Mission
To advance the state of knowledge of fundamental science through
- promoting research in select fields, and
- promoting outreach to the next generation of scientists, helping Singapore look upstream.
Activities of IAS
The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) was set up on Nanyang Technological University's 50th Anniversary in July 2005 to bring together the best in science, engineering and technology.
The IAS is at the confluence of multi-disciplinary studies in the physical and biological sciences, mathematics, engineering and IT.
The mission of the IAS is to advance the state of knowledge of fundamental science and to cultivate the next generation of knowledge workers, through research in selected fields; workshops on far-reaching topics; and scientific lectures and visits by eminent scientists.
Since its inception in 2005, the IAS has organized numerous activities to promote and enhance multi-disciplinary research ranging from the Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Biological Sciences to Engineering and IT at Nanyang Technological University. IAS@NTU revolves around a concept in which the Institute constantly invites top-class renowned scientists and Nobel Laureates to Singapore for work-shops, public lectures, interaction and collaboration with academics, researchers, and students from Singapore.
These events have been specially tailored to promote research collaborations between Singapore and overseas scientists, with the goal of complementing and augmenting the ongoing research strengths at NTU. Through the interaction and exposure with heavyweight scientists from multidisciplinary fields, IAS hopes to do its parts to leapfrog Singapore onto the international R&D scene. IAS is conveniently located at the Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC). Its facilities include lecture theatres and seminar rooms.