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NUS Medicine launches new integrated nursing-informatics degree programme

(L-R) Alexandra Hospital senior staff nurse Leo Wong, Associate Professor Lydia Lau, deputy head of undergraduate education at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies under NUS Medicine,  and Ms Theresa Samy, assistant director of nursing for nursing informatics at the National University Hospital. NUS Medicine is launching a concurrent degree programme that combines the existing Bachelor of Science in Nursing honours programme and the Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics.
(L-R) Alexandra Hospital senior staff nurse Leo Wong, Associate Professor Lydia Lau, deputy head of undergraduate education at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies under NUS Medicine,  and Ms Theresa Samy, assistant director of nursing for nursing informatics at the National University Hospital. NUS Medicine is launching a concurrent degree programme that combines the existing Bachelor of Science in Nursing honours programme and the Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics.

Back to school for Lions coach Gavin Lee, who shares lessons at Victoria JC

Lions head coach Gavin Lee (maroon top) and winger Glenn Kweh (dark blue top) taking a wefie with student Clarence Kuan during an engagement session at Victoria Junior College on Feb 23, 2026.
Lions head coach Gavin Lee (maroon top) and winger Glenn Kweh (dark blue top) taking a wefie with student Clarence Kuan during an engagement session at Victoria Junior College on Feb 23, 2026.

‘Gunmen’ storm NUS in anti-terror drill Exercise Heartbeat

The Police Tactical Unit apprehend terrorists in a simulated attack at the counter-terrorism exercise Heartbeat at NUS Utown  on Feb 13, 2026.
The Police Tactical Unit apprehend terrorists in a simulated attack at the counter-terrorism exercise Heartbeat at NUS Utown  on Feb 13, 2026.

Promising longevity molecule may help defend against Alzheimer’s disease: NUS Medicine study

jtaging - Dr Sheeja Navakkode and Prof Brian Kennedy, in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme’s laboratory.

CREDIT: NUS MEDICINE
jtaging - Dr Sheeja Navakkode and Prof Brian Kennedy, in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme’s laboratory.

CREDIT: NUS MEDICINE

Tourist crowds stabilise at NUS and NTU a year after tightening of visitor rules

Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.
Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.

Concert review

Nusso bridges divide between classical and pop in stirring fashion

(From left) Violinist David Loke, cellist Li-Wei Qin and pianist Ning An perform with the National University of Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the Crossings In Sound concert.
(From left) Violinist David Loke, cellist Li-Wei Qin and pianist Ning An perform with the National University of Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the Crossings In Sound concert.

Singapore to limit mercury use in tooth fillings despite WHO call for phase-out by 2034

Dentists in Singapore still use mercury as tooth filling judiciously as some cases still need amalgam
Dentists in Singapore still use mercury as tooth filling judiciously as some cases still need amalgam

Singapore showcases first on-site 3D-printed childcare centre; exterior walls built in 2 days

Compared with traditional construction, the amount of manpower and time needed to construct complex designs with on-site 3D-printed concrete is greatly reduced.
Compared with traditional construction, the amount of manpower and time needed to construct complex designs with on-site 3D-printed concrete is greatly reduced.

SIA, SIA Engineering Company and A*STAR tie up to make more complex plane parts

These labs, announced at the Singapore Airshow, are meant to improve advanced manufacturing capabilities for aircraft cabin parts.
These labs, announced at the Singapore Airshow, are meant to improve advanced manufacturing capabilities for aircraft cabin parts.

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026
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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.