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We are immensely proud to announce and celebrate our very own NUS College National Day Awards 2026 recipients! 🏆🇸🇬

Your tireless efforts, commitment and heart have made a profound impact — not just on our education community, but in making our nation a brighter place for future generations.

Join us in the comments below to congratulate them on this incredible and well-deserved milestone! 👏✨

How do societies design not just for people, but with them in mind? 💭

As part of NUS College's Global Experience (GEx) course, our students travelled across Nagoya, Sendai and Tokyo to explore human-centric design integrating various domains. 🇯🇵

Led by Dr Tan Da Yang, here are some highlights from the trip:

⚙️ STATION Ai: The class dove into Nagoya's evolving startup ecosystem, examining how various stakeholders come together to co-create innovative solutons that address real-world challenges.

⛑️ Visit to Ishinomaki: Engaging with local community partners, students studied the various recovery efforts that were implemented following the 2011 earthquake. They saw how grassroots initiatives and cultural spaces like Theatre Kinematica can unite communities in times of crisis.

🤖 LOVOT Museum: Students interacted with companion robots designed by Groove X, experiencing firsthand how deep learning and bio-mimetic design can simulate genuine companionship to tackle the modern loneliness epidemic.

From observational studies in the Osu Shopping District 🏮, experiencing the traditional Nihon Bunyo dance 🪭, to collaborating with Chuukyo University peers on a community revitalisation project 🤝, these experiences made for an unforgettable and immersive journey. ✨

Find out more about GEx via the link in our bio! 🌏

The NUS-Sciences Po DDP turned 10! Students and alumni — over 50 strong since the programme started in 2016 — came together at NUS College for a conference cm networking event.

Two panels got the conversation going:

🎓 "Graduate School: Yes, No, Maybe?" Zhou Xiaorui (History + USP '20), Sara Loo (History + USP '21) and Tan Jing Ling (Political Science + USP '22) covered scholarships, different career routes after graduation and what they'd tell current students.

⚡The second panel delved into creating impact across diverse careers, featuring Jean-Philippe Hicke (Economics + USP ’18) and Veronike Ban (Political Science + USP ’21) from the private equity and industry and trade sectors, moderated by fellow alumna Jessie Lim (Political Science + USP ’20).

Everyone stuck around for a human library session and brunch, with conversations ranging from consulting and diplomacy to investments, entrepreneurship, and life in France and Singapore.

Here's to the next 10! 🥂



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Over the past few days, our Explore NOW! tours gave students the chance to discover Singapore's sights and sounds! 🏞️

From walking through the heartlands of Clementi, exploring Bugis’ cultural landmarks, cycling along the Jurassic Mile to hiking through local nature trails, our students had a great time and made many new friends and memories along the way. ✨

Here are some highlights from the tours! 📸

Behind every welcoming residential community is someone who makes it feel like home. 🏡✨

Meet Wan San, from our Residential Student Life Team, in the third instalment of this series. Through thoughtful conversations, everyday interactions and a commitment to student wellbeing, Wan San helps create an environment where students feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive at NUS College. 🌱

Get to know what inspires Wan San and the meaningful role she plays in shaping the residential experience for our students.

Click through to learn more.

Back in July, our gathered for an evening of celebration, reflection and new beginnings at their Commencement Dinner. The occasion marked not only the conclusion of four transformative years, but also the graduation of the College’s pioneer cohort — a class whose legacy extends far beyond their individual achievements. ✨

Read the full story: https://nuscollege.nus.edu.sg/blog/2026/08/06/building-a-legacy-nus-colleges-pioneer-cohort-celebrates-at-the-renaissance-soiree/

Building a Legacy: NUS College’s Pioneer Cohort Celebrates at the Renaissance Soiréee - NUS College When the inaugural cohort of NUS College (who joined the College in 2022) gathered for their Commencement ceremony, their guest speaker, local filmmaker Miss Tan Pin Pin, offered a precious gift of perspective. She shared with the Class of 2026 a heartfelt reflection on the quiet, deeply personal ac...

Welcome back, NUSC! 👋

As the new academic year begins, we hope that you are ready for a semester packed with inspiring ideas, great conversations and vibrant moments with our community. ✨

(P.S. Ollie is SO EXCITED to see everyone around in school! The campus just did not feel the same without your lively presence in it... 🦦)

May this National Day remind us of the strength we share as one and inspire us to build an even brighter future together. 🇸🇬

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous celebration filled with pride, warmth and togetherness! 🎆

Happy National Day, Singapore! ❤️

And just like that, O'Week 2026 has officially come to an close! What an incredible four days it has been, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to cap off this exciting journey. 🚀

The final day started on a creative note with 'You Rock!', where the Year 1s got to channel their inner artist when painting their very own custom rocks as a special keepsake to commemorate their first week at NUSC. 🎨🪨

This was followed by a second round of Rest and Recreation, giving them a chance to unwind and try their hand at new activities. Thereafter, energy levels soared through the roof as the entire cohort gathered for the Mass Games segment. 🔥

But the highlight of the day had to be Finale Night: from show-stopping student performances to the vibrant House walk-outs, the energy in the room was nothing short of electrifying! 🎤⚡️

Thank you to everyone who brought the heart and the spirit to make this week happen — the organising committee and college staff that were hard at work behind the scenes, our enthusiastic facilitators and most importantly, our Year 1s for being present and engaged every step of the way. ✨

Welcome to , Year 1s! Your story with us starts NOW! 🦦

"When we lose the memory of the ‘before', we lose the foundation of who we are.” 🎞️

These words capture the message essence of acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Ms Tan Pin Pin, to the graduating cohort as she delivered an inspiring address at the NUSC Commencement Ceremony. ✨

As our distinguished speaker, she shared valuable insights on giving oneself permission to explore unconventional paths, as well as the importance of establishing a personal baseline to hold onto your true self in a rapidly shifting world. 🗺️

Read more about her journey and advice for our graduates via the link below: https://nuscollege.nus.edu.sg/blog/2026/08/03/nusc-commencement-graduate-speaker-spotlight-tan-pin-pin-remembering-who-you-are/