NTULinkA QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR NTU ALUMNI // Issue 92 // July 2015

Shaping Perspectives on Global Affairs 12 16 President Professor Bertil Andersson

Director, Alumni Affairs Mr Soon Min Yam

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Writer Ms Danqing Liu

Contributors S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies NBS Alumni Affairs NTUitive Mr Cai Qing Contents Mr Hon Chong Kwang Mr Christopher Sia Message from the President 02 Mr Shen Xuefeng Ms Serena Tan Cover Story Mr Wang Jianxin Shaping perspectives on global affairs 03

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green universities worldwide. Supporting Message from our objective of promoting sustainability, we are now building the region’s first sports Shaping perspectives on hall with a unique long-span timber roof structure providing better heat insulation and the President reducing energy consumption. Our campus will have Singapore’s first high-rise buildings where whole rooms complete with internal graduates in our NTU alumni family. With the fixtures are built at the factory and then global affairs The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) aims to become a leading research and graduate well-rounded education our students receive assembled on-site, resulting in manpower and education teaching institution in strategic and international affairs in the Asia Pacific. NTULink learns more in NTU, providing them with the necessary construction time savings. about RSIS developing a community of scholars and policy analysts at the forefront of the region. skills and knowledge to succeed in the corporate world, our alumni play an important We have partnered Germany’s Technische he S. Rajaratnam School of part in the advancement of NTU. Universität München (TUM) to build EVA, International Studies (RSIS) was the world’s first electric taxi for tropical established in January 2007 as We also recently welcomed two new members megacities. This is a good example of future an autonomous school within the to our NTU Board of Trustees, both of whom TNanyang Technological University (NTU). It was electromobility and its possibilities, achieved ◀ RSIS Graduate are our outstanding NTU alumni. They are by leveraging NTU’s established track record previously known as the Institute of Defence and Programmes equip students with Mr Lim Chow Kiat, Group Chief Investment in application-driven engineering and TUM’s Strategic Studies (IDSS) when the latter was set comparative and up in July 1996. Officer, GIC Private Limited, and Mr Tan Chin deep expertise in electromobility. NTU is also critical perspectives, Hwee, a Founding Partner in Asia for Apollo collaborating with the Lawrence Berkeley historical analogies, and Management Singapore. We extend our National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) to develop The renaming of IDSS served to honour the theoretical frameworks for ordering complex appreciation to Professor Haresh Shah and technological solutions for energy efficiency late Mr S. Rajaratnam, Singapore’s first Foreign Minister. At the same time, it also reflects data and the technical Mr Kwek Leng Joo who have stepped down and sustainable development in the tropics. skills needed to the progress and development of IDSS, a from the Board, for their contributions and succeed. modest research institute, to become RSIS – a invaluable guidance. In May this year, I was part of the Singapore professional graduate school of international delegation led by President Dr Tony Tan affairs. We are honoured to have with us, Professor Keng Yam for a seven-day state visit to Chen Tsuhan, who joins us as Dean of NTU’s France to boost bilateral cooperation in fields RSIS’ mission is to become a leading research ear alumni, College of Engineering. Prof Chen was like education. During the fruitful trip, NTU and graduate teaching institution in strategic and the David E Burr Professor of Engineering signed three new pacts with France’s elite international affairs in the Asia Pacific. This it will We have now crossed the first and Director of the School of Electrical and mega-university, Université Paris-Saclay; accomplish by providing a rigorous professional half of 2015. As we prepare for Computer Engineering at Cornell University. the Sorbonne Universités, the second- graduate education with a strong practical Dan amazing second half and welcome our largest group of universities and research emphasis, conducting policy relevant research in freshmen in August, I would like to update you Last month, NTU together with the BMW organisations in France; and the Centre defence, national security, international relations, on NTU’s progress. Group, launched a new electromobility National de la Recherche Scientifique. strategic studies and diplomacy, and fostering research programme, involving the all-electric a global network of like-minded professional Once again, NTU has ascended numerous BMW i3 and plug-in hybrid sports car BMW NTU Fest on 29 August is going to be an schools. university rankings despite the very i8 that runs on electricity and petrol. This extravaganza not to be missed! To be held competitive global and regional landscape. research programme, which will focus on two at the Promontory@Marina Bay, the mega- It plays an important role in developing a In the latest Asian University Rankings by new areas, Electromobility in Asia and Smart event not only marks a rousing start to the community of scholars and policy analysts at ▲ Today, there are more than 1,400 graduates from RSIS. They apply their knowledge in fields such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), NTU leapt to 4th Materials, will be conducted at the Future University’s new academic year, but also the forefront of Asia-Pacific security studies media, public relations, finance, consulting, research, diplomacy and policymaking amongst others. place from 7th. NTU is also the top scientific Mobility Research Lab located on the NTU Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. On that day, and international affairs. With its objectives research institution in Singapore based on the campus, which is the BMW Group’s first joint there will be a charity run, carnival and a in research, teaching and networking, Nature Index 2015 Global where we came in lab in Southeast Asia. concert. Proceeds from the run will support policymakers develop comprehensive Conference and International Maritime Security of whom are world renowned in their areas of approaches to strategic thinking related to at No. 40 internationally and 8th amongst the SportCares, an initiative which uses sports to Conference. expertise. Singapore’s interests. Asian institutions. ST Engineering and NTU have set up the ST help underprivileged children and youths. Engineering-NTU Corporate Laboratory to Collaboration with other professional schools These programmes, which attract students RSIS serves as the Secretariat for the Singapore of international affairs to form a global network from some 64 countries around the world, In the 2015 QS World University Rankings develop advanced robotics and autonomous As we take NTU to the wider community and National Committee of the Council for Security of excellence is a RSIS priority. RSIS maintains prepare the students to respond to current by Subject, our Education programme systems that will improve airport operations celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday, I strongly Cooperation in the Asia Pacific, contributing to links with other like-minded schools so as global challenges by equipping them with the based at the renowned National Institute and disaster rescue efforts. The corporate lab encourage all our alumni to join our faculty, Track 2 discussions on regional security. It is to enrich its research and teaching activities necessary skills and knowledge. of Education (NIE) was ranked 2nd in Asia will combine both NTU’s and ST Engineering’s staff and students at NTU Fest. Bring your also the Secretariat for the Track II Network of as well as learn from the best practices of and 10th in the world whilst our Electrical & expertise in robotics and autonomous systems families and have yourselves a great time ASEAN Defence and Security Institutions (NADI). successful schools. • Masters of Science programmes specialising Electronic Engineering and Materials Science in supporting research in precision and airside while doing something meaningful for the in Asian Studies, International Political technology and in enhancing intelligence programmes were ranked 7th and 8th community. The Institute organises several conferences GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Economy, International Relations and internationally respectively. support for crisis management. on security which include the annual Asia- Strategic Studies. PROFESSOR BERTIL ANDERSSON Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers RSIS offers a challenging graduate education • Double Masters Programme with Warwick This month, we welcome more than 8,600 NTU is a well-known green campus. In fact, PRESIDENT (APPSMO), the annual Asia-Pacific Programme in international affairs taught by an international University launched in 2010. new alumni as they graduate as NTU’s Class our beautiful garden campus was ranked NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY for Senior National Security Officers (APPSNO) faculty of international and local specialists, • Doctor of Philosophy programme for of 2015. We now have close to 200,000 third in DesignCurial’s survey of the top 10 and the biennial Asia-Pacific Security and leading thinkers and practitioners, some advanced students. 04 l Cover Story Cover Story l 05

RESEARCH In addition to these research centres, by President Tony Tan Keng Yam on 9 June 2014. This RSIS’ International Political Economy programme aims to study the different models of how RSIS conducts research which focuses Programme and Studies in Inter- religious communities develop their teachings to meet the Non-conventional on issues relating to the security and Religious Relations in Plural Societies contemporary challenges of living in plural societies, deepen stability of the Asia Pacific region and Programme also have research the study of inter-religious relations, develop models for how these issues affect Singapore threats come into elements. the positive role of religions in building peace, and produce and the region. These include areas knowledge to strengthen communities’ social ties amongst such as terrorism, homeland security, RECENT SIGNIFICANT each other. focus non-traditional security, multilaterism DEVELOPMENTS and regionalism, maritime security, During this inauguration, the Peter Lim Professorship In the past, security studies were go to a nice university or location to do a subject of your heart’s contemporary Islam, military The Studies in Inter-Religious in Peace Studies, which was established through a focused on military assets, development interest, then I think we can generate more attraction to the transformations, international political Relations in Plural Societies generous gift of $3 million from Mr Peter Lim and the and strategies but now with these NTS PhD track.” threats, researchers need to look at economy, inter-religious relations, and (SRP) Programme was launched government’s matching grant, was also launched. Through multiple interlinked issues. Ambassador Although he admits that not everyone will be receptive to country and area studies. this endowment, the SRP Programme will be able to appoint Ong said it is exactly such issues that this approach, Ambassador Ong said the academic scene in a professor who will lead the programme in researching and create new intellectual discourse and Singapore needs a strategic intervention to ensure a steady Research on these topics is conducted teaching Peace Studies. “magnetise the imagination of all the supply of Singaporean PhD graduates. at RSIS via its five research centres: ▲ Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, RSIS scholars out there”. In order to continuously engage and communicate with Executive Deputy Chairman For those already in the academic sector, Ambassador Ong • Institute of Defence and Strategic RSIS graduates, the RSIS Alumni Association (RSIS “If we can organise the framework and said more flexibility is needed to accommodate the diverse Studies AA) was officially launched on 22 August 2014 at the 11th on-traditional security the way of cooperating, then RSIS will interests of scholars. • International Centre for Political RSIS Alumni Dinner. The Executive Committee was formed (NTS) issues are becoming always be up there. We may not be at Violence and Terrorism Research by a group of dedicated alumni with Mr Phillip Ee Kwang increasingly important for the top but should always be in the top “I came across a guy with a PhD in military intelligence and • Centre of Excellence for National Yong leading as the AA President. The RSIS AA will serve to the S. Rajaratnam School ten,” he added. satellite work. He cannot do anything else because the system Nof International Studies (RSIS) and will is such that if he has a PhD in this area, he should teach Security connect RSIS’ global community of alumni, which has more be key to pushing the school to the top, THE PhD TRACK this subject, which unfortunately has limited traction among • Centre for Non-Traditional Security ▲ The SRP Programme was launched by than 1,200 members across more than 60 countries. says graduate students and policy people in Singapore," he said. Studies President Tony Tan (right) on 9 June last Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, year. Also seen here is the then RSIS Dean, RSIS’ Executive Deputy Chairman. But in order to keep churning out • Centre for Multilaterism Studies Ambassador Barry Desker. It was also during the RSIS AA launch event that the then good research projects and studies, “But I say, if a guy can do military intelligence and satellite, RSIS Dean Ambassador Barry Desker announced the These NTS issues cover a broad Ambassador Ong said universities in the perhaps he is interested in the technologies, perhaps he is inauguration of the Science, Technology and Security spectrum from climate change, food country need to look at how to provide able to think through how to transform military technology into Programme. This new programme was established after and water security to management of sufficient incentives for Singaporeans to civilian use which can help national economic development, so some years of work on cybersecurity, biosecurity and humanitarian assistance and disaster become academics. He admits more why not?” he asked. nuclear safety. relief, and communicable diseases like needs to be done to entice people to Ebola and the Middle East Respiratory join the academic world. “It is tied back to a more philosophical point. We have limited Syndrome (MERS) which can result in resources, so we should not pigeonhole them and confine pandemics. “We are not producing enough them to a particular skill for the rest of their life. This also ties in Singaporeans paying attention to with our national policy of lifelong learning where we encourage “We started looking at NTS issues in intellectual issues, looking at what I call learning in different areas and subjects through the years.” the School several years back but over the PhD track. We need more people the last few years, more have come our who are prepared to do PhDs and we FOREIGN POLICIES & RELATIONS way, and what we need to do is get need to expose them to the kind of ourselves more organised and obtain opportunity available in doing a PhD Elaborating on national policies, Ambassador Ong said the the know-how by networking with other and what kind of career prospects they foreign policy and external relations for Singapore has been people around the world who also work have.” in a “definite positive status” but Singapore needs to question ▲ Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore (4th from left) presenting a plaque on these issues.” its role in an increasingly complex world. At the same time, he to Co-Founders and Co-Chairmen of the Religious Rehabilitation Group, Ustaz Ali Haji One of his suggestions is to provide stressed that Singapore being a small country needs to “take Mohamed and Ustaz Mohamad Hasbi Hasan (5th and 6th from left), at the East Asia Ambassador Ong said RSIS needs to be them with a good sabbatical in between the world as it is”. Summit Symposium on Religious Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration, which was ▲ Ambassador Mohamed Alami Musa, Head of Studies in Inter- the “first mover” and produce ground- career milestones. organised by RSIS on 17 April 2015. Religious Relations in Plural Societies Programme; Ambassador Barry Desker, then Dean of RSIS; Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President breaking research to stay ahead of the “We are a little red dot and there are countries that are bigger ▼ Participants attending a workshop under of Singapore; Professor Bertil Andersson, President of NTU; and Ms curve. “People can go to a nice mountain in around us. Each of them probably has no interest to help us the new Science, Technology and Security Chan Lay Hoon, Director of Kestral Capital Pte Ltd and representative Scotland to mull over why single malt unless we are giving them a quid pro quo. Therefore, we really Programme. of Mr Peter Lim. “We have a centre for NTS issues and whisky is better than ordinary whisky have to go out and engage our neighbours and other states in I think we are one of the rare few that or they can go to a nice countryside the global system. I think Singapore has done very well in this focus on mobilising resources to tackle to contribute to the local agriculture aspect,” he explained. these issues. We have in fact also and economy by studying some of the helped to organise a network of study elements that can increase the yield of “Why would the Chinese or the Americans listen to Singapore? centres around the region into a so- the food products,” he said with a laugh. They can resolve their own problems. But if we can offer a called NTS-Asia,” he said. reasonable position, on an issue such as the South China Sea “It may not be a promotion but it is a dispute, and the parties concerned are prepared to work on it, “I hope that RSIS will continue to look chance for each of these guys, in the then we help to contribute to regional peace and stability,” he for such opportunities and that we academic world to pursue an area added. continue to become the first to start of interest with great professional ▲ Participants at the 7th Asia Pacific something meaningful. The first to satisfaction,” he added. “Most importantly, we uphold the role of ASEAN as a regional Security Conference (APSEC) organised design a programme or curriculum and balancer, as a kind of diplomatic tool to ensure we do not by RSIS and Experia Events Pte. Ltd. on the first to be able to undertake relevant “So if we can do that, let’s say every ten go into an unfavourable period of hostile relations with one 10 February 2014 as part of the 2014 research which will be useful to policy years you get a substantive promotion, another.” Singapore Air Show. makers.” but every five years you get a chance to 06 l Cover Story Cover Story l 07 Building a global Staying connected with RSIS alumni brand for RSIS Mr Phillip Ee, President of the RSIS Alumni Association (RSIS AA) shares his aspirations and aims of the AA.

rofessor Joseph Liow wants S. Rajaratnam But other than having high academic School of International Studies (RSIS) to be the standards, providing the best “top three or five” graduate school of choice for educational experience both in and out top undergraduates from elite universities like of the classroom is equally important to PHarvard, Princeton, Oxford and Cambridge. Stressing that Prof Liow, who even terms it their “chief RSIS wants very much to be a global brand, Prof Liow said marketing tool”. ◀ Alumni and that RSIS’s extensive international network and body of work guests at the will be integral in achieving its ambitions. “You can have all the brochures you 11th RSIS Alumni want, you can have the best website Dinner held on 22 The RSIS Dean emphasised that the School needs to you want, but nothing beats a student August 2014 at produce work which creates ripples internationally. from country X, coming here and InterContinental experiencing such a rich education Singapore Hotel during which experience, going back and telling ▲ Professor Joseph Liow, RSIS Dean “Through our research we always emphasise the need for the RSIS Alumni all our researchers -- including junior researchers, up-and- their friends, family, classmates Association was coming researchers -- to be able to produce work that and spreading the good name,” he launched. speaks to pressing policy challenges of the day, and not explained. powerful China will or can do. But at just national issues but international as well. Issues such the same time, you have countries What are the objectives alumni. Local and overseas as climate change and major power rivalry are matters “That to me is very important and which are so dependent today on of the RSIS AA? networking events are in the works of concern to Singapore but have implications that will usually, this is a very often disregarded China for economic growth.” The vision of the RSIS and we hope to also launch another reverberate across the world,” explained Prof Liow, who is avenue for marketing teaching AA is to be a well-networked and overseas chapter soon. also an RSIS alumnus. programmes. Yes we want to get the Prof Liow highlighted that the strong alumni community, promoting people here but once they are here we current situation is more complex meaningful engagement amongst What encouraged “I think it would be most unfortunate and unambitious of us make sure it is worth their time here than the period of the cold war and between the alumni, RSIS and you to spearhead the and they go back with a rich experience between the United States and the to limit ourselves to the region. We need to think globally in current students. There are three key formation of RSIS AA? which they gladly share with others.” former Soviet Union, referring to it as line with what Singapore is and what the Singapore identity objectives which are: to build a strong How did you start and what a “very different world”. and brand is,” he said. global network amongst the alumni by were some of the challenges Prof Liow also believes that issues on providing opportunities for the alumni you had to overcome? RSIS, which is also known as a think tank, helps to facilitate which RSIS conducts research on, “For example, we had the Soviet to interact and participate in social The RSIS is a professional school policy discussions and regular close interactions with policy such as national security, international Union and US rivalry where you are and networking activities; to give and one which consistently brings makers around the region. Citing the example of the recent relations, strategic studies and in one camp or the other. These back to RSIS by providing support together some of the best analytical Rohingya refugee crisis, Prof Liow said RSIS can help policy diplomacy, are evergreen issues not just days however, most countries have to students, making available career minds in the region and beyond. makers in their decision making by “helping them think more for governments but also for civil society a foot in both camps so to speak, resources and providing mentorship Without a formal platform, strategic long term”. movements. so there are a lot of uncertainties ▲ The RSIS AA was launched on 22 August 2014 by the then RSIS there.” and career counselling; and, to reach conversations and the exchange of Dean Ambassador Barry Desker (centre) and RSIS AA President Mr “For us the issue is not what do you do with these few boats He specifically stressed that his research out to the movers and shakers in the ideas would be lost as each batch Phillip Ee. Accompanying them on stage is Director of NTU Alumni Affairs Mr Soon Min Yam (left). out there in the middle of the seas, but more importantly, interests, which include Asia Pacific He explained that whilst marketplace, developing strategic graduates into busy routines and what are some of the trends that we have seen evolve over security, Muslim social movements governments discuss economic synergies between the RSIS AA, the work demands. A few of us, now the years in terms of population movements? What is driving and comparative politics of Southeast growth collectively, they need to pay Institution and the industry. part of the founding EXCO, saw the of Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, RSIS Executive Deputy them? What can organisations like ASEAN for example do to Asia, are becoming more important, close attention to stability as without need to pull the alumni together on Chairman, Dean Joseph Liow and former Dean, Ambassador mitigate some of these ill effects of population movements?” especially for Singapore. that, there will not be growth. What are some of RSIS a single platform, creating a unified Barry Desker, we are now a well-established AA. said Prof Liow. AA’s future plans? identity, and providing practical “Singapore is a small country located in “And stability is always a challenge The RSIS AA was formally opportunities for intellectual and What are your aspirations for the RSIS AA By conducting such research projects and publishing them in a region which on the one hand is likely because, as far as I am concerned, launched in August 2014 with close career growth. and for all the alumni from RSIS? respected peer-reviewed journals, RSIS hopes to contribute to be the fastest growing economically governments and countries are to 10 industry partners on board. In I hope for the RSIS AA to be known in the region to the national policy making process and sets itself as a for some time, and on the other hand, made up of people, and people less than three months, we partnered Our challenges were many and and beyond, for its thought leadership and innovation, has very deep uncertainties about have their insecurities and people premier think tank and international school in the region. our alumni in Indonesia to launch some of which were common to all and its alumni well sought after in the commercial world, regional stability even more so than for have the tendency to question or the Indonesian Chapter. The event AAs in the beginning. They included academia and governments. I personally think we are example, the Middle East.” mistrust or even misinterpret the As a school, Prof Liow said RSIS needs to be able to was attended by Inspector General scheduling (striking a balance getting there given the speaking engagements and industry continuously publish in the top journals as this would create intentions of other parties,” he said. of the Indonesian Police Mr Tito between work, family, social and partnerships thus far. awareness with the undergraduates who read them. “You might see and hear a lot about Karnavian, RSIS Dean Professor alumni demands) and convincing the happenings in the Middle East, but The question of stability drives the Joseph Liow, and Singapore’s industry partners and even Any words of encouragement to the RSIS “When the undergraduates in Harvard, Princeton, Yale, I think that nothing going on there is, in need to be able to understand the Permanent Representative to ASEAN alumni, of our value proposition. alumni requesting them to stay connected Oxford and Cambridge pursue their undergraduate a sense, unanticipated because of how global system and its challenges. Ambassador Tan Hung Seng. However, given the commitment to each other and to NTU? programmes, and when they keep seeing the names of our the dynamics have developed in that This is the niche RSIS fills and As the saying goes, “you reap what you sow.” Invest time RSIS professors and researchers in their reading list, that will region,” he explained. Prof Liow is confident that RSIS and dedication of a great team with us now and be part of the RSIS AA. You’ll never know definitely trigger their interest in RSIS if they do not already graduates have been equipped with Moving forward, I hope that we can within the EXCO, coupled with know us,” said Prof Liow, who completed his PhD at London “It is very different in Asia where there is the skills to manage some of these continue this tempo of engagement the generous support from RSIS, the potential it can yield – a brand new career, an innovation School of Economics and Political Science. a lot of concern about what a rich and policy challenges. to realise tangible benefits for the especially the visionary leadership breakthrough, or maybe even a future partner! 08 l Cover Story on campus l 09

At RSIS, I particularly enjoyed the discussions much value by offering a global outlook and and seminars during the graduate study networking opportunities for its graduates. programme which helped me perform better HearHear whatwhat ourour on exams and research papers. Professors are Chang Han Lian (MSc International great support systems besides being fabulous Political Economy / 2014) RSISRSIS alumnialumni teachers and mentors. I chose RSIS for my graduate studies havehave toto say…say… The research methodology I developed and because of the well-regarded, interdisciplinary the knowledge I gained while at RSIS helped programmes that it offers. Its unique me secure an opportunity to intern with the positioning, as a think-tank and a graduate Interpol Global Complex of Innovation where I school located in Singapore, provides a contributed to research on their projects with Southeast Asian perspective balanced with an the Digital Crime Center. eclectic view on world affairs. Harshita Kohli (MSc International Relations / 2013) My message to applicants is to keep My academic experience at RSIS was rigorous knowledge acquisition as their goal. and rewarding. My courses were taught by For me the combination of being in Asia and Accelerated learning imbibed from unique thought leaders in their respective fields and learning at a school with a great international course modules with a focus on excellence industry practitioners, making them engaging faculty was one of the main reasons to come amidst a world class environment is the and relevant. to RSIS. The other was the reasonable fees stepping stone to a successful international that a student is expected to pay to get a career and personal development. My overall experience in RSIS has allowed ◀ NTU, Singapore’s only world class education. me to see the bigger picture in my work as a representative in the World’s Yong Ming Sy Annie (MSc Asian Studies corporate strategist at a financial institution. My Fastest Rising Young Universities I walked away with a lot more knowledge / 2014) studies at RSIS trained me to deep dive into ranking table, is ahead of because of the real world problems that we issues and to ask the difficult questions that is other universities including discussed in classes. I feel that RSIS offers RSIS offers a range of modules beyond each crucial for organisational growth. you courses that are taught by professors specific programme which allowed me to Maastricht University from The Netherlands, UK’s University of who use real every day scenarios to explain broaden my perspectives and to contextualise I would recommend RSIS to all NTU alumni, We continue to Warwick, South Korea’s Korea concepts. This means you actually learn things what I was going to learn in Asian Studies especially those who are interested in world Advanced Institute of Science of practical value, things I know I am going to against the backdrop of international relations. affairs, as it provides unparalleled training and and Technology, and Hong be able to apply when I work. I was attracted by the fact that RSIS is both a strong support for those who aspire for an Kong University of Science and think-tank and a graduate school and hence international affairs-oriented career. I had already been working for quite a few the prospect of being able to learn from Technology. years and therefore this degree was meant practitioners, to marry both academic and Verra Wijaya (MSc Asian Studies / to refine and enhance my focus areas for the policy-relevant knowledge for a more insightful 2012) next leg in my career development. I think I and holistic understanding of pertinent issues. soar! benefitted from my time at RSIS because I was RSIS is unique because the teachings and NTU scores high points at numerous university rankings. exposed to a real mix of international students I appreciate the rigour of the programme, campus activities try to connect the academic and faculty which helped me get a better the thought-provoking and rich discussions, and real-world problems. By doing so, RSIS understanding of world affairs and politics. as well as the wide range of views offered not only trains its students to conceptualise World’s fastest rising young 18 subject fields in the world’s top 50 High rankings in research Also, the short trimester system means you by my classmates given the internationally better, but also to take part in solving some university In another ranking, the 2015 Quacquarelli are constantly under pressure to deliver and diverse demographics. The professors have crucial issues in our society. NTU is ranked No. 40 in the Nature Index that is one of the best lessons to prepare any also inspired me to be a better educator, with NTU is now recognised as the world’s Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Global, a ranking by one of the world’s most individual for today’s professional life. their passion for the pursuit of knowledge and My professors at RSIS were helpful during fastest rising young university by Times Subject, NTU moved up in 18 subject fields prestigious specialist research publications. their dedication to the profession. The high intriguing discussions in class. They were Higher Education. out of 28. It is ranked in the global top 10 for This makes NTU the highest-ranked Singapore RSIS has a great faculty and a real mix of standards they set challenged me to better very supportive and helped me overcome my three subject fields, similar to 2014. In its best institution on the Index after climbing two courses that cater to students with different myself intellectually by reading widely and to difficulties in my courses. The professors came To determine the World’s Fastest Rising showing ever, NTU has 18 subject fields in the spots from the previous year, ahead of two aims and ambitions. Studying at RSIS is a consider a range of alternative views before from various backgrounds which became the Young Universities, Times Higher Education world’s top 50. other local ones among a ranking of 200 top forming my own. wonderful opportunity to meet people from core strength of the programme. RSIS has shortlisted 15 universities under the age of different walks of life, receive an education that institutions worldwide. experts in many areas, including traditional and 50 which were ranked in its top 200 World NTU’s Education programme, based at the is international and relevant to today’s world The programme has certainly added much non-traditional security, economy, and country University Rankings and measured their rise renowned National Institute of Education (NIE), The University’s strong performance also affairs, have opportunities to attend lectures depth to my knowledge and broadened specialists. Additionally, I enjoyed the seminars since 2011. enters the global top 10 in the QS subject and seminars by noted policymakers and my perspectives, which I have found to be and workshops held by the University whereby contributed to Singapore’s high global standing rankings for the first time this year. Up from diplomats who you may not otherwise get the extremely useful in the classroom when my I gained different perspectives from many in research at 15th place, up from 17th when chance to meet, and above all do it in Asia students and I discuss current affairs. The distinguished external speakers. NTU topped this list with its meteoric rise 14th place last year, it ranks second in the the Index was first released last year. which is where all the economic action is and awareness of global issues has also made me of 108 places in Times Higher Education’s Asia Pacific. is likely to be in the foreseeable future. more cognizant of the world that my students RSIS played a very important role in my World University Rankings in just four years. NTU’s Chemistry research was ranked 9th will have to operate in, as well as the skills and personal development. It trained me to analyse The Electrical & Electronic Engineering internationally, up from 12th place previously. Diwaker Prerna Tarika (MSc competencies they have to be equipped with to various issues in a very comprehensive way. 4th amongst Asia’s top universities programme is now ranked 7th internationally, It also scored well in Physical Sciences at No. International Relations / 2014) thrive in such a world that will be vastly different My studies in RSIS have given me a foundation NTU has leapt three places to be ranked up from 10th place last year. It is also one of from the one today. 35, up from 39th place. to build strong arguments and deliver it in a No. 4 in the latest Asian University Rankings the biggest risers, having improved 29 places When I was considering options in pursuit of a constructive manner. I have also built strong by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released since 2011. Materials Science maintains its In the new Nature Index 2015 Asia-Pacific, graduate programme in international relations, The programmes offered by RSIS are relevant networks with my fellow RSIS alumni and on 10 June. This is NTU’s best showing position last year at 8th place. I evaluated multiple programmes offered by to anyone regardless of one's profession. The lecturers. which tracks author contributions to scientific various renowned institutions. The lineage world we live in today and in the future is going since the Asian rankings were introduced articles published in 68 top research journals, of RSIS coupled with razor sharp curriculum to be a volatile and uncertain one, and global RSIS is not only for those who are interested by QS in 2009. NTU continued its upward In Singapore, NTU is the highest-ranked NTU was ranked 8th in the Asia Pacific options to choose from, and methodology of awareness is important and necessary for one in political sciences, but also for those who trajectory, having soared 10 places since university for three disciplines -- Education, region, 4th for Chemistry and 9th for Physical course work by research intrigued me and to thrive and lead in such a world. To that end, want to have a global perspective in helping the 2009 when NTU debuted in QS’ Asian Philosophy, and Earth & Marine Sciences. Sciences. challenged my thirst for acumen. a post-graduate education at RSIS will add society to solve collective problems. rankings at No. 14. 10 l on campus

REIT, and a Director of Lien AID Limited (Singapore) New members on and KK Endowment Fund. He is also a Panel member of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Finance and Trade and Industry, and sits on the new Advisory Panel for Volunteer Youth Corp under the NTU Board of Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

Mr Tan is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at NTU Trustees and serves as an Adjunct Professor in several other ​Mr Lim Chow Kiat and Mr Tan Chin Hwee, both NTU alumni, universities. He actively contributes to the community, appointed as NTU Board of Trustees members. serving on various not-for-profit Boards such as the advisory committee of CAFE, the new banking and finance learning initiative at NTU’s Nanyang Business School. TU has appointed two Mr Lim has clinched several accolades In recognition of his record-setting success in investing new members to its Board during his professional career. In 2012, and hedge fund management, NTU presented Mr Tan of Trustees with effect he became the youngest inductee of Chin Hwee with the Nanyang Alumni Achievement from 1 April 2015. They the Fixed Income Analysts Society Award in 2014. In 2011, he received NTU’s Nanyang Nare Mr Lim Chow Kiat, Group Chief Hall of Fame, in recognition of his Outstanding Young Alumni Award for the immense Investment Officer, GIC Private Limited, contributions to the advancement of strides he made in the investment field and for his and Mr Tan Chin Hwee, a Founding fixed-income analysis and portfolio contributions to society. Partner in Asia for Apollo Management management. Singapore. The new Trustees are both NTU alumni. He also received NTU’s Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award the Appreciation to outgoing Trustees, Emeritus Professor Haresh Shah of following year, in honour of the key Professor Haresh Shah and Mr Kwek Stanford University and Mr Kwek leadership role that he has played Leng Joo Leng Joo, Deputy Chairman of City in safeguarding and enhancing In 2007, Prof Haresh Shah started the Blue Ribbon Developments Limited stepped down Singapore’s financial future during his Commission that advocated a new blueprint for effective 31 March 2015. career in GIC. revamping NTU’s curriculum and steering the development of future programmes. This paved the way for NTU Education, the university’s new undergraduate Mr Tan Chin Hwee curriculum that has pushed NTU to the global forefront for higher education. Graduating from NTU with a Bachelor of Accountancy honours degree Prof Shah also chaired the Board’s Academic Affairs in 1995, Mr Tan Chin Hwee is a Committee and significantly contributed to the reform of founding partner in Asia for Apollo NTU’s faculty appointment, promotion and tenure system Global Management, a leading global that has enabled the University to attract and retain alternative investment firm that ranks high quality academic staff despite the intense global among the world’s three largest. competition. This has been a key factor behind NTU’s rapid progress today. Mr Lim Chow Kiat (NBS/1993), Before joining Apollo, he was a Managing Director at Amaranth, where Group Chief Investment Officer, NTU President Professor Bertil Andersson said: he pioneered a number of historic GIC Private Limited “As chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, Prof capital market “firsts” in public and Haresh Shah has consistently been very focused private investment opportunities. and uncompromising in setting and maintaining high Mr Lim Chow Kiat standards for the University’s academic programmes Mr Tan is presently a Director of and faculty. This discipline has clearly served us well. Singapore Press Holdings Limited, After graduating with a First Class Prof Haresh has also generously contributed time, effort a non-executive Director of Keppel Honours degree in Accountancy from and commitment to NTU, exceeding what one would NTU, Mr Lim Chow Kiat joined GIC, typically expect of a Trustee.” Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, in 1993 as a portfolio manager. He was On Mr Kwek Leng Joo’s contributions, Prof Andersson GIC’s only fresh hire that year. said: “The University is fortunate to have benefitted from Mr Kwek’s vast property development expertise and Since then, he has risen steadily experience in the development and implementation of through the ranks and is currently our Campus Master Plan.” He added that NTU is pleased Group Executive Committee Co-chair, that Mr Kwek will continue to serve as a member of the Managing Director and Group Chief university’s campus planning committee. Investment Officer (GCIO) of GIC. As GCIO, he leads GIC’s investment Mr Kwek is a keen supporter of the arts and an process and strategy, including asset accomplished photographer who had given generously allocation, active capital allocation to NTU in various areas. To recognise photographic and large investments. Previously, he Mr Tan Chin Hwee (NBS/1995), excellence among students at NTU’s School of Art, served as deputy GCIO and President Founding Partner in Asia for Apollo Design and Media, he made a personal gift to the of the public markets group and Management Singapore. University in 2009 to establish the Kwek Leng Joo Prize European operations. for Excellence in Still Photography. 12 l on campus on campus l 13 ST Engineering and NTU launch laboratory for Advancing electromobility research advanced robotics and autonomous systems NTU and BMW Group embark on new S$1.3m research programme focusing on Electromobility in Asia and Smart Materials.​ The lab’s main research areas will be in airport precision and airside technology, and in enhancing intelligence support for crisis management.

capabilities, crisis responders would be able to optimise tasks and deploy resources under challenging conditions ◀ Mr Teo Ser Luck, Minister of State for Trade and Industry during disasters. (2nd from left) launching the new Electromobility research programme at the BMW Group-NTU Future Mobility Lab. NTU Provost Professor Freddy Boey said: “The ST Accompanying him are, from left, Mr Axel Pannes, Managing Engineering-NTU Corporate Laboratory will combine both Director of BMW Group Asia; Prof Lam Khin Yong, NTU NTU’s and ST Engineering’s expertise in robotics and Chief of Staff and Vice President (Research); and Mr Volker autonomous systems. NTU has been especially successful in Bouffier, Minister President of Hesse and President of the industry-relevant research and an initiative like this corporate Federal Council of the Federal Republic of Germany. lab allows us to develop robust and practical solutions that will benefit society, ease manpower challenges and create ▼ BMW Group has provided the BMW i3 (right) and BMW i8 higher value jobs for Singaporeans.” as research platforms to the Future Mobility Research Lab. “The vision for the ST Engineering-NTU Corporate Lab is to develop the next generation of robotics and autonomous systems that can be applied to various areas such as healthcare, urban development, transportation, ▲ Launch of the ST Engineering-NTU Corporate Laboratory by (from left) NTU environmental conservation as well as defence and Chief of Staff and Vice President (Research) Prof Lam Khin Yong; NTU Provost homeland security. These will be solutions that will improve MW Group and NTU launched a new Prof Freddy Boey; Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean; President and CEO and impact our everyday lives,” said ST Engineering electromobility research programme, involving the of ST Engineering Mr Tan Pheng Hock and Deputy CEO and President, Defence President & CEO, Mr Tan Pheng Hock. all-electric BMW i3 and plug-in hybrid sports car Business, ST Engineering, Mr Lee Fook Sun. B BMW i8 that runs on electricity and petrol. Housed at NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic T Engineering and NTU have on their own. These systems can Engineering, the joint research lab will be led by Co-Directors This new research programme, focussing on two new set up a joint research lab to transport luggage from the check-in – NTU Professor Wang Dan Wei and ST Engineering’s Vice areas, Electromobility in Asia and Smart Materials, will be develop advanced robotics counter to the baggage claim area in President/Director of the Advance Robotics Lab, Mr Paul conducted at the Future Mobility Research Lab located on and autonomous systems the most efficient way, minimising the Tan. They will be assisted by NTU Assistant Professor Justin the NTU campus, which is the BMW Group’s first joint lab in Sthat will improve airport operations and number of human operators. Dauwels as the Deputy Director. Southeast Asia. disaster rescue efforts. As airport operations are extremely Running at full capacity, the Corp Lab will have over 100 The launch ceremony on 30 June was graced by Mr Teo The ST Engineering-NTU Corporate labour intensive today, and coupled researchers and staff, including NTU PhD students. Ser Luck, Minister of State at Singapore’s Ministry of Trade Laboratory was officially launched on with increasing labour cost and and Industry; Mr Volker Bouffier, Minister President of 30 April by Guest-of-Honour Deputy manpower constraints, it is critical Hesse and President of the Federal Council of the Federal Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who to develop advanced robotics and Republic of Germany; and His Excellency, Dr Michael is also the Chairman of the National smart systems, especially when Witter, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Research Foundation (NRF). The joint airports worldwide are embarking on Singapore. will be transferred to Singapore’s battery materials that can extend laboratory which will receive S$53 expansion. academia, broadening their technical the range of an electric vehicle and million in funding is supported by the The scientists at the joint lab will use the two BMW i vehicles understanding of modern full-electric innovative driver assistive technologies NRF Singapore under its Corporate In disaster-struck environments, a to conduct research on real-life driver behaviour and to and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. to greatly enhance safety.” Laboratory@University Scheme smart robot can navigate its way, collect in-depth data on vehicle performance. The two cars which supports the setting up of key making search-and-rescue missions corporate laboratories via public- safer and more effective. Using sensors will also conduct on-road trials of new technologies such as Professor Lam Khin Yong, NTU’s Chief The main goal of embarking on the private partnerships. such as vision and laser rangefinders a mobile application that can accurately predict traffic and of Staff and Vice President (Research), Electromobility in Asia project is to find that measure the distance to an estimated end-to-end travelling time. said the new research programme will out how drivers interact with BMW i The two main research areas of the object, the robot can create a map of build on the research successes of the vehicles in real life, so as to better ST Engineering-NTU Corporate Lab the unknown environment. The smart Mr Axel Pannes, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia NTU-BMW joint lab. understand user behaviours and to will be in airport precision and airside robot will automatically search and said: “We are very satisfied with our partnership with NTU improve electric and plug-in hybrid technology (such as baggage transfer locate survivors and their vital signs in and the establishment of the Future Mobility Research Lab, “The new research programme will technology for the future. systems, aerobridges and aircraft tow the disaster zone, unlike current robots ▲ DPM Teo Chee Hean (2nd from left) looking at various thanks to the high level of competency from NTU’s research further exploit the synergy between trucks) and in enhancing intelligence which have to be remotely controlled. drone technologies which will be further developed by staff and interdisciplinary teams.” BMW Group’s leadership and expertise In terms of Smart Materials, today’s support for crisis management. the new ST Engineering-NTU Corporate Laboratory. in automotive sciences and NTU’s proliferation of touchscreen interfaces Through advanced computer Also looking on are, from left, NTU Chief of Staff and He added that with the efforts of researchers, important leading research in sustainability and being used increasingly in vehicles has The joint research aims to develop algorithms, the robot will be able Vice President (Research) Prof Lam Khin Yong, Chief findings have been made through the earlier research clean technologies. The NTU-BMW created a need to study how these advanced robotics and autonomous to convert sensor data to images Technology Officer of ST Engineering Mr Fong Saik Hay, areas in a short period of just two years. With the joint lab has already made important touchscreen surfaces can be made system technologies – systems that that its human operators can easily Chief Defence Scientist of MINDEF Mr Quek Tong Boon, expanded research scope, more invaluable knowledge advancements in areas such as new more tactile. can collect data and make decisions understand. With such advanced and NTU Prof Xie Lihua. 14 l on campus on campus l 15 Introducing the world’s first Smart mobility test bed in Singapore electric taxi NTU and NXP Semiconductors N.V. are building a high-tech living test bed for smart for the tropics cars and traffic systems on the NTU campus. Named EVA, its innovative design and various features will help to reduce carbon emissions as well as local noise and exhaust emissions. upported by Singapore Economic Development Board, the new NTU-NXP Smart Mobility Test Bed will test and develop new technologies for he electric taxi, EVA, is built by Professor Markus Lienkamp, the Scientific vehicles to communicate with each other and TUM CREATE, a collaboration Advisor Director at TUM CREATE who Swith designated roadside infrastructures. Known as V2X between NTU and one of Europe’s planned the EVA project from conception to (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology, this will push new top universities, Germany’s its eventual completion, said the research frontiers in mobility. TTechnische Universität München (TUM). team had set out four years ago asking very The project is supported by the National important questions such as whether electric Built using the latest technology from NTU and NXP, Research Foundation, Prime Minister’s Office, vehicles would be feasible for public transport companies, research institutes and government agencies Singapore. systems in megacities. will be able to deploy, test, and validate future V2X solutions ▲ Various research projects will be carried out in conjunction with NTU’s EcoCampus initiative in a real world scenario with this S$22 million campus- NTU President Professor Bertil Andersson “Many of the public transportation vehicles which uses the University’s 200-hectare campus and adjoining 50-hectare Cleantech Park as a wide test bed. Such V2X applications will involve wireless said that the EVA Electric Taxi project is a today are re-purposed from their original super test bed for research in cutting-edge green technologies. communications between vehicles and with intelligent good example of future electro-mobility and design as passenger cars and vans, into taxis infrastructure such as traffic cameras and traffic lights. its possibilities, achieved by leveraging NTU’s and shuttle buses,” said Prof Lienkamp, who established track record in application-driven is also the Director of Research for TUM’s The intelligent V2X system, which is capable of wirelessly engineering and TUM’s deep expertise in Munich School of Engineering and the Science Developing collecting and analysing data from other vehicles and the electro-mobility. Center for Electromobility. surrounding smart infrastructure over a distance of up

to two kilometres, will ultimately be required to enable “Now that we have proven that it is possible to energy efficiency widespread adoption of fully autonomous driving. design vehicles for specific purposes of public transport, it has opened up new questions solutions The technology will improve road safety and traffic flow for us to explore, mainly how purpose-built ▲ NTU President Prof Bertil Andersson and NTU partners world-renowned Lawrence Berkeley National by giving drivers advanced warning of upcoming hazards electric vehicles would fit into the whole Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Lab to collaborate on research in technological solutions for such as dangerous road conditions, unexpected traffic transport eco-system together with the trains His Excellency Dr Michael Witter (far right), jams, approaching emergency vehicles or road works, and buses, and how these solutions can discussing the various innovative features of EVA. energy efficiency and sustainable development in the tropics. long before such hazards enter the drivers’ field of vision or reduce travelling times and energy usage used become detectable by other Advanced Driver Assistance for transportation.” he Lawrence Berkeley EcoCampus initiative which uses the System (ADAS) sensors. National Lab (Berkeley Lab) University’s 200-hectare campus and Professor Lam Khin Yong, NTU’s Chief of Staff EVA’s innovative design is a U.S. Department of adjoining 50-hectare Cleantech Park The collaboration will also pave the way to realise and Vice President for Research, said many Energy National Laboratory as a super test bed for research in Singapore’s Smart Mobility 2030 vision to optimise of EVA’s innovations can also be applicable Tmanaged by the University of cutting-edge green technologies. Fast-charging battery system can give transport systems and enhance commuter travel and deployed to other industry sectors in · California. Known for its excellence EVA a range of up to 200km with just experience with the latest advancements in transport Singapore, such as its energy-efficient air in scientific research, it has 13 Nobel Going beyond research, the a 15-min recharge. technologies. conditioning system and lightweight carbon- Laureates to its name since its collaboration also aims to develop fibre composites. · EVA is 150kg lighter than other inception in 1931. and demonstrate practical solutions ▲ EVA, the world’s first electric taxi for tropical comparable-sized taxis due to its to combat urban and environmental megacities is jointly built by researchers from NTU lightweight carbon-fibre composites. NTU and the Berkeley Lab will challenges while reducing energy and Germany’s TUM. collaborate on research in various costs. Further savings in energy and · Ergonomically designed seats are areas of energy-efficiency solutions for costs can be achieved by improving equipped with a purpose-built buildings, renewable energy generation data collection and analysis to TUM CREATE Chief Executive Officer system to remove moisture and heat and storage, and smart grids. guide decision making and enabling Professor Maria-Elisabeth Michel-Beyerle from seats’ surfaces, maximising The collaboration will place strong intelligent interaction of buildings with said many of the technologies researched passengers’ comfort. emphasis in demonstrating innovative the electricity grid, including renewable and used in building EVA, such as its · Front passenger seat can be folded solutions in real-life settings to enhance energy sources, energy storage and specially tailored fast-charging battery forward to reveal an integrated child local capabilities and accelerate the electric vehicles. system, had yielded innovations beneficial seat for children aged 9 months to 3 adoption of energy-saving measures to the automotive industry. years old. in Singapore and the region. Leading Similar concepts can be applied to NTU’s efforts in the partnership is the large infrastructures such as industrial EVA’s suitability for Singapore · Climate controls, in-car entertainment, Energy Research Institute @ NTU parks and computer data centres, The research team’s decision to build an booking and digital payment systems (ERI@N) which is spearheading the which require high amounts of power electric taxi fitting Singapore’s climate was are linked via the infotainment system, University’s initiatives in sustainable and cooling systems to operate. It for very practical reasons. By replacing allowing passengers to control energy research. will benefit from the development of fuel-burning vehicles with electric-powered air-conditioning and audio settings highly efficient cooling systems and ▲ In a ‘Vehicle-to-Everything’ (V2X) demonstration held at NTU, ▲ EVA has a built-in infotainment system which can ones, carbon emissions as well as local wirelessly from their personal mobile The various research and integration of energy systems that three connected cars were shown to interact directly with one display fares, navigate with maps and play music noise and exhaust emissions can be devices. demonstration projects will be are based on sustainable energy and another over Wi-Fi and exploit real-time data from each other and from the radio. reduced. carried out in conjunction with NTU’s storage alternatives. the roadside infrastructure. 16 l on campus on campus l 17

To reduce the need for air-conditioning, all rooms in NTU campus, the residential hall will have windows that reflect heat using a special coating, and louvres that shield any a living lab for sustainability, direct sunlight. The sports hall will also have a similar feature, with two-layer walls designed for heat insulation on hot gets greener days. The walls will have special metal coils with cold water flowing through them. This cools the wind that The University is building award-winning sports hall and “Lego-style” high- enters the hall and removes hot air quickly through rise residential buildings which will reduce its energy consumption. convection. These eco features will save over 40 per cent energy and 30 per cent in water consumption.

alking the green talk, NTU is building research and ambition to achieve a 35 per cent Championing sustainable construction the region’s first sports hall with reduction in energy, water and waste by 2020 under Breaking new grounds in sustainable construction a unique long-span timber roof its EcoCampus initiative. methods, the new residential hall and sports halls will structure that provides five times soon become NTU’s new icons in sustainability. Wbetter heat insulation than concrete. This will reduce To be ready in 2016, the new sports hall and its energy consumption by at least 40 per cent. residential buildings have already clinched the Green Using an innovative wood construction method, the Mark Platinum – the highest award for sustainable sports hall will have a continuous wave-like timber roof The University is also building Singapore’s first high- building design in Singapore awarded by the Building arching over 70 metres long. Not only does it provide rise buildings where whole rooms complete with Construction Authority (BCA). five times better heat insulation, it also saves up to 40 internal fixtures are built at the factory and then put per cent in labour costs. together on-site. This saves up to 40 per cent in Inspired by nature manpower and 20 per cent in construction time. Apart from sustainable features such as energy- Similarly, the prefabrication method used in the North saving LED lighting and solar powered systems, the ▲ NTU’s new North Hill residential hall is Singapore’s first “lego-style” public high- Hill residential buildings, which is Singapore’s first “NTU is well-known for sustainability research but we sports hall and residential building are designed to rise building, which will be a one-stop hub with eateries, shops, rooftop BBQ pits, “Lego-style” public high-rise buildings, saves up to 40 also put it in practice by designing our lush, green take advantage of their natural surroundings. Using including the campus’ largest gym. per cent in manpower and 20 per cent in construction campus based on sustainability principles,” said computer modelling of the sun and wind patterns on- time. Whole rooms units complete with internal Associate Professor Kwok Kian Woon, Associate site, the buildings’ designers aim to harness natural fixtures will be produced off-site, which ensures Provost for Student Life. winds so students will enjoy good ventilation with consistency in workmanship and better overall average wind speeds calculated at about 0.5 metres construction quality. These two new facilities are designed with sustainable per second. features, in line with NTU’s emphasis on sustainability

At a glance… ▼ The first of its kind in the region, NTU’s new sports hall is built using a sustainable wood construction method and Sports Hall North Hill Residential Hall comes packed with plenty of eco features. Size Over 9,800m2 Six blocks

Floors 3 storeys 13 storey public high rise building which includes 3 storeys of common facilities such as study areas, sky lounges and gyms.

Capacity Over 900 mechanised retractable seating; 13 Accomodates over 1,850 students; common study areas and badminton courts or three volleyball / netball / and lounges; sky lounges; 580m2 gymnasium (largest in features basketball courts; outdoor carpark NTU); one multi-purpose hall; reading rooms; Music / dance rooms; rooftop BBQ terraces; F&B outlets; retail shops

Eco Motion sensor LED system; passive induction Some 480 solar-powered energy system which powers features cooling system using chilled water; “Green cement” common area lighting and hot water dispensers; motion (reused industrial by-products such as ash, silica sensor LED system; dual refuse system for recycling; and slag) “Low-E” glazed windows (special coating that reflects heat and UV rays); louvres for ventilation; “Green cement” 18 l on campus Discoveries @ NTU NTU scientists discover new remedy for dementia

NTU scientists have discovered that growth of brain cells using deep brain deep brain stimulation could also be stimulation. used to enhance the growth of brain cells which mitigates the harmful “Around 60 per cent of patients do effects of dementia-related conditions not respond to regular anti-depressant and improves short and long-term treatments and our research opens memory. new doors for more effective treatment options,” he added. Dr Lim Lee Their research has shown that new Wei, an associate professor at Sunway brain cells, or neurons, can be University, Malaysia, who worked on ▲ Scientists Asst Prof Ajai Vyas (right) and Dr Lim Lee Wei discover formed by stimulating the front part of the research project while he was a a new treatment for dementia by growing brain cells through deep the brain which is involved in memory Lee Kuan Yew Research Fellow at brain stimulation. retention using minute amounts of NTU, said that deep brain stimulation electricity. ​The increase in brain cells brings multiple benefits. ushing new frontiers in dementia research, NTU reduces anxiety and depression, and scientists have found a new way to treat dementia promotes improved learning, and The research findings open new by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of boosts overall memory formation and opportunities for developing P the brain to enhance the growth of new brain cells. retention. novel treatment solutions for patients suffering from memory Known as deep brain stimulation, it is a therapeutic Assistant Professor Ajai Vyas from loss due to dementia-related procedure that is already used in some parts of the world NTU’s School of Biological Sciences conditions such as Alzheimer’s to treat various neurological conditions such as tremors said that the findings clearly showed and even Parkinson’s disease. or Dystonia, which is characterised by involuntary muscle the potential of enhancing the contractions and spasms.

Advanced treatment options for colon cancer found

cientists from NTU and Sweden’s Karolinska in their tests, Imatinib was able to Institutet, one of Europe's largest and most block tumour initiation at the stem cell prestigious medical universities, have discovered level by half and significantly reduced that an existing chemotherapy drug used to treat tumour growth and proliferation. ​The Sleukaemia could prevent and control the growth of colorectal same effects were also shown when tumours. Imatinib was tested on colon tumour tissues taken from human patients. Colorectal cancer commonly referred to as colon cancer is one of the three most common cancers worldwide and the Colon cancer usually develops first most common in Singapore. Almost 95 per cent of colorectal as benign tumours, which when left cancers are from malignant tumours. untreated turn aggressive, and may spread to other parts of the body. The The research team found that Imatinib, an enzyme blocker main treatment in the early stages of widely used to treat leukaemia, works by blocking a signalling colon cancer is through resection, pathway related to a group of cell receptors called EphB. This where the affected section of the means that when used to treat mice with colon tumours, it intestine is removed through surgery. was able to halve the growth of tumours in the intestines. The scientists said these findings also ▲ NTU scientist Prof Sven Petterson, who The finding is also significant as currently there is no drug suggest that short term intermittent co-led an international biomedical study that available to prevent the recurrence of tumours in the intestine chemotherapies could be possible found new treatment options for colon cancer. after the cancerous tumours have been removed by surgery. as a treatment model, as this would substantially reduce the side effects One of the two principal investigators in the team of 13 known to occur when Imantinib is treatment did not interfere with the international scientists was Professor Sven Pettersson, given for longer periods. tumour suppressor function of EphB Professor of Metabolic Disease at NTU’s Lee Kong Chian receptors. This is beneficial as EphB School of Medicine and senior principal investigator with the Professor Jonas Frisén, Professor receptors also function to keep National Cancer Centre Singapore. of Stem Cell Research at Karolinska the tumour intact, which prevents Institutet, who co-supervised the cancerous cells from spreading to Dr Parag Kundu, a senior research fellow with Prof study, added that the study provided surrounding tissue should the tumour Pettersson’s lab and the first author of the study, said that experimental evidence that Imatinib break apart. 20 l Personality Personality l 21

challenges from the other participants. It was amazing winning it especially after a 20-year hiatus. That moment when I was on the Bringing glory to Singapore! podium with the national anthem being played is something I will never forget.”

NTU alumni, students and staff do the country and NTU proud, winning medals at the recent SEA Games 2015. We ▼ Mr Marcus Phua (left) with team mate Mr Vivian speak to our Gold medal-winning alumni participants. Rhamanan. Photo credit: Sport Singapore

SAILING obtaining financial support as the team them to see me up close and understand decided to go into full-time training but that all the hard work we have put in has we were unpaid athletes. Thankfully, there paid off. ▲ Ms Suzanne Seah (right) and Ms Stephenie Chen. MS JOVINA CHOO BEI FEN (SSM/2013) CANOEING was some funding from Sport Singapore, SingaporeSailing and our sponsor, Goldbell “My role model is my coach, Fernando preparing for the SEA Games was that our race Female Fleet Racing Keelboat – GOLD; MS SUZANNE SEAH (SSM/2015) Female Match Racing Keelboat – GOLD Group. When the team was formed, we Alegre, as he gives me sound advice both course took very long to set up, and we had set ourselves the target of winning two on and off the water. I hope to be able to Women’s K2 500m – GOLD; to train without it for the longest time. My role MS GRISELDA KHNG (SSM/2014) gold medals. I was confident in fleet racing compete in the 2016 Olympic Games. Women’s K2 200m – SILVER model is my current coach, Balazs Babella. Female Skiff 49erFX – GOLD because we had been doing very well in Our qualifiers are at this year's World training and overseas. Winning the first Championship in Buenos Aires and we're “I really looked up to a particular friend in “Next up is the Asian Canoeing Championship event gave me more confidence going into working very hard towards our goals.” secondary school, so when she joined and I am hoping some of us will be able to the second event. canoeing in college, I just followed suit. My qualify for the 2016 Olympics. Before any race, then coaches then encouraged me to go for I listen to ‘Famous last words’ by the band My “My role model is Roger Federer because the national trials. The only challenge when Chemical Romance on repeat!” of his passion for his sport and his unwavering self-belief.” BOWLING

Griselda: “My dad introduced my MS BERNICE LIM HUI YING (SSM/2015) siblings and me to sailing when we were in primary school. From there, I took Women’s Trios – GOLD; up other sailing courses and as I got Women’s Teams of Five – SILVER better at it, I enjoyed it more and have “I remember starting to bowl when I was 11 ▲ Ms Jovina Choo (far right) with her team mates, been hooked since then. I am on the after which I was accepted into the Singapore from left, Ms Terena Lam, Ms Dawn Liu, Ms Daniella SPEX scholarship programme now and Ng (NTU Yr 4 student). Photo credit: Howie/ so am able to train full time. Before the Sports School. That was when I realised I SingaporeSailing competition, I felt calm and confident as could make a career out of this and pursue we had been working very hard. I felt very it competitively. One big challenge I faced Jovina: “I started sailing when I was 10 happy winning since my family and friends leading up to the SEA Games was keeping up ▲ Ms Griselda Khng (right) and team mate Ms Sara with school. It was tough but I’m thankful for and joined the national team at 13. One of were there to support us, and being able to Tan celebrating their gold medal win. Photo credit: the main challenges in these Games was compete and win in front of them allowed Sport Singapore the lecturers and tutors who helped me.

“Going into the competition I felt confident NETBALL ▲ Chen Huifen (2nd from left) and Ang Shiqi (6th from SHOOTING physically to be able to do shot after shot and SQUASH because we had been training really hard left) in the national netball team. Photo credit: Netball repeat the motion over and over again. Initial the past two months and we had home Singapore. challenge when preparing for these Games ground advantage. It was an amazing feeling MS ANG SHIQI (SCBE/2010) & Ms Teo Shun Xie (SBS/2011) MR MARCUS PHUA JIA HUI was juggling between work and training. To winning the gold in the trios, especially since MS CHEN HUIFEN (NIE/2010) Huifen: “I have always loved sports and (NBS/2012) Singapore had not won the gold in this event started in netball when I was in Primary Women’s 10m Air Pistol – GOLD; overcome this problem, I had quality training Women’s – GOLD Women’s 25m Pistol Team – SILVER; sessions instead of quantity. Men’s Jumbo Doubles – GOLD; for 20 years! Four. When preparing for the SEA Games, due to our work commitments it was Women’s 10m Air Pistol Team – BRONZE Men’s Team – SILVER Shiqi: “My netball days started in secondary “My role model would be my dad. He works sometimes difficult for to have enough “Before the competition, I did not have very school where I was invited to join the school really hard to provide such strong support for sleep and getting massages. But we have “I first started in this sport at my college’s high expectations, but just to approach the “I started the sport at the age of 10 when team. It was a childhood dream to represent the whole family and I look up to him for his to be disciplined to manage our time well. CCA and found the sport rather challenging competition like any other, and improve my my father introduced the game to me. Singapore so I worked my way up to the resilience.” Thankfully I have supportive colleagues and and interesting as it tests you mentally and own records. I hope to be able to qualify for Since then, I grew to love the sport and highest level. As we won the Asian Netball my family support system was also very Olympics 2016. have continued to play it ever since. Championship in Singapore last year, there important. Hence, I have continued to train hard and was immense pressure to bring home the “My biggest influencer compete all these years. As a sportsman, SEA Games gold too. As I am working full- “I was excitedly looking forward to the SEA and role model is my you are bound to face criticisms. It was time, it was very challenging managing my Games as it was only the second time that father.” a huge distraction to me at the start but job and training sessions but I am thankful netball was being featured. Many people with the help of our team's psychologists, for the support from my boss and coach. had high hopes for us as we were crowned we blocked out these unwanted noises The moment of winning the gold at home the Asian champions in 2014 but we were and focused on preparing well for the SEA was just pure joy! Games. wary that the Malaysian team was a force to be reckoned with too. “The future plans for our team will be the ◀ Ms Teo Shun Xie “I was eagerly looking forward to the upcoming World Netball Cup in Sydney “My sister, Tan Huiyan, a former national (right) with team mates competition and we were expected to this August. This is the highest level of Ms Teh Xiu Hong netball player has been giving me get gold for the doubles and silver for the competition for netball and we are very (centre) and Ms Nicole ▲ Mr Bernice Lim (right) with team mates Ms valuable advice and tips in perfecting my team event. Fortunately, we were able excited to compete amongst the best in Tan (left). Photo credit: Cherie Tan (left) and Ms Shayna Ng (centre). movements.” MCCY to meet our expectations despite strong the world.” 22 l Personality

FLOORBALL

(featured for the first time in the SEA Games)

MS FARIZA BEGUM MOHAMED ZABIR (NIE/2014)

Women’s – GOLD

MR BRANDON CHEONG ZHI XIAN (NBS/2013) & MR YEO KAIXIANG (NIE/2013)

Men’s – GOLD

▲ Mr Yeo Kaixiang (standing, 4th from right) Fariza: "It was my secondary school and Mr Brandon Cheong (kneeling, front teacher who brought me to a floorball club right) and their team mates with Deputy and encouraged me to join the women’s Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean (standing, centre of last row). Photo credit: Sport team. I fell in love with goalkeeping as I love Singapore challenges and team sport. It was challenging juggling work commitments and busy training Brandon: "I started playing floorball schedules and sometimes my mind and body in secondary school. Mr Shashi, my would take a toll on me, but I am glad to have physical education teacher, who was team mates who are always encouraging and also a national floorballer back then, Congratulations to showing concern. was my inspiration to pursue floorball our other alumni competitively. As I was the oldest in the “I felt excited playing in front of the home crowd national team for the SEA Games, I had sportsmen and during the SEA Games. Since, my team had to work doubly hard to fight for a place started our preparation many months ago, I in the team. sportswomen too! was very confident that we will not disappoint the crowd. The feeling of winning the final “During the Games, we were looking · Mr Marcus Goh (EEE/2007) – match was amazing and that too after such a forward to seeing how strong our Water polo GOLD close game! We could hear the crowd cheering opponents were. We were particularly for us from the start till the end, seeing my interested in how the Thais would play · Ms Victoria Chan Jing Hua family supporting the team, the entire moment as they had two Thai-Swedish players. (SSM/2015) – was just great! I was having goosebumps when The Swedes are the world champions. Sailing Two SILVERS we were receiving our medal.” I felt really honoured to play our best · Ms Dipna Lim Prasad (SSM/2014) – game in front of our home supporters. Athletics SILVER

“Being the most senior member in the · Mr Lee Cheng Wei (NIE/2014) – team, the younger players influence Athletics SILVER me to uphold myself as a role model. Mr Yang Gabriel (NIE/2013) – In future, I would like to move into · Judo SILVER coaching to grow the sport and make floorball the most popular sport in · Ms Eunice Fu (NBS/2012) – Singapore. Water polo SILVER

· Ms Dinah Chan (NIE/2010) – Kaixiang: “The Games were indeed Cycling BRONZE a humbling experience, being able to do what I enjoy, and being supported · Ms Laura Tan (SSM/2013) – all the way. I feel truly blessed to be a Hockey BRONZE part of this Games, and thankful for the Ms Nur Adawiyah (NIE/2011), many opportunities provided by the · Ms Jerryca Teo (NBS/2011) and institutions I have passed through. I am Ms Joannah Yue (NIE/2012) – a teacher, and my employer has been Squash BRONZE each Ms Fariza Begum, very supportive of my sporting pursuits. star goalkeeper Good time management and not Ms Pamela Choong (SSM/2014) of the national · floorball team. procrastinating helped as well. and Mr How Wei Min (CEE/2013) – Traditional Boat Race BRONZE “My future floorball plans include helping each my club team achieve the top placing in the upcoming Singapore Floorball League Division 1.” 24 l Alumni Perspective Alumni Perspective l 25

Bai Hui Drink for relieving stress 1 pot serving Yin Tang

Soak all the ingredients for 10 minutes in boiling water and then add rock sugar or honey to taste. He Gu

Nei Guan

Mr Yew also pointed out the various acupoints for ailments such as stiff neck (on the front of the hand, between the second and third finger, or lower back pain (two points on the centre front of the hand, between the second/third and fourth/fifth finger). ▲ (From left) Alumni speakers and TCM physicians Ms Tjioe Yan Yin (SBS/2010), Ms Fung Foon Yin (SBS/2010) and Mr Brandon Yew (SBS/2011), share valuable knowledge and tips on the benefits of TCM’s comprehensive and integrated care for wellness and treatment. Traditional Medicine Resource Executive at the Dried rose Finger citron Red dates Singapore General Hospital’s Department of 6g 10g 5g Pharmacy, and the final speaker for the evening’s forum, Ms Fung Foon Yin (SBS/2010), spoke about Healthy living with using TCM safely and rationally for healthy living. Throughout her presentation, Ms Fung continued to emphasise the importance of using TCM under a Traditional Chinese Medicine professional physician’s advice and to never self- Participants at the 31st Distinguished Alumni Forum learn how TCM can help one achieve and maintain good health. medicate. As no two bodies are the same, some TCM products work well for some people, while others may Drink for soothing throat cause adverse effects. taying healthy is of utmost importance to In addition to that, one may also prevention and management of and eye dryness everyone and for that reason, many people undergo acupressure treatments spinal musculoskeletal pain, the Ms Fung went on to introduce the various Chinese 1 pot serving have been turning to Traditional Chinese which help to regulate Qi and TCM way. Currently working as a herbal medicine and their different toxity levels, and Medicine for good health. blood circulation, relieve pain, and TCM physician and acupuncturist how some of them might cause adverse effects S calm one’s mind. She went on to at the Complementary Integrative such as high blood pressure, respiratory paralysis At the 31st Distinguished Alumni Forum titled demonstrate and point out the Medicine Clinic at Tan Tock Seng and cardiac arrest if consumed wrongly. It is also Soak all the ingredients ‘Towards healthy living’, expert alumni speakers various acupressure points, such Hospital, Mr Yew gave a brief important for a person to seek the correct Chinese for 10 minutes in boiling shared valuable knowledge and tips on the benefits as bai hui, located at the centre introduction on musculoskeletal medical treatment based on his/her ailments, as all water and then add rock of TCM’s comprehensive and integrated care for of the top of the head, yin tang disorder which refers to the herbs cannot be used safely for all illnesses. Ms Fung sugar or honey to taste. wellness and treatment. Some 120 alumni, students which is at the centre of one’s strain or injury to joints, muscles, provided real-life case studies of people falling seriously and guests attended the forum which was organised eyebrows, he gu, which is a point tendons and ligaments, resulting ill after consuming illegal Chinese medicine not by the NTU Alumni Affairs Office on 9 April at NTU’s on the front of the palm between in aches and pains, stiffness, approved by Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority. one-north campus. the thumb and index finger, and also numbness, impaired function and nei guan which is located on the mobility, or even disability. In conclusion, she explained that TCM is more than just The first speaker for the evening, Ms Tjioe Yan Yin wrist. She also highlighted how a treatment using herbs and acupuncture. It is in fact, (SBS/2010), spoke about combatting stress with person’s mind-set can affect one’s He explained how an employee a comprehensive system of health maintenance and TCM. The Chinese Medicine physician at NTU’s stress levels. Deep breathing and can prevent such injuries at promotion which includes balance, prevention, holistic, Chinese Medicine Clinic explained how Qi circulation meditation exercises will also calm the workplace by maintaining and being in harmony with the environment. can help in managing one’s stress. In order to the mind and regulate the body’s Qi. good posture and ergonomics, regulate Qi and blood circulation in one’s body, Ms taking frequent breaks to stretch, The forum session ended with a question and answer Wolfberry Chrysanthemum Ophiopogon tuber Mr Brandon Yew (SBS/2011), exercising regularly and keeping Tjioe emphasised the importance of exercise and session which allowed the participants to clarify with 5g 15g 5g consuming Chinese herbs such as rose buds, chaihu, the second forum speaker, warm. A person may also undergo the speakers, any further doubts they might have had Hawthorne berry and tangerine peel. delivered a presentation on the acupressure to ease the pain. regarding TCM. 26 l Alumni Connect Alumni Connect l 27 Assisting budding entrepreneurs Alumni who are keen on embarking on an entrepreneurial journey can look towards NTUitive for guidance.

NTUitive is located at the MyDoc’s solution is to provide medical providers NTU alumnus Mr reason for him to want to work in Innovation Centre, the nexus of and patients with a secure platform for virtual Phoon Ying Foong, a start-up. the Innovation and Enterprise consultation by voice, video, text, peer-to-peer Vice President of ecosystem at NTU. It is a mix message with e-referrals, virtual appointment Engineering at MyDoc “The leaders of the first start-up of work and social space to scheduling and personal health diaries with company inspired me, as I have incubate and nurture start-ups; diagnostics and personal health device NTU alumnus Phoon Ying never seen a person so devoted the place to be for like-minded integration. MyDoc’s physician co-founders have Foong is the Vice President of to a company, and that level of individuals to work, network, three decades of healthcare experience and Engineering at MyDoc. Ying Foong devotion excites me. So far, my share synergies and create relationships to develop a tool that is simple, joined MyDoc in 2014 and, prior three favorite aspects of working alliances to enhance their value powerful and effective. MyDoc empowers its to that, was the co-founder of in a start-up environment are the proposition. medical provider clients to grow their practices another start-up. The engineering 3Fs: family, freedom and fortune.” by connecting with large enterprises interested graduate credited his family as the Ying Foong explains. TUitive Pte Ltd in managing spiralling chronic disease costs, inspiration behind his interest to (“NTUitive” in short) MyDoc – An as well as with retail healthcare groups greatly work in a start-up environment. As a final note, Ying Foong’s three is NTU's innovation NTUitive start-up aided by its virtual clinics. The service is pieces of advice for students and and enterprise currently available on the web, as well as on iOS “I come from a family where all of alumni who want to become a part Ncompany. It manages the Founded in 2012, MyDoc is a and Android devices. my siblings are entrepreneurial; of a start-up company are: “Firstly, University’s intellectual property, digital platform for healthcare my sister is currently running her start-ups can kill you or make you promote innovation, support communications and care Dr Snehal Patel, Co-founder and Director of own business, and another one stronger. Secondly, joining start-ups entrepreneurship and facilitate the management. It is one out of Corporate Strategy at MyDoc says: “NTUitive used to be a serial entrepreneur. is like running a marathon: you are commercialisation of research. many examples of a successful has been phenomenal in providing MyDoc with I am very proud of both of them,” already one of the bravest persons, start-up that has been nurtured key contacts and stellar resources to strengthen Ying Foong says. He adds that even if you're not in the lead. Finally, As an established start-up by NTUitive. various areas of the business, such as our the feeling of being in a big family start-ups can be destructive or incubator, NTUitive assists marketplace positioning. An example of the and sharing the same goal is the addictive, it's all up to you.” entrepreneurially inclined faculty, At present, fragmented unsecure help we received is the trip to the US that was students and alumni take take their medical data and delayed organized and subsidized by NTUitive to meet technologies and ideas to market communication remains an with early stage investors and potential partners. For more information on NTUitive and its complete suite of through new business creation. issue in patient care. Laboratory The exposure really helped expand MyDoc in incubation services, please contact: It provides start-ups with access results often take weeks to the marketplace.” to early-stage funding, market be available. This results in NTUitive Pte Ltd development, entrepreneurship unsatisfactory patient adherence He added, “All of these are possible thanks 16 Nanyang Drive, #01-109, Innovation Centre, education, networks, mentoring and long-term engagement; a to the incredible team at NTUitive - MyDoc is Singapore 637722 support and start-up facilities fact that leads to frustration, blessed to be supported by an unparalleled Tel: 6790 4954 within the Innovation Centre at the a waste of time, effort and group of professionals.” Email: [email protected] University. resources. www.ntuitive.sg 28 l Alumni Connect Alumni Connect l 29

through the world’s largest viewing panel window, shark, goliath grouper, saw fish, where they came face-to-face measuring 36m wide and 8.3m tall. The aquarium and a squadron of magnificent with the various shark species and is home to majestic manta rays, enormous goliath manta rays. Adults and kids uncovered the centuries of myths grouper, napoleon wrasse, and other gentle giants enjoyed sitting by the huge glass about these ocean predators. of the sea. panel, watching the marine life swim by. For NTU alumni and their families, The Shipwreck Habitat is the first tank that one the day proved to be an amazing explores upon entering. Whilst walking through the Many participants were in awe at and intriguing journey uncovering glass tunnel, one can observe a life-sized underwater The Shark Seas, the final attraction the marine realm of S.E.A. shipwreck and a variety of fish and other sea before exiting the aquarium, Aquarium. creatures swimming around.

It was Ms Revathy Subramanian’s (MAE/2013) first ▼ Participants experience the 360 degrees multimedia Typhoon Theatre where they visit to the S.E.A. Aquarium. She heard about it being ‘board’ a sailing ship and encounter a perilous storm. the biggest aquarium, and was enthusiastically looking forward to exploring it on a Saturday morning.

One of the most fascinating habitats in the aquarium was the sea jellies zone, a perennial favourite amongst adults and children alike. Energy is recharged with the electrifying pulsating dances of the translucent sea jelly species such as the trailing long-tentacled lion’s ◀▲ NTU alumni spend a leisurely Saturday morning mane sea jelly, the captivating neon blue sea jelly and with their family members exploring all that the S.E.A. Aquarium has to offer. the larger-than-life moon sea jelly.

Mr Tan Yew Heng (EEE/2013) and his wife were keen to spend time with their two children at the aquarium during the holidays. “In fact, my son came here three Exploring days ago for his school excursion. And he is still very excited at being here again!” said Mr Tan with a laugh.

The Open Ocean is the main attraction inside, where marine a diverse collection of marine life can be seen. This is home to gentle giants of the sea including the leopard realm

NTU alumni and their families embark on an intriguing journey learning about marine life during NTU Alumni Family Day at S.E.A. Aquarium.

▲ For some of the participants, it was their first time at the attraction, where they he start of the June school holidays saw a were able to learn more about the diverse marine life. turnout of 250 alumni and family members ▲ At the Discovery Touch Pool, for the annual NTU Alumni Family Day both children and adults enjoy an 2015. This time, it was held at S.E.A. The marine realm of S.E.A. together with me. I attended interactive experience with the TAquarium, Resorts World Sentosa on 30 May 2015. Aquarium is home to more than the NTU Fest last year, and this attraction’s Mariners as they share Excitement filled the air, as many eagerly waited to 100,000 marine animals of over is my second NTU event after more about the sea star, sea urchin, explore the awe-inspiring world of ocean life at one of 800 species, across into 49 graduation,” said Mr Chew Bing Rui sea cucumber and more. Sentosa’s newest attractions. different habitats, each one as (HSS/2013). fascinating as the next. Mr Kong Shin Seong (EEE/1997) came with his wife, As the alumni participants and his sister and his three children. “This is the first time “This is an excellent opportunity their families stepped into S.E.A. ▲ The Open Ocean attraction gave the participants an unforgettable experience as they watched all of us are visiting S.E.A. Aquarium. It is an event for to spend time with my family. Aquarium, they were immersed through the panaromic marine vista, manta rays and other gentle and gigantic sea creatures the kids to enjoy and have fun,” shared Mr Kong. My parents and sister are here into a magical marine world seen swimming so closely by. 30 l Alumni Connect Alumni Connect l 31

during his student days. He also participated in the basketball competition and his team, ZHPK2, were the winners.

​Alumni gather on campus for an enjoyable morning of sports and games at the annual NTU Alumni Sports Fiesta. Ms Li Danwei (NBS/2012) participated in the Sports Fiesta for the first time. Teaming up with Ms Chin Su Lin (NBS/2013) for the tennis competition, she shared: "I've been playing tennis lose to 240 alumni, graduate students for about 5 years now and met Su Lin when ▶ The hotly contested 4x100m and graduate programmes participants, we were both playing tennis together at NTU. relay run was won by team Fast together with their supporters, gathered Currently, we play social tennis regularly with a & Furious 2 which had its final bright and early on 20 June for the group of friends. Coincidentally, I'm also in the runner, Mr Alex See Hongze Cannual NTU Alumni Sports Fiesta organised by the IRAS' tennis team and chanced upon another (EEE/2008), breezing past the NTU Alumni Affairs Office. Held at NTU’s Sports and other teams. fellow NBS alumna who took part this year, who Recreation Centre, it is an event sports enthusiasts is also in her organisation's team! It was a good look forward to eagerly every year as it provides workout and great event to catch up with friends ▼ Dr Yap Kim Yew them with an opportunity to participate in friendly and fellow alumni." (Science/1961) (centre), with sports competitions and at the same time, network fellow alumni who returned to with fellow alumni who share similar interests. the NTU campus to participate in the tennis competition. Dr Welcoming the participants, Mr Soon Min Yam, Yap, 77, a regular at every Director of Alumni Affairs, NTU, shared that the Sports Fiesta, was in fact the oldest participant. main objective of the event was to promote healthy lifestyle for all and to encourage alumni to return to campus for some networking over sports.

This year, participants took part in a 4x100m relay run, 3-on-3 basketball, badminton, table tennis and tennis. Once the Sports Fiesta was declared open by Mr Soon, the relay participants took up their positions in the hotly contested race. Whilst the race began smoothly, team Fast & Furious 2 were the clear winners as they breezed ◀▲ Some of the competitions lined up at the Sports Fiesta included past the other three teams to emerge champions. 3-on-3 basketball, table tennis, badminton and tennis.

Mr Alex See Hongze (EEE/2008), a member of the winning relay team, shared that the Sports Fiesta The men’s doubles badminton team comprising Mr gives him the chance to meet his friends whom he Charles Cheah (CEE/1997) and Mr Yap Wee Teck stayed together with in the Hall of Residence Six (MAE/1997) won the closely fought final match with a score of 21-18. “Wee Teck has been playing for three consecutive years and is a veteran in the sport. This ▼ Participants at this year’s NTU Alumni Sports Fiesta all was my second time playing as I participated two geared up and ready for an exciting morning! years ago. It is not all about winning the match, but rather, I come back to visit the campus. I thoroughly enjoyed myself,” shared Mr Cheah.

No strangers to the tennis competition, Dr Yap Kim Yew (Science/1961) and Mr Alex Khoo (Commerce/1980), emerged champions once again for the above 45 years men’s doubles. Dr Yap, 77, ​ was in fact the oldest participant in the Sports Fiesta.

The event ended with a prize presentation ceremony and buffet lunch where many alumni participants were seen chatting with each other. 32 l Alumni Connect Alumni Connect l 33

Whilst the performances received customs and traditions he should the loudest cheers of the evening, observe during business trips to some in attendance spent the neighbouring countries. evening reminiscing about their Celebrating time in NTU. Another highlight of the evening was the Best Dressed competition. Colleagues and fellow alumni 36-year-old Bangladeshi alumnus Mr Chee Tuck Keong and Mr Mia Md Zakir Hossain clinched the Global Diversity Gordon Chan, both financial Best Dressed award in a clay- NTU alumni experience a colourful blend of cultures at the NTU International Alumni Dinner 2015. services consultants with AIA, only toned kurta, when the audience found out when they met at their applauded loudest for the former workplace that they had graduated ship captain, who is completing his year's NTU Yew, whose contribution to the a year apart from NTU's School of a two-year Masters in Maritime International Alumni development of NTU’s modern Electrical and Electronic Enginering Studies programme at NTU's Dinner returned with campus was recognised by all in (EEE), with Mr Chan one year School of Civil and Environmental a sumptuous eight- attendance. ahead in 2012. Engineering (CEE). Tcourse banquet at Yunnan Garden Restaurant at NTU’s Guest-of-Honour for the evening, Mr Chee, a Singaporean, said that The evening ended with a lucky one-north campus on 1 April with Professor Er Meng Hwa, NTU's he still meets up regularly with the draw, with winners walking away ▲ The Best Dressed Award winner, Mia a programme packed with cultural Vice-President for International friends he met while staying in hall with some very attractive prizes. Md Zakir Hossain, receiving his prize performances and stage games Affairs, began the evening’s from Prof Er Meng Hwa, NTU’s Vice- in NTU, and gets tips on various to delight the 120-strong crowd festivities by speaking about the President for International Affairs. comprising alumni, faculty, staff growing regard the University and student performers. enjoyed internationally. ▶ Some attendees came for dinner Amongst over 190,000 alumni, He highlighted NTU's remarkable decked out in their traditional more than 20 per cent hail from accomplishments in international costumes such as intricately outside the little red dot – in 146 university rankings and provided designed batik shirts (top photo), and different dots on the map, to be updates on the University's other some ladies in resplendent Punjabi precise. Some of them attending developments. suits (bottom photo). the dinner came in beautiful ▲ NTU alumni have the opportunity to network and forge new traditional costumes such as Throughout dinner, cultural Students from Pelajar Indonesia NTU friendships at the dinner event. Indonesian batik shirts, Indian saris diversity was on full display with (PINTU), an Indonesian student club, donned traditional batik shirts as they performed two and Burmese longyis, showcasing performances from a variety of ▼ The attendees participated enthusiastically in the stage beautiful songs to a rapt audience, connected by their countries' colourful customs. student groups reflecting the games which triggered rapturous laughter and applause from best of the region and beyond, the audience. their shared memories of their time at the University. The evening began with an with Malaysia, Vietnam and impeccably observed minute of China among the many countries The first,Manuk Dadali, a folk song which remains silence for the late Mr Lee Kuan represented by the performers. popular in West Java today, spoke about the flight of the mythical Garuda bird. The next song, Love of a Lifetime, was an original composition by third-year EEE student Jason Limanjaya, 22, which had been first performed in a student musical in end 2014.

One of the standout acts was a swashbuckling martial arts show, Hidden Dragons, put on by Malaysian undergraduates. Second-year EEE student, Lee Hong Ze, was part of a trio that punched, kicked and even pulled off an incredible sequence with homemade nunchucks reminiscent of Bruce Lee.

The 22-year-old said, “We are all performing to represent our club and country today, but one day we will all be alumni of NTU, so we are looking forward to attending alumni events like these.” 34 l Alumni happenings Alumni happenings l 35

Alumni and guests also viewed a short go there whenever we organised off- video montage titled Campus Life, campus activities such as treks.” Celebrating an extraordinary which comprised old photos of the former Nanyang University campus. Alumni and guests were treated to a Mr Lim Boon Kiat (Arts/1978) who number of entertaining performances anniversary attended the dinner with his wife, Ms throughout dinner. This included Chia Swee Hong (Arts/1979), shared: a remarkable performance by the “I met my wife on the third storey of the Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) The clear and sunny day was perfect for the participants library. We always studied together and Festival Drums Group which marked to spend out on the golf course. During the game, they we have been together ever since”. the start of the event, as well as encouraged and cheered each other whilst trying their best musical performances by the Nanyang to perfect their individual swings. He added: “As we meet our old friends Academy of Fine Arts’ Chinese tonight, we reminisce our shared fond Orchestra, and the Nanyang University Mr Lee Bon Kwe (Science/1976), Chairman of the Nanyang memories of those golden days. There Alumni Choir. The attendees joined in University 60th Anniversary Golf Tournament Organising used to be a vegetable farm outside enthusiastically, singing campus songs Committee, thanked the sponsors, alumni and guests for ▲ ANUG President Mr Chia Ban Seng (centre) chatting with fellow our campus then and we often used to from the days of Nanyang University. their generous contribution and enthusiastic participation. He alumni and guests at the gala dinner. also hopes for more alumni to gather and play golf at next year’s Nanyang University Global Alumni Reunion to be held in Bali, Indonesia.

▲ The performance 'Return to the paternal Grand gala dinner various career opportunities that are moderator, together with speakers The 60th anniversary celebrations concluded with a gala home' (回娘家), was conducted by Prof Chia Unleash your spirit of available. The students were provided from WSC and NTU alumni who Wei Khuan (Arts/1973). (龙的传人) aptly portrayed the song dinner on 6 June attended by over 1000 alumni and guests with the opportunity to interact with graduated from polytechnics, to share title with grand magnificent music. at the Raffles City Convention Centre. the professionals from different their experiences with the prospective volunteerism industries, which allowed them to gain freshmen. anyang University was There were also a number of duet and All alumni and guests were given a commemorative founded in 1955 and this quartet performances featuring alumni anniversary publication which contained precious archived a better understanding of the jobs’ year, 2015, marks the 60th couples. Some of the highlights of the articles mentioning important milestones in Nanyang About the NTU WSCAA nature. Over the years, more than 200 WSCAA was presented with CDAC’s anniversary of its founding. concert included a male group’s Live to University’s history. The NTU Welfare Services Club Alumni Association students have been involved, and all New Partner Award for its significant NAs part of this significant milestone, be a Hundred (活到一百岁), a delightful (WSCAA) serves as a platform for NTU alumni to continue the speakers who interacted with the efforts in organising ‘Project Aspirar’ the Association of Nanyang University performance full of energy, enthusiasm “Let us continue the hard work of our social elites and their enthusiasm and interest in volunteering. It strives to students were NTU alumni. Since the and ‘Ready for Poly’. Graduates (ANUG) organised a series and humour. The folk song Return to intellectuals from the previous generation, and stand together encourage volunteerism and promote corporate social launch of this project, WSCAA has of events which included a concert, the Parental Home (回娘家), presented to shoulder the great social responsibility of making our responsibility through a variety of awareness programmes. been receiving positive feedback from CDAC shared: "Project Aspirar has golf tournament and gala dinner. by a female group, told the story of a motherland strong and prosperous. Let us promote our Through volunteering, friendships and strong bonds can be the students which encourages the given students the much needed wife returning to her paternal home. mother tongue and culture, and play a role in building a forged which is also another main objective that WSCAA organising team to constantly strive exposure to the various industries Songs of Yunnan Garden Acclaimed singer, Mr Tan Ngian Hong harmonious society where people share the same future hopes to achieve. for improvement, making each Project as they gain awareness of career During the concert held on 8 May (Arts/1971), also performed at the regardless of ethnicity,” wrote Mr Ong Chu Meng in the Aspirar a refreshing experience for all. opportunities through interaction with at Victoria Concert Hall, numerous concert in his rich baritone voice. publication, of which he was the Editor-in-Chief. He WSCAA aims to maintain the relationship the NTU student professionals from all walks of life. captivating musical performances graduated from the Arts faculty of the University’s pioneer club, WSC, had previously cultivated in all their members, CDAC New Partner Award The past two years of collaboration were put up by the Nanyang University The concert was conducted by Ms batch in 1959. and to build stronger ties than before. WSCAA and WSC In 2014, the executive committee of with WSCAA has been a wonderful Alumni Choir and other well-known Lin Li Ying, Professor Koh Khee work together to undertake projects which not only benefit WSCAA supported the event “Ready experience for CDAC. Members of In his speech, Mr Chia Ban Seng (Science/1960), President alumni singers. Meng ​(Science/1968) and Associate the beneficiaries, but also inject meaning to the volunteers’ for Poly”, which is an information WSCAA have always been supportive Professor Chia Wei Khuan (Arts/1973). of ANUG, said: “Graduates of our Nanyang University are experiences. “The professional network and knowledge our sharing session for students who and we look forward to many It began with three songs performed by living in almost every part of the world. Not only have they alumni have can help the student volunteers with their project have just entered polytechnics. CDAC more years of collaboration with the choir. Dark Mist (黑雾) showcased Celebratory golf tournament brought great honour and reputation to our alma mater, planning,” said Mr Christopher Sia, President of WSCAA. invited the President of WSCAA, them to reach out and engage our male and female voices complimenting Some 132 alumni and guests gathered they have also contributed immensely to the countries Mr Christopher Sia to be the panel beneficiaries in meaningful ways." each other beautifully; Fly Fly Fly at Jurong Country Club on 29 May and regions of which they are currently residents of. All of The key event that WSCAA is collaborating with the student (飞飞飞) had a very uplifting melody, to participate in the golf tournament you, as our alumni, have made various contributions and expressing freedom and happiness; which was generously sponsored by achievements in extraordinary ways to the respective areas volunteers is the upcoming WSC Annual Appreciation Dinner and Descendants of the Dragon eight alumni. in your own communities.” 2015, organised in conjunction with WSC’s 30th anniversary. ▼ Project Aspirar provides an opportunity for upper secondary students to interact with WSCAA welcomes all NTU alumni professionals from various industries. ▼ Participants gather for a scenic group photograph to mark the who have the passion and motivation special occasion before teeing off at the golf course. to volunteer. Do visit the WSCAA’s Facebook page to keep in touch with them and fire off your spirit of volunteering!

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Ms Wang Yingli (NBS/2005), General Manager Liu Yunhua from Renmin University dinner was attended by some 120 graduating ▲ MSE alumni dressed to the nines, fitting the students and staff. Many came dressed to the theme ‘The Great Gatsby’. of Shandong International Trust of China, delivered a talk on ‘The nines, fitting the theme ‘The Great Gatsby’. Corporation, spoke about ‘Managing challenge and outlook of the Chinese by a song performance. However, the party and bequeathing private wealth’ economy’. Mr Yang Wen (NBS/2003), MSE Chair Professor Subbu S Venkatraman really got going when the emcees started and Mr Qi Jianguo, former Chinese Vice-President of NTU AA (Yunnan), graced the joyous occasion and made a heartfelt the stage games. Everyone was a good ambassador to Vietnam, shared who was representing the Survey speech to the new alumni. Throughout the night, sport, including the professors, participating ▲ Alumni from NTU AA (Shaanxi) presenting his views on the topic ‘One belt, one road, commercial Office in Yunnan under the National there were many inspiring speeches by the enthusiastically in the games. There was even gifts to Xi’an Special School students. investment opportunities in ASEAN.’ Bureau of Statistics of China, spoke School’s professors and faculty members. Some a unique ‘MSE confessions hotline’ and a on ‘Development strategies of Yunnan of them who could not attend the event sent in lucky draw segment which added to the fun. The dinner held after the forum was attended by NTU’s province’. their video clips of good wishes. NTU Alumni Association (Shaanxi) Vice-President for International Affairs Professor Er Meng It was a bittersweet moment when the event It was a special day for students ​at Hwa, Director of NTU Alumni Affairs Mr Soon Min Yam, Mr Mr Wang Minzheng (NBS/2004), The dinner event commenced with an energetic came to an end, as friends bid farewell but Xi’an Special School for speech and Qi Jianguo, government officials from Anhui province and Honorary President of NTU AA ▲ CEE graduating students give a toast to future salsa performance by an MSE student, followed promised to meet up again soon. visually impaired children as alumni success and everlasting friendship at their School’s some 130 alumni and guests. Prof Er provided an update (Yunnan) and Director of the from NTU Alumni Association (AA) graduation dinner on NTU’s latest developments and videos showcasing Administrative Committee for Kunming (Shaanxi) organised a meaningful successful companies founded by NTU alumni in China were High-Tech Zone, and his colleagues, charitable event on 28 May. also screened. provided an introduction on the t was an evening of much fun and Networking over breakfast in development and progress of the laughter as graduating students from The heavy thunderstorm did not deter Kunming National Hi-Tech Industries the School of Civil and Environmental Hong Kong the alumni from visiting the school Development Zone. Engineering (CEE) attended their where they met the students and Igraduation dinner on 14 May. Themed ‘Sail n 20 July 2015, the ‘NBS Dean’s told alumni looking for proper career guidance presented them with ​gifts. During During dinner, Prof Er updated alumni the CEE’, the event at Orchard Hotel was Breakfast in Hong Kong’ event about the NBS Career Services Team which is the ceremony, Vice-President of on NTU’s recent developments and attended by some 130 graduating students was held at Le Salon De The de committed to helping both undergraduate and NTU AA (Shaanxi), Mr Qian Qinyang thanked them for their continuous and guests. Joel Robuchon at the International graduate alumni define their career goals. (NBS/1999) presented a piano, OFinance Centre (IFC) Mall in Hong Kong. 33 support. He also hoped to see the footballs and various stationery items The event was specially organised NTU alumni attended, including six committee Being part of a large NBS alumni family strengthening of NTU alumni’s ties to the school. Ten needy students also to celebrate the CEE Class of 2015’s members from the NTU Alumni Association that numbers over 39,000 members with their alma mater through the received a special grant each from graduation, and to signify the start of their (AA) (Hong Kong SAR). located across the globe, Prof Ravi Kumar Yunnan AA. the AA. ▲ NTU alumni from Anhui province and other parts of China make a new journey into the corporate world. encouraged alumni to stay connected and trip to Mount Jiuhua and visit Qiyansi Temple. The event started out with an informal support NBS and NTU. They could consider President of NTU AA (Yunnan) Mr Pu In her speech, Chair of CEE Professor networking session between alumni and offering internships or job opportunities to Mr Xu Tie Wei, an official from the Le (NBS/2004) and the AA’s Secretary- Wang Rong congratulated all the Nanyang Business School (NBS) Dean Prof NBS students and alumni, or be involved in school, thanked the alumni for their On 14 June, the alumni made a trip to Mount Jiuhua, visited General Mr Cai Qing (NBS/2006), gave graduating students on their achievements Ravi Kumar, who had specially initiated this knowledge sharing sessions with the student support and generosity and highlighted Qiyansi Temple and experienced a 90-minute meditation an update on the AA’s events such as and hoped that they will continue to get-together to stay connected. and alumni communities. how this event would motivate session. They also attended a talk on ‘The I Ching and the charity project in the community cherish the bonds they have created, and the students. This was followed Buddhism’ by a Buddhist master. of Yi Duo Yun in Guandu District of also review the challenges they faced. She Prof Ravi Kumar highlighted an ongoing “We are supportive of the efforts of NBS by the students expressing their Yunnan where alumni sponsored the encouraged them to never stop learning, project for a new Customer Relationship Alumni Affairs in achieving its objective of gratitude through their heartwarming NTU Alumni Association (Yunnan) construction of water storage facilities as learning is a life-long process. Management (CRM) system that will better establishing closer relationships with NBS performances. The annual gathering organised by NTU Alumni Association to combat the local draught problem. manage relationships and communication alumni and the school,” said Mr Liew Han- (Yunnan) on 14 June included an investment-cum- Mr Liew Han Young (CEE/1995), CEE’s Associate Chair for Research, between NTU and alumni. Prof Kumar also Young, President of NTU AA (Hong Kong SAR). After the ceremony, alumni witnessed communication event which was attended by about a President of NTU AA (Hong Kong Professor Tan Kang Hai took to the stage a training session for the school’s hundred alumni from Yunnan, Beijing, Zhejiang and Hebei SAR), also shared with the participants to thank all the industrial partners who Mr Ray Lee Ching football team comprising visually provinces as well as from Hong Kong (SAR). their exciting activities. have supported the School. He introduced Wei (NBS/2012) impaired children. They also attended some of them who were at the dinner, added: “The event the students’ sculpture making, cotton which also included some NTU alumni. provided a very wool painting and baking classes useful networking where a student presented a beautiful After the completion of all the formalities, platform for us to cotton wool painting artwork as a gift it was time for the students to let their hair meet fellow NBS to the AA. down! Throughout the evening, everyone alumni and at the enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, student same time, hear from performances, stage games and a lucky Prof Ravi Kumar NTU Alumni Association (Anhui) draw. on the University’s Organised by NTU Alumni Association progress.” (AA) (Anhui) and supported by NTU AA (Beijing), the annual gathering was held As the event concluded, there were ▲ (Front row) President of NTU AA (Yunnan) Mr Pu Le (7th from left), NTU Vice-President (International Affairs) Prof confident smiles on the graduates’ faces, from 13 to 14 June. The Presidents Er Meng Hwa (7th from right), NTU AA (Yunnan) Secretary-General Mr Cai Qing (6th from right); President of NTU as they prepared to embark on their next and key officials from 20 NTU AAs in AA (Hong Kong SAR) Mr Liew Han Young (5th from right), Director of NTU Alumni Affairs Mr Soon Min Yam (4th from chapter. ▲ NBS Dean Prof Ravi Kumar updating alumni on NTU's and NBS' progress. China also attended this gathering. right) with alumni and guests in Kunming city for the annual gathering. Lifestyle l 39

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lifetime of experiences. In my role, I familiarised person. But each time I was ‘forced’ to put Ms Jessie Tay Over the course of three years, I made many friends whom we still keep myself with a myriad of different functions myself out there and speak to a big group of in contact even after graduation. Our most frequent hangout in NTU within a company and was also involved people. Finally during my last presentation, (NBS/2014) was the reading room located in the NBS building. For my friends and I, in mergers and acquisitions integrations, I realised I had grown to become a more the popular haunt was a study corner, project venue, meeting point and systems delivery, IT strategy and management confident person. I am glad I did well for NTU provided me with many at times, a dining place. consulting – all of which enriched my my FYP. The FYP journey has really stayed opportunities to step out of my comfort experience greatly as a young executive. with me even throughout my working life. It zone and experience something I feel that the education at NTU has prepared me well for the corporate sharpened my analytical and communication different. A walk down memory lane world. The discovery-based education in NBS has exposed me to a Of all my NTU experiences, my final year skills, strengths which are so important in the reminds me of my stay in Hall 2, my wide range of real-life cases. Applying technical knowledge to handle project (FYP) experience played a big part in real world today. exchange experience in Switzerland and issues in the business world is a valuable skill that NTU has imparted shaping who I am today. During my third year, the friendships I have forged in university. to me. The assignments often relate accounting standards to practical one of my final year seniors shared about I have fond memories of my younger days As the saying goes, “The world is a concerns in terms of interpretation and implementation. his fulfilling FYP experience with Associate around the time I was 14-years-old, when book and those who do not travel read Professor Wong Chee Cheong. I decided my elder brother and I painstakingly saved only one page.” I am thankful that NTU I am currently working in KPMG as an Associate in the Advisory to approach him to be my FYP mentor in up a few hundred dollars to buy computer had given me the chance to explore department, focusing on regulatory and compliance for financial my final year. Professor Wong was a special parts to assemble our own computer. It other countries through the exchange institutions. It is a challenging but fulfilling job which allows me to mentor to me because he focused a lot on was 1996, and internet gaming was in its programme. It was a once-in-a-lifetime learn more about MAS regulations and the regulatory climate in the collaboration and invested his time and money infancy stage. My friends and I started off experience where I learnt about the local financial sector. to organise monthly symposiums where his with entering DOTA gaming competitions culture, attempted to pick up a new Mr Gavin Tan Wee undergraduate and post graduates would get held at neighbourhood LAN shops, and we language and discovered more about the I love trying out new activities during my leisure time. After I started together to discuss the findings and progress have never looked back ever since. During education in Europe. working, I joined a yoga class and boating course. Ping (MSE/2007) made in their respective projects. our final year in NTU, despite being laden with projects, we decided to take things one After my graduation, I started working in During these sessions, many ideas were big step ahead by entering NTU's World Accenture and stayed there for seven years. exchanged and at times there were intense Cyber Games qualifiers. We emerged the Mr Akshay Regulagedda (NBS/2015) Recently however, I made a career switch to discussions. A novice at public speaking and champions amongst 20 teams and entered MasterCard as a Product Leader. My seven more comfortable behind the computer screen the Nationals as representatives of NTU. Without doubt, the last one and a half years have been the most The third and most crucial outcome, though, is about people in year career may be short in the grand scheme (yes, I am a geek at heart), I started off in the Alas, we were eliminated in the round 16, but intense of my life! I have had back-to-back classes, semesters, general. Due to classes on innovation management, management- of things, but it has definitely given me a symposiums as a shy, nervous and passive still, it was the highlight of my geekdom. internships and projects from mid-July 2013 to the first week of control, building learning organizations, teamwork and creativity, I January in 2015. The Nanyang MBA is quite hectic, given that it is believe I now have an intuitive feel for what makes people and teams “I am currently a Literature and English teacher an intensive 10-month curriculum; we have had days when we had become innovative. Ms Tan Minli MINDY at a secondary school. I have lost count of the three 3-hour classes from 9am to 9.30pm. There were many times (HSS/2010) & Mr Kwa number of times I have shared little anecdotes we could only have a team meeting late at night, at 11pm on Skype, Perhaps the thing I like the most about the MBA programme is Yiew Khoon Brennan and lessons from my classes at NTU with my because that was the only time every one in a team was free. On top experiential learning. While graduate programmes historically were students. My time at NTU has really helped of that, we had other commitments, such as local case competitions, about imparting specific domain-knowledge, MBA programmes are (HSS/2010) me become a better Literature teacher.” preparing for the John Molson competition in 2014 (when I was a fast transforming into opportunities for holistic learning experiences. participant), and in organising the first Venture Capital Investment Over and above the case-study discussion method, which in itself is Brennan shares: “Academically I’ve always Mindy shares: “I am now a Librarian with the Competition (VCIC) in East Asia. the basis for most MBA learning experiences, we have had a lot of been plodding along in school (especially National Library Board, where I work with opportunities to practise the knowledge in such avenues as mock- in Secondary School and to a lesser extent Primary and Secondary schools to conduct The cohort with whom I matriculated was quite diverse in itself. We simulation exercises and various competitions. It is this ability to in Polytechnic). It was only when I started outreach programmes to inculcate a love for had participants from four continents speaking a huge range of the quickly implement what we learnt in the classroom that I like the most studying in NTU that I truly discovered the love reading and learning in our students. When world’s languages, and with work-experiences in as varied fields as about the Nanyang MBA. for learning. The best thing about NTU was at NTU was the ability to push boundaries I was growing up, I used to keep to myself manufacturing tires, oil exploration, manufacturing LED’s to even the vibrant culture of learning and sharing that and to be limited only by my own ambitions and stay within my comfort zone. However managing race-horses. Consequently, I had the opportunity to learn a we were able to experience in our tutorials and and decisions. No matter how zany or wild in NTU, after attending the Union Orientation lot from the collected wisdom of the cohort over and above the rigorous seminars. Personally, we were able to make my ideas and theories could be, the culture Camp, I really came out of my shell and made curriculum that the Nanyang MBA had. lasting friendships that even till today we are of intellectual respect that was so readily many new friends that I would have never met still maintaining (in fact, two of the groomsmen apparent in our professors always ensured otherwise! I continued to serve in committees In addition to the in-class experience, I also had the opportunity to at our upcoming wedding are our course that those crazy theories would be discussed for the camp, and really benefited from the venture out of Singapore for the course. I travelled to some 30 cities mates from the English department at HSS). and acknowledged. True, sometimes those dynamic experience of meeting new people. mainly for study-trips, exchange programmes, job-fairs or case- ideas were proven to be flawed, but the fact competitions. Ironically, I may have travelled more miles during my “Our professors always exhibited a that they would be discussed seriously at all, “I loved that my experience in NTU was not MBA than during my earlier job as a consultant, when I used to shuttle tremendous amount of dedication and love for really gave me the confidence to grow, both merely an academic one, but one where you between Singapore and my clients in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. learning and more especially for Literature. It is intellectually and holistically. are encouraged to take on active roles in from their ideas and discussions that we were serving the school and managing projects. The first key learning, then, is about managing intensity. As a result able to grow and inculcate our own values and “Of course, on a more personal note, NTU This really played a big part in helping me of this experience, I learnt how to achieve strong positive results philosophies as students of Literature and as was also the place where Mindy and I cope with work life, as my current job requires from a complicated task-list, while at the same time, relaxing while working adults in Singapore. Those classroom first started our relationship which is now me to network, communicate and effectively doing a task. The second outcome is to vastly broaden my horizons, lessons really gave us the cultural capital to culminating to our wedding at the end of the manage projects. Being in NTU gave me a for instance, while learning about operations and supply-chains, we develop a more globalised understanding of year. So not only did NTU give me a sterling well-rounded education not only in books and researched how food-banks in New York have implemented kaizen the world and our place in the workforce. education, it also allowed me to meet the examinations, but in interacting socially and principles from Toyota. “What I valued most from my education love of my life. professionally too.” 42 43

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