Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,
It has been quite a vibrant start to 2024 here in CDE.
We hosted CDE's Donor Appreciation Dinner on 19 January and welcomed more than 150 donors and their guests to a celebration of their generosity. Donors continue to support our students, education and research initiatives, joining us in our mission to inspire, innovate and transform. CDE would not be able to achieve as much as it has without their contributions. Through a showcase of projects that have blossomed from their contributions, we hope that we have shown our donors that they are very much a part of the extended CDE Community.
The CDE community spirit was also in full force at the 3rd CDE Day on 24 January. Spearheaded by our Office of Student Life with the support of the student clubs and others, CDE Day was a riotous welcome back to campus for our students and an opportunity to reconnect before the anticipated workload of Semester 2 and exams! I was very heartened to see so many staff and faculty members joining the fun, mingling with our students and chatting as they nibbled on the food provided.
It is this connectedness that is the true strength of this College. That we can so easily come together - be it donors, alumni, students or staff - is a testament to the value of shared experiences, bringing with it a sense of belonging to CDE. I look forward to many more opportunities to build bonds in the College.
I would like to end by wishing everyone who celebrates the Chinese New Year much happiness, good health, and prosperity in the year ahead.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Acting Dean
College of Design and Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
Are you ahead of the Quantum Curve or already behind It?
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.
Info Session: PhD at College of Design & Engineering, NUS | Scholarships, Application Tips, and Your Questions Answered
Considering a PhD in engineering, architecture or design? Join the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering for a one-hour online session on how to build a strong application, and how to fund it. You’ll hear from: – The Vice Dean (Graduate Programmes), on CDE’s PhD landscape and scholarship opportunities – Ten professors from the CDE Graduate Studies (Research) Committee, each representing one of our ten departments Who this is for: – Undergraduate students in their second year and above – Master’s students, whether by coursework or research – Researchers and working professionals considering a return to study Wherever you’re based, you’re welcome! the session runs entirely online. What you’ll take away: – What scholarship support is available, and what it covers – How to navigate the PhD application process, step by step – How to identify and approach a supervisor whose research matches your own – What admissions panels look for in a research proposal, and how to strengthen yours – A clear sense of what to prepare ahead of the August 2027 intake Date: 26 August 2026, Wednesday Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm (Singapore time, GMT+8) Format: Online via Zoom Register now to secure your place.
CDE Innovation Day 2026 Registration
CDE Innovation Day offers NUS students and researchers three tracks to grow ideas into real-world solutions and win funding support.
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