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Welcome to ClassACT, a monthly e-zine published by the Corporate Communications Office and Alumni Affairs Office of Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
NTU has assembled a "dream team" of international scientists to develop the region's first earth observatory dedicated to the study of natural disasters.
We also celebrate the resounding success of the 21st Century Fund campaign, which has helped the university meet its vision of being a great global university founded on science and technology.
Read on for more! |
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Taking the measure of the earth
NTU's Earth Observatory of Singapore promises to take earth science in the region to new heights and to create safer communities throughout the region. |
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NTU's 21st Century Fund campaign raises $200 million
The campaign has reached its target early, transforming teaching, research and learning through new global initiatives, scholarships and bursaries. |
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Winning ways for the environment and water
NTU's new NEWRI ecosystem is the culmination of the university's efforts in environmental and water technologies. |
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New PhD scholarship for future leading lights
The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) aims to attract research superstars-in-the-making. |
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Training the next generation of public leaders
More top Chinese officials are attending the Master of Science in Managerial Economics (MME) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programmes, with this year's combined intake being one of the largest ever at NTU. |
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NBS Dean appointed to SPRING Singapore Board
Prof Jitendra Singh, Dean and Shaw Foundation Chair at the Nanyang Business School (NBS), has been appointed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to the Board of SPRING Singapore. |
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NTU welcomes IOC President
Dr Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), toured NTU during his first official visit to Singapore since the Republic's winning of the bid to host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. |
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$40 million boost for research, teaching and scholarship
The S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) meets its endowment fund target within a year, bolstering its development as Asia's leading graduate school of international affairs. |
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NIE trains Vietnamese school leaders
NTU's National Institute of Education (NIE) receives $2.1 million from Temasek Foundation for the first phase of an educational leadership programme in Vietnam. |
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Learning to invest in a UU world
What do investor Warren Buffet and legendary economist David Ricardo have in common? They both earned extraordinary returns by investing in the unknown and the unknowable, says 61st Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitor Prof Richard Zeckhauser. |
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"Solartaxi adventurer" regales NTU students
Solar power gets Mr Louis Palmer places – 40,000km around the world and counting. |
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B-robots
These robots are programmed to dance to music and to display fancy footwork. |
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The business of global communication
The Nanyang Business School (NBS) hosts the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference of the Association for Business Communication, engendering discussion on Asia's impact on global business communication. |
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We're going to the zoo!
It's time again for food, fun and laughs with fellow alumni. Bring your family and come join us at the Singapore Zoo for our very own NTU Alumni Family Day this May! |
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Get together with fellow alumni in Chongqing and see the magnificent Three Gorges
Alumni are invited to the NTU Alumni Get-together in the city of Chongqing, China, on 30 August. |
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Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973 and 1978: It's time for a reunion!
Curious to see how everyone has changed? Join us this June and July and not only will you meet your old friends again, you'll also get to see how your alma mater has transformed! |
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Get snapping!
The ConnectNANYANG Photography Competition invites amateur and professional photographers to submit entries that convey the theme of "ConnectNanyang" for a chance to win cash prizes. |
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A teacher's legacy lasts beyond a lifetime
Influence the thinkers of tomorrow and take the first step to becoming a teacher. |
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Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series (DDLS) 2008
The Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) is proud to present the DDLS, which promotes excellence and dedication to success in the hospitality industry. |
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The NTU Muslim Society is 21 years old
The NTU Muslim Society (NTUMS) invites alumni to join them for their celebratory dinner, The Orion Express. |
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Donate blood, save lives
Come forward, donate blood and be a hero. |
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A bike party not to be missed
You are invited to join recreational cyclists from all around Singapore for the Bike Rally 2008. Bicycle madness will hit NTU this June! |
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Do you belong to the Class of 1988, 1993, 1998 or 2003?
These four classes will be marking milestone reunions this year. If you belong to one of them, consider joining the Class Reunion Organising Committee now! |
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Do you have what it takes to be a Volunteer Probation Officer?
If you are mature, responsible, committed and resourceful, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports wants you! |
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Exciting events at the NTU Alumni Club
Join the Club and enjoy the various facilities and activities planned for members! |
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"We've got ourselves a dream team of scientists." – NTU President Dr Su Guaning on the international leadership of NTU's Earth Observatory of Singapore |
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