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Teo Chee Hean receives NTU honorary degree for contributions to Singapore across several roles

Senior adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office Teo Chee Hean speaking at the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate ceremony at NTU on Aug 26.
Senior adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office Teo Chee Hean speaking at the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate ceremony at NTU on Aug 26.

NTU-built electric aircraft completes first phase of flight tests in Germany

Prototypes of the electric vertical take-off and landing were tested for 2½ weeks in July. 
Prototypes of the electric vertical take-off and landing were tested for 2½ weeks in July. 

Dung beetles bring poo-sitive news about animals in Central Catchment Nature Reserve

NTU research fellow Ong Xin Rui (left) and associate professor Eleanor Slade with specimens of local dung beetles. There are more than 25 known local dung beetle species in Singapore.
NTU research fellow Ong Xin Rui (left) and associate professor Eleanor Slade with specimens of local dung beetles. There are more than 25 known local dung beetle species in Singapore.

76% of coral reefs in Indo-Pacific at risk of drowning from rising seas in coming decades: NTU study

Coral reefs from the Indo-Pacific.
Coral reefs from the Indo-Pacific.

Research integrating Western medicine and TCM gets boost under new collaboration

(From left) Stephen Riady, OUE executive chairman and group chief executive officer; Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information; and Ho Teck Hua, NTU president, at the launch of the Stephen Riady Professorship in Healthcare and Technology, on Aug 17.
(From left) Stephen Riady, OUE executive chairman and group chief executive officer; Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information; and Ho Teck Hua, NTU president, at the launch of the Stephen Riady Professorship in Healthcare and Technology, on Aug 17.

NTU retrofits building to prevent fatal bird collisions

Made possible by $119,009.92 in joint funding from a Project Avigate fundraiser and NTU, the patterned decals now cover about 800 sqm of the most dangerous glass panels identified by students.
Made possible by $119,009.92 in joint funding from a Project Avigate fundraiser and NTU, the patterned decals now cover about 800 sqm of the most dangerous glass panels identified by students.

Former national table tennis star Yu Mengyu gives birth to twins three days before National Day

Former Singapore national table tennis player Yu Mengyu hopes her twins Asher (left) and Amelia will develop an interest in the sport.
Former Singapore national table tennis player Yu Mengyu hopes her twins Asher (left) and Amelia will develop an interest in the sport.

Stay curious in the age of AI, TikTok chief Chew Shou Zi tells NTU PhD graduates

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi speaking at NTU’s PhD conferment ceremony on Aug 1.
TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi speaking at NTU’s PhD conferment ceremony on Aug 1.

‘Good’ bacteria and HIIT could train Singapore corals to withstand hotter seas

Researchers preparing to transplant coral fragments, carried in baskets, onto reefs off Kusu Island on May 25.
Researchers preparing to transplant coral fragments, carried in baskets, onto reefs off Kusu Island on May 25.

Several S’pore universities increase hostel fees by up to $80 a month

An air-conditioned double room at NUS’ UTown Residence will cost $275.50 per week, up from $255 last year.
An air-conditioned double room at NUS’ UTown Residence will cost $275.50 per week, up from $255 last year.

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