EVENTS & OTHER HAPPENINGS
Greening Singapore: NUS Cities explores the impact of green buildings on public health
Participants gathered in the bright, airy open plaza at SDE 4 for the NUS Cities event Towards a Healthy Singapore: Green Building Impact on Public Health held on 26 August. A Green Mark Platinum (Positive Energy) and WELL-certified building; the venue was perfectly aligned with the event’s programme.
Other than encouraging the community to do their part for a cleaner and greener Singapore, the event also presented an opportunity for residents from all walks of life to gather in one space to gain insights into the ways we can contribute to create liveable, resilient cities. The participants included secondary school students, industry partners, academia, ministry officials and alumni.
Apart from participating in activities such as workshops that taught about sustainable printing and packaging and touring the SDE 4 site, participants also sat in on a robust panel discussion that convened leading experts from the Built Environment and public health sectors. Moderated by Professor Khee Poh Lam, Provost Chair Professor, NUS Department of Architecture and the NUS Department of the Built Environment; Director (Advisory) at NUS Cities, the panel discussion featured Minister Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Mr Ang Seng Lee, President of the Singapore Green Building Council, Er Dr Johnny Wong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Housing & Development Board and Mr Giovanni Cossu, Head of Sustainability at CapitaLand (CLD).
In the spirit of innovation and collaboration, a partnership between NUS Cities and CLD was established to collaborate on research and programmes relating to urban planning and design.
Read more here: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/news-detail/greening-singapore-nus-cities-explores-the-impact-of-green-buildings-on-public-health/
Retro Night: CDE Dinner & Dance 2024
Dance fever was in the air as we held our annual Dinner & Dance on 2 August 2024 at the Fairmont Hotel. The theme was “Retro Night” and everyone was decked out in their outfits from the 80s, 70s, 60s, and some from even further back in time!
Professor Teo Kie Leong, Dean CDE, kicked off proceedings with his opening speech. In his address, Prof Teo acknowledged two of CDE’s longest-serving members: Professor Koh Chan Ghee from Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mdm Ah Lian Kiat from Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prof Koh and Mdm Ah have been with CDE for over 40 years! Prof Teo ended his speech by reminding us how our contributions to the CDE community matter, whether through food donation drives or supporting our students via CDE Giving.
As the evening progressed, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy, thanks to the entertaining performances. Our colleagues, who are not only dedicated professionals but also talented individuals, took to the stage with vibrant renditions of popular songs, from Adele's hits to retro classics by Michael Jackson, adding to the enjoyment and fun of the event.
The festivities rounded off with everyone’s favourite event, the lucky draw! Over $10,000 worth of gifts and vouchers were given out to over 50 lucky winners, with the top prize being $2,000 worth of travel vouchers! Regardless of whether you walked away with a prize, you could see the satisfied smiles on everyone’s faces after a night of food, fun, and entertainment.
Check out some highlights in the gallery below.
Semiconductor Awareness Day 2024
Semiconductors are an essential component in the electronic products we see around us. Because of their ubiquity, there is an ever-growing demand for talent and innovation in the semiconductor industry. To cater to this need, the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), held the Semiconductor Awareness Day on 20 August 2024 at the EA Atrium.
Twenty companies were in attendance for students to interact with and learn more about the semiconductor industry. These included major semiconductor firms such as Micron, GlobalFoundries, and Applied Materials. In addition to the company booths, talks hosted by EDB Singapore and the semiconductor employers helped students gain insights into the industry.
Siddhi, a Year 2 student from Electrical Engineering, was excited to attend the event and said, “As an undergraduate with a strong interest in the semiconductor industry, this event is perfect for me as it brings so many players into one location and allows me to learn the full spectrum of opportunities available to me in the industry.”
NUS upholds world-class standards of our labs in terms of safety and innovation
Facilitated by the NUS Office of Risk Management and Compliance (ORMC), NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye conducted a safety walkabout at CDE's labs, engaging with students and faculty members and reinforcing the importance of safety protocols in innovative research. We thank ORMC colleagues for supporting us in fostering a culture of safety, resilience, and excellence in all academic pursuits.
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