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sustainABLE NUS Showcase 2017

Held at University Town from 29 to 30 August 2017, the sustainABLE NUS Showcase was NUS’ inaugural event to highlight actions that the University is taking to transform NUS into a greener campus, as well as the University’s efforts in research and education to meet sustainability challenges of today and the future. Organised by the Office of Environmental Sustainability, with support from the Office of Deputy President (Research and Technology) and the School of Design and Environment, the Showcase aimed to inspire, educate and allow the NUS community to explore current and real-life sustainability possibilities.

To kick off the event on the first day, the Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) Jukebox performed local favourites “Home” and “Saving Gaia”, providing a joyous atmosphere for the occasion. This was followed by a welcome address from NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan and opening remarks by the Guest-of-Honour, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), Mr Masagos Zulkifli.

Opening performance by RVRC Jukebox

<div>NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan speaking about the diverse initiatives and capabilities which the NUS community has developed and implemented to contribute to making Singapore</div><div>a vibrant, livable and sustainable city.</div>

NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan speaking about the diverse initiatives and capabilities which the NUS community has developed and implemented to contribute to making Singapore

a vibrant, livable and sustainable city.

<div>MEWR Minister Mr Masagos Zulkifli sharing about how technology, education, infrastructure and an engaged community will continue to be key enablers for sustainability and how</div><div>universities like NUS can play a key role in achieving a Sustainable Singapore.</div>

MEWR Minister Mr Masagos Zulkifli sharing about how technology, education, infrastructure and an engaged community will continue to be key enablers for sustainability and how

universities like NUS can play a key role in achieving a Sustainable Singapore.

The Showcase brought together various NUS offices, faculties, research institutes and student groups, as well as government and community partners, focusing on four key areas:

<div>Sustainability in Operations: (L) Prof Yong Kwet Yew, Vice President (Campus Infrastructure) and Chairman of the NUS Sustainability Steering Committee (SSC), explaining the</div><div> sustainability efforts undertaken by the committee in campus planning, development and operations to Minister Masagos. The SSC comprises five task forces: Energy Task Force, Water<div></div>Management Task Force, Waste Minimisation & Recycling Task Force, Built Environment Task Force, and Green Spaces (in Buildings) Task Force. The goals and strategies of the SSC</div><div>and the respective Task Forces are detailed in the NUS Sustainability Strategic Plan 2017–2020.</div>

Sustainability in Operations: (L) Prof Yong Kwet Yew, Vice President (Campus Infrastructure) and Chairman of the NUS Sustainability Steering Committee (SSC), explaining the

sustainability efforts undertaken by the committee in campus planning, development and operations to Minister Masagos. The SSC comprises five task forces: Energy Task Force, Water

Management Task Force, Waste Minimisation & Recycling Task Force, Built Environment Task Force, and Green Spaces (in Buildings) Task Force. The goals and strategies of the SSC

and the respective Task Forces are detailed in the NUS Sustainability Strategic Plan 2017–2020.

<div>Sustainability in Research & Education: Minister Masagos visiting the various Research & Education booths (clockwise from left) – NUS-PUB Project on Smart Shower Metering, School of</div><div>Design & Environment, NUS Environmental Research Institute, and Faculty of Science. Other booths in the Research & Education zone include: Solar Energy Research Institute of</div><div>Singapore, Advanced Redox Flow Battery, Virtual NUS, SynCTI, Tropical Marine Science Institute, Faculty of Engineering, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.</div>

Sustainability in Research & Education: Minister Masagos visiting the various Research & Education booths (clockwise from left) – NUS-PUB Project on Smart Shower Metering, School of

Design & Environment, NUS Environmental Research Institute, and Faculty of Science. Other booths in the Research & Education zone include: Solar Energy Research Institute of

Singapore, Advanced Redox Flow Battery, Virtual NUS, SynCTI, Tropical Marine Science Institute, Faculty of Engineering, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

<div>Sustainability in Community Engagement (clockwise from left): Ng Ning from NUS SAVE explaining the Ctrl + Alt + Del waste manager life-size board game to Minister Masagos; Energy</div><div>Carta; Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) Drongos; and Ridge View Residential College booths. Student representatives from various Halls of Residences also exhibited their green</div><div>initiatives as part of the InterHall Environmental Award.</div>

Sustainability in Community Engagement (clockwise from left): Ng Ning from NUS SAVE explaining the Ctrl + Alt + Del waste manager life-size board game to Minister Masagos; Energy

Carta; Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) Drongos; and Ridge View Residential College booths. Student representatives from various Halls of Residences also exhibited their green

initiatives as part of the InterHall Environmental Award.

<div>Partnership in Sustainability: Government partners at the Showcase engaging with the NUS community (clockwise from top left) – Building & Construction Authority; Ministry of the</div><div>Environment and Water Resources; National Parks Board; South West CDC; National Environment Agency; Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore; PUB, Singapore’s National</div><div>Water Agency</div>

Partnership in Sustainability: Government partners at the Showcase engaging with the NUS community (clockwise from top left) – Building & Construction Authority; Ministry of the

Environment and Water Resources; National Parks Board; South West CDC; National Environment Agency; Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore; PUB, Singapore’s National

Water Agency

We hope that everyone who came enjoyed themselves and learnt a thing or two about how to adopt sustainable lifestyles. Stay tuned to our website and emails for next year’s edition of the Showcase!

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