Around NUS - National University of Singapore

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Giving back
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Makan* hot spots
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Living on campus
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Every student’s must-have guide
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at Singapore’s flagship university.
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LEARNING IN NUS
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THIS YEAR, THE NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
(NUS) CELEBRATES ITS 110TH
YEAR OF FOUNDING TOGETHER
WITH SINGAPORE’S 50TH YEAR
OF INDEPENDENCE. The University’s
history is intertwined with Singapore’s
development as a nation, and is marked
by a rich tradition of leadership and
contribution to country and society.
Kent Ridge
Campus
Bukit Timah
Campus
University Town (UTown) – an extension of the Kent Ridge
Campus – introduces the residential college concept of
learning and living on campus, a first in Singapore’s higher
education landscape. UTown’s design integrates green
concepts and offers a host of educational and recreational
spaces which encourage interaction, peer learning and
personal development.
ASIAN ROOTS, GLOBAL REACH
The University’s education is distinguished by its global and
Asian outlook. Currently ranked among the world’s top
universities, NUS is a research powerhouse with a lively and
cosmopolitan community of inquiring minds spread across
our 16 schools and 26 university-level research institutes
and centres.
BUKIT TIMAH CAMPUS
MULTIPLE ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Complemented with a vibrant student life which promotes
a collegial campus climate, we have a diverse student
population of over 37,000 from 100 countries at our three
campuses – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram.
We have also pioneered a new form of residential colleges
at NUS University Town, resulting in diverse and collaborative
learning communities.
KENT RIDGE CAMPUS
NUS’ main campus since 1980, the sprawling 150-hectare
Kent Ridge Campus hosts most of the University’s academic,
research and administrative facilities. It is also a bustling hub
of student life, with a myriad of student residences, sports
facilities and venues for arts and cultural activities.
Founded in 1905 as a modest medical school with 23
students in Outram, NUS is today widely known for its
innovative and rigorous education which has nurtured
generations of leaders across industries, professions and
sectors in Singapore and beyond.
Our comprehensive curriculum and over 70 joint, concurrent
and double degree programmes with leading universities
around the world offer students multiple academic pathways.
Nearly seven out of 10 undergraduate students in NUS go
on overseas study opportunities with 300 top universities in
more than 40 countries, or pursue internships in high-tech
start-ups through our NUS Overseas Colleges for a unique
entrepreneurial educational experience.
University
Town
Outram
Campus
The Bukit Timah Campus houses the Faculty of Law, the Lee
Kuan Yew School of Public Policy as well as the Asia Research
Institute and East Asian Institute. Marked by its distinctive
colonial-style building architecture, its rich history dates back
to 1928 when NUS’ predecessor institution, Raffles College,
was established.
OUTRAM CAMPUS
Located among many of the nation’s key medical
institutions, NUS’ Outram Campus is home to the
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore (DukeNUS). Duke-NUS offers an innovative medical education
programme with a distinctive research focus, designed to
develop a new generation of medical leaders in research,
education and patient care.
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STARTING OUT
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THE UNIVERSITY’S ACADEMIC
CALENDAR CONSISTS OF TWO
SEMESTERS AND A SPECIAL TERM.
Each semester includes 13 weeks of
classes and two weeks of examination.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015/2016
Semester 1
Mon 3 Aug – Sat 5 Dec 2015
18 weeks
Orientation Week
Mon 3 Aug – Sat 8 Aug 2015
1 week
Instructional Period
Mon 10 Aug – Fri 18 Sep 2015
6 weeks
Recess Week
Sat 19 Sep – Sun 27 Sep 2015
1 week
Instructional Period
Mon 28 Sep – Fri 13 Nov 2015
7 weeks
Reading Week
Sat 14 Nov – Fri 20 Nov 2015
1 week
Examination
Sat 21 Nov – Sat 5 Dec 2015
2 weeks
Vacation
Sun 6 Dec 2015 – Sun 10 Jan 2016
5 weeks
Semester 2
Mon 11 Jan – Sat 7 May 2016
17 weeks
Instructional Period
Mon 11 Jan – Fri 19 Feb 2016
6 weeks
Recess Week
Sat 20 Feb – Sun 28 Feb 2016
1 week
Instructional Period
Mon 29 Feb – Fri 15 Apr 2016
7 weeks
Reading Week
Sat 16 Apr – Fri 22 Apr 2016
1 week
Examination
Sat 23 Apr – Sat 7 May 2016
2 weeks
Vacation
Sun 8 May – Sun 31 Jul 2016
12 weeks
Mon 9 May – Sat 18 Jun 2016
6 weeks
Mon 20 Jun – Sat 30 Jul 2016
6 weeks
Special Term
ORIENTATION WEEK
This week marks the start
of a new academic year.
Make new friends and
forge new friendships
over long lunches while
you can before you get
busy with the start of the
new academic year filled
with study sessions and
project meetings.
RECESS WEEK
This is the week where
you can either grab a
well-deserved breather
from your studies or
catch up with subjects
that you need to spend
more time on.
READING WEEK
The last lap before the start
of examination season,
school libraries will be open
24 hours for students.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DURING
THE ACADEMIC YEAR
National Day (9 Aug 2015)
Hari Raya Haji (24 Sep 2015)
Deepavali* (10 Nov 2015)
DID YOU
KNOW?
During Reading Week, the NUS
Students’ Union distributes free
welfare packs to encourage
fellow students to press on
and look forward to the
upcoming vacation. Look
out for them at
popular study
haunts around
campus.
Christmas (25 Dec 2015)
New Year’s Day (1 Jan 2016)
Chinese New Year (8 & 9 Feb 2016)
Good Friday (25 Mar 2016)
Labour Day (1 May 2016)
Vesak Day* (21 May 2016)
*Subject to confirmation
Please note if a public holiday falls on a
Sunday, the following Monday will be a
public holiday.
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KEY EVENTS
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INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE DAY
MEST
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Rag Day
ER
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Orientation
programme
Get to know the rest of
the world on International
Exchange Day. Browse
around and stop by the
booths to find out more
about the interesting
international programmes
and overseas study
opportunities that NUS
offers in 40 countries with
300 partner universities.
OCT
STATE OF THE
UNIVERSITY
ADDRESS
Freshmen
Inauguration
Ceremony
JUN
JUL
MATRICULATION
AND ORIENTATION
Welcome to the start
of your life as an
NUS student. You
can find out about
the exciting array of
activities on campus at
the Matriculation Fair.
Participate in orientation
programmes where
you can make as many
friends as you can and
learn everything about
university life.
NUS
Supernova
RunNUS
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FRESHMEN
INAUGURATION
CEREMONY
Freshmen are officially
welcomed and
introduced to student
leaders and university
administrators. At this
event, freshmen will
also enjoy student
performances and take
the University Pledge.
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RAG AND FLAG
A tradition which started
in 1958, Rag and Flag is a
signature NUS event organised
by the NUS Students’ Union, in
collaboration with faculty clubs
and halls of residence.
On Flag Day, the students will
approach members of the public
for donations in aid of selected
beneficiaries. Subsequently, as a
show of appreciation to donors,
the students will wow audience
with spectacular displays and
performances on Rag Day.
AUG
RunNUS
Support NUS student
bursaries by participating in
this annual event organised
by the NUS Sports Club. You
can choose to run in the
5km or 10km categories,
or sponsor a runner or two
as they cover the distance
around Kent Ridge Campus.
AUG
NUS SUPERNOVA
Catch student talents at
this pulsating annual
concert held at Town Green,
UTown. Admission is free
with complimentary food
and drinks plus giveaways
for students.
Join NUS President Prof
Tan Chorh Chuan as
he shares with the NUS
community his insights and
strategic directions for the
University in the year ahead.
The live webcast and
speech can be accessed
at nus.edu.sg/soua.
NOV
NUS SPORTS
AWARDS
NUS students work hard
and play hard too. The
NUS Sports Awards are
presented annually to
students with outstanding
sporting achievements.
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KEY EVENTS
MAR
APR
NUS ARTS FESTIVAL
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Student
Achievement
Awards
NUS Arts
Festival
Organised by the NUS
Centre For the Arts, the
festival showcases our
campus talents – students,
staff and alumni – and
their unique partnerships
with industry professionals.
This annual festival brings
the arts to the student
population through ticketed
and free events.
UNIVERSITY AWARDS
The University Awards event
honours members of the NUS
community who, through their
exceptional performance and
strong dedication, have set new
benchmarks in the areas of
education, research and service.
JAN
Find out everything you need
to know about learning and
living in NUS at Open Day!
Apart from the informative
talks by the Office of
Admissions and faculties
and schools, there are also
guided campus tours and
exhibitions put up by the
various student clubs.
STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS
These annual awards
recognise student
contributions beyond
academic performance.
They applaud the
young achievers for
their passion and active
pursuit of excellence
which brings honour
to the University. The
award categories
include leadership,
arts and culture,
community projects
and competitions.
FEB
CAREER FAIR
The annual NUS Career Fair provides
exciting opportunities for students to
interact and network with potential
employers from leading companies, giving
them a head start on career planning.
FEB
IN-FUSION
Celebrate the fusion of diverse cultures
at this action-packed event that
includes an international fair in the
afternoon and cultural performances
put up by students from different
countries in the evening.
FEB
KENT RIDGE
MINISTERIAL
FORUM
This annual keynote
event, organised by the
NUS Students’ Political
Association, features
prominent political
leaders in Singapore
who engage the
student audience in
dialogue on important
local issues.
JUL
COMMENCEMENT
MAR
OPEN DAY
Open Day
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This is the time when the
graduating cohorts will
be seen dressed in smart
blue convocation gowns,
tossing their mortar
boards into the air. The
ceremonies, where the
new graduates celebrate
the completion of their
degree programmes, mark
the start of a new chapter
in their lives.
REGULAR EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
BAZAARS, CARNIVALS AND FAIRS
Check out the many fun-filled bazaars,
carnivals and fairs throughout the semester!
The stalls, set up by enterprising students
and external vendors, offer an array of
interesting products at very special prices.
ACADEMIC EVENTS
Participate in numerous intellectually
stimulating events such as forums,
symposiums, talks, public lectures and
conferences by internal and external
speakers on campus.
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USEFUL PLACES
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WHERE DO YOU GO IF YOU FALL
SICK ON CAMPUS? Where can you
find more information pertaining to
admissions matters or financial aid
schemes? Help is always at hand for
our students.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH
CENTRE
nus.edu.sg/uhc
The University Health Centre
tends to the physical and
mental well-being of the NUS
community. It consists of three
divisions, namely Health Service,
Counselling and Psychological
Services, and Wellness.
VISITORS CENTRE
Stephen Riady Centre, UTown
Level 1
Visitors as well as prospective and
current students can head to the
Visitors Centre to find out more
about NUS, from undergraduate
and special programmes,
scholarships and financial aid
schemes to facility booking in
UTown. The Office of Admissions,
conveniently co-located with the
Visitors Centre, offers further
information on admissions-related
matters and studying at NUS.
YUSOF ISHAK HOUSE
The Yusof Ishak House is a
vibrant student hub, housing
the NUS Students’ Union and
various societies. It is also a
meeting place where students
take a break, gather over
meals, or study at the student
lounge, training rooms or
outdoor plaza.
STUDENT SERVICE
CENTRE
nus.edu.sg/osa/ssc
The Student Service Centre is
your convenient contact point
for information on frontline
services administered by the
Registrar’s Office, Office of
Financial Services and Office
of Student Affairs. These
services pertain to academic
and administrative matters,
student bills as well as student
housing applications.
NUS CENTRE FOR
FUTURE-READY GRADUATES
nus.edu.sg/osa/ncc
Make a sound career choice and get a
head start in the employment market with
help from the NUS Centre for Future-ready
Graduates. The wide range of services
and programmes offered include resume
critique, assessment tools, workshops, talks,
networking events and fairs, and an online
portal for internship and job opportunities.
Visit the Centre to speak with a career
advisor and plan your career path.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS SECTION
nus.edu.sg/osa/iss
The International Students Section is
a “home away from home” at NUS.
It provides a wide range of services to
international students such as departure
and arrival information and guidance
as well as orientation activities, festival
celebrations, cross-cultural events and
hosting programmes.
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON CAMPUS AND
JOIN VARIOUS STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES.
From arts and science to sports and culture, the options
are limitless.
All full-time undergraduate students are members of the NUS
Students’ Union (NUSSU) and its respective faculty constituent clubs.
NUSSU comprises a total of 14 constituent clubs and nine committees.
CONSTITUENT CLUBS
under the NUS Students’ Union
(nussu.org.sg) are as follows:
Arts and Social Sciences Club
Business Club
Community Service Club
Computing Club
Cultural Activities Club
Dental Club
Design & Environment Club
Engineering Club
Law Club
Medical Club
Political Association
Science Club
Sports Club
University Scholars Club
COMMITTEES
NUSSU Business Committee
NUSSU CommIT
NUSSU Global Relations Unit
NUSSU International Relations
Committee
NUSSU Public Relations Unit
NUSSU Students’ Fund
NUSSU The Ridge
NUSSU Video & Photographic
Committee
NUSSU Welfare
IF YOU ARE A CULTURE VULTURE…
The NUS Centre For the Arts or CFA (cfa.nus.edu.sg) supports 23 arts groups spanning genres
such as dance, music, theatre, film and visual arts. CFA helps to nurture creative thinking in students
and develop young talents through professional tutoring and opportunities for performances.
DANCE
NUS Chinese Dance
NUS Dance Blast!
NUS Dance Ensemble
NUS Dance Synergy
NUS Ilsa Tari
NUS Indian Dance
NUS Lion Dance
MUSIC
NUS Chinese Orchestra
The NUSChoir
NUS Electronic Music Lab
NUS Guitar Ensemble
NUS Harmonica Orchestra
NUS Indian Instrumental
Ensemble
NUS Jazz Band
NUS Piano Ensemble
NUS Rondalla
NUS Symphony Orchestra
NUS Wind Symphony
THEATRE, FILM
& PRODUCTION
ExxonMobil Campus
Concerts Crew
NUS Chinese Drama
NUS Stage
nuSTUDIOS Film
Productions
VISUAL ARTS
NUS Boulevart
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WHY NOT JOIN A STUDENT SOCIETY?
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To pursue your specific interests or volunteer your talents, check out
the variety of student-run groups that you might like to join, or visit
nus.edu.sg/osa/so/student-organisations/nus-students-societies.
ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
American Society of
Mechanical Engineers
(NUS Student Branch)
The Architecture Society
Building and Estate
Management Society
Chemical and
Environmental Engineering
Students’ Society
Chemical Sciences Society
Chinese Studies Students’
Society
Communication & New
Media Society
Dental Society
Economics Society
Electrical and Computer
Engineering Club
Food Science and
Technology Society
Geographical Society
German Language Society
History Society
Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers
(NUS Student Branch)
Institution of Engineers,
Singapore (NUS Student
Branch)
Japanese Studies Society
Life Sciences Society
Literary Society
Malay Studies Society
Mathematics Society
Medical Society
Pharmaceutical Society
Physics Society
Political Science Society
Psychology Society
Society of Mechanical
Engineering
Society of Social Work
Students
Sociology Society
Southeast Asian Studies
Society
NON-ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
AIESEC
Astronomical Society
Comic & Animation Society
Electronic Gaming Society
Entrepreneurship Society
Graduate Students’ Society
Motoring Club
National Police Cadet Corps
NUS Investment Society
NUS Volunteer Action
Committee
Original Music Society
Outdoor Activities Club
Photographic Society
Red Cross Youth NUS
Chapter
Rotaract Club
Rovers Adventure Club
The Neural Connection
Enactus
Toastmasters Club
Youth Developer Society
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
PROGRAMME
NETWORK
Buddhist Society
NUS Cru
Catholic Students’
Society
Chinese Society
Hindu Society
Indian Cultural Society
Interfaith Interest Group
Legion of Mary
Malay Language Society
Muslim Society
Sathya Sai Society
Sikh Cultural & Literary
Society
Tamil Language Society
The Navigators
Uni-YMCA Interest
Group
Varsity Christian
Fellowship
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SPORTS & RECREATION
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For the sporty, the Sports and Recreation Centre under the Office of
Student Affairs offers over 70 competitive and recreational sports
and games to our students and staff. The Stephen Riady Centre also
serves as a hub for sporting, educational and cultural activities. Sports
facilities include basketball, handball, netball, squash and tennis courts;
multipurpose field and halls; archery range; gyms and swimming pools,
and even a rock-climbing wall.
NUS STUDENTS’ SPORTS CLUBS
nus.edu.sg/osa/src/recreational/
nus-students-sports-club
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Archery
Basketball
Golf
Mountaineering
Netball
Skating
Volleyball
WATER
Canoeing
Diving
Life-saving
Windsurfing
INDOOR
Aerobics
Climbing
Cue Sports
Fencing
Health & Fitness
Intellectual Games
MARTIAL ARTS
Aikido
Boxing
Capoeira
Judo
Karate
Kendo
Muay Thai
Nam Wah Pai
Taekwondo
Wushu
NUS VARSITY SPORTS TEAMS
nus.edu.sg/osa/src/competitive/varsity-teams
Aquathlon
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Bridge
Canoeing
Canoe Polo
Cheerleading
Climbing
Cricket (men only)
Cross Country
Cue Sports
Dragon Boat
Fencing
Floorball
Handball
International Chess
Judo
Karate
Kendo
Life-saving
Netball (women only)
Rugby
Shooting
Silat
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tchoukball
Tennis
Touch Football
(women only)
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weiqi
Wushu
UNIVERSITY SPORTS
CENTRE
Come 2016, a new University Sports
Centre will be built opposite the
current Ridge View Residences /
Ridge View Residential College. This
Centre will be a spacious 9,000m2
facility with a covered Olympic-sized
swimming pool, sports halls, squash
courts, fitness lab and eateries.
GET
INVOLVED
IN CAMPUS
ACTIVITIES!
Find out more at
nus.edu.sg/osa
or nussu.org.sg.
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GIVING BACK
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THE UNIVERSITY’S UNSTINTING
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY
SERVICE is a tradition established
by our pioneering alumni more than
a century ago.
PLASTIC BAG TAX SCHEME
A 10-cent charge per plastic bag was
introduced to encourage consumers
to switch from using plastic bags
to recyclable bags at canteens and
bookstores. The tax proceeds go
to the NUS Sustainability Fund that
supports environmental projects run
by NUS students.
PROJECT BOX AND PROJECT
TUMBLER
Individuals who bring their reusable
takeaway containers and tumblers
when they buy food or drinks, will
be rewarded with stickers that can
be accumulated for discounts for
subsequent food or drink purchases. NUS GIVES
As a student, you can get
involved in the many studentdriven activities that extend
a helping hand to the less
fortunate. The annual Flag Day
organised by NUSSU raises
funds for 20 beneficiaries under
Singapore’s Community
Chest, benefitting the elderly,
children, families and individuals
with disabilities. About
6,000 students spend this day
seeking donations from the
public across the island.
There are many other avenues
for students to be part of this
culture of giving. The NUS
Volunteer Action Committee
(NVAC) is a non-profit student
volunteer organisation that
encourages student initiatives.
GREEN NUS
Actively driving a range
of community projects,
including overseas projects
in countries such as
Cambodia and Vietnam,
NVAC is the first student
group to be conferred the
prestigious President’s Social
Service Award as well as
Singapore International
Foundation Award. Many
NUS students also organise
independent overseas
community projects through
clubs and faculties.
University-YMCA (Uni-Y)
Singapore, founded in 2005,
comprises chapters from
NUS, Nanyang Technological
University and Singapore
Management University.
Uni-Y service clubs all over
the world aim to develop
and empower youths to
be leaders who will impact
the local and international
communities.
Uni-Y has been conferred
the Singapore Youth
Award 2014, the country’s
highest accolade for youths
presented by Singapore’s
National Youth Council,
which recognises exceptional
youngsters who enrich
the hearts and souls of
the community and bring
distinction to the nation.
nus.edu.sg/oes
As a community, NUS continually finds ways
to enhance the environmental sustainability
of our campus. We roll out various initiatives
throughout the year which promote and
reinforce the concept and importance of
campus sustainability.
The Office of Environmental Sustainability
organised NUS’ inaugural electronic waste
(e-waste) recycling drive in 2014 which saw a
staggering 34,400 kg of e-waste collected.
To promote the recycling of used and
unwanted electrical items, the drive comprised
of an institution-wide e-waste collection
and an awareness-raising event to educate
the NUS community about e-waste and the
harmful effects of improper disposal. NUS
staff and students were encouraged to drop
off their e-waste for recycling at the event,
which saw a turnout of over 1,500 people.
Our eco-passion is evident through our students,
who are ardent green advocates. The NUS
Students Against Violation of the Earth (SAVE)
actively promotes environmental awareness
and action on campus. Its first-of-its-kind
environmental-cum-social clothes recycling
campaign seeks to encourage the NUS community
to recycle their old and unwanted clothes.
Aptly named Green Wardrobes, clothes recycling
bins were placed near student residences, and
the items collected were recycled in developing
countries. Proceeds went to the beneficiaries
within the South West Community Development
Council, voted for by the students themselves.
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Conservatory
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NUS IS
THE ONLY
UNIVERSITY
IN SINGAPORE
KENT RIDGE CAMPUS IS HOME TO
A HOST OF FACILITIES AND VENUES
FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES,
the majority of which are housed at the
University Cultural Centre and Yong Siew Toh
Conservatory of Music.
University
Cultural
Centre
with a conservatory
dedicated to
teaching and
performing
music.
NUS MUSEUM
nus.edu.sg/museum
NUS
Museum
NUS Museum is a
comprehensive museum
for teaching and research.
It focuses on Asian
regional art and culture,
and seeks to create an
enriching experience
through its collections and
exhibitions. The Museum
has over 7,000 artefacts
and artworks across four
collections.
UNIVERSITY
CULTURAL CENTRE
nus.edu.sg/cfa
The University Cultural
Centre is a vibrant, innovative
performing arts venue for
high-quality events that
reflect both the rich cultural
heritage of Singapore and
the best in international arts
and entertainment. Spaces
for performances and other
events include a wellequipped hall, theatre,
dance studio, courtyard,
as well as function rooms
and foyers.
YONG SIEW TOH
CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC
LEE KONG CHIAN
NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUM
music.nus.edu.sg
lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg
A joint collaboration with
the Peabody Institute of The
Johns Hopkins University, the
Conservatory is a focal point for
musical activity, exchange and
research for Singapore and the
Asia-Pacific region.
The new Lee Kong Chian
Natural History Museum is
home to one of the largest
collections of Southeast
Asian specimens in the
region. Three nearly-complete
fossil skeletons of sauropod
dinosaurs, dug up in Wyoming
in the US between 2007 and
2010, are the centrepiece of
the new museum’s gallery.
Sporting a prehistoric façade
that resembles a moss-covered
rock, the 8,500-square-metre
facility will also serve as a
research hub for work on
biodiversity with a range of
educational programmes.
The Conservatory houses a
600-seat concert hall, soundproof and temperature
controlled studios and practice
spaces, a music library, smart
classrooms, and one of the
largest recording studios in Asia.
Leading international visiting
artistes perform and give master
classes which constitute part of
the Conservatory’s curriculum.
Lee Kong
Chian Natural
History
Museum
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a treasure trove
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MAKAN* HOT SPOTS
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STUDENTS ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE WITH THE WIDE
VARIETY OF CAFÉS, RESTAURANTS, CANTEENS, FOOD
KIOSKS AND FAST FOOD JOINTS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS.
You can easily grab a quick bite as you go about your studies or
sports activities. You don’t even have to venture far to buy essential
groceries or toiletries.
*Makan means “eat” in Malay.
CAFÉS/RESTAURANTS
DÔME
University Cultural Centre
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Known for their fine
brews using Arabica
coffee beans, this café also
offers a good selection
of gourmet sandwiches,
mains and pastries.
ALCOVE.ASIAN
RESTAURANT.BAR
BING BING ICE CREAM
GALLERY
University Cultural Centre
Mon - Sun: 10am to 10pm
Stephen Riady Centre
(Inside Bookhaven)
Mon - Sun: noon to 10pm
Mon - Sun (vacation period):
noon to 8pm
The Alcove.Asian Restaurant.
Bar is a hidden jewel tucked
away at a serene spot outside
the University Cultural Centre.
It offers express lunches and
dinner menus, including local
Chinese stir-fried dishes and
economical Western fare.
Those with a sweet tooth
will love Bing Bing Ice
Cream Gallery’s quality ice
cream made from fresh and
premium ingredients.
ESKIMO CAFÉ
GOOD NEWS CAFÉ
Central Forum
Mon - Fri: 10am to 7pm
Sat: 10am to 6pm
Mon - Sun: 10am to 11pm
(exam period)
Mon - Fri: 10am to 6pm
(vacation period)
Closed on Sat, Sun & Public
Holidays
Block EA, Faculty of
Engineering
Mon - Fri: 7.30am to 8pm
Satisfy your bubble milk
tea craving with the wide
selection of flavours here,
from oolong to coffee
to peppermint. Feeling
peckish? They also serve
soups, mains and snacks.
FOODGLE HUB
Block E2, Faculty of
Engineering, Level 6
Mon - Sat: 9am to 8pm
The delightful eatery has a
seating capacity of 120 and
offers both Western and
Chinese fare.
For a quick bite, go for
their specialties which
include gourmet coffee,
pastries, cakes and muffins.
HWANG’S
RESTAURANT
JUST ACIA
Town Plaza, University Town
Mon - Sat: 10.30am to 10pm
Block MD6, Yong Loo Lin
School of Medicine, Level 1
Mon - Sat: 11am to 8.30pm
If you’re a fan of Korean
food, you will be delighted
to find reasonably priced
authentic Korean meals here.
Enjoy popular dishes like
Dak Bulgogi (Spicy Chicken),
Bulgogi and Kimchi Pancake.
This eatery offers Asian
cuisines ranging from local
fare to Japanese, Korean and
Thai delights. Their set meals
offer great value for money
with a free flow of beverages
and ice cream.
LATE PLATE
Shaw Foundation
Alumni House, Level 1
Mon - Thurs: 10am to 6pm
Fri: 10am to 8pm
Sat: 10am to 4pm
Don’t worry if you’ve missed
breakfast. This authentic
Australian bistro offers an
all-day breakfast menu
boasting items like your
favourite Eggs Benedict.
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PLATYPUS FOOD BAR
REEDZ CAFÉ
SAKAE EXPRESS
Block S16, Faculty of Science
Mon - Fri: 7.30am to 9pm
Mon - Fri (exam period):
7.30am to 11pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays:
7.30am to 8pm
Mochtar Riady Building, NUS
Business School, Level 1
Mon - Fri: 8am to 9pm
Sat: 8am to 4pm
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Fri: 11.30am to 9pm
Sat, Sun & Public
Holidays: 11am to 8.30pm
Platypus Food Bar
specialises in salads for the
non-vegetarian salad eater.
Choose your bowl size –
small, medium or large.
Bukit Timah Campus, Li Ka
Shing Building
Mon - Fri: 9.30am to 7pm
This café serves Western food at
pocket-friendly prices. Go for their
chef’s recommendations such as
Mushroom Grilled Chicken and
Cheese & Mushroom Crepe.
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This popular local sushi
chain offers valuefor-money sushi and
sashimi, along with other
Japanese staples such as
ramen, soba, udon and
donburi items.
SAPORE ITALIANO
The Deck, Level 2 Faculty
of Arts and Social Sciences
Mon - Fri: 10.30am to 8pm
Sat: 10.30am to 4pm
(closed on Sat during
vacation period)
Town Plaza, University Town
Mon - Sun: 11.30am to 9pm
Enjoy Italian favourites
such as al dente pasta,
thin crust pizzas and
handmade gelatos, all
whipped up and served
by Italians. This gourmet
paradise cannot get any
more authentic.
SPICE TABLE
BY PINES
Town Plaza, University Town
Mon - Sun: 10am to 10pm
Mon - Sun (vacation period):
11am to 9pm
This halal Asian
restaurant serves a
variety of cuisine such as
oriental, local, Japanese
and vegetarian food.
STARBUCKS
Education Resource Centre, University Town
Mon - Sun: 24 hours
Mon - Sun (vacation period): 8am to 10pm
Yusof Ishak House
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat - Sun: 10am to 7pm
Block MD11 Yong Loo Lin School of
Medicine, Level 1
Mon - Fri: 7.30am to 10pm
Sat - Sun: 8am to 5pm
Mon - Fri (vacation period): 7am to 8pm
SPINELLI@UNIVERSITY
HALL
University Hall, Tan Chin
Tuan Wing, Level 1
Mon - Fri: 8am to 6.30pm
(closed at 4.30pm during
vacation period)
Toasted croissants, bagels,
breakfast rolls, muffins
and scones coupled with
aromatic coffee brews –
you will be spoilt for choice
by the range of breakfast
specials at Spinelli.
Besides your regular fix of caramel
macchiato, you can also enjoy student
performances at the Starbucks outlet
at Yusof Ishak House, the only one in
Singapore with a performance stage.
Or head to University Town which houses
the largest Starbucks outlet in Singapore.
Apart from opening 24/7, it has ample
seats and numerous power sockets for
all your gadgets – a perfect spot for
mugging and catching up with friends.
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB
Shaw Foundation Alumni House,
Level 4
Mon - Sat: noon to 2.30pm,
6.30pm to 10pm
(closed on Sun & Public Holidays)
Boasting a casual open-concept
bar, an indoor dining area and
an alfresco space, The University
Club is an ideal spot to enjoy
gourmet food and drinks with an
amazing view. Choose between
their set meals and a la carte
menu which includes burgers,
pasta and seafood.
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CANTEENS
FOOD COURTS
Mon - Fri: 7.30am to 4pm
Sat: 7.30am to 3pm
(Some stalls stay open
till 8pm during term time)
FLAVOURS@UTOWN
TECHNO EDGE
Faculty of Engineering
THE DECK
Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences
Stephen Riady Centre, Level 2
Mon - Sun: 7.30am to 10pm
FOOD JUNCTION
Yusof Ishak House, Level 2
Mon - Fri: 8am to 8pm
Sat: 8am to 3pm
KOUFU
THE TERRACE
Town Plaza, University Town
Mon - Fri: 7am to 10pm
Sat - Sun: 8.30am to 10pm
School of Computing /
NUS Business School
THE SUMMIT
FRONTIER
Faculty of Science
CAFETERIAS
Block B, Bukit Timah Campus
Mon - Fri: 7am to 8pm
Sat: 7am to 4pm
KIOSKS
FORTUNE VILLAGE
DILYS CREATION
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Sun: 9am to 8pm
Taiwan Ichiban opens
at 11am
Block E4, Faculty of
Engineering
Mon - Fri: 7am to 8pm
Sat: 7am to 3pm
Serves Taiwanese street
snacks, bakery items
and bubble teas
Block S16, Faculty of Science
Mon - Fri: 7am to 8.30pm
Sat: 7am to 3pm
Kuehs, cakes and waffles
FAST FOOD
McDONALD’S
Techno Edge Annexe
Mon - Sun: 8am to 11pm
(including Public Holidays)
Mon - Sun (vacation period):
10am to 9.30pm
WENDY’S
Town Plaza, University Town
Mon - Fri: 10am to 10pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays:
10am to 9pm
Mon - Sat (vacation period):
noon to 8pm
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HUMBLE ORIGINS
Block AS2, Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 6pm
Mon - Fri (exam/vacation
periods): 9am to 2pm
Ventus (University Campus
Infrastructure)
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 6pm
Mon - Fri (exam/vacation
periods): 8.30am to 3pm
Pancakes and sandwiches
INDONESIAN EXPRESS
The Deck, Level 2
Mon - Fri: 10.30am to 7.30pm
Sat: 10.30am to 3pm (closed
on Sat during vacation period)
Indonesian fare
LIANG BAN KUNG FU
The Deck, Level 2
Mon - Fri: 9am to 7pm
Sat and vacation period:
9am to 2pm
Szechuan cuisine
OLD CHANG KEE
Yusof Ishak House, Level 1
Mon - Fri: 7.30am to 9pm
Sat: 7.30am to 4pm
Curry puffs and local snacks
SARPINO’S EXPRESS
Yusof Ishak House, Level 1
Mon - Sun: 11am to 10pm
Mon - Sun (vacation period):
noon to 7pm
Italian pizzas
SUBWAY
Yusof Ishak House, Level 1
Mon - Sun: 10am to 10pm
Mon - Sun (vacation period):
noon to 9pm
University Town
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat: 10am to 10pm
Sun & Public Holidays:
10am to 9pm
Mon - Fri (vacation period):
11am to 3pm
Block E4, Faculty of Engineering
Mon - Fri: 11am to 8pm
(closed during vacation period)
Outside LT25, Faculty of Science
Mon - Fri: 11am to 7.30pm
(closed at 3pm during
vacation period)
CONVENIENCE
STORES
7-ELEVEN
Yusof Ishak House,
Level 1
Mon - Sun: 24 hrs
(including Public
Holidays)
CHEERS
University Town
Mon - Sun: 24 hrs
(including Public
Holidays)
RETAILERS
BOOKHAVEN
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Fri: 9am to 8pm
(closed at 6pm during
vacation period)
Sat: 9am to 6pm
GUARDIAN
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Sun: 10am to 8pm
(closed at 6pm during
vacation period)
LIANG SENG
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Sat: 10am to 9pm
HAIR INFINITY
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Sun: 10am to 8pm
Mon - Sat (exam period):
10am to 6pm
Mon - Sat (vacation
period): 10am to 5pm
FAIRPRICE XPRESS
Stephen Riady Centre,
Level 1
Mon - Fri: 7.30am
to 10pm
Sat, Sun & Public
Holidays: 7.30am
to 9pm
TEXTBOOKS
AT A BARGAIN!
NUS students can log on to
the used textbook forums
at ivle.nus.edu.sg to buy
and sell textbooks
at discounted
prices.
NUS CO-OP
coop.nus.edu.sg
CENTRAL LIBRARY
FORUM
Mon - Fri: 9am to 7pm
(closed at 6pm during
vacation period)
Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed
during vacation period)
LT27
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to
6.30pm (9am to 6pm
during vacation)
Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed
during vacation period)
Closed on Sun &
Public Holidays
SDE
(Block SDE1)
Mon - Fri: 9am to 6pm
BUKIT TIMAH
CAMPUS
(Block B)
Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri:
9.30am to 3.30pm
(9.30am to 2pm
during vacation)
Thur: 9.30am to 7pm
Closed on Sat, Sun &
Public Holidays
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LIVING ON CAMPUS
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College
of Alice &
Peter Tan
STUDENTS GET TO EXPERIENCE A FULL UNIVERSITY
LIFE BY LIVING ON CAMPUS. The accommodations at
NUS are tailored to meet the different needs of our students.
Sheares
Hall
HALLS OF RESIDENCE
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
Living in the halls of residence is akin to having another family in school. As everyone is just a knock
on the door away, all the late-night suppers and “mugging” (a colloquial term for studying hard)
sessions foster a strong sense of camaraderie. Each hall has its own distinct culture and is led by an
elected hall master and committee.
Located in University Town (UTown), the residential colleges combine the vibrancy of campus living
with exciting multidisciplinary academic programmes. Each residential college is led by a Rector, a
Master and a team of faculty fellows.
EUSOFF HALL
eusoff.nus.edu.sg
Eusoff Hall was
previously known as one
of the “sports halls”
but has now made a
name for itself not only
in sports but also in
cultural activities and
community service.
KENT RIDGE HALL
kentridge.nus.edu.sg
Kent Ridge Hall aims
to provide a positive,
homely and vibrant living
experience. This cultivates
the strong Kent Ridge
Hall family spirit.
KING EDWARD VII
HALL
kevii.nus.edu.sg
King Edward VII Hall holds
its place of pride as the hall
with the longest and richest
heritage. It remains the hall
of choice for many medicine,
dentistry and science
students because of its close
proximity to these schools.
SHEARES HALL
sheares.nus.edu.sg
Sheares Hall offers only
single rooms, so residents
get their fair share of
privacy. However, most
residents keep their doors
open to their neighbours.
utown.nus.edu.sg/about-university-town/residential-colleges
TEMASEK HALL
CINNAMON COLLEGE
Temasek Hall has a tagline that goes:
“Some call it a hostel, we call it
home”. Temasek Hall emphasises on
cultivating close-knit relationships and
building strong friendships amidst the
hustle and bustle of university life.
Cinnamon College houses
the University Scholars
Programme (USP), with
University Professor Wang
Gungwu as Rector and
Director of USP Prof John
Richardson as Master.
RAFFLES HALL
TEMBUSU COLLEGE
temasek.nus.edu.sg
raffles.nus.edu.sg
Located in the heart of NUS,
Raffles Hall is a stone’s throw
away from various schools and
recreational centres on campus
and is well-connected by every
shuttle service within NUS. Centred
on a spirit of togetherness, the hall
offers a “home away from home”
for its student residents.
STUDENT RESIDENCES
Live with an international community of students in the residences. As residences offer more privacy,
they tend to be quieter than halls. Currently, NUS has two residences: Kuok Foundation House and
Prince George’s Park Residences.
Ambassador-at-Large
Prof Tommy Koh helms
Tembusu College as Rector,
with Assoc Prof Gregory
Clancey as Master.
COLLEGE OF ALICE &
PETER TAN
College of Alice & Peter Tan is
led by eminent policymaker and
corporate leader Prof J Y Pillay
as Rector and Assoc Prof Adeline
Seow as Master.
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4
Prof Choo Chiau Beng will oversee
Residential College 4 as Rector
with Assoc Prof Lakshminarayanan
Samavedham as Master when
it welcomes its first intake of
students in August 2015.
UTOWN RESIDENCE
utown.nus.edu.sg/about-university-town/
utown-residence
UTown Residence provides accommodation
primarily to the graduate community in NUS.
With facilities that cater to both single and married
students, the Residence also has many common
spaces, lounges and sky gardens that promote
interaction among its diverse community.
RIDGE VIEW
RESIDENTIAL
COLLEGE
NUS’ first residential college
outside of UTown, Ridge
View Residential College
(RVRC) is an interdisciplinary
living-learning programme
anchored on the theme
of sustainability for first-year
undergraduates. RVRC is
headed by College Master
Prof Adekunle Adeyeye.
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WELL-SERVED ON THE
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THE CAMPUS IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP
OUR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING
TOOLS TO FACILITATE THEIR STUDY
AND RESEARCH. The information
superhighway is easily accessible through
state-of-the-art multimedia facilities
available throughout the campus whilst
our modern libraries are well-stocked with
learning resources.
MULTIMEDIA FACILITIES
COMPUTING COMMONS
INFO COMMONS
THINKLAB
You’ll find sleek 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs (Mac Commons)
and Windows 7 desktops (PC Commons). What’s more, each
Commons offers 10 smaller rooms fitted with projection
systems that are perfect for group meetings, or even group
video conferences as some discussion rooms are equipped with
360-degree cameras.
The PC cluster offers 60
desktops which students can
reserve via the booking kiosk.
Also available are CD-ROM and
E-Resources workstations as
well as printing facilities. For
students with laptops, network
points are readily accessible.
A joint initiative between
Lenovo Singapore and NUS,
ThinkLab is an innovative
PC lab that boasts 80 fast
processing desktops and 23
iMacs. If you want greater
efficiency and less downtime,
this is the lab to go to.
YUSOF ISHAK HOUSE
CommIT
LAW COM
Tucked away in a corner
at the Yusof Ishak House
is CommIT which offers
45 desktops and printing
facilities for students’ use.
With the PC cluster located at
the Oei Tiong Ham Building,
students can easily get
connected to the NUS network.
Education Resource Centre, Level 1, University Town
MULTIMEDIA HUB
Education Resource Centre, Level 1, University Town
The Multimedia Hub is well-equipped to hone students’ skills
in audio-video productions. For video editing, the Presentation
Space offers portable lighting systems, high-definition mobile
cameras and video editing equipment. The Audio Recording
Booth, equipped with video, audio and teleprompter
recording facilities, is ideal for voice-over narration or
presentation rehearsals. The Visualisation Suite supports
audio-video post-production and web content creation.
Central Library
Computer Centre, Level 3
Bukit Timah Campus
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NUS LIBRARIES
NUSL EXPRESS
CENTRAL LIBRARY
MEDICAL LIBRARY
Near Starbucks, Education Resource
Centre, University Town
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat: 10am to 10pm
Sun: 10am to 5pm
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm
NUSL Express is a fully-equipped
self-service book lending and returning
kiosk. Currently, there are more than
300 publications available for loan with
more being added to the list. Users can
browse or search the titles from the
multilingual catalogue displayed on the
machine’s screen. Loan period for items
in NUSL Express is 2 hours.
Above Central Forum
CHINESE LIBRARY
Central Library Building,
Level 6
Block MD6
MUSIC LIBRARY
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory
of Music
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm
Mon - Fri: 8am to 6pm
Sat: 10am to 5pm
Closed on Sun
C J KOH LAW LIBRARY
SCIENCE LIBRARY
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm
Bukit Timah Campus
HON SUI SEN
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
NUS Business School
Mon - Fri: 8am to 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm
Block S6
Note: Opening hours of the
respective libraries will vary during
vacation and exam periods. For
more details, please refer to
libportal.nus.edu.sg/frontend/web/
about-nus-libraries/our-libraries
Central
Library
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ON CAMPUS
FOR NUS
STUDENTS!
There is free Wi-Fi across
campus, even on the
shuttle buses, so you
can stay connected
on the go.
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