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NUS researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, together with international collaborators, have developed a new class of catalysts – known as heterogeneous geminal atom catalysts (GACs) – that promotes greener and more sustainable manufacturing processes for fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Research, Sustainability
The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Duke-NUS Medical School are collaborating with eight other partners in a large-scale preventive heart health programme called Project RESET, which aims to identify the early warning signs of heart disease. More than 10,000 Singaporeans will be invited to participate in the S$25 million initiative.
Impact, Research
NUS celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Philip Yeo Initiative (PYI) recently, marking a decade of its significant role in nurturing a diverse group of impact-driven changemakers. A third PYI programme, the Discoverer Programme, which aims to nurture leaders who are looking to create positive societal impact, will be launched in 2024.
Entrepreneurship
A contingent of 65 athletes from TeamNUS, comprising 27 students, 37 alumni and 1 staff, represented Singapore at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. They displayed strength, grace, and determination as they competed across 27 sports disciplines, netting one silver and two bronze medals.
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Zodiac lore still has persuasive power to influence the timing of childbearing, even in this day and age. Assistant Professor Tan Poh Lin from the Institute of Policy Studies at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS observes that this phenomenon may not fade away entirely, but instead is likely to evolve as suggested by the rising popularity of astrological services and access to personalised consultations.
Workplace loneliness can exist at any level, asserts Adjunct Professor Chong Siow Ann from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS, as loneliness stems from a lack of deep human connections. Prof Chong examines the contributing factors of loneliness and how loneliness can affect workers, and suggests that by extending help to others and allowing themselves to receive help, workers can tangibly connect with those around them.