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In this issue

Nanyang Alumni Awards 2023

Hallmarks of excellence

Fuelled by passion and purpose, alumni trailblazers who received the Nanyang Alumni Awards 2023 reflect on what spurs them to make a difference to people around them and to the world.

Shining light on a chequered path

Kevin Goh (NBS/2007), CEO of Singapore Chess Federation, is going all in to raise the next generation of chess champions in the country.

A flair for fixing problems

CEO of KeyReply, Teo Peiru (MAE/2007), channels her zeal for fixing problems to provide AI solutions for better healthcare.

Trading suits for smiles

Gabriel Teo (NBS/1988) found meaning and fulfilment when he exchanged a promising corporate career for a vocation of service at Tana River Life Foundation.

A global citizen

Ajit Mohan (SCSE/1997), currently the APAC President of Snap Inc., shares how his journey around the world has made him an agile and versatile leader.

Making masterpieces from moments

The impact of his work has made The Straits Times' chief photojournalist, Kevin Lim (WKWSCI/2009), a decorated photojournalist, but it’s his desire to tell the truth with pictures that drives him on.

A masterclass in crisis management

Joanne Peh and other alumni communicators returned to NTU to lend their expertise to a simulated crisis for master’s students.

We found love

NTU alumni couples who chose to immortalise their love stories by returning to the NTU campus for their wedding photo shoots.

Gifts that connect the generations

Two alumni donors share why they chose to support specific groups of students at NTU and how their gifts have led to connections with the next generation.

FlexiMasters: Why is it for me?

NTU’s FlexiMasters, short-term modular courses that can be stacked to obtain a full master’s degree, are perfect for adult learners juggling work and life.

Tech-ing the lead

As leaders in some of the world’s most recognisable tech companies, three NTU alumnae are making waves in the field of innovation and technology and creating a more inclusive workplace.

Beyond education, into leadership

U magazine checked in with three NTU alumni from the University’s Management Associate Programme (MAP) to find out about its highlights.

The grad-titude of giving back

From recruiting juniors and providing mentorship to sharing resources and volunteering talent, these alumni have been actively giving back to the NTU community after graduation.

Might and mindset

Meet real-life superhero Johnny Widodo, a fintech CEO and an NTU alumnus, who pulled a full-sized bus in an awesome display of strength at NTU Alumni Homecoming 2023.

A campus committed to changing the world

NTU stands at the forefront of sustainability efforts, conducting pioneering research and fostering the next wave of environmental stewards – as highlighted in a documentary series produced with Mediacorp.

A homecoming to remember

Relive the excitement of NTU Alumni Homecoming 2023, where Gaia played host to more than 1,300 alumni and their families and friends for a day of fun, food, magic and nostalgia.

U Roundup

A roundup of news from NTU in the alumni magazine, including investing in knowledge, enriching student life and healing in the digital age.

About U

This visually bold biannual magazine aims to raise greater awareness of NTU’s developments among alumni and build a sense of pride in their alma mater. U also celebrates and inspires with stories of fellow alumni from Singapore and around the world and motivates them to stay connected with the University.

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