NUS - National University of Singapore

NUS welcomed two Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitors during the academic year. They were: Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge, and Prof Aaron Ciechanover, 2004 Nobel Laureate on Chemistry and Distinguished Research Professor from the Faculty of Medicine at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.

The Department of Pharmacy’s inaugural “Educating Pharmacists@Asia” symposium brought together 14 leading experts from nine universities to share insights on “Educating Future Pharmacists for Patient-Centric Services and Research”. The two-day symposium, which also marked the 105^th year of pharmacy education in Singapore, involved more than 75 participants from 10 countries around the world.

Dr Li Yuanchao, Member of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of the Organisation Department of the CPC Central Committee, officiated at the launch of the new Master in Public Administration and Management (MPAM) programme. The MPAM programme, which is conducted in Chinese, will enable students to develop skills in decision making and policy analysis, and participate in overseas study missions and attachments.

The Faculty of Dentistry’s official opening was graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Wong Ngit Liong, Chairman of the NUS Board of Trustees, who planted a symbolic clove tree to mark the occasion. The new building will house three student clinics and facilities such as laboratories, an X-ray facility as well as seminar and tutorial rooms for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Why am I here?, the first book authored by NUS Chancellor President S R Nathan, was launched at the University. Published by the NUS Centre for Maritime Studies and sponsored by Keppel Corporation, the book recounts the President’s experiences as a Seaman’s Welfare Officer from 1956 to 1962 and also provides a fascinating insight into Singapore’s maritime history.

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy hosted the annual Asia Vision 21 conference, together with the Harvard University Asia Centre and ASH Centre for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, which carried the theme “Values, Conflicts and Change in Asia”. The Asia Vision 21 conference brings together government officials, business leaders and scholars from the United States and Asia to examine long-term issues and concerns facing Asia.

The Honourable the Chief Justice of the Republic of Singapore Chan Sek Keong was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by NUS Chancellor President S R Nathan at Commencement 2010 in recognition of his contributions in the legal field. Chief Justice Chan was among the first graduating class of 1961 of the law school of the University of Malaya in Singapore, which later became the Faculty of Law.

The Logistics Institute-Asia Pacific (TLI-Asia Pacific) launched Asia Pacific’s first Sustainable Supply Chain Centre in partnership with leading logistics company DHL. Hosted at TLI-Asia Pacific, the Sustainable Supply Chain Centre of Asia Pacific will play a leading role in developing new solutions and best practices in sustainable supply chains and addressing challenges specific to the region.