Nanyang Awards 2025

NTU proudly hosted the 2025 Nanyang Awards on 7 November 2025, marking 20 years of recognising the empathy, dedication, and passion that have driven meaningful contributions across the university. The awards honoured individuals and teams who embodied NTU’s spirit of excellence, innovation, and service, making a real impact in education, research, and society.

Nanyang Education Award

The Nanyang Education Award is the highest honour conferred by the University on faculty members for teaching. It recognises the dedication and achievements of faculty who demonstrate outstanding and innovative teaching, enriching the learning experiences of NTU undergraduates. These award recipients inspire students through their deep passion for teaching and their genuine care for students’ learning.

The Award extends recognition to different levels of teaching excellence — School, College, and University — through:

(i) Nanyang Education Award (School)

(ii) Nanyang Education Award (College)

(iii) Nanyang Education Award (University – Gold / Silver / Bronze)

The recipient(s) of the highest class of award, the Nanyang Education Award (University – Gold), shall be designated Educator of the Year.

Congratulations to the Nanyang Education Award winners - Dr Tan Chee Wah Wesley and Dr Foo Yi Shyh Eddy from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Nanyang Education Award – College

“Through my teaching and guidance, I hope my students can apply what they have learnt to make the world a wonderful place to live in,” shared Dr Tan Chee Wah Wesley, Senior Lecturer, EEE.

Nanyang Education Award – School

“With a sincere heart, I nurture learning that continues beyond classrooms, build meaningful industry collaborations, and empower students to grow into competent engineers,” shared Dr Foo Yi Shyh Eddy, Senior Lecturer, EEE.