MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN!
Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,
Our Community Day is a day we set aside in Semester 1 to strengthen the bonds in our community with a focus on shared values, community wellness and enrichment. This year's Community Day was even more special as we celebrated our CDE Superheroes. These are the colleagues and students who, without the need for a mask and cape, have made a significant difference in the lives of others. They include student Alicia Chia Ya Jun (Industrial Systems Engineering and Management), who was instrumental in enhancing the visibility and engagement of the ISE club as Project Director for the Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC), and staff members Jasmin Lee Swee Fong (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and Tan Junwei (Industrial Systems Engineering and Management) for their dedication to service to the community.
Community service is a real superpower that we should all strive to develop.
Other ‘superheroes’ were the CDE students and teams recognised at the NUS Achievement Awards. One of whom was Chua Hao En, a student from our Department of the Built Environment, who was awarded the Sportsman of the Year Award in recognition of his Captainship of the University Lifesaving where he led the team to consecutive Men's Division A titles in the 2023 and 2024 National Lifesaving Championships. In 2024, he represented Singapore at the Lifesaving World Championships, where his team set a new national record in the 4x25m Manikin Relay.
Of course, we cannot forget our alumni superheroes who have given so much to our community, four of whom received the CDE Distinguished Alumni Award this month: Er Chan Ewe Jin (Civil Engineering), Mr Kong Mun Kwong (Real Estate), Mr Augustin Lee Tong Yang (Electrical Engineering) and Ar Wong Mun Summ (Architecture).
Congratulations to all our superheroes, and I hope to see more of you lifting off from our community!
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)
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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