Shih Choon Fong (President, 2000-2008)
Professor Shih Choon Fong was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor in 1997 and three years later, as President. Prof Shih introduced the “no walls” culture at NUS, advocating no boundaries for talent, disciplines, minds and culture. His leadership has seen NUS transformed into a research intensive institution... more

Lim Pin (Vice Chancellor, 1981-2000)
Professor Lim Pin is the longest serving appointee with 19 years of service as Vice Chancellor at NUS, when the University was still at its infancy, having merged from the University of Singapore and Nanyang University. The economy then was gearing towards high technology industries and advance service... more

Tony Tan Keng Yam (Vice Chancellor, 1980-1981)
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam was appointed the first Vice Chancellor of NUS. The youngest Vice Chancellor in the history of NUS, Dr Tan’s ties with the University can be traced back to his undergraduate years when he studied Physics. He graduated with a First Class Honours degree, topping his class in 1962... more

Toh Chin Chye (Vice Chancellor, 1968-1975)
Dr Toh Chin Chye’s association with the University began in the 1940s as a student reading for a Diploma in Science at Raffles College. He joined the University of Singapore’s Department of Physiology in 1953. As Vice Chancellor, Dr Toh was the prime mover for establishing the University’s new home at Kent Ridge... more