Dear students and colleagues,
I had the honour of attending the Annual College of Design and Engineering Alumni Awards and the NUS Alumni Awards earlier this month. The College recognised the achievements of nineteen individuals and two alumni teams, while the University celebrated two outstanding alumni for their significant contributions to society and our alma mater.
The 2023 award recipients represent a diverse array of fields, including architecture, design and engineering. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the three distinguished CDE Distinguished Alumni, Dr Teo Ho Pin (Building, Class of 1985), Mr Brian Tan (Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2000), and Mr Mok Wei Wei (Architecture, Class of 1982), —share a common passion for making a meaningful impact. Their contributions include raising scholarship funds, offering mentorship, and creating opportunities for current students through industry engagement and internships.
It was truly inspiring to connect with recent graduates at the event who are already making a positive impact in the world. They are not only excelling in their professional fields but also contributing to initiatives such as promoting STEM education for girls, working with non-profits, and actively engaging with their communities. Witnessing these achievements fills me with immense pride.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Acting Dean
College of Design and Engineering
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Singapore Defense Tech Hackathon
If you’re a student interested in what it takes to build technologies that respond to real-world security challenges, the Singapore Defense Tech Hackathon (SDTH) 2026 offers a hands-on opportunity to find out. Bringing together engineers, founders, operators and innovators, the hackathon invites participants to explore real-world deployment needs through collaboration, experimentation and problem-solving. Taking place […]
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Quantum is no longer a distant idea — and AI is moving faster than ever. So, are you ahead of the quantum curve, or already behind it? Join us for an exciting panel discussion on quantum computing and AI, where we’ll unpack what these technologies really mean today, where they’re heading, and how they’re shaping industries, careers, and innovation in Singapore and beyond.
CDE–LTA NEBULA X Hackathon
The NEBULA X Hackathon invites Singapore university and polytechnic students to take on real-world mobility challenges and develop innovative solutions that could make our rail network smarter, more reliable and more resilient.
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