NUS Sustainability CONNECT - NUS Sustainability

Our university’s flagship sustainability festival, NUS Sustainability CONNECT, is back this year with an even more vibrant lineup of inspiring activities for our community and the public. Beyond engaging talks and guided tours, this year’s festival invites everyone to roll up their sleeves and take part in meaningful hands-on experiences, including planting and reforestation sessions. Look out also for exciting events by NUS Sustainability Futures, our whole-of-university initiative driving sustainability research and learning across NUS.

Events Line-up

Career talks, online and hybrid programmes

Affiliated events

Exhibition

Events line-up

WEEK 4 SEP 21-27

21 Sep Mon 10.30am-12pm

Seminar: The Key Roles of Surface Waves in Typhoon, Ocean and Climate Prediction

Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore

DETAILS

	EA 06-03 Seminar Room
	Open to public
	Free

Ever wondered why forecasts can predict a typhoon’s path but not quite how powerful it will become? This seminar by Prof Dr Fangli Qiao dives into that problem by showing how ocean surface waves — especially breaking waves — can strongly affect typhoon intensity, ocean behavior, and climate models. It reveals why including the dynamic air-sea interface could be a game-changer for predicting rapid intensification and improving disaster preparedness.

21 Sep Mon 1.45pm-3pm

Singapore City Gallery Visit (Limited slots!)

NUS Climate Analytics & Technology (CAT) Club

DETAILS

	URA Centre Level 2
	NUS staff and students (max 50 pax)
	Free

Want to find out more about urban planning in Singapore? Join NUS CAT Club for an exclusive guided tour by the URA at the Singapore City Gallery, where you will get to learn all about Singapore's past and future plans for a sustainble and liveable city!

21 Sep Mon 2pm-3pm

Engagement Session on Concurrent Degree Programme with the Master of Science in Environmental Management

NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE)

DETAILS

	RVRC Level 3 Block G Masters Lounge
	NUS Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 undegrads
	Free

Calling all NUS Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 undergrads! You are invited to apply for the Master of Science (Environmental Management) (MEM) Concurrent Degree Programme (CDP), where you get the opportunity to acquire an MSc in a minimum of 4.5 years. Programme details here.

22 Sep Tue 11am-2pm

Launch of National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences

National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences (NIMOS)

DETAILS

	NUS UHall Auditorium
	By invitation only
	Free

Launch of the National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences (NIMOS), a new marine research centre of excellence under Singapore's RIE2030 plan, led by the National Parks Board and hosted in NUS.

23 Sep Wed 8am-6pm

A Visit to Singapore's Hidden Kampong (Limited slots!)

Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) Green Rangers x RV Photography

DETAILS

	Meet at RVRC (Two-way transport provided)
	NUS students
	$2 co-payment ($10 upfront deposit, $8 refunded upon completion)

Curious about kampong life? Interested in the rich biodversity Singapore's offshore islands have to offer, or always wanted to photograph local wildlife, but not sure how to go about doing it? Join RV Photography and RV GReen Rangers who are collaborating to take you to Pulau Ubin during recess week!

23 Sep Wed 9am-12pm

Nasi Ulam Forest Garden 13th Planting Day (Limited slots!)

Landscape Architecture Collective

DETAILS

	Outside Centre for English Language Communication (CELC). Meet at SDE3 Level 2 Staff Room
	NUS students and staff (max 20 pax)
	Free

Interested in edible farming? Join Landscape Architecture Collective, a student-led collective from NUS Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, to learn about native species, and how to propagate them through a hands-on gardening session! View its past planting sessions on Instagram!

23 Sep Wed 10.30am-12pm

Green Network Taskforce Kick-Off

NUS students x NUS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) x NUS Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS)

DETAILS

	Shaw Foundation Alumni House Level 1 Sage Room
	NUS students
	Free

If you are curious what sustainability really means for NUS, your CCA and your community, don't miss this networking event! Meet fellow student leaders, chat about sustainability challenges in a simple and practical way, and spark ideas for projects and partnerships. Food will be provided, so come connect, share and get inspired!

23 Sep Wed 2pm-4pm

Blueprint for Nature: A Botanical Watercolour Workshop

Ridge View Residential College (RVRC)

DETAILS

	RVRC Flex Theme Room Level 1 Block G
	NUS students
	Free

Discover mindful watercolor art through nature-inspired cyanotype-style aesthetics. Using eco-friendly techniques, paint local botanicals in rich Prussian blue and indigo layers, channelling the timeless beauty of classic sun prints. (Click on watercolour workshop in the sign-up form.)

24 Sep Thu 9.15am-12.45pm

ALBA x Virogreen E-waste Tour (Limited slots!)

NUS Environmental and Sustainability Engineering Students' Club (ESESC)

DETAILS

	Meet at NUS CDE EA Foyer (2-way transport provided)
	NUS students (max 35 pax)
	Free

Ever wondered what happens to your e-waste after you drop it into a recycling bin? Join student group ESESC for a behind-the-scenes tour of ALBA and Virogreen to see how e-waste is collected, sorted and processed in Singapore. From the visitor centre to the actual recycling facility, take a closer look at what happens beyond the recycling bin and how Singapore manages its growing e-waste stream.

24 Sep Thu 9.30am-1pm

Membranes: Beyond Barriers, Towards Scalable Solutions Symposium

NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI)

DETAILS

	NUS (exact venue will be shared upon registration)
	Open to public
	Free

Dive into the fascinating world of membrane technology in this symposium featuring speakers from NUS, government and the industry. Dr Gurdev Singh, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer from PUB, will give the keynote address. There will also be a poster presentation. Check out the full programme here.

24 Sep Thu 2.30pm-3.30pm

TMSI Research Seminar on Persistent Gene Flow and Fine-Scale Genetic Retention in an Endangered Marine ‘Living Fossil’ across a Degraded Strait Seascape

Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI)

DETAILS

	Online via Zoom
	Open to public
	Free

Dr Shih Yi-Jia from National Sun Yat-sen University shares how an ancient endangered horseshoe crab remains genetically connected across a heavily damaged coastline, suggesting greater resilience than expected. The talk also shows that small local differences still exist, shaped by ocean currents, tides, landforms, and long-term geography. This approach could help scientists study habitat fragmentation in coastal ecosystems worldwide.

25 Sep Fri 9.30am-10.30am

NUS Nature Trail

University Campus Infrastructure (UCI)

DETAILS

	Meet at Univesity Hall drop-off point
	Open to public (max 20 pax)
	Free

Curious to uncover the hidden green corners of our campus and discover their untold stories? Then join the NUS Nature Trail. The project is part of a broader effort by our UCI landscape team to connect people with our green infrastructure, through green trails across campus, while sharing the latest updates on our reforestation and rewilding efforts. This walk which covers 2.5km across the NUS Southern Greenery route, will start at UHall and end at Central Library.

25 Sep Fri 12pm-1pm

Feel Good Friday: Micro Harvest, Macro Taste!

University Health Centre (UHC)

DETAILS

	Function Room, UHC
	NUS staff
	Free

Join this interactive workshop to discover how growing microgreens can support healthier eating and a more sustainable lifestyle. You get to bring home your own starter kit too!

Fully booked

25 Sep Fri 4pm-6.30pm

Inaugural Keppel Sustainable Futures Symposium - Advancing Sustainability through Interdisciplinary Research: A Long Journey

NUS Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)

DETAILS

	Engineering Auditorium
	Open to public
	Free

Drawing on three decades of interdisciplinary research, this presentation by Prof Rajasekhar Balasubramanian from CEE explores climate resilience, air quality and sustainable cities, demonstrating how collaborative science, engineering and policy deliver practical solutions for sustainable development. Look out for special exhibits by Centre for Environmental Resilience (CER) and Centre for Resource Circularity and Resilience (CR)2.

26 Sep Sat 8.30am-12pm

International Coastal Cleanup with RVRC

Ridge View Residential College (RVRC)

DETAILS

	Meet up at RVRC Block G, 25 Lower Kent Ridge Road, S119081 (Two-way transport included)
	Open to public
	Free

Join RVRC at the International Coastal Cleanup Singapore (ICCS) 2026 at East Coast Park! Team up, clean our coastline, track marine debris data and make a real environmental impact! All are welcome!

26 Sep Sat 9am-11am

Invasive Species Management (ISM) session

NUS Students' Association for Visions of the Earth (SAVE)

DETAILS

	Rifle Range Nature Park (Visitor Pavilion L1)
	Open to public
	Free

Be part of NUS SAVE's Invasive Species Management (ISM) effort and help restore the balance of our forests! Learn how to identify and remove invasive plants while making real impact to save Singapore’s green spaces.

Fully booked

27 Sep Sun 9am-12pm

BES Drongos x Bye-o-Barelands Sungei Buloh Guided Walk

BES Drongos x Bye-o-Barelands

DETAILS

	Sungei Buloh Wetland Centre, meet at the cafeteria
	Open to public (Optional: Come earlier at 8am to play the biodiversity game together)
	Free

Take part in this guided nature walk to spot wildlife at Sungei Buloh! Hosted by BES Drongos from NUS and local boardgame Bye-o-Barelands.

Fully booked

WEEK 5 SEP 28-30

Energy Security Economic Development and Climate Action (3)

29 Sep Tue 3pm-5pm

Dialogue on Energy Security, Economic Development and Climate Action: Navigating ASEAN's Energy Transition

NUS Sustainable Futures (NUS Sustainability Academy) x Energy Studies Institute

DETAILS

	UHall Auditorium
	Open to public
	Free

As economies expand and energy demand grows in Southeast Asia, how do countries across the region navigate the challenge of balancing the three interconnected priorities of the energy trilemma - energy security, economic development and climate action? Hear from panellists Mr Peter Govindasamy (Energy Studies Institute), Mr Sharad Somani (KPMG) and Mr Conran Chia Kuan Wei (Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore) and Dr Victor Nian (Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources). The session is moderated by Ms Melissa Low (NUS Sustainability Academy).

30 Sep Wed 12pm-2pm

Discover the Hidden Wonders of Biodiversity through Play

NUS Libraries

DETAILS

	Central Library L1
	NUS staff and students
	Free

Experience Singapore's biodiversity through the award-winning ByeO Barelands card game. Team up to discover native wildlife, tackle fast-paced trivia, and discuss real-world human-wildlife dilemmas inspired by local conservation stories.

30 Sep Wed 3pm-4pm

Coastal Matters Focus Group Discussion

LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk x NUS Department of Architecture, CDE

DETAILS

	SDE 3 L4 Barrel Room, 4 Architecture Drive, NUS Kent Ridge Campus, S117566
	Open to public
	Free

Join this 60-minute session to share your views on flood risk and coastal change in Singapore. Look forward to an interactive mapping exercise using local study maps, a discussion on PUB climate change campaigns and coastal protection measures and a collaborative dialogue on stakeholder responsibilities and future solutions! Your voice can help shape understanding of the future of Singapore’s coastline!

30 Sep Wed 3pm-4pm

Behind the Stacks: Biodiversity Uncovered (Limited slots!)

NUS Libraries

DETAILS

	Central Library Level 1 Entrance
	NUS staff and students
	Free

Join NUS librarians to explore how the natural world has been observed, recorded and studied through the materials in its collections. You'll enjoy exclusive access to areas where rare materials are stored and see how these resources are digitsed for wider discovery and use.

WEEK 1 SEP 1-6

1 Sep Tue 11am-3.30pm

Powering Singapore's Sustainability Industry Sharing Session

NUS Climate Analytics & Technology (CAT) Club

DETAILS

	NUS Engineering E4 #04-05 (E-cube 1-3), 4 Engineering Drive 3, S117583
	NUS staff and students
	Free

Ever wondered how Singapore is building a more sustainable future — from the energy we use to the way we live and shape our cities? Join NUS CAT club for an afternoon of industry sharing, interactive experiences and networking as we explore Singapore’s sustainability journey across energy, urban living and the circular economy. Hear from industry players and discover student perspectives from Ridge Impact Consulting and NUS CAT Club as they share how sustainability is being shaped both in the industry and on campus!

Registration has ended

2 Sep Wed 12pm-4pm

Bitscraps Donation Drive

NUS Bitscraps

DETAILS

	E4 Level 4, foyer outside LT6
	NUS staff and students
	Free

Have broken electronics at home? Pass them on to NUS Bitscraps, a student-led interest group dedicated to electronics repair and the "repair before replace" mindset. By donating your devices, you will help students build practical skills that go beyond the classroom while giving your electronics a second life.

No registration needed

3 Sep Thu 4pm-6pm

NUS Sustainable Futures Distinguished Lecture Series on Linking Ecological and Economic Models

NUS Sustainable Futures x Department of Biological Sciences

DETAILS

	UHall Auditorium Level 2
	Open to public
	Free

Nature meets economics in this special lecture by Dr Stephen Polasky from the University of Minnesota. Discover how Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) can complement GDP by incorporating the value of ecosystem services into economic decision-making. Dr Polasky will present methods, data challenges and pathways for integrating ntaure's contributions into sustainble policy and finance.

Registration has ended

4 Sep Fri 10am-11am

Seminar on Beyond the Oil Age: Catalytic Transformation of Sustainable Chemical Feedstocks

NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI)

DETAILS

	NUS Engineering E4 #04-05 (E-cube 1-3), 4 Engineering Drive 3, S117583
	Open to public
	Free

The NERI seminar by Prof Karen Wilson explores how catalytic technologies can turn waste into fuels and useful chemicals, helping move society from a throwaway economy to a circular one.

Registration has ended

5 Sep Sat 8.45am-11.30am

Seedling Protection Activity at Mandai Buffer

RV FoRestore

DETAILS

	Meet opposite Bird Paradise Bus stop no. 48111
	Open to public
	Free

Join RV FoRestore, a student-led forest restoration interest group at Ridge View Residential College, to weed Lalang Grass and Mimosa at its experiential plot at Mandai Buffer. This aids plant growth by removing weeds growing at the base of planted trees that would otherwise compete for sunlight and nutrients.

Registration has ended

5 Sep Sat 10am-5pm

TF-NUS Heritage Champions Showcase + 2 Fireside Chats

NUS Libraries x Temasek Foundation (TF)

DETAILS

	Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Rd S238832
	Open to public
	Free

This showcase highlights student projects that dig into Singapore's built, social and cultural heritage, often surfacing stories and spaces that might otherwise go unrecorded. Many projects also break new ground in heritage education, using digital tools such as 360 photographer/videography, augmented reality and digital story telling to bring the past to life for new audiences. Once complete, the projects are shared publicly as open resources, so that anyone, not just researchers or students, can explore and learn from them. There will be two fireside chats at 11.30am and 3pm respectively. Registration details below.

5 Sep Sat 2.30pm-4.30pm

Scope It Out: An Introduction to Emissions Reporting Workshop

1.5degreeNUS x NUS Sustainable Finance Club

DETAILS

	AS2 #03-02
	NUS students
	Free (with refreshments)

Wether you are completely new to emissions accounting or just want to deepen your understanding on sustainability, this interactive workshop is for you! Learn about scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and the applications of emissions accounting. During the hands-on activity, you will even get to practise calculating the emissions yourself!

Registration has ended

WEEK 2 SEP 7-13

9 Sep Wed 1.30pm-3.30pm

Building Singapore's Sustainable Future: Insights, Action and Resilience Whitepaper Launch and Panel Discussion

Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN)

DETAILS

	Online - Details will be shared with registered participants closer to the date
	Open to public
	Free

What turns sustainability intentions into action? Join the launch of the Singlife-SGFIN Sustainable Future Index 2026 white paper, followed by a panel discussion on "From Awareness to Action: Climate, Insurance and Investing in Everyday Decisions", featuring panellists, Chia Ko Wen (Singlife), Guo Yiran (National Climate Change Secretariat, Strategy Group, Prime Minister’s Office), Thu Ha Chow (Robeco) and Assoc Prof Zhang Weina (SGFIN), and moderator Audrey Tan (The Straits Times).

Registration has ended

10 Sep Thu 9.30am-10.30am

NUS Nature Trail (Postponed to 25 Sep)

University Campus Infrastructure (UCI)

DETAILS

	Meet at University Hall drop-off point
	NUS staff and students (max 20 pax)
	Free

11 Sep Fri 10am-11am

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) - A New Era for Nuclear Power Seminar

Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI) x NUS Sustainable Futures (NUS SF)

DETAILS

	SNRSI Building Level 1 Seminar Room, 16 Prince George's Park S118415
	Open to public
	Free

Small modular reactors are bringing nuclear energy into a new era — smaller, faster to build, and more flexible than traditional plants. This talk by Prof Chung Keng Yeow, Director of SNRSI, explores leading SMR designs and their potential beyond electricity, from industrial heat and hydrogen production to district heating, desalination, and remote power.

Registration has ended

11 Sep Fri 2pm-3pm

Seminar-cum-Demo: Introduction to Reactor Safety Research in SNRSI (Limited slots!)

Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI) x NUS Sustainable Futures (NUS SF)

DETAILS

	SNRSI Building, 16 Prince George's Park S118415 (Assemble at Level 1 Demo Room next to the security counter)
	NUS students (max 15 pax)
	Free

How do we know a reactor will perform as designed — and what happens if it doesn’t? Join this seminar, specially designed for NUS students, and hear from SNRSI research fellows, Dr Darryl Foo and Dr Ethan Wong, as they unpack the science behind reactor safety, and explain how reactor safety cases are assessed. Participants will get to experience a live demonstration of SNRSI's in-house digital twin simulators developed for research, education and outreach.

Registration has ended

WEEK 3 SEP 14-20

14 Sep Mon 2.30pm-4pm

Black Soldier Fly & Urban Sustainability: Talk & Tour of NUS BSF Facility (Limited slots!)

Reproductive Evolution Lab (ReproLab), NUS Department of Biological Sciences

DETAILS

	NUS BSF Facility S4A Level 1
	Open to public (max 25 pax)
	Free

Embark on a guided tour of NUS’s Black Soldier Fly (BSF) rearing and research facility, and discover the science and sustainability behind these tiny larvae. See how they make a big impact by transforming urban waste into valuable resources.

Registration has ended

16 Sep Wed 9am-11am

Guided Tour of Solar Park & Sustainable Singapore Gallery (Limited slots!)

Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)

DETAILS

	8 Marina Gardens Dr, Marina Barrage
	Open to public (max 40 pax)
	Free

Learn about the design, engineering and maintenance aspects of the PV installation at the Solar Park and visit the Sustainable Singapore Gallery for an overview of Singapore's sustainable development.

Fully booked

16 Sep Wed 12pm-5pm

NUS College Impact Festival

NUS College

DETAILS

	NUS College (NUSC)
	Open to public
	Free

Celebrate NUSC students’ Impact Experience (IEx) projects, where students engage with communities in Singapore and Southeast Asia to drive social change, through interactive installations, performances, activities, and more! Beyond IEx, explore other pivotal NUSC programmes, including Global Experience (GEx) and Growth Mentoring. More info here.

No registration needed

16 Sep Wed 7pm-10pm

UTR Thrift Market

UTown Residence (UTR) Sustainability Committee

DETAILS

	UTown Residence Level 1 Lounge
	NUS staff and students
	Free

Looking to refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Come down to UTR Thrift Market for an evening of sustainable shopping and great finds!

No registration needed

16 Sep Wed 4pm-5pm

The Athenian Edge: Climate Action Lab (Limited slots!)

NUS Climate Analytics & Technology (CAT) Club

DETAILS

	Temasek Shophouse
	NUS female students (max 12 pax)
	Free

Calling ALL female students in NUS who are ready to talk climate, gender & security. Join NUS CAT Club for an exclusive masterclass with author Natasha Garcha, diving into ideas from her book Gender Equality and Climate Security: The Athenian Edge. Four selected participants will get exclusive 1: 1 mentorship with Natasha.

Registration has ended

17 Sep Thu 2pm-4pm

Guided Tour of CDL Microforest (Limited slots!)

NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS)

DETAILS

	City Square Mall Level 1, 180 Kitchener Road S208539
	NUS staff and students (max 20 pax)
	Free

Visit the CDL Microforest, a 'living lab' co-established with NUS CNCS, to learn more about urban nature-based solutions and how they can reduce urban heat, restore biodiversity and enhance liveability!

Registration has ended

17 Sep Thu 3pm-6pm

Circular Economy Collage Workshop

NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE)

DETAILS

	NUS CDE, SDE 4, 8 Architecture Dr S117356 Room SDE4-05-08
	Open to public
	Free

Join the Circular Economy Collage, a fun and interactive 3-hour workshop exploring our “take–make–waste” system and circular solutions, with local and regional examples and practical ideas for action. Led by Karin Aue, senior lecturer from NUS CDE. NUS members of MicroTex Movement, a youth-led group under the ASEAN-Japan Young Environmental Leaders Network, will also join the workshop to share about their project, which aims to help people better understand sustainable textiles and make greener clothing choices in everyday life.

Registration has ended

17 Sep Thu 4pm-5pm

Webinar on Sustainable Food Choices in Context: Who to Engage, When to Intervene and Where to Act

Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein @NUS x LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk

DETAILS

	Online via Zoom
	Open to public
	Free

How do you nudge people toward healthier, more sustainable food choices? And just as importantly: who does it work for, when should you act, and where should interventions sit? Hear from speakers, Dr Annika N.Flynn (University of Bristol) and Prof Katy Tapper (City St George's, University of London) who will share complementary research programmes that have taken behavioural science out of the lab and into real-life food settings. The webinar is ideal for researchers, practitioners, and policy stakeholders working across behavioural science, food systems and sustainability.

Registration has ended

18 Sep Fri 10am-12pm

Sustainability in the AI Age: Opportunities and Challenges Masterclass

NUS Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS)

DETAILS

	Shaw Foundation Alumni House Level 2 Coriander Room
	Open to public
	Free

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the sustainability landscape, creating both unprecedented opportunities and new challenges. Designed for both students and industry professionals, this masterclass examines how sustainability strategies, business decisions and career opportunities are being reshaped by the rapid advancement of AI. Come hear an engaging and insightful session by Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School.

Registration has ended

18 Sep Fri 2.45pm-3.15pm

Introducing CEDRE: From Oil Spill Response to NHS Behaviour and Dispersion Research Seminar

Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI)

DETAILS

	Online via Zoom
	Open to public
	Free

Created in 1978 from the Amoco Cadiz disaster, CEDRE is France’s national authority on marine pollution response. Blending scientific research with emergency action, its experts tackle oil, chemical, and litter crises. Discover CEDRE’s vital work—from tracking slicks with drifting buoys to gas cloud monitoring and advanced predictive model validation.

Registration has ended

Career talks, online and hybrid programmes

Centre for Future-ready Graduates (CFG) Career talks

27 Aug Thu 1.30pm-5.30pm

Tripartite Collective's Youth Experience Programme

DETAILS

	Mandai Bird Paradise
	NUS students
	Free

Discover how tripartism is central to Singapore's economic and social progress, and how it will affect you as you enter the workplace. Learn more about workplace issues and go behind the scenes at Mandai Bird Paradise to see what a truly sustainable workplace looks like in action.

27 Aug Thu 3.30pm-5.30pm

Careers in Supply Chain (in partnership with EDB)

DETAILS

	YIH-03-05 Careerspace
	NUS students
	Free

Gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain functions across different industries and connect with industry professionals. Recommended for students interested in exploring careers in supply chain, logistics, operations procurement and related fields.

8 Sep Tue 3pm-5.30pm

Experience: Maritime Singapore

DETAILS

	Guoco Midtown, 128 Beach Rd #15-01, S189773
	NUS Students
	Free

Look forward to a comprehensive introduction to the maritime industry through immersive engagements with industry professionals who are driving innovation and transformation across Maritime Singapore.

9 Sep Wed 11am-4pm

Beyond the Storefront: Shape the Future of Retail & FMCG

DETAILS

	Atrium@ Mochtar Riady Building BIZ1
	NUS Students
	Free

Whether you are studying computer science, engineering, business, finance, communications, or humanities, global leaders in Retail and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are looking for talent from ALL backgrounds to drive digital transformation, manage multi-million dollar global brands, and shape consumer experiences worldwide.

9 Sep Wed 3pm-5pm

From Ideas to Impact: Building Resilience Businesses through Innovation (Gen Z Edition)

DETAILS

	YIH Lumina Room Level 5
	NUS Students
	Free

Gain firsthand insights into the entrepreneurial journey behind JustCo, one of Asia’s leading flexible workspace providers. Through real-world experiences spanning startup, growth, crisis, and transformation, the session explores how innovation, adaptability, and sustainable business practices have enabled the company to navigate changing market conditions and emerge stronger over time.

10 Sep Thu 3pm-4pm

Launch Your Career with #Teamlidl

DETAILS

	Central Library L4 Seminar Room
	NUS Students
	Free

Explore opportunities with Lidl & Kaufland Asia, the regional sourcing and procurement hub for Lidl International (part of German retail giant Schwarz Group), as it expands its market position in Asia. The company is offering exciting career paths across various divisions. Find out how you can contribute your skills to its multinational team.

10 Sep Thu 3pm-5.30pm

MaritimeOne Campus Connect: Berge Bulk @NTU

DETAILS

	Wee Cho Yaw Plaza LT 10 Floor 3
	NUS Students
	Free

Network with representatives from Berge Bulk to learn about their zero-carbon targets. Hear firsthand from young talents about development opportunities through management associate, scholarship and internship programmes.

Duke-NUS Medical School Sustainability month

3 Sep Thu 10.30am-11.30am

The Behaviour of Sustainability: Convenience, Cost and Value(s)

DETAILS

	Duke-NUS Amphitheatre / Zoom
	NUS staff and students
	Free

The talk explores what it takes to move from knowing sustainability matters to changing what we do — and how collective behaviorual change can turn institutional ambiton into meaningful impact.

16 Sep Wed 10am-11am

Sustainability in the AI Era

DETAILS

	Duke-NUS Amphitheatre / Zoom
	NUS staff and students
	Free

In the AI era, sustainability needs a new narrative. This masterclass examines the key challenges—from high energy prices and energy-intensive AI to shifting climate priorities—and spells out the future scenarios for sustainability in tandem with the directions of the AI development trajectory, including the implications for specific sectors such as healthcare.

30 Sep Wed 12pm-1pm

Plastic Circularity – Are Plastics Bad?

DETAILS

	Duke-NUS Amphitheatre / Zoom
	NUS staff and students
	Free

Learn how Plastify collects, processes and makes products.

Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) Heat health heritage resources

Open Call for Digital Documentation: Traditional and Cultural Practices of Heat Management (till 18 Sep)

DETAILS

As temperatures continue to rise, some of the most valuable lessons for heat resilience may already exist within our homes, traditions, and communities. From building design to daily rituals, the Global Heat Health Information Network (Southeast Asia Hub) and partners are inviting community-led submissions on traditional and cultural heat practices to co-create a first-of-its-kind community repository.

Share your community's heat practices here

Myth or Fact? Is Drinking Cold Water Bad for Your Health?

DETAILS

Heat-health experts Dr Joshua Sim and Yuyin Huang explore the roots of this age-old belief and how traditional practices still shape how we manage heat today. Heat science can help us understand why many of these practices work, and how traditional and modern approaches can inform and strengthen each other.

Watch here

Singapore Heat Health History and Heritage Research Seminar

DETAILS

Uncover the history of heat-health in Singapore. Coming from a medical historical perspective, this project unpacks the journey of biomedicine and Chinese medicine as important cultural shapers of everyday heat management in Singapore.

Watch the research seminar here

A Role for Chinese Medicine in Singapore's Heat Management Strategies

DETAILS

What does it mean to be “heaty”? This resource explores the cultural history of “heatiness” and considers how Chinese medicine offers a perspective on heat that goes beyond temperature—shaping everyday practices from cooling teas and herbal remedies to the foods we eat.

Iced or Hot Drinks in Scorching Weather? Unpacking Singapore's Heat-Health History

DETAILS

From an ice-cold drink to a flask of warm water, Singaporeans have long drawn on both biomedical and Chinese Medicine perspectives to navigate bodily discomfort and the tropical climate. This resource summarises the history, culture, and everyday practices that have shaped how Singaporeans learn to live with heat annd embraced the wisdom of more than one way of knowing.

Panel Presentation: Heat from a Historical, Traditional & Cultural Lens

DETAILS

From the history of heat and health in China, to traditional Chinese medicine and cooling practices, and lessons from heritage conservation in George Town, revisit this panel discussion from the First GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum that offers a fascinating look at how cultural knowledge and lived experience can inform our understanding of heat today.

Watch the full presentation here

SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) Virtual course and climate webinar series

20 Aug-22 Oct Thu 12pm-1.30pm

[10-week Virtual Course] Strengthening Climate Resilience and Sustainability of Health Systems in the Western Pacific Region

DETAILS

	Online
	Open to public
	Free

As climate change places increasing pressure on healthcare delivery, this virtual course will equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to strengthen health system resilience while advancing sustainable, low-carbon care. Recommended for health professionals and others working across health systems.

2 Sep Wed, 21 Sep Mon, 12 Oct Mon 12.30pm-2pm

[Three-part Climate Webinar Series] Changing Climate, Changing Risks: Rethinking Preparedness for an Evolving Health and Disaster Landscape

DETAILS

	Online
	Open to public
	Free

Through the lens of the disaster management cycle, the webinar examines the effects of climate change on the disaster and disease risk landscape, understand the implications for humanitarian action, and explore practical climate-smart and health-informed approaches.

International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) Global thematic dialogue series September

Affiliated events

October

7 Oct Wed 3pm-5pm

NUSOne x CFG Trash to Treasure Creative Recycling Workshop

Centre for Future-ready Graduates (CFG)

DETAILS

	YIH Lumina Room Level 5
	Undergraduates
	Free

Got a pile of old paper bags, used greeting cards/gift wrappers, festive angpaos, or beautiful boxes/cardboards that are too pretty to throw away? It’s time to give them a second lease of life with your creativity! Join this workshop for a hands-on, therapeutic, tech-free break from studying!

9 Oct Fri 10am-10pm | 10 Oct Sat 10am-2pm

SDG Open Hack@NUS 2026 - Campus Edition

NUS Climate Analytics & Technology Club / Social Impact Catalyst / Gobal Green Economic Foundation (GGEF)

DETAILS

	ACE Ideation Centre 29 Ayer Rajah Cres #01-13 JTC Launchpad@one-north S139955
	NUS students
	Free

Ready to tackle global challenges (no coding experience required)? Join this 24-hour challenge to transform bold indeas into impactful solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! You get to work on meaningful sustainability challenges, receive guidance from experienced mentors and stand a chance to win an overseas experiential sustainability trip. More info on the GGEF website.

10 Oct Sat timing tbc

Thomson Nature Park

RV FoRestore

DETAILS

	Thomson Nature Park
	Open to public
	Free

Info to come

Registration details to come

19-21 Oct Mon-Wed 9am-5pm

Sixth World Conference on Floating Solutions

Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), Society of Floating Solutions Singapore

DETAILS

	Singapore EXPO
	Open to public
	Fees apply

Themed Marine Infrastructure for Energy, Food, Climate Resilience and Ocean Space Utilisation, the conference champions integrated marine solutions, bringing together academia, industry, class societies and regulators to advance innovation and shape the next generation of floating infrastructure.

21-23 Oct Wed-Fri 9am-5pm

CFI Singapore Annual Symposium 2026

Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore

DETAILS

	SIT Campus Punggol
	Open to public
	Free

Through the theme Adapting Cities for Coastal and Flood Resilience, CFI Singapore aims to highlight practical strategies, showcase pioneering research and foster collaboration among stakeholders..

August

20-21 Aug Thu-Fri 10am-5.30pm

Dis/assembling Concrete's Environments

Asia Research Institute (ARI), NUS

DETAILS

	National Gallery Singapore / NUS
	Open to public
	Free

The workshop discusses conceptual and empirical work that critically examines the socio-environmental lives of concrete from Asian perspectives, based on the themes of concrete's environments, socialities and temporalities.

Registration has ended

25 Aug Tue 2pm-4pm

Pulau Ubin's Biodiversity Stories: Braiding Science, Heritage and Community Knowledge

NUS Libraries

DETAILS

	Central Library Level 4 Seminar Room / Zoom
	Open to public
	Free

Pulau Ubin is one of Singapore’s last rural and ecological strongholds, home to forests, mangroves, wetlands, rocky shores, and kampungs rich in biodiversity. This talk explores the Pulau Ubin: Biodiversity Stories project, where researchers, students, photographers, naturalists, and community contributors documented the island’s flora, fauna, and heritage through storytelling, fieldwork, and digital humanities.

Registration has ended

27 Aug Thu 10am-11am

Advancing Catalysis Science for Sustainable Chemicals and Energy

Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations / Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, College of Design and Engineering

DETAILS

	Blk E5 #02-32 Engineering Drive 4 S117585
	Open to public
	Free

Climate change and our dependence on fossil fuels mean we need cleaner ways to make chemicals and energy. Prof Javier Pérez-Ramírez's research looks at how tiny catalysts can help build more sustainable manufacturing methods. In this talk, he will share how science, engineering, data, and teamwork can turn basic discoveries into real-world technologies. More info here.

No registration needed

27 Aug Thu 4.30pm-6.30pm

Seatrium Professorship Forum on Powering the Energy Transition

Seatrium / NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE)

DETAILS

	University Cultural Centre
	Open to public
	Free

The upcoming lecture by Professor Nigel Brandon discusses innovative clean energy solutions for the marine and offshore industry.

Registration has ended

29 Aug Sat 8am-10am

Sapling Protection Action @Rail Corridor South

NUS Toddycats

DETAILS

	Rail Corridor South (access near Jelita Mall, Holland Road
	Open to public
	Free

Join NUS Toddycats to help care for the native trees they have previously planted, to give the trees a better chance at survival amid high vegetation competition.

Registration has ended

Exhibition

Till Apr 2027 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm

NUS Libraries Digital Sustainability Exhibition

NUS Libraries

DETAILS

	Central Library L4
	NUS staff and students
	Free

This exhibition explores the emerging theme of digital sustainability – a topic that focuses on how digital technologies can be managed, used, and sustained responsibly over time. Building on ideas of preservation and stewardship as well as lifecycle thinking, you are invited to look beyond the convenience of digital life and consider the environmental trade-offs behind everyday digital habits. The exhibition by NUS Libraries is in partnership with the SG EcoFund, the Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS), NUS University Campus Infrastructure (UCI) - Sustainability Strategic Unit and Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) - NUS.

No registration needed