News of the week
Nature Publishing Index ranks NUS among the world’s best 50 research institutions
NUS is proud to be the first institution in Singapore to break into the Nature Publishing Index (NPI) Global Top 100 list in 2012 and has surpassed itself by being placed at the 46th position among its Global Top 100 list of research institutions in the NPI 2013. They have moved up 28 places from 74th in 2012, as well as climbing three spots up in the NPI Asia-Pacific rankings this year to the 6th place, outperforming top research institutions in the region.
Delighted with the University’s performance in the NPI rankings, NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said, “This is a recognition of the impact and quality of our research, which has increased dramatically over a broad range of fields. Our Research Centres of Excellence for quantum technologies, mechanobiology and cancer science are at the frontiers of their fields, as is the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering in which NUS is a partner. Several NUS research centres and programmes are international leaders in areas ranging from graphene and new materials to lipidomics and medicine. We will continue to strengthen NUS’ research excellence by building upon our broad-based research capabilities, pioneering new research areas and developing new strengths at the interfaces between some of our leading-edge programmes, and through our strategic research partnerships. We will also strive to contribute insights, ideas and solutions to major issues for the benefit of Singapore and the world.”
The NPI, which is used primarily as an indicator of strength in high quality basic research, is released by the Nature Publishing Group, one of the most highly respected and oldest publishers in the academic and professional scientific community.
Tweet of the week
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Instagram photo of the week
credits to @inherentlyone: Shots I did for NUS Dance Synergy’s show Through the Looking Glass are finally up! Props to all the dancers and choreographers and crew for the good show! The rest is up at www.facebook.com/z.photography.filmmaking 🙂
Student event of the week
UNION FORUM 2014: THE IDEA OF THE UNIVERSITY
National University of Singapore Students’ Union (NUSSU) presents the Union Forum 2014: The Idea of the University. Understanding the idea of the university has been an elusive goal that intrigues many. What ought to be the ideal outcomes of the university? What should be the primary goals of the modern Singapore university in light of a maturing post-materialist society, game-changing technology and tectonic shifts in the global higher education landscape?
Featuring speakers from the worlds of politics, higher education and journalism, the Union Forum 2014 will offer expert insights deliberating over the above fundamental questions. The event would also provide a magnificent opportunity to network and interact with passionate education enthusiasts.
Forum Details
Date: 9 April 2014 (Wednesday)
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: University Town Auditorium 2,
Stephen Riady Centre, NUS
Keynote Speaker:
Ms Indranee Rajah
Senior Minister of State for Law and Education
Panel Speakers
Professor Tan Eng Chye
Deputy President and Provost, National University of Singapore
Mr Han Fook Kwang
Editor-at-Large, The Straits Times
Moderator
Mr Soh Yi Da
President, National University of Singapore Students’ Union
Programme
1830 Registration and Networking Dinner
1925 Arrival of Guest of Honour, Miss Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State for Law & Education
1930 Welcome Address by Mr Soh Yi Da, President of NUS Students’ Union
1940 Keynote Address by Miss Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State for Law & Education
1950 Panel Dialogue
2130 End of Forum
Supporting Partners
The Union Forum 2014 is proudly supported by the NUS Office of the Provost, NUS Office of Alumni Relations, REACH and the Ee Hoe Hean Club.
For enquiries, please email to president@nussu.org.sg or call NUSSU Secretariat at 6601 1345.
To RSVP
The event is free and open to all NUS staff, students and alumni as well as members of the public. If you are interested to attend, please RSVP at unionforum2014.eventbrite.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1417993591783827/ for more information.