Highlights
Research
Collaborative climate research between NUS and Duke University
Duke University and NUS are investing about $800,000 in collaborative research through the NUS–Duke Joint Sustainability Research Initiative. Supported by the Duke Climate Commitment and NUS Sustainable Futures, the four projects - in heat risk communication, foodborne diarrhoea, energy transition financing and geothermal mining - connect researchers across disciplines and continents to turn bold ideas into practical solutions.
Education, Poster Presentation
Uncover the secrets and medicinal value of campus flora
LSM3258 Comparative Botany students have been digging into the hidden secrets and medicinal properties of campus flora this semester, and their poster presentations are now on display at the ground floor of the Medicine+Science Library till 20 Nov! View a sample poster presentation here.
Research, Podcast
What if Singapore had a nuclear reactor, where'd it be?
Mr Low Xin Wei, chief executive of Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI), speaks with Audrey Tan from ST Green Pulse Podcast, about Singapore's stance on nuclear energy, its role in the country's energy security and where a nuclear power plant in Singapore could potentially be sited.
Leadership, Commentary
What revised Maju Forest plans could mean for future development decisions
The HDB's revised housing plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks retained more existing grreenery after public feedback. Assoc Prof Yun Hye Hwang from the NUS Landscape Architecture says this outcome should not be framed as winners versus losers and that early, collaborative planning with stakeholders should guide future development.
Events
2 – 30 Nov
1.5degreeNUS
1.5degreeNUS Recycling Competition [For NUS students]
11 – 12 Nov
IUCA
24HR Wikipedia Editathon for COP31
13 Nov 7pm- 8pm
CDE Office of Graduate Programmes
CDE Master's Info Session Series: Master of Cities
16 Nov 3pm-4pm
NERI / ChBE / CDE
Seminar: COF (Covalent Organic Framework) Membranes for Gas, Ion and Molecular Separation by Prof Jiangtao Liu
28 Nov 9am-12pm
LKYSPP Institute of Governance and Leadership / IUEC
Workshop for tertiary students: Can You Govern Green Public Policy Workshop [Registration closed]
30 Nov 9am-5pm
NUS Cities
NUS Cities Symposium 2026: Dynamic Governance in the Age of Disruptions
3 – 4 Dec
Asia Research Institute
Nature-based Carbon Governance in Southeast Asia: A Collaborative Approach to Policy Brief Development [By invitation only for NUS community]
News
OUR
PRIORITIES
To drive sustainability through learning, innovation, influence and action that creates lasting impact
• Education
• Research
• Campus
• Leadership
By the
Numbers
• Education
>530
sustainability-centric
courses across curriculum
18
master’s degrees
in sustainability
~60
major, minors and specialisations across undergrad education related to at least one SDG
• Research
30%
of our faculty took part in sustainability research
$248mil
competitive funding for sustainability research
• Campus
73%
reuse rate at campus drinks stalls through BYO campaign
10.2MWp
of campus solar photovoltaic capacity commissioned
7 ktCO2e
of carbon emission reduction projects carried out from 2021-2024
68%
of target to plant 100,000 trees on campus by 2030 achieved
