Dear students and colleagues
July is always a month of anticipation and a time of new beginnings with Commencement, Orientation, and the build-up to the start of Semester 1 in August. I had the pleasure of attending the Freshmen Welcome on 21 July, where we welcomed over 600 new students to CDE.
The faculty and current students were there to welcome the new students and help them navigate through our college curriculum, how to chart their own learning path, the resources they need to be familiar with, Clubs they should join, and so much more.
We shared with them our hope that they would participate fully in the richness of the student life scene in CDE, form lasting friendships, the importance of student well-being and reassured them that the CDE community would provide ample support throughout their academic journey.
As we charge ahead into the new semester, this is also a message that I would like all students and staff to take to heart, the importance of ensuring your own personal well-being, both physical and mental, and connecting with those around you in meaningful ways.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Acting Dean
College of Design and Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
EDIC Project Showcase: INSPIRE 2026
Join us for an exciting showcase celebrating student creativity and innovation in CDE3301, CDE5311 and CDE5312! Explore projects spanning proof-of-concept development, human-centred AI, and interactive wearables. Meet the student teams, discover the ideas behind their creations, and experience live prototype demonstrations that bring a semester (or two) of experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation to life!
GEAR UP! for 3301
GEAR UP! for 3301 offers students a sneak peek at the exciting studios and industry projects available in CDE3301 in 2027. Meet project supervisors, explore interdisciplinary challenges and real-world opportunities, and discover projects that spark your interest. Connect with like-minded students and start forming your team for the journey ahead!
Webinar: Admissions for NUS Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) for August 2027 Cohort
Interested in pursuing a Master’s in Landscape Architecture at NUS College of Design and Engineering, or would like to learn more? Join us on 10 November for our MLA Webinar for prospective applicants, featuring the Programme Director, Dr Victoria Marshall.
Between Line & Form Exhibition
Between Line & Form is an exhibition of hand-drawn architectural sketches by Ar. Rene Tan, presented in conjunction with the RT+Q Drawing Prize at NUS. Spanning over 40 years, the showcase features lead-on-paper sketches, mechanical pencil on vellum, ink and Pantone on Mylar, pen parti diagrams, ballpoint design esquisses, and sketchbooks on loan from the National Archives of Singapore. These drawings trace a personal journey through observation, discovery, improvisation, and speculation. From “Covid Drawings” exploring interior space to “Otto Wagner Drawings” on proportion and detail, “Pantone Drawings” on light and shadow, “Travel Sketches” on place and memory, and “Sketchbook Etudes” tracking design ideas, each work embodies what Michael Graves called “tangible speculations.” Between Line & Form invites visitors to reflect on the enduring value of hand sketching in an increasingly digital design culture, and to appreciate the liberating journey between each line and the next.
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