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Issue 79, October 2009

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

In the latest Times Higher Education-Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, NTU moved up four notches, from 77th to 73rd position, which places it in the top 1% of the world's universities.

On the research front, the university continues to further the cause of global environmental sustainability through the launch of new initiatives under the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI).

Read on for more on the latest at NTU and in your alumni circles…

		NTU in the top 100 of the world's universities The university moves up four notches in the 2009 Times Higher Education-Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.

NBS advances ten places in global MBA ranking The Nanyang Business School (NBS) marks a new high by rising to 71st place in The Economist 2009 rankings; it is now 6th in Asia, ahead of other Singapore business schools.

Twin pursuits in excellence Building on a heritage of excellence shared with leading institutions and companies from the United Kingdom (UK), NTU looks to pursue even stronger partnerships in the fields of neuroscience and Environmental & Water Technologies (EWT).

Another landmark PhD tie-up NTU's joint PhD programme with Karolinska Institutet will help shape the future of the biomedical and health sciences.

French connection The CNRS International-NTU-Thales Research Alliance paves the way for the development of novel nanotechnology applications by researchers in Singapore and France.

Coming soon: Cutting-edge biosensors at a centre near you NTU has joined forces with Linköping University and the Austrian Institute of Technology to open a state-of-the-art facility on campus dedicated to biosensing technology.

		An evening with the Prime Minister The NTU Students' Union (NTUSU) Ministerial Forum 2009 sees Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong engaging students on key issues of the moment.

All things European Discover Europe 2009 strengthens NTU's continuing engagement with leading European companies and institutions. A scintillating inter-varsity debate stirs up additional interest.

A proud day for NTU's China-based graduates They celebrate their academic achievements with family in Xiamen at NTU's fourth China Convocation.

Top honours for SPMS dons Asst Prof Yu Ting and Prof Francois Raymond Mathey from the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) snare prestigious accolades for pushing the boundaries in their respective fields of expertise.

Unleashing the power of energy Triple E researchers garner a best paper award from the IEEE Power Electronics Society.

Sharing best practices in university administration Senior administrators from NTU, Monash University and Warwick University discuss work challenges and explore joint projects that promote excellence in university administration.

		NTU Alumni Association (Fujian) launched The new chapter is set up to support the growing number of alumni in China.

Talking point Two NTU professors share their expertise with alumni at a talk held in Xiamen.

Friends re-unite and set record Alumni from the Classes of 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004 set a new Singapore record for the largest mosaic of business cards formed, at their anniversary class reunion.

		Alumna wins Most Promising Journalist of the Year Award She is Ms Lynette Khoo, a graduate of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information (Class of 2006).

Sowing the seeds of giving NTU's Giving Ambassadors are recognised for soliciting gifts towards the University's advancement.

Xiamen surprises Alumni uncover a slice of history in the coastal city of Xiamen.

Jazzing it up The School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Alumni Association jazzes up its Annual General Meeting with wine appreciation and a talk.

Get the "Survivor" polo tee The School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Alumni Association introduces a trendy T-shirt to re-acquaint alumni with their "electrifying" school days.

Welcome to the alumni family! We congratulate and welcome our newest additions comprising 133 participants from China who completed their training in September.

		Steward of the environment NTU steps up its research efforts in resource recovery and remediation under the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI).

Engaging emerging leaders Through policy research, the three inaugural Singapore recipients of the prestigious Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship – high-flyers from the transport, trade and education ministries – will draw lessons from China to foster positive change in Singapore.

		Introducing the NTU Alumni Card Apply now and enjoy the exclusivity of belonging to the NTU community.

Join the NTU Alumni Network Group on Facebook Be our member and you will get to socialise, receive updates, and even find long-lost friends.

Are you in touch with your classmates? You'll have every reason to be when you volunteer as a Class Agent and be your class representative.

New undergraduate admission policy for August 2010 intake The 2010 admissions policy for outstanding students from China differs from that of previous years. Take note when you apply to study at NTU.

How to garner stable returns from your investment Learn how to minimise risk and take advantage of gold at a talk organised by the NTU Alumni Club.

		The Nanyang Business School offers interdisciplinary training in Financial Engineering Applications open on 1 November 2009.

How about a scholarship to study in Japan? The Asian Youth Fellowship offers eligible alumni the chance to pursue graduate studies in engineering, humanities or science at 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 find 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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	"Your work will provide Singapore with the impetus to grow economically as a global water and environment hub, and contribute towards global sustainable development." - Mr Tan Yong Soon, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, at the launch of the Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre

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