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Why universities should steer climate action
NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye examines how universities can contribute by driving impactful and timely climate change action in education, sustainability research, and the utilisation of campuses as living labs in the race to shape a greener future.
This commentary is the first instalment of NUS News’ Greening the Future series, which explores how NUS is accelerating sustainability research and education in response to climate change challenges, and harnessing the knowledge and creativity of its people to pave the way to a greener future for all.
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New Senior Vice President for
Sustainability & Resilience
R&D veteran Professor Low Teck Seng returns to NUS on 8 August 2022, joining the ranks of the senior leadership team to steer the University’s strategies and policies in sustainability and resilience.
Bringing to NUS his extensive leadership capability and experience, deep understanding of the nation’s R&D agenda, as well as his valuable networks in both government and industry, Prof Low will take on the role of a catalyst in bringing together NUS colleagues, external agencies and collaborators to augment the climate resilience and sustainability of Singapore through NUS’ system-level mitigation and adaptation solutions.
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RESEARCH: Creating Sustainable Impact
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TCOMS opens ocean basin facility to strengthen R&D capabilities for future ocean systems and solutionsThis next generation facility will support the transformations of the Marine & Offshore Engineering, Maritime and Ocean-related marine & offshore industries, as well as national priorities such as maritime security and coastal adaptation to climate change. Read More ›
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New NUS Centre for Hydrogen Innovations embarks on cutting-edge research to power a hydrogen economyThe Centre aims to create breakthrough technologies to make hydrogen commercially viable as a green energy source, and help position Singapore as a game-changer in enabling a hydrogen economy. Read More › |
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Keppel Infrastructure-NUS Low Carbon Living LaboratoryThe research collaboration will leverage the NUS Kent Ridge campus as a testbed to jumpstart smart grid, clean power, renewables and sustainable environmental technology solutions. Read More › |
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INNOVATION: Sparking Sustainable Enterprise
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NUS researchers upcycle pineapple leaves into low-cost fat trappersThis multidisciplinary team has devised an innovative way to upcycle pineapple leaves for fat absorption. Taking the form of capsules or crackers, they can be produced at a fraction of the cost of weight loss supplements currently available in the market. Read More › |
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Championing sustainability one grain at a timeLocal start-up the moonbeam co was founded by three NUS students driven by a desire to reduce food waste. The team turns unserved cooked rice into alcohol, and upcycles spent brewers’ grains to make granola. Read More › |
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EDUCATION: Developing Talent in Sustainability
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NUS Biz, NUS CNCS and Climate Impact X successfully launched executive programme on carbon tradingThe programme “Climate Change and Sustainability: Leveraging Carbon Market Initiatives for Business”, which debuted in June 2022, aims to guide organisations on their carbon management strategies. The next run is scheduled for December 2022.
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What is green finance and why is it important?Professor Sumit Agarwal and Associate Professor Zhang Weina unpack the intricacies of green finance, and share the pathways to enable green finance to become more effective and efficient in facilitating the transition into a greener economy. Learn More › |
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OPERATIONS: Building a Sustainable Campus
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Zero Energy and beyond: NUS SDE4 attains Green Mark Positive Energy AwardThe highly energy efficient SDE4 building was recently accorded the Building and Construction Authority Green Mark Positive Energy Award – a step up from the Zero Energy certification that it attained in 2019. Learn More › |
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ENGAGEMENT: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability
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Channeling our eco anxiety into impetus for actionThe Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk organised an online workshop, featuring a panel discussion and masterclass, to explore the causes and effects of eco anxiety and to hear from participants about their challenges. Read More › |
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This pan-NUS executive programme aims to equip participants with the tools to navigate the business, regulatory and technical aspects of climate change, and spot growth opportunities in sustainable practices. |
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Innovating for the Future is a 10-part documentary series developed by NUS in partnership with CNA which looks at how diverse talents in the university community are catalysing positive change in Singapore and beyond. Episode 4 on the environment features key innovators at NUS devising game-changing solutions for climate change and sustainability. |
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