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Tracing the tides of time: As sea levels rise and coastlines shift, understanding extreme events is more critical than ever. Yet most satellite records only date to the 1980s, and tide gauge data spans just 30 to 50 years. This means rare but high-impact events, such as once-in-a-century storms or tsunamis, may not be fully captured. In Episode 3 of #NTUsgThinks, Prof Adam Switzer from #NTUsg’s Asian School of the Environment (@ntu_ase) and Director of CIFAL@NTU explores how insights from long-term records can help strengthen coastal resilience planning. ntu.sg/NTUsgThinksEp3 #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgInterdisciplinary #NTUsgSustainability #NTUsgProfs #Sustainability #ClimateChange @ScienceNTU @CoastalLabNTU

Tea-mwork that takes the top spot: #NTUsg Nanyang Business School students Marcus Lim and Gerwyn Teo took first place at the CHAGEE & NBS MarkeTHINK Club Brand Marketing Case Competition 2026 with a strategy that fused analytical rigour and creative storytelling. Even with 17 case competition wins between them, this competition proved particularly challenging. They had to work across continents while on exchange, and when unforeseen circumstances meant Marcus had to present solo in the finals, he still managed to deliver the team's pitch with clarity and composure – a testament to the strong foundation built through NTU’s case training ecosystem and curriculum, from consumer insights to strategic brand management. Congratulations to the duo on this well-deserved win. Photos: NTU Business Solutions Case Club and NBS MarkeTHINK Club #NTUsgStudents #NTUsgEducation #NTUsgInternational

Breaking down walls for a more resilient society: In this interview, #NTUsg Vice President (Research) and Distinguished University Professor Prof Ernst Kuipers shares why breakthroughs increasingly emerge at the intersection of disciplines – and how research collaborations and global partnerships are vital for solving threats such as climate change and infectious disease outbreaks. ntu.sg/rc-PF25-ERNST #NTUsgResearch

Small bugs, big secrets: What looks like a simple insect is covered in intricate microscopic structures, invisible to the naked eye but essential to how it moves, senses and survives. At the @ArtSciMuseum at Marina Bay Sands, “Insects: Microsculptures Magnified” brings this hidden world into view. On display until 10 May, the exhibition was developed with @ntu_ase’s TEE Lab and led by Associate Professor Eleanor Slade, highlighting how research on tropical biodiversity is helping us better understand the ecosystems we depend on. #NTUsgResearch

Why is Singapore investing more in space and setting up a space agency, despite being a small tropical city-state without a launch site? In a commentary with @straits_times, #NTUsg’s Prof Erick Lansard explains how Singapore’s equatorial location offers a strategic advantage for climate and Earth observation satellites. Prof Lansard also notes that countries do not need launch capability to play a meaningful role in space. Smaller economies can contribute through specialised technologies, payload design and data applications. For example, NTU has begun testing an AI module on nanosatellites through a new Space Access Programme. Read more here: ntu.sg/Singapore-and-… #NTUsgResearch @NTU_EEE

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all celebrating. This Ramadan, the #OneNTU community gathered on campus for a shared iftar, organised by the NTU Muslim Society, NTU Students' Union, NTU Graduate Students’ Association and NTU Malay Language & Cultural Society, celebrating the season and the rich diversity that defines #NTUsg. #NTUsgStudents #ramadan2026

Advancing global health research collaboration: #NTUsg and University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the @UMCUtrecht delegation’s visit on 19 March, strengthening ties between Singapore and the Netherlands. The partnership will explore joint research, knowledge exchange, and academic mobility, bringing together expertise to advance interdisciplinary innovation with potential impact across the healthcare space. More info here: ntu.sg/NTU-UMCUtrecht #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgPartnerships #NTUsgInterdisciplinary #NTUsgInternational

Tiny bacteria for a big breakthrough in battery recycling: #NTUsg researchers are using biohydrometallurgy to accelerate battery recycling. By introducing cultured microbes to crushed battery material known as “black mass”, high-efficiency recovery can be achieved in as little as six hours, reducing reliance on conventional chemical processes. In episode 2 of the #NTUsgThinks podcast, #NTUsg Professor Madhavi Srinivasan, Executive Director of the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), shares how this and other innovations are reshaping the way the world thinks about e-waste recycling. ntu.sg/NTUsgThinksEp2 #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgInterdisciplinary #NTUsgSustainability #NTUsgProfs #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

250 enthusiastic #NTUsgAlumni learners attended the second #NTUsg Alumni Learning Day 2026 last Saturday and gleaned new perspectives on how #AI is reshaping #engineering, the #skills needed for future-ready #leadership, and the importance of rest for sustained performance. Guest-of-Honour Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, and other speakers emphasised that the wisdom in applying AI lies in critical thinking, and that learners should strive to be better than machines through lifelong learning.

An inside look at training tomorrow’s doctors: At the inaugural MedVenture, a one-day immersive workshop, nearly 100 prospective students from junior colleges and polytechnics experienced a day in the life of an @NTU_LKCMedicine student. Participants engaged in anatomy lessons, team-based learning sessions, and interactions with faculty, researchers and alumni, gaining insight into #NTUsg’s approach to #medical #education and its integration of emerging technologies such as AI and VR – reflecting the University's commitment to nurturing future-ready doctors equipped with both technological expertise and patient-centred values. #NTUAdmissions #NTUsgEducation

As part of #GlobalMoneyWeek, #NTUsgStudents are bringing #FinancialLiteracy beyond the classroom and into the community. Enrich Elderly 1.0, a collaboration between the #NTUsg Investment Interactive Club’s Financial Education Outreach (NTU IIC FEO) team and Rotaract Club of NTU, welcomed seniors onto campus for a day of meaningful engagement. The programme included a walk through Yunnan Garden and interactive workshops at The Hive. Through mini skits, practical guidance on #EstatePlanning and #HealthcareFinancing, as well as activities like “Money Mystery Bingo”, learning became accessible, engaging and empowering. “One moment that really touched me was when an elderly participant told me that before the session, she never really understood things like S+3Ms or planning a will. But after the session, she finally felt more confident about planning for her healthcare and legacy. Moments like this remind me that financial education can truly make a difference in people’s lives,” shared Lim Ern, NTU IIC-FEO's Executive Director. #OneNTU

#NTUsg alumna Er Jee Yi Yng helped develop an innovative method to safely modify a building’s foundation so a planned train tunnel could pass beneath it without compromising structural integrity. That moment reflects the kind of complex challenges she has spent more than two decades tackling while helping to build Singapore’s #transport infrastructure, including the Thomson–East Coast Line. Read her full story here and see how #CivilEngineering is integral to shaping the growth of cities: ntu.sg/alum-shaping-S… #NTUsgAlumni #WomeninSTEM #WomeninEngineering

Peel power: Food waste, such as orange peels, may seem disposable, but it could hold the key to a greener future. In Episode 2 of the #NTUsgThinks podcast, #NTUsg Prof Madhavi Srinivasan, Executive Director of the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) discusses how fruit peel waste from campus canteens can be used as a more sustainable alternative to conventional chemicals in battery recycling, turning one waste stream into a solution for another. Learn more in the full episode: ntu.sg/NTUsgThinksEp2 #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgInterdisciplinary #NTUsgSustainability #NTUsgProfs #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Celebrating rising film talent: Congratulations to the #NTUsgStudents and #NTUsgAlumni who were recognised at the Singapore Youth Film Festival Award Ceremony 2026, a platform by *Scape that celebrates emerging filmmakers and promotes appreciation for local films. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: Best Sound Design - Jennifer Heng Wei Ying Best Editing - Ben Tan Kai Xiang and Grace Cheu Li Qing Best Cinematography - Valerie Theodas Best Director - Jaime Ng 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: Best Original Music - Jeremie Lim Audience Choice Award - Callisa Kesuma and Tan Yu Jie Philycia Photos: Lawrence Lee Zhi Yu #NTUsgEducation #Filmmakers #Filmmaking

Rethinking what we call food waste: Is what we toss out really waste, or are we overlooking its potential? In this first episode of #NTUsgThinks, Prof William Chen, Director of #NTUsg’s Food Science and Technology Programme, explains why food waste may simply be a failure of imagination, and how innovation can help turn discarded materials into valuable resources. ntu.sg/NTUsgThinksEp1 #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgProfs #NTUsgInterdisciplinary #NTUsgSustainability #NTUsgProfs #Sustainability #FoodScience #FoodSecurity #CircularEconomy @ScienceNTU @CCEB_NTU

Steering electricity with light: Scientists led by Prof Gao Weibo of #NTUsg’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering have discovered they can use light to direct electric currents in quantum materials. Published in @Nature, their findings could open the door to a new generation of quantum computing devices that consume less power. Read more in the NTU Research Hub: ntu.sg/rc-RH-ELECTRIC #NTUsgResearch #quantumcomputing

Turning durian husks into biodegradable bandages: Durian flesh may be the highlight, but it is only a small part of the fruit – the rest holds untapped potential for a myriad of uses when science and creativity come together. In the first episode of a new #NTUsgThinks podcast series, #NTUsg Prof William Chen explains how fibre-rich durian husks can be transformed into biodegradable and antimicrobial bandages using cellulose extraction technology. There's definitely more than meets the rind – watch the full podcast on YouTube to discover how science and innovation can turn #FoodWaste into valuable solutions: ntu.sg/NTUsgThinksEp1 #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgProfs @ScienceNTU @CCEB_NTU

Bringing care to #OneNTU community's doorstep: A new Raffles Medical clinic has opened on the #NTUsg campus this month, providing medical care for the University’s students, faculty and staff. At today's opening ceremony, NTU Senior Vice President (Administration) Tan Aik Na shared that the clinic strengthens NTU’s efforts to care for the wellbeing of everyone on campus. She also expressed appreciation to the Raffles Medical Group team, who will serve as the first line of care. 📸: @RafflesMedGrp

To mark #InternationalWomensDay, a lunch seminar recently brought together #NTUsgAlumni to discuss what it takes to nurture #WomenInSTEM. The event was moderated by Assoc Prof Mihaiela Stuparu, and the panellists included Azizah Bte Sapari of SMRT Corporation and Chang Sau Sheong of GovTech. Also gracing the event was #NTUsg materials science alumna Emma Cui, who spent a decade in banking and management consulting before venturing into blockchain. Eight years on, she has backed more than 100 crypto projects as Co-founder and Managing Partner of LongHash Ventures. Emma’s words to the audience: “Saying yes to new opportunities and stepping out of your comfort zone can feel daunting. Just do it. If it’s on your mind long enough, it’s worth doing.” #STEMleaders