1992

Developments

The University was the first among the tertiary institutions in the region to conduct a remote lecture from the University of Minnesota in US, using the latest video-conferencing technology - a two-way video and audio communication network.

The Magnetics Technology Centre, funded by National Science & Technology Board and hosted by NUS' Faculty of Engineering, was launched on 10 July. The Centre was tasked to undertake industry-driven, applied R&D projects in relevant areas of magnetic recording technology. The centre was later upgraded to a national institute in 1996 and renamed the Data Storage Institute.

Achievements

The NUS Campus Concerts won the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Award for 1992.