1987

Achievements

The University established linkage to international academic networks via a computer network called BITNET in January. Singapore, through the University, was one of the first countries in Asia to be on this network.

The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology was officially opened on 2 October. Its establishment served to strengthen the infrastructure for basic biomedical and biotechnological research, and to enhance the University's research capability in selected areas of particular importance and relevance to Singapore.