Dear students and colleagues
I hope your academic year has started off on a positive note. I believe our students must be excited about the various activities that take place during this time, such as camps, Rag and Flag, club elections, and interfaculty games. These activities are an essential part of the undergraduate experience, and we at CDE are committed to creating a vibrant and connected community for everyone, including our donors and alumni.
Recently, we hosted a Donor Appreciation Movie Night, where we brought together over 500 donors and alumni. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to reminisce about shared experiences and connect over their passion for giving back to the community.
Our donors and alumni play a crucial role in driving positive change, and we are delighted to partner with them on projects that make a real difference. The James Dyson Foundation is one of our generous partners, providing us with funds to support the Innovation & Design Hub, the Artist-in-Residence programme, and the bGood initiative.
The annual Commencement Class Giving is another initiative that helps connect us as partners for change. This is a longstanding NUS tradition and a symbol of our new graduates giving back as a class to support their juniors.
I hope CDE staff and students join us in this network for change, contributing in their own way towards creating a meaningful impact.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Acting Dean
College of Design and Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
Singapore Defense Tech Hackathon
If you’re a student interested in what it takes to build technologies that respond to real-world security challenges, the Singapore Defense Tech Hackathon (SDTH) 2026 offers a hands-on opportunity to find out. Bringing together engineers, founders, operators and innovators, the hackathon invites participants to explore real-world deployment needs through collaboration, experimentation and problem-solving. Taking place […]
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.
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