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13. The University’s research culture received a boost with the introduction of the NUS Young Investigator Award. Administered by the Office of Deputy President (Research and Technology), the Award in the form of a 3-year grant supports young faculty members whose research is likely to impact significantly the development of research at NUS. The inaugural batch of seven award winners comes from diverse disciplines – ranging from the arts & social sciences to engineering.
14. The richness and diversity of NUS were celebrated at a 2-day international student fiesta organised by the Office of Student Affairs. Titled In-Fusion and based on the theme “United Colours of NUS”, the event showcased the multi-cultural facets of learning and living at NUS. The fiesta was a collaborative effort between local students and their 9,000 international peers from more than 80 countries.
15. The year’s Career Fair was the largest to be organised by the University since the inception of the first fair in 1989. Ninety local and international companies, including five overseas-based companies, pitched 143 booths in their bid to recruit NUS graduates as potential employees.
16. A team from the NUS Design Incubation Centre won the gold prize at the International Design Competition Osaka 2006. The team, made up of fresh graduates from the Department of Architecture, responded to the competition’s theme of using robotic technology to help society. Their answer was the Dandella, a hand-held GPS tracking system designed to help and guide users by always physically pointing towards the destination. The Competition was organised by the Japan Design Foundation.
17. NUS hosted the inaugural conference of the newly formed Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL). The University’s Faculty of Law was chosen as the seat of the Society’s secretariat. The Society aims to promote awareness and respect of international law in Asia.
18. A multi-million Offshore Technology Research Programme was launched by the University in partnership with the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Economic Development Board. Managed by the NUS Centre for Offshore Research & Engineering (CORE), the multidisciplinary programme already has 10 on-going projects.
19. His Majesty Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territories of Johor Darul Ta’zim received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from NUS. The conferment was in recognition of His Majesty’s integral and unique role in nurturing the development and prosperity of Johor as well as his enduring contribution to the long-standing relations between Singapore and Johor, and Singapore and Malaysia.
20. NUS President and Chair of the APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities) World Institute, Prof Shih Choon Fong, opened the Institute’s inaugural workshop held at the University of California, San Diego. The theme of the workshop was climate change and sustainability which was in keeping with the Institute’s focus on advanced studies that aim to address challenges and issues of global significance, and catalyse the development of solutions that can make a lasting difference.
21. A milestone MOU was signed between Cambridge University and NUS to provide for joint faculty appointments at both universities. The agreement will enable the University’s promising young researchers to take their research to the next level working in globally challenging environments like those at Cambridge’s Schools of Clinical Medicine, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Technology.
22. K R Steppers, a cheerleading team from Kent Ridge Hall, took top prizes in their first attempt at the national Cheerobics Competition. The 20-member team made up of students from different disciplines took the awards for the Best Sunshine and Best Team Spirit.
23. Citrus Fresh, the team fielded by NUS Business School, at the L’Oreal Brandstorm 2007 in Paris, beats competitors from 34 countries, to emerge as the international champion. They also received the endorsement of the audience by capping their win with the People’s Choice Award. The competition pits the marketing skills and creativity of each team in the simulated role of a L’Oreal brand manager.
24. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance, opened the Centre for Social Development (Asia) at the University, after delivering his keynote address at the Global Symposium on Savings, Assets and Financial Inclusions. The centre is established in partnership with the Center for Social Development, Washington University (St Louis).
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