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 The Keio-NUS Connective Ubiquitous Technology for Embodiments (CUTE) Centre, which aims to be among the world’s top five labs in interactive
media, was officially opened by NUS Chancellor President S R Nathan. A partnership between NUS’ Interactive and Digital Media Institute and Keio University’s Graduate School of Media Design, the CUTE Centre will offer educational and research opportunities in interactive digital media. |
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 The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, His Excellency Dr Jan Peter Balkenende, together with the NUS Board of Trustees Chairman Mr Wong Ngit Liong, inaugurated the NUS Centre for Aquatic Science Research (subsequently renamed Aquatic Science Centre at Sungei Ulu Pandan), an initiative by the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance at NUS. Dr Balkenende also unveiled the Albert Winsemius Lane, named in honour of the late Dr Albert Winsemius, who was an economic advisor to Singapore from 1961 to 1984. |
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 Senior Minister and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security Prof S Jayakumar launched the Centre for International Law (CIL), which is a collaboration between NUS, the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Centre aims to be an intellectual hub and a thought leader for the teaching, research and development of international law and policy in the region. |
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 Twenty alumni received the NUS Alumni Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements locally and abroad, and for services rendered to the University or alumni community. Senior Minister and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security Prof S Jayakumar and Chairman of Temasek Holdings Mr S Dhanabalan were conferred the Eminent Alumni Award, the highest honour for NUS alumni. |
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 The inauguration of the new premises of the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) was graced by Guest-of-Honour Dr Tony Tan, Chairman of the National Research Foundation. SERIS, which is sponsored by the Singapore Economic Development Board and NUS, aims to take the lead in solar energy research and development in Asia. |
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 The NUS Business School held a soft launch of its new Mochtar Riady Building, which was graced by Mr S Dhanabalan, Chairman of the School’s Management Advisory Board. The nine-storey building, named after the founder and chairman of the Lippo Group, was presented with the BCA Green Mark Gold Award by the Building and Construction Authority for its environmental-friendly features and sustainability initiatives. |
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 NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan and NUS Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost Prof Tan Eng Chye participated in the 4th meeting of the Global Colloquium of University Presidents, chaired by United Nations Secretary-General Mr Ban Ki-Moon and hosted by Yale President Prof Richard C Levin at Yale University. Themed “The Roles of Science in Meeting Global Challenges”, the Colloquium aims to promote international collaboration on technical and scientific matters. |
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 Former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Laureate Prof Kofi Annan delivered his first public lecture titled “Asia and Africa: Past Lessons, Future Ambitions” in his capacity as the inaugural Li Ka Shing Professor of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the University Cultural Centre. Prof Annan was also hosted to lunch by NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan at the University. |
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