中文版 Issue 75, June 2009
 
 
 
   
 
 
  Welcome to ClassACT, a monthly e-zine published by the Corporate Communications Office and Alumni Affairs Office of Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

This month, we celebrate the achievements of some of our outstanding female alumni, including two who were among Singapore's first all-woman Everest team to fly the Singapore flag on the top of the world.

On the campus front, NTU is doing its bit to help address global energy challenges with the launch of the Energy Research Institute@NTU (ERI@N).

Read on for more!
 
 
 
A research hub for green tech
The Energy Research Institute@NTU is the latest broad-based, multidisciplinary initiative to combat global climate change.
$6.5m boost to academic entrepreneurship
Harnessing its strengths in innovation and enterprise, NTU will use a key grant awarded by the National Research Foundation to enhance its campus-wide initiatives in entrepreneurship.
Fostering peace and security in Asia
NTU's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) receives US$2.5 million from the McArthur Foundation to lead an international research cluster focused on addressing regional security challenges.
Conversations with Germany
Building on shared goals and aspirations, NTU and Technische Universität München (TUM) take their engagement to the next level with the launch of student and faculty exchange programmes.
Banking on training
NTU lends its expertise to nurture talents in support of China's financial industry.
Moving hearts and minds
Mr Chew Kheng Chuan, NTU's Chief University Advancement Officer, is striving to develop NTU's base of supporters and champions.
A scentsational win
Success has never smelt sweeter for a trio of NTU students named the Singapore champs of L'Oréal Brandstorm 2009. Their next stop: Paris.
Student-built eco-car proves a winner
NTU makes an impressive debut at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe with a solar-powered car designed and built entirely by its engineering students.
At their creative best
The artistic creations of talented Art, Design & Media students get noticed at the Safety@Work Creative Awards and the European Union Film Festival.
Renowned scholar shares insights on May Fourth Movement
Tan Lark Sye Professor Prof Jin Guantao sheds light on one of China's most important historical events.
Alumni network expands in China
NTU launches two more alumni associations, bringing the total number of China chapters to 12.
Wet and wild family fun
As many as 800 alumni and their family members escape the soaring heat as they enjoy the rides at Wild Wild Wet on NTU Alumni Family Day 2009.
Pioneer batches celebrate their 45th and 40th graduation anniversaries
The Class of 1964 and 1969 reunite in celebration of their special anniversaries.
Women of today
How far have they come? Prominent alumnae speak about their evolving role at the 12th Distinguished Alumni Forum.
Glory to NTU and Singapore
Five fabulous female alumni do us proud.
Welcome to the alumni family!
We congratulate and welcome our newest additions - 208 senior government officials and senior executives from China and Vietnam, who completed their training in May.
Spanning the world
NTU's first remotely controlled Solution X-ray Scattering (SAXS) marks another step forward for biomedical research.
Student designs take centre stage
Students from the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering demonstrate their penchant for innovating at the EID09 Open House.
NTU President's Golf Challenge 2009
Alumni are invited to participate in the second NTU President's Golf Challenge to be held at Raffles Country Club on 20 August.
Catch Harry's wizardry in the world of magic
"Once again I must ask too much of you, Harry," Dumbledore says in the latest Harry Potter installment. Find out why at the movie screening on 19 July.
Do your bit and nominate outstanding alumni
Alumni, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates for the Nanyang Alumni Awards.
Volunteer for Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
Are you ready for the experience of your lifetime? Come join the team of dedicated volunteers in creating the very first Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Do people matter?
If your answer is "Yes", you have come to the right place.
Singapore Economic Review Conference 2009
World-renowned economists will be on hand to talk economics.
Making smart decisions with right-on-time information
Learn how to build intelligent, interactive and simple-to-understand reports at a seminar by the NTU Alumni Club.
Keen to study in Japan on a scholarship?
Students are invited to apply for the Monbukagakusho Scholarship 2010 to study in a Japanese university.
Knowledge and skills advantage for alumni
Sign up to enjoy a 20% discount on all Professional Development courses organised by NTU's Centre for Continuing Education (CCE).
So what motivates you? Evaluate yourself with CareerLeader for the best job fit 
Get to know yourself through professional career assessment and land yourself a choice career.
Be a mentor, nurture young minds
Volunteer to share your industry knowhow and experience through Mentor-Link. NTU's CareerHub invites working alumni to take up the challenge of being a career mentor.
CareerMall – your one-stop job portal
Are you on a job hunt or hunting for a suitable employee? NTU's CareerMall has a comprehensive range of services to help you.
 
 
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"At NTU, we need to prepare ourselves for the challenges ahead and build on our undisputed research strengths, especially in engineering. ERI@N has been set up to create synergies between our existing activities and mobilise our intellectual resources in all aspects of energy-related research, including business studies, economics, communication, and political and security studies." – NTU Provost Prof Bertil Andersson, at the launch of the Energy Research Institute@NTU  
 
 
 
 
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