MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN!
Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,
The College has much to be proud of. Three years after our formation, we have built a strong foundation together, setting the stage for even more significant growth and success in the future.
One of the most exciting developments in our curriculum is that, in AY2025/2026, the College will welcome its first cohort for the new Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Machine Intelligence (BEng RMI) programme. Its interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mechanics, electronics, control systems, and programming while offering training in data analytics and machine learning.
The BEng RMI was developed in response to industry needs and feedback, highlighting the growing importance of intelligent systems in robotics. I would like to express my gratitude to the companies that have supported the launch of this new programme. We look forward to continuing our close engagement to expand opportunities for our students and develop talent to meet industry needs.
It is not only in education that we can expect exciting developments in robotics. Led by its new Director, Professor Cecilia Laschi from our Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Advanced Robotics Centre (ARC) has launched a strategic programme to foster cross-disciplinary research in new robotics areas. In a research-intensive university, the pillars of education and research are closely intertwined. Expanding research in robotics will also mean opportunities for nurturing top talents at the postgraduate level.
Let us look forward to 2025, working to gather to explore new frontiers and opportunities for our College to make a meaningful impact.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness, and new opportunities.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)
HIGHLIGHTS
SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM DEPARTMENTS AND CENTRES
EVENTS
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.
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.
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