1993

Developments

President Ong Teng Cheong became the new Chancellor of the University.

The semester-based modular system was introduced, beginning with the Faculty of Business Administration. The new system incorporated the rigour and depth of the British system, including retaining the features of small group teaching and external examiners, and the flexibility and breadth of the American credit system. The modular system was later extended to the Faculties of Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Science and the School of Building & Estate Management.

The National Supercomputing Research Centre was set up to promote the use of advanced computational technology to enhance Singapore's industrial and commercial competitiveness.

The NUS Centre for the Arts (CFA) was established in March to give greater focus to the development of cultural activities on campus. The new centre incorporated the existing cultural agencies on campus, viz. the Centre of Musical Activities, Campus Concerts, NUS Theatre, NUS Dance Ensemble and the Forum for the creative Arts and Literature.