included Assoc Prof Tai E Shyong and Assoc Prof Mahesh Choolani, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and National University Health System.
The Straits Times, 13 June 2009 , Science, pD12  

They turn to Singaporean professor for answer 

Adjunct Professor Tay Kheng Soon, NUS Department of Architecture, had been asked by the Sri Lankan government to give advice on turning its three-decade-old civil war refugee camps into functional settlements.
The New Paper, 13 June 2009 , p6  

Don't scrap face-to-face meetings 

Prof Richard Arvey, NUS Business School, explored the benefits of face-to-face meetings and observed that the format of a meeting had an enormous ability to influence results.
The Business Times Weekend, 13 - 14 June 2009 , p24 & 25  

Singapore and Norway ink MOU on renewing maritime R&D 

The NUS Division of Environmental Science and Engineering had begun cooperation with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology on the Integrated Shipboard Wastewater Treatment System Project.
Lianhe Zaobao, 14 June 2009 , Section 1, p11  

NUS showcases works of graduating Masters students in architecture exhibition 

The NUS Dept of Architecture would showcase the works of its graduating Masters students in an exhibition titled, 'How Does Your Garden Grow?', held at the Iluma mall from 13 to 19 June 2009.
Lianhe Zaobao, 15 June 2009 , Section 1, p9  

Strategies for the future 

Prof Basant K Kapur, NUS Dept of Economics, discussed the role of the recently announced Economic Strategies Committee and pointed out the issues which the Committee should address.
The Straits Times, 16 June 2009 , Review, pA19  

Get pet, ready, go...online 

The Keio-NUS CUTE Centre had developed Petimo, the first social networking robot for children.
The Straits Times, 16 June 2009 , Home, pB5  

NUS Business School awards professorships 

A pioneer group of eight faculty members from the NUS Business School had been awarded the Provost's Chair and the Dean's Chair Professorships for their exceptional academic contributions.
The Business Times, 16 June 2009 , Singapore News, p8  

China's county-level government reform and national development 

Prof Zheng Yongnian, East Asian Institute at NUS, examined the importance of county-level government reform in China and its impact on national development.
Lianhe Zaobao, 16 June 2009 , Section 1, p10  

Blueprint for media sector 

The Singapore Media Fusion Plan, a blueprint for the media sector, outlined tie-ups between SingTel and the Interactive and Digital Media Institute at NUS to boost R&D capabilities and students' skills through stints with global media firms.
The Straits Times Online, 16 June 2009  

So everyone's wired up 

A five-year tie-up between the Media Development Authority and NUS Hollywood Lab would see up to 40 media talents a year sent on six-month training stints with bigwigs from major television and motion picture companies.
TODAY, 17 June 2009 , p2  

Video Games Live concert to be held on Friday 

The NUS Symphony Orchestra and NUS Choir would perform popular songs from top video games at the Video Games Live concert on 19 June 09.
Lianhe Zaobao, 17 June 2009 , Section 3, p1  

$20m IDA grant to assist graduates and infocomm professionals to remain employed during this economic crisis 

SingTel would collaborate with NUS' Interactive and Digital Media Institute to enhance R&D efforts and sharpen students' skills through work exposure with international media companies.
Berita Harian, 17 June 2009 , p2  

Foreign competition: When is it beneficial? 

Prof Chang Sea Jin and Assoc Prof Dean Xu viewed that a government policy to maximise the net benefit of spillover and competition would be helpful.
The Business Times, 18 April 2009 , p18  

Singapore should keep up with the latest trend in promoting e-Government services 

A survey conducted in Singapore last year by the NUS Institute of Systems Science had found that as many as 88% of respondents were satisfied with the e-services provided by the government.
Lianhe Zaobao, 19 June 2009 , Section 1, p10  

Time is right for India fever 

Ambassador Gopinath Pillai, Chairman of the Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS, examined reasons why Singapore investors should look seriously at India.
The Straits Times, 19 June 2009 , Review, pA22  

A Peranakan preoccupation 

The Baba House had commissioned an exhibition titled 'Of Fingerbowls and Hankies' by fine arts photographer Mr Chris Yap, which was both a meditation and a critique of the contemporary representation of Peranakan culture.
The Business Times, 19 June 2009 , p24  

NUS, GE set up water research facility 

Prof Barry Halliwell, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology), said that researchers at the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre would seek up to $70 million in government funding for their work.
The Straits Times, 19 June 2009 , Home, pC8  

Water technology R&D centre to open next week 

The NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre would be officially opened by National Research Foundation Chairman Dr Tony Tan, NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan and GE Water & Process Technologies CEO and President Mr Heiner Markhoff.
The Business Times, 19 June 2009 , Singapore News, p10  

GE Energy invests $150 million to set up Water Technology Centre with NUS 

Prof Barry Halliwell, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology), said that the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre would promote interaction between NUS students and the centre's researchers.
Lianhe Zaobao, 19 June 2009 , Section 1, p10  

NUS-GE invest in Singapore Water Technology Center 

The effort to make Singapore a global water technology hub had received a boost with the establishment of the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre.
Berita Harian, 19 June 2009 , p1  

150 million dollar water research facility 

Speaking at the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre, Prof Michael Saunders, Director of the NUS Environmental Research Institute, said that an industry-university partnership was critical for universities to be successful.
Tamil Murasu, 19 June 2009 , p3  

NUS centre taps top satellite 

At the opening of the Sea-to-Space centre, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology) Prof Barry Halliwell said that the facility complements the university's drive towards high quality research on a range of cross-disciplinary projects.
The Straits Times, 20 Jun 2009 , Home, pB3  

We should be concerned 

The newly set up Sea-to-Space centre at NUS houses the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute and Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing under one roof.
The New Paper, 20 Jun 2009 , p8  

Researchers from NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute use satellite images to monitor undersea garbage dump sites 

Researchers from the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute and Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing were conducting a long-term environmental protection project on Pulau Semakau.
Lianhe Zaobao, 21 Jun 2009 , Section 1, p7  

'Cashless' undertaking reels in plenty 

Mr Derek Tan and Ms Melinda Tan, NUS undergraduates and members of nuSTUDIOS Film Productions, a student group under the NUS Centre for the Arts, shared on their experience producing the short film titled 'CASHLESS'.
The Straits Times, 22 Jun 2009 , YouthInk, pB8  

'Uni can wait, I'm taking a gap year' 

Ms Natalya Twohill, an NUS political science major, spoke on the experiences that she had gained during her gap year.
The Straits Times, 22 Jun 2009 , Home, pB1  

The rise and rise of oil prices 

Mr Geoffrey Pakiam and Mr Benjamin Tang, Energy Studies Institute at NUS, commented on fuel oil price hikes and how cheap sources of oil were being inexorably depleted worldwide.
The Straits Times, 22 Jun 2009 , Review, pA16  

Getting to know the Philippines better 

Ms Karla Hotchkiss, an MBA student at the NUS Business School, wrote on the insights into the business and economic climate of the Philippines that she had gleaned during her recent study tour there.
The Business Times, 22 Jun 2009 , p14  

The Dynamic Dozen: The Lightbulb Factory 

Being world-class debaters gave Mr Vishal Harnal, a third-year NUS law student, the confidence and know-how to set up a communication skills consultancy, The Lightbulb Factory, with his friend.
My Paper, 22 Jun 2009 , pA18  

Water technology centre opens at NUS  

Speaking at the opening of the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre, Dr Tony Tan, Chairman of the National Research Foundation, said that many breakthroughs in treating water were the result of industry-university partnerships.
The Straits Times, 23 June 2009 , Home, pB4  

Uni-industry tie-up mutually beneficial: Tony Tan 

At the opening of the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre, NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan said that the centre would take on the challenge of providing innovative solutions to the most important water issues in the world.
The Business Times, 23 June 2009 , p8  

NUS-GE Water Research Centre launched 

At the launch of the NUS-GE Singapore Water Technology Centre, NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan said that the centre would provide students and researchers with good opportunities to tap on its expertise.
Berita Harian, 23 June 2009 , p2  

Award to honour development of sustainable cities 

Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and head of the nominating committee for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, said that winners of the award could provide valuable lessons to policy-makers.
The Business Times, 23 June 2009 , p8  

Singapore launches Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize to award creative urban planners 

Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, would head the nominating committee for the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, which recognised innovative urban planners with visionary ideas.
Lianhe Zaobao, 23 June 2009 , Section 1, p1  

Conference on evolutionary biology to address the topic of H1N1 flu 

The NUS and the National Parks Board co-organised the Hennig XXVIII Conference, which featured a public lecture titled 'Darwin, Wallace and Evolution' held at the university.
Lianhe Zaobao, 23 June 2009 , Section 1, p8  

China's problem of "low value-add" in the global knowledge chain 

Prof Zheng Yongnian, East Asian Institute at NUS, argued that reforms were needed in order for China to achieve breakthroughs in its technological and scientific development.
Lianhe Zaobao, 23 June 2009 , Section 2, p16  

Abishek has an interest in solar energy 

Mr Abishek Kumar, a graduate of the NUS Faculty of Engineering, was one of two recipients of a PhD scholarship to pursue further research on solar energy at the University of Cambridge.
Tamil Murasu, 24 June 2009 , p2  

12 students receive PhD scholarships to conduct research on water technology and clean energy 

NUS graduates Mr Chen Guangwei, Mr Huang Jinhai and Ms Huang Yan were among the winners of PhD scholarships awarded by the National Research Foundation for research on water technology and clean energy.
Lianhe Zaobao, 24 June 2009 , Section1, p7  

Planning the next game for the nation 

Prof Lim Siong Guan, an adjunct professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and outgoing Chairman of the Economic Development Board, was featured for his many contributions to Singapore's economic model.
The Straits Times, 24 June 2009 , pA9  

Australia must respect Asean's role 

Prof Tommy Koh, Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies at NUS, discussed Australian Prime Minister Mr Kevin Rudd's proposal that the Asia-Pacific needed a body with a mandate to tackle security, economic and political challenges.
The Straits Times, 24 June 2009 , Review, pA18  

SGX's light touch regime hinders national aim 

Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen, NUS Business School, commented that asking companies to come and list in Singapore without building the right infrastructure would hinder the country's aim of becoming a respected global financial centre.
The Business Times, 24 June 2009 , p21  

Bukit Timah Cultural Festival to open on July 4 

Renowned Chinese opera actress Zheng Jianying had been invited to perform at the NUS Centre For The Arts.
Lianhe Zaobao, 24 June 2009 , Section 1, p6  

NUS team bags prize for cancer cell catcher 

Doctoral student Mr Tan Swee Jin and his supervisor Prof Lim Chwee Teck from the NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering and Division of Bioengineering, had developed a biochip which sieved cancer cells from the blood.
The Straits Times, 25 June 2009 , Home, pB3  

$20m centre at NUH to start clinical trials 

Assoc Prof Goh Boon Cher, Director of the new Investigational Medicine Unit at NUH, said that with the new facility, research groups could now share and better manage resources and increase the speed and efficiency of clinical research.
The Straits Times, 25 June 2009 , Home, pB7  

A wishlist for the Arts Festival 

Ms Christine Khor, Director of the NUS Centre for the Arts, said that she would like to see the spotlight in the Singapore Arts Festival given to Asian choreographers, like the Taiwanese, Japanese or Korean, instead of the Western formula.
The Straits Times, 25 June 2009 , Life!, pC2  

Short is sweet for the stage 

A play by Ms Faith Ng, an NUS English Literature and Theatre Studies student, titled 'Not With A Bang But A Whimper' would be showcased at The Short and Sweet Festival.
The Straits Times, 25 June 2009 , Life!, pC3  

Rising threat of the many-headed 'netwars' 

Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS, wrote that no military solution was guaranteed and that in the final analysis, there was no substitute to taking the fruits of good governance to people's doorsteps.
The Straits Times, 25 June 2009 , Review, pA29  

Obsessed by fears 

Dr Brian Yeo, Adjunct Associate Professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, observed that professional treatment was necessary for patients with obsessive compulsive disorder.
The Straits Times, 25 June 2009 , Mind Your Body, p4  

Diverse line-up for growth ideas 

Prof Bernard Yeung, Dean of the NUS Business School, had been appointed as one of the members of the Economic Strategies Committee, established to identify fresh ways to grow the Singapore economy.
The Straits Times, 26 June 2009 , pA3  

The ripple effect of water woes 

Prof Tommy Koh, Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies, and Prof Seetharam Kallidaikurichi, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, noted that water woes in most parts of Asia were not due to absolute water shortage but poor governance.
The Straits Times, 26 June 2009 , Review, pA26  

From Berlin Wall to Wall Street 

Dr Michael Heng, East Asian Institute at NUS, wrote that economic policy after the fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in market fundamentalism, demoralisation of social democracy, retreat of the state and dominance of the Washington Consensus.
The Straits Times, 26 June 2009 , Review, pA26  

President praises China expert 

A conference on Bridging China Studies and International Relations Theory was held to honour Prof Wang Gungwu, Founding Director of the East Asian Institute at NUS, who received an Honorary Doctorate from Cambridge University.
The Straits Times, 26 June 2009 , Home, pB2  

$6 million funding for parasite research 

An NUS team led by Assoc Prof Lim Kian Meng, NUS Dept of Mechanical Engineering, received funding from the Environment & Water Industry Development Council to develop a prototype device to detect a diarrhoea-causing parasite.
The Straits Times, 26 June 2009 , Home, pB9  

$2m to rapidly hunt down diarrhoea-causing bug 

The Environment & Water Industry Development Council had awarded a $2 million grant to a group of researchers from NUS for their research proposal on the rapid detection of the waterborne parasite Cryptosporidium in drinking water.
TODAY, 26 June 2009 , p14  

Singapore International Water Week 

The Environment & Water Industry Development Council had given funding to a team of NUS researchers, who proposed using sound waves to concentrate Cryptosporidium parasite cells, before applying nanoparticles to achieve detection.
Lianhe Zaobao, 26 June 2009 , Section 1, p6  

Call for fiscal stimulus to tackle 'real crisis' 

Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, chaired the Eminent Speaker Series 2009, which was jointly organised by Lianhe Zaobao and Business China and supported by the Singapore Press Holdings.
The Business Times, 26 June 2009 , p9  

$20M unit to test new drugs 

The Investigational Medicine Unit, newly launched by the National University Health System, would test the efficacy of new medicines, procedures and medical devices in people.
TODAY, 26 June 2009 , p10  
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