Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,

As we approach the end of the semester, I know that many of our students are navigating a particularly demanding period, with presentations to prepare, projects to complete and deadlines to meet.

I encourage you to keep sight of the bigger picture. Every challenge you take on, and every opportunity you pursue, is part of a journey towards discovering what you want to achieve and who you aspire to become. That journey will be different for each of you. What matters to us at CDE is that you have the support, encouragement and opportunities to make the most of your time here and pursue your aspirations with confidence.

This spirit was very much at the heart of our second CDE Innovation Day. Bringing together months of activities, mentorship and preparation, the event provided a platform for students and teams at different stages of their innovation journeys to present their ideas, learn from others and take their innovations further. What stood out was the willingness to explore possibilities, embrace challenges and build on ideas with the support of the wider CDE community.

We also celebrated our students' achievements at the NUS Achievement Awards, which recognise excellence across many dimensions of student life. From leadership and sporting accomplishments to competitive and artistic pursuits, our CDE students demonstrated that there are many ways to grow, contribute and make a difference.

This brings me to the theme of our CDE Community Day — "Many Journeys, One Community." It captures what I hope every member of CDE will take away from these experiences: that while our interests, ambitions and paths may differ, we are part of a community that learns from, encourages and supports one another.

Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)