In this issue

Pioneering breakthroughs for a better Singapore

From cyborg insects used in search-and-rescue efforts to an electric taxi for the tropics, NTU has pioneered many innovative technologies.

Celebrating our birthday with Singapore

For three NTU alumni, 9 August holds profound meaning. It’s the day Singapore was born. It’s also the day they came into the world.

From NTU to the Padang: NDP25's Parade Commander

Singapore’s National Day Parade 2025 Parade Commander Firdaus Ghazali shares how his alma mater, NTU, shaped his journey.

AI assistants could double productivity

NTU President Prof Ho Teck Hua shares his expectation that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a fixture in our lives, with Singapore playing an important role in AI development.

Remembering Dr Wee Cho Yaw: A banking titan with a big heart

When Singapore banking legend Dr Wee Cho Yaw passed away at 95, he left behind a legacy of generosity, humility and quiet service to the nation.

The wind beneath our wings

Since 2015, the Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award has empowered NTU students like Angel Lau, Jay Shin and Poon Wei Kang to follow their dreams.

The Chief Resident is in

NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine marks 15 years. Dr Melissa Chia from LKCMedicine’s first cohort reflects on her journey.

The curious kid who became Intel’s CEO

US-based NTU alumnus Tan Lip-Bu, now CEO of Intel, reflects on his formative years in NTU and Singapore.

‘Money won’t last, but education will’

Paeonia Group founder and NTU Board of Trustees member Alice Yin Hung made it in life. Now, she’s helping others make it.

Google’s Search Inside Yourself, now at NTU

Created at Google by NTU alumnus Tan Chade-Meng, a global mindfulness programme is now benefitting the NTU community.

Drawn to NTU

New members of NTU’s leadership team on the pull of the University’s bold vision and the strength of its people.

Innovations for tropical sustainability

From sweltering heat to food waste, NTU scientists are transforming tropical challenges into sustainable solutions.

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.