Stories Read inspiring stories of fellow alumni and catch up on what's happening in NTU. PUBLISHED ON 21 NOV 2025 U magazine - Issue 7 U celebrates and inspires with stories of fellow alumni from Singapore and around the world. 30 alumni honoured for shaping global industries and public service From public service and business to technology, the arts and sport, the 2026 Nanyang Alumni Awards honour 30 graduates for their achievements and contributions to NTU and society. Published on 28 Oct 2026 NTU brings Intel and Western Digital CEOs to Silicon Valley summit on AI and deep tech University’s first US Tech Summit and Alumni Conference connects technology leaders, alumni and Singapore entrepreneurs to explore research and industry collaboration. Published on 23 Oct 2026 The award was the starting line: what four Young Alumni Award recipients did next Ahead of the upcoming 2026 Nanyang Alumni Awards, we catch up with four past recipients of the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award to find out what they have done since, and how NTU continues to shape their journeys. Published on 20 Oct 2026 Human in the Lead: DBS Singapore's Lim Him Chuan on the life skills that outlast any technology Speaking to NTU students and alumni at a fireside chat hosted at DBS, the bank's Singapore Country Head and Group Executive shares career lessons from more than three decades of work, and why skills beyond technical knowledge matter most. Published on 08 Oct 2026 Back to the classroom after 24 years: How Joshua Lai stayed ahead of AI After 24 years in technology leadership, NTU Singapore alumnus Joshua Lai took a three-month sabbatical to study Data Science and AI. A year on, he is applying what he learnt to rethink how technology can be used at work. Published on 18 Sep 2026 Homecoming 2026: More than 2,000 alumni and their families come home From reunions spanning four decades to new family traditions, Homecoming 2026 brought alumni together through sport, wellness, learning, giving and shared memories. Published on 17 Sep 2026 Honey, spice and fish: NTU alumni working to improve Singapore's food ecosystem Ahead of the UN's International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, three NTU food entrepreneurs share what drew them to food and how they are contributing to a more sustainable and resilient food system. Published on 16 Sep 2026 From engineer to global CEO: Irving Tan on staying curious and embracing change Western Digital (WD) CEO and NTU alumnus Irving Tan shares lessons from a career spanning engineering, business and global leadership, and why staying curious and adaptable will be essential as AI reshapes the technology landscape. Published on 16 Sep 2026 View all
