Opinion

Four years, many versions of me: The lessons I learnt outside the syllabus

What can hall hangouts, nail polish and a German classmate’s question teach you? For final-year student Gwenneth Teo, some of NTU’s biggest lessons happened outside the classroom.

Published on 21 Oct 2026

6 things you didn’t know you could do at the NTU Honours College

From developing a startup to bringing policymakers and industry leaders together, the NTU Honours College offers unique opportunities beyond your degree programme.

Published on 20 Oct 2026

I joined 7 clubs. Here's what happened

University has a hidden curriculum. For one master’s student, it was found in committee meetings, club events and the friendships formed along the way

Published on 17 Jul 2026

Why we'd take our NTU courses again

NTU’s expertise in these fields is world-leading, ranking among the global top 10 in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds subject rankings. Meet young graduates putting that edge to work

Published on 09 May 2026

How we built Singapore's flying machine

For years, Dr Shawn Lim worked in secret on a cutting-edge aircraft as an NTU PhD student. He shares the highs and lows of building the future of urban mobility

Published on 08 May 2026

The art of communicating with machines

Want better answers from ChatGPT and the like? An NTU academic explains why it starts with asking better questions – and why it’s not so different from talking to people

Published on 05 May 2026

2026, let's go

NTU students share their wishes and aspirations for 2026

Published on 28 Jan 2026

How we fell in love with NTU

What international exchange students didn’t expect about NTU – and what makes it unforgettable

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Go far to learn

Three NTU communication students share what they picked up from reporting on the lives of displaced Burmese refugees in Thailand as part of NTU’s flagship overseas journalism programme

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Merch wars: We asked, you voted

The NTU Gift Shop is open for business, and the first wave of NTU merchandise has flown off the shelves. With more items dropping soon, HEY! gathered over 1,700 opinions on Instagram and Telegram to find out which you’re most excited to snag

Published on 23 Jan 2026

What I learnt about startups in Silicon Valley

Now based in Silicon Valley, NTU student Alen Tao is deep in the startup grind, pitching to investors, refining his product and building his medtech venture. Having met fellow startup founders and investors, he shares the key lessons he’s learning

Published on 23 Jan 2026

6 study nooks you'll love (Freshmen, take note)

NTU has one of the world's most beautiful campuses. Be inspired at some of these scenic study spots

Published on 30 Jul 2025

SG60 food poll: The treats we want to last another 60 years

Some bites just taste like home. As Singapore celebrates her 60th birthday, HEY! polled over 2,000 foodies from the NTU community on Instagram and Telegram to find out which local treats they hope future students will continue to enjoy

Published on 27 Jul 2025

Things I'm not ready to leave behind (including the NTU duck rice)

As she steps into her final semester this August, HEY! student writer Eliz Wang reflects on the quiet comforts that have made NTU feel like home, from a beloved plate of duck rice to a sun-dappled bench beneath the trees

Published on 24 Jul 2025

Five "Wait, what?" moments from my internships

Final-year HEY! student writer Eliz Wang ponders the brilliant, and sometimes baffling, things she learnt from her attachments

Published on 27 May 2025

On course for greater things

These NTU subjects are placed among the world’s top 10 in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) subject rankings. Students tell HEY! what drew them to specialise in these fields at NTU, and why they’ve made the right choice

Published on 27 May 2025

Don't hand your brain over to Gen AI

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) can boost your learning – or make you lazy. An NTU academic shares how to use it to sharpen your edge and stay indispensable in an AI-powered world

Published on 23 May 2025

GenAI – Is there a right way to use it?

It’s okay to have mixed feelings about using AI. HEY! student writer Zaneta Ng reflects on GenAI use in university and shares expert tips on how to approach it

Published on 22 Nov 2024