MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN!
Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,
As a research-intensive university, NUS has long cultivated deep research expertise and offers ample opportunities for students to delve into research in areas of their interest and explore the application of research output through innovation and entrepreneurship activities.
CDE has a long history of research excellence, and since the merger, multi- and inter-disciplinary projects, programmes and platforms have sprung up, extending further opportunities to create impact in a broad spectrum of areas. The College hosts the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI Singapore), the nation’s first Centre of Excellence dedicated to strengthening local capabilities and expertise in coastal protection and flood management research and solution development. This past month, CFI Singapore showcased nine research projects at the Singapore International Water Week, led by researchers from across NUS, NTU and SIT.
NUS Cities, an education and research unit in CDE, was also present at another international stage, the World Cities Summit, this past month, and it showcased projects from CDE students, faculty, and staff. Both CFI Singapore and NUS Cities are dedicated to nurturing new talent in their respective areas able to deal with the current and emerging issues that face us.
This month, we announced the winners of the AY2023/2024 NUS Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (OURP) and CDE Innovation & Research Award (IRA). The winners come from across CDE, including industrial design, biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering—a testament to the diversity of research opportunities available here for our students.
It is exciting to see work being undertaken at all levels across the College, and I look forward to seeing more of our researchers creating a real impact on the world around us.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
CDE Summer School 2026
Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you a problem solver? Then CDE Summer School is for you! The 3D2N experience will allow you to experience design and engineering through inspiring lectures and hands-on workshops. Event Details Date: 3-5 June 2026 Time: 9am to 6pm Location: College of Design and Engineering, NUS Registration Fee: $50 (Non-refundable) Optional Hostel Fee: $135 (Non-refundable) This event is open to all pre-university students in local Junior Colleges, International Baccalaureate, NUS High School and Polytechnic schools in Singapore There are limited spaces available! So don’t miss out! Head to https://bit.ly/CDESummerSchool2026 to sign up now! Registration closes on 25 May 2026 at 2359 hours!
Master of Arts in Urban Design, Master of Urban Planning, and Master of Science Integrated Sustainable Design Joint Gradshow 2026
Join us for the Opening Night of Joint NUS MAUD (Master of Arts in Urban Design), MUP (Master of urban Planning) and MSc ISD (Master of Science, Integrated Sustainable Design) Gradshow 2026. The exhibition will bring together the amazing work of students from the three master programmes showcasing urban proposals across different scales, complexities, approaches and geographies. Opening Night: Friday, 8 May 2026 6-8:30 PM SDE1, Level 1 & MEZZANINE, EXHIBITION HALL, 4 ARCHITECTURE DRIVE, SINGAPORE 117566 Let’s celebrate our students’ journeys at NUS together!
MAUD-MUP-MScISD Joint Gradshow 2026
Join us for the Opening Night of Joint NUS MAUD (Master of Arts in Urban Design), MUP (Master of urban Planning) and MSc ISD (Master of Science, Integrated Sustainable Design) Gradshow 2026. The exhibition will bring together the amazing work of students from the three master programmes showcasing urban proposals across different scales, complexities, approaches and geographies. Opening Night: Friday, 8 May 2026 6-8:30 PM SDE1, Level 1 & MEZZANINE, EXHIBITION HALL, 4 ARCHITECTURE DRIVE, SINGAPORE 117566 Let’s celebrate our students’ journeys at NUS together!
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