Dear students and colleagues
As the Acting Dean of the College of Design and Engineering, I am proud to see our students excel and make a mark in the global arena.
I recently had the honour of presenting the NUS flag to the AeroNUS team, who are under the guidance of our Mechanical Engineering Department. They were headed to Tuscon, Arizona, to represent NUS at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Design Build Fly (DBF) competition. Witnessing our students take on challenges and maximise opportunities to enrich their learning through competitions, student exchanges, and overseas immersions brings me great joy.
At CDE, we believe skills are honed, and knowledge is internalised through real experiences. We are grateful that the world has opened again to provide our students with these opportunities. THE NUS FSAE team is preparing for the upcoming FSAE competition taking place in Michigan in June. They, too, will be flying our NUS flag sky-high!
However, such experiences are not limited to global events. Our project showcases and poster presentations held every semester offer students the chance to share their exciting work and talent with industry stakeholders, alumni, and donors. They are platforms for our students to pitch their ideas, present their findings, and receive constructive feedback from those with different perspectives, giving them a glimpse into what they can expect in the real world.
The iDP Project Showcase held on 14 April drew much interest from our partners and donors, who were enthusiastic to see how our students are making an impact. These events are also ways that we, as a community, get to know each other better and create connections of value. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate our collective achievements and recognise the hard work of our students and faculty.
As we strive for excellence and innovation, I am proud to lead a community of students and colleagues dedicated to positively impacting society. I look forward to seeing more of our students soar and take on new challenges.
Sincerely,
Teo Kie Leong
Acting Dean
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EVENTS
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.
AkiVAL 2026
Singapore’s largest architecture exhibition is back again, featuring top students projects from the Bachelor’s of Arts (Architecture) and Masters of Architecture courses. The exhibition will display more than 200 amazing projects featuring the most beautiful architecture models and even some award winning architectural drawings.
M.Arch GradShow 26 – IDEK
The NUS M.Arch Graduation Show is an annual exhibition showcasing the design thesis projects of the graduating Master of Architecture cohort at the National University of Singapore. Planned and organised by the graduating students, the exhibition marks a significant milestone in their architectural education. Each thesis is the culmination of an intensive process of research, […]
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