ALUMNI NEWS
CDE Alumni Awards Nomination 2026
Nominations are now open for the CDE Alumni Awards 2026.
Since 1989, the NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE) Alumni Awards have recognised alumni who have made exceptional contributions to their professions, communities, and alma mater. We invite you to nominate individuals or teams whose achievements deserve to be celebrated.
Read about the Award Categories, Eligibility & Assessment at CDE Alumni Awards - College of Design and Engineering
Nominate an inspiring alumnus or team today at NUS CDE Alumni Awards Nomination 2026 to help us celebrate the impact of our CDE community.
For enquiries, please contact CDEalumni@nus.edu.sg.
CDE talent advances Singapore’s city in nature vision through leadership appointments
Ms Hwang Yu-Ning, an alumna of the College of Design and Engineering (Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Class of 1994), NUS, will take on the role of Chief (Urban Innovation & Excellence) at the Ministry of National Development from 1 June 2026, following her tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the National Parks Board (NParks).
During her leadership, NParks strengthened its adoption of science, research and technology to advance Singapore’s City in Nature vision, while deepening engagement with diverse stakeholders across the community.
She will be succeeded by Professor Tan Puay Yok, a faculty member from CDE's Department of Architecture, NUS, who currently serves NParks as Executive Director and Chief Science and Technology Officer, as well as Group Director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
These leadership transitions reflect the continued contributions of the CDE community in shaping Singapore’s urban development and environmental sustainability.
More details here.