NTU Summer Programme 2012 Sustainability and Innovation 8 21 July 2012 (2 weeks)

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2 NTU Summer Programme 2012 Sustainability and Innovation 8 21 July 2012 (2 weeks) The Centre for Continuing Education of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is organizing a two-week summer programme from 8 to 21 July 2012 for international undergraduates. The theme of the programme is Sustainability and Innovation. You will get to learn about Sustainable Trends and Mental Model, Strategic Tools and Methodologies for Sustainability, Climate Change and its impact on Sustainability, Economic Sustainability, Creativity & Innovation, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation: When East meets West. Join in the programme! Be the first to learn how to be innovative and sustainable in the 21 st Century! Experience a uniquely learning environment on the green, spacious and beautiful campus of NTU. Enjoy the exciting life in a vibrant and cosmopolitan city!

3 IMPORTANT DATES Early bird registration Deadline 20 April 2012 Registration & Payment Deadline 21 May 2012 Confirmation of Registration 31 May 2012

4 Programme Outline Classes are conducted in English by NTU faculty members and associate trainers Topics include: Singapore, the Island Nation: An Overview Climate Change and its impact on Sustainability Creativity and Innovation Sustainable Trends and Mental Model Economic Sustainability Entrepreneurship and Innovation: When East meets West Strategic Tools and Methodologies for Sustainability Field trips include visit to: NeWater Plant Marina Barrage Building Construction Authority Gallery Biofuels Plant Merlion Park Marina Bay Singapore River Chinatown Little India Night Safari Jurong Birdpark Group Discussion and Presentation Activities with students

5 Programme Schedule Date Morning Afternoon Sunday 8 July Arrival in Singapore & check-in (12 noon 8pm) Monday 9 July Tuesday 10 July Welcome Session Class Singapore, the Island Nation: An Overview Welcome Lunch Class Climate Change and its impact on Sustainability Campus & Neighbourhood tour City Tour Wednesday 11 July Class Climate Change and its impact on Sustainability Visit NeWater Plant & Marina Barrage Thursday 12 July Class Creativity and Innovation Visit Building Construction Authority Gallery Friday 13 July Class Creativity and Innovation Activities with students Visit (Evening) Night Safari \

6 Date Morning Afternoon Free Saturday 14 July Sunday 15 July Monday 16 July Class Sustainable Trends and Mental Model Free Class Economic Sustainability Tuesday 17 July Class Entrepreneurship and Innovation: When East meets West Visit Jurong Birdpark Wednesday 18 July Class Entrepreneurship and Innovation: When East meets West Visit Biofuels Plant Thursday 19 July Class Strategic Tools and Methodologies for Sustainability Class Strategic Tools and Methodologies for Sustainability Friday 20 July Saturday 21 July Class Group Discussion and Presentation Certificate Presentation Ceremony Closing Lunch Check-out from Hostel (8.30am 12 noon) Departure from Singapore * Programme may be subjected to change.

7 Course Synopsis Singapore, the Island Nation: An Overview Speaker: Dr. Chan Soon Keng 1. Brief Introduction: history and geography 2. The Peoples of Singapore 3. Culture and Subcultures 4. Educational System 5. Housing 6. Transportation 7. Economy 8. Summary Climate Change and its impact on Sustainability Speaker: Dr. Tommy S. W. Wong As the human population continues to grow, while the world's natural resources are finite, there is already a concern whether there will be sufficient resources for human survival in the future. Added to this concern is the human-induced climate change which will inevitably have a significant effect on human activities such as food production and on the natural resources such as water resources. This session will examine the impact of climate change on human sustainability. Creativity and Innovation Speaker: Associate Professor Stephen Lee In today s fast-paced, constantly evolving world, the three R s of education Reading, writing and arithmetic are inadequate to prepare youngsters for the future. They need to be educated in creativity as well. This short course introduces participants to the notion of creativity and its characteristics, what fosters and what hinders creativity, the difference between invention and innovation ; examples of innovators and innovations that have changed the lives of many.

8 Entrepreneurship and Innovation: When East meets West Speaker: Mr Francis Tay Entrepreneurship and innovation goes hand in hand like a horse and carriage. However, the road to being an entrepreneur is not an easy one. Besides having the right characteristics, the necessary environment must also be there to encourage individuals to become entrepreneurs. Innovation, just like entrepreneurship, is not something that can be simply turned on when called upon. Innovation begins with a process that calls for individuals to be creative. Creativity however, is not necessarily something innate in all individuals. Research in the area of entrepreneurship indicates that entrepreneurs are not born and can be made. Entrepreneurs essentially start businesses to take advantage of opportunities and innovate in order to continue being successful. Thus, the potential for anyone to be an entrepreneur is there, however, only a few will take this route as a career. Why is this so? Can we train someone to be innovative? Can we turn the man on the street into an entrepreneur? This session will look at the characteristics of an entrepreneur and the reasons why one would choose to be an entrepreneur. This session will also look at innovation from an East vs West perspective, e.g. how could would be entrepreneurs find innovative ideas from trends observed in the West and vice-versa in the East? For example, how can we see opportunities from demographic, technological and economic changes? How can a small country like Singapore potentially be the centre for innovation? Sustainable Trends and Mental Model Speaker: Professor Lim Mong King 1. The challenge of sustainable development by analysing two major converging Trends: decline in resource availability and ecosystems as well as increase in population and consumption. 2. How these Trends are leading to a decline in the health and capacity of natural systems worldwide? 3. Club of Rome Report Introducing the concept of the Limits to Growth and Earth Carrying Capacity. 4. Using the example of Climate Change to explain the concept of Planetary Boundaries. 5. Major global events of in Sustainable Development during the last three decades. 6. Triple Bottom Line a new perspective in business. 7. We cannot expect to be able to resolve any complex problem from within the same manner of thinking that created it in the first place - new mental model required to solve sustainability issues. 8. Using systems thinking approach to have a better understanding of sustainability issues. 9. What skills do we need to build to become a systems thinker?

9 Economic Sustainability Speaker: Prof Chew Soon Beng All citizens want a job (J) with good pay. They want to own a house (H) and enjoy effective healthcare coverage (H). They want their children to receive good education (E). When they retire, they want to have money so that they can maintain the same standard of living as before (R). Of course, all these basic goods EHHER can be provided by the government such as in Greece. Public sector employment is large. Healthcare, education, housing are subsidized and public sector employees have a pension and the age of retirement is 60. They can negotiate the age of retirement to be earlier if they can prove that the health is not very good. The system of relying on the government to provide EHHER is not sustainable as we can see that Greece, among other countries, is in trouble now. How to enjoy the good life and yet it is sustainable is not easy. The purpose of this session is to show that, in the case of Singapore, the EHHER described above can be obtained provided the following conditions are fulfilled; First, there is no free lunch. Everyone needs to work and save for HHER. The government must ensure that there will be many job opportunities and is able to control the price of housing, healthcare, education and CPI for low income citizens. It is a win-win outcome for all. We can achieve EHHER (Social Security) without a budget deficit. Strategic Tools & Methodologies for Sustainability Speaker: Professor Lim Mong King 1. How might the trends that threaten sustainable development affect the industry and our company and how can we react strategically? 2. Sustainable development trends can create business constraints as well as opportunities. 3. Redesigning our industrial system to be sustainable requires a shared framework to understand how nature works. 4. Using the concept of sources and sinks to explain the impact of our expanding industrial system on the environment. 5. New business models and tools are emerging that will help companies shift to sustainable practices. 6. Eco-efficiency. 7. Industrial Ecology. 8. Life Cycle Analysis. 9. Design for Environment. 10. The Natural Step.

10 Registration Fee Category Students from NTU partner universities Students from non NTU partner universities Early-bird Registration (Payment made by 20 April 2012) SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,247 SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,675 Standard Registration (Payment made after 20 April 2012) SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,461 SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,889 The registration fee covers twin-sharing student hostel accommodation (air-conditioned), tuition fee, field trips, programme materials, welcome lunch and closing lunch. Each participant will be issued an official receipt from NTU. The fee does not include airfare, insurance, meals, visa application, personal expenses or any expense not stated above. Registration All international undergraduates are eligible to apply for the programme but must possess a good command of English language as the programme will be conducted in English. Please submit your registration form either by to cce@ntu.edu.sg or via fax to (+65) You are required to submit a letter from your university verifying your student status. You will receive an acknowledgement within 2 working days from your registration. If you do not receive any acknowledgement from us, please send an to cce@ntu.edu.sg. The early bird registration & payment deadline is 20 April The standard registration & payment deadline is 21 May If you wish to register after the deadline, please send an to cce@ntu.edu.sg to check if vacancy is still available. The programme may be cancelled if there are insufficient participants and full refund will be made. You will be notified on the final confirmation of your registration and the status of the programme by 31 May 2012.

11 Modes of Payment You may pay by one of the following payment modes: a) Bank Draft Bank draft in Singapore dollars is to be made payable to Nanyang Technological University. A copy of the registration form must be attached with the bank draft which has to be sent by registered mail or by courier to the following address. Nanyang Technological University Centre for Continuing Education 11 Slim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Road) NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre #05-01 Singapore Attention: NTU Summer Programme 2012 b) Telegraphic Transfer Payment to be transferred to NTU bank account as stated below: Beneficiary s Name Beneficiary s Banker Name Beneficiary s Banker Address Beneficiary s Account Number SWIFT Code OCBCSGSG Nanyang Technological University Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited NTU Branch Lounge at Canteen A, NTU Nanyang Avenue, Singapore *Please note that you have to bear all the bank charges incurred in your home country and Singapore. You are also requested to state in the telegraphic transfer slip that the payment is for NTU Summer Programme A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip has to be faxed to or you may a scanned copy to cce@ntu.edu.sg. Certificate NTU will issue a Certificate of Attendance to participants who achieved at least 75% attendance. Academic credits will not be awarded by NTU but home universities may consider awarding credit to their own students. Insurance You are required to purchase travel insurance to cover your stay in Singapore. Proof of purchase of travel insurance must be submitted to NTU prior to your arrival. You will not be able to participate in the programme if you do not comply with this requirement

12 Accommodation Twin-sharing student hostel accommodation (airconditioned) will be provided at NTU main campus during the programme period. Check-in: 8 July 2012 (Sunday), 12 noon to 8pm Check-out: 21 July 2012 (Saturday), 8.30am to 12 noon. Remarks: * No extension of stay in the hostel is allowed and you have to adhere strictly to the check-in/check-out timing. Please arrange your own accommodation outside campus if you wish to extend your stay in Singapore. * A CASH deposit of SGD 100 is required upon checking in. The deposit will be fully refunded upon checking-out if there are no damages to the hostel room.

13 Trainers Dr. Chan Soon Keng Academic Qualifications PhD. in Communication and Information; Nanyang Technological University M.A. in Applied Linguistics; University of Essex in England Diploma in TESL; University of Malaya in Malaysia B.A. (Second Upper Honours); University of Malaya in Malaysia Professional Experience Co-ordinator and tutor of the Expository Writing course for the Renaissance Engineering Programme at NTU Teach Postgraduate English; Technical Report Writing; Professional Communication Skills, and English Proficiency. Curriculum Planner of all the courses at Language and Communication Centre Curriculum Planner of Professional Communication Course for graduating students at NTU Coordinated English Bridging courses for PRC students at NTU Designed and coordinated courses on Technical Writing, Negotiating Skills, and English Proficiency Trained as counsellor in Career Planning and Management. Consultancy Work Writing resumes and interviewing skills to Physical Education and Sports Students at NIE (National Institute of Education, Singapore) English Proficiency to Military Officers from Vietnam Conflict Management at the Workplace Negotiating Skills Intercultural Management within a Global Economy Team Building Oral Presentations at the Workplace Technical Report Writing Minutes Writing Professional Writing, and General Business Writing for engineers, teachers, and administration staff

14 Dr. Tommy Wong Dr. Wong is the founding editor of the Hydrological Science and Engineering book series published by Nova Science Publishers. He was also an associate editor of the Journal of Hydrologic Engineering published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dr. Wong has nearly 10 years experience in the planning, design and site supervision of flood alleviation projects. He also has 25 years teaching and research experiences in hydrology and water resources. He has published four engineering books and more than 60 journal and conference papers. Dr. Wong has received the John Illingworth Prize from Leeds University in 1974, and the J. C. Stevens Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers in Associate Professor Stephen Lee Dr Stephen S G Lee is an associate professor in the Division of Systems and Engineering Management, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NTU. Dr Lee has over 25 years of teaching experience in NTU and is active in continuing education. He has taught two NTU undergraduate courses for several years now: Creative Problem-Solving and Strategic Management of Innovative Product Development. His current research interest is in human-artificial systems communications. Professor Chew Soon Beng Dr Chew Soon Beng is Professor of Economics and Industrial Relations at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He received his Ph. D. from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He is author of Small Firms in Singapore (Oxford University Press), Trade Unionism in Singapore (McGraw Hill), Employment-Driven Industrial Relations Regimes (Avebury), Values and Lifestyles of Young Singaporeans (Prentice-Hall), and Foreign Enterprises in China: Operation and Management (in Chinese).. He has also published in journals such as the Singapore Economic Review, the China Economic Review, Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies, and the Journal of Advances in Pacific Basin Business Economic and Finance. His current research interests include trade unionism, labour markets analysis, globalization and entrepreneurship. Awards received include: Honorary Professorship, Institute of Legislation Khalkh Juram, Mongolia 2001; Academic World Star, International Academy of the Authorized Education,1997; Honorary Professorship, Moscow External University of the Humanities,1997; Honorary Professorship, Liaoning Administrative College, China,1997; Visiting Professorship, North East University of Finance and Economics, China,1997; National Book Prize, 1996 Professional Experiences Independent Director of Listed Company Member of Singapore Institute of Arbitrators He conducts executive programmes in his research areas of Macro-Focused Trade Unionism and Competition, Sustainable Social Security Schemes and An Economic Approach to Attracting Foreign Investment.. Academic activities include Founding Director of Asia Commerce and Economics Studies

15 (ACES) in Nanyang Business School from 1992 to 2002 and Founding Director of Master of Science in Managerial Economics Mr Francis Tay Francis is an adjunct lecturer teaching Business Intelligence in the Master of KM course at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He also holds the Chief Operating Officer position in a water treatment technology company and a Director of a trading and distribution company. Francis' experience in international markets and business stretches back more than 18 years. These include being the Director of marketing and implementation services at Global Business Insights Pte Ltd (GBI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IE Holdings, and senior positions in IE Singapore overseeing the overseas development of Singapore s International Trading, EPE and ICT sectors. In addition, Francis has also held Centre Director positions at IE s overseas offices in the US and UK. The various experiences have put him in a good position to understand and work with large and small, local and foreign companies in the area of market entry and overseas implementation strategy. Examples include market entry projects in US, Europe and Asia, and feasibility study project in Mexico. Francis has also contributed opinions and views to trade association s publications as well as mainstream publications like The Edge, and public talks at corporate organized events. Francis obtained his Honours degree from NUS, majoring in Economics and Computer Science & Applications, and his Master of Science in Management (Sloan Fellowship) from the London Business School in the UK under an IE Singapore scholarship. Francis served 5 years on the National Youth Council s Singapore Youth Awards (SYA) Entrepreneurship committee and is currently participating as a mentor to companies under the Ascendas-NUS Entrepreneurship Centre mentorship program. Professor Lim Mong King Dr Lim Mong King is a Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University. He is also currently a member of the Council for Private Education and a member of the Nanyang Polytechnic Board of Governors. Dr Lim Mong King joined NTU s predecessor institution, the Nanyang Technological Institute in Since then, he has contributed and served the University with distinction in various key leadership appointments, which included Assistant to the President ( ), founding Chairman of the University Research Coordinating Committee ( ), Director of International Relations (1992), Chairman of the Committee on Broadening of Engineering Curriculum (1995), Chairman of NTU21 Strategic Planning Working Committee (1997), Chairman, Singapore-University of Washington Alliance in Bioengineering Task Force Committee (2001), Chairman, Internal Economy Drive Committee (2003), Dean of the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering ( ) and Dean of the College of Engineering ( ).

16 Dr Lim was the Deputy President overseeing academic development, R & D and technology transfer activities of the University from 1997 to During this period, he initiated several key initiatives such as the building up of Research TechnoPlaza, setting up of Innovation and Technology Transfer Office (ITTO) and Nanyang Technopreneurship Center (NTC), initiation of Global Immersion Programme (GIP), formation of new degree programme in Aerospace Engineering and establishing of new School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. He also played a key role in the initial stage on setting up of the School of Biological Science. Dr Lim is active in public service, having served on numerous national-level agencies and committees in diverse areas such as education and research, entrepreneurship, health, defence. He held board memberships in various organizations including Singapore Polytechnic, DSO Laboratories, National Science and Technology Board, Singapore Standards Council and the Enterprise Challenge Panel, Prime Minister s Office. He also served as the Chairman of the Health Sciences Authority from Feb 2003 to March In recognition of exemplary service and contributions, Dr Lim has received several distinguished awards, among them the Public Service Medal (PBM), the Public Service Star (BBM), the Public Administration (Gold) Medal from Singapore Government and Chevalier De L ordre National Du Merite by the French President. Dr Lim received his PhD and Master of Science in Applied Acoustics from the Universite Du Maine, France, in 1977 and 1975 respectively, after obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering, First Class Honours, from the former University of Singapore in He attended the Summer Program (Applied Acoustics) held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986 and the Advanced Management Program (AMP) held at Harvard University in Professor Lim specializes in structure dynamics, noise and vibration control. He has published more than 80 papers in leading international journals. He is also well consulted by the industry to assist in their noise and vibration problems and designs.

17 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. Who can apply for the program? All international undergraduates are eligible to apply for the programme but must possess a good command of the English language as the programme will be conducted in English. 2. How do I apply for the program? Please submit your registration form either by to cce@ntu.edu.sg or via fax to (+65) You are required to submit a letter from your university verifying your student status. 3. When is the closing date of the registration? The standard registration deadline is 21 May 2012 but the early bird registration which gives you a discount is on 20 April If you wish to register after the deadline, please send an to cce@ntu.edu.sg to check if vacancy is still available. 4. How much is the registration fee and what does it cover? Category Students from NTU partner universities Students from non NTU partner universities Early-bird Registration (Payment made by 20 April 2012) SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,247 SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,675 Standard Registration (Payment made after 20 April 2012) SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,461 SGD 2, % Good & Services Tax =SGD 2,889 The registration fee covers twin-sharing student hostel accommodation (airconditioned), tuition fee, field trips, programme materials, welcome lunch and closing lunch. Each participant will be issued an official receipt from NTU. The fee does not include airfare, insurance, meals, visa application, personal expenses or any expense not stated above. 5. What other expenses do I need for this program? You will need to pay for airfare, food, laundry, insurance and personal expenses. The

18 average cost for a meal on the campus is SGD 4 to How do I pay the registration fee? You may pay by one of the following payment modes: a) Bank Draft Bank draft in Singapore dollars is to be made payable to Nanyang Technological University. A copy of the registration form must be attached with the bank draft which has to be sent by registered mail or by courier to the following address. b) Telegraphic Transfer Nanyang Technological University Centre for Continuing Education 11 Slim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Road) NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre #05-01 Singapore Attention: NTU Summer Programme 2012 Payment to be transferred to NTU bank account as stated below: Beneficiary s Name Nanyang Technological University Beneficiary s Banker Name Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited Beneficiary s Banker Address NTU Branch Lounge at Canteen A, NTU Nanyang Avenue, Singapore Beneficiary s Account Number SWIFT Code OCBCSGSG *Please note that you have to bear all the bank charges incurred in your home country and Singapore. You are also requested to state in the telegraphic transfer slip that the payment is for NTU Summer Programme A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip has to be faxed to or you may a scanned copy to cce@ntu.edu.sg. 7. Will NTU award academic credits upon completion of the summer programme? Academic credits will not be awarded by NTU but home universities may consider awarding credit to their own students. 8. What will I get at the end of the Summer Programme? You will be presented with a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the programme if

19 you achieved at least 75% attendance. 9. Where can I obtain the two-week program schedule? Please download it here. 10. Where will I be staying and which period will I be covered? You will be staying at NTU student hostels from 8 July (Sunday) to 21 July (Saturday) Can I extend my accommodation before or after the program? Unfortunately, no extension of stay is allowed. 12. Can I cancel my registration? Cancellation & Refund Policy: Instructions A written notification to cce@ntu.edu.sg or fax to before 21 May 2012 A written notification before 31 May 2012 A written notification on/after 31 May 2012 Cancellation Charges (Refund of Registration Fee) No cancellation charges (Full refund less SGD 150 administration charge) 50% of Registration Fee (50% Refund) 100% of Registration Fee (No Refund) Modes of refund: Registration fee paid by Credit Card Mode of refund will be through credit card. The whole process will take approximately 6 weeks. Registration fee paid by bank draft Mode of refund will be through bank draft 13. What if the programme is cancelled? CCE reserves the right to cancel the programme. If you have paid the registration fee, a full refund of the registration fee will be made to you.

20 14. Will I receive an acknowledgement of my registration? You will receive an acknowledgement within 2 working days from your registration. If you do not receive any acknowledgement from us, please send an to cce@ntu.edu.sg. 15. When do I receive the confirmation of the final status of the programme? You will receive an advice by 31 May 2012 informing you if the programme is confirmed or cancelled. However, if you do not receive any form of status updates from us, please send an to cce@ntu.edu.sg. 16. Do I need Visa to enter Singapore? Please refer to the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website to check if you require Visa to enter Singapore. If you need to apply for Visa, please indicate in the registration form so that we can send you an invitation letter to facilitate your visa application. Please arrange your own visa application and if you need any assistance, please check with our Singapore Mission/consular at your home country.

21 Introduction of NTU Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. The university has roots that go back to 1955 when Nanyang University was set up. Today, NTU has four colleges with 12 schools, and three autonomous entities, the National Institute of Education, the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the Earth Observatory of Singapore. NTU provides a high-quality global education to more than 21,700 undergraduates and 9,400 graduate students. The student body includes top scholars and international Olympiad medalists from the region and beyond. Hailing from 55 countries, the university's 2,700-strong teaching and research staff bring dynamic international perspectives and years of solid industry experience. Diverse disciplines for diverse talents NTU is ranked among the world's top 100 universities by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings The College of Engineering, with six schools focused on technology and innovation, has a research output among the top four in the world. The College of Science, with award-winning faculty and world-class laboratories, runs Singapore s only direct honours bachelor's degree programmes in the biological, physical and mathematical sciences. The Nanyang Business School is the first and only Singapore business school to be ranked in the top 25 of the Financial Times Global MBA 2009 rankings. It is also one of only three in Asia to be awarded both the EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditations - international hallmarks of quality. The College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences is home to the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, a top journalism and media school in Asia; a fastgrowing humanities and social sciences school with distinctive niches of excellence; and Singapore's first professional art school offering degree courses in art, design and interactive digital media. The National Institute of Education, Singapore's only teacher-training institute, is internationallyacclaimed and provides educational consultancy to countries from Indonesia to Abu Dhabi. The S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, an autonomous graduate institution of NTU, runs the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, long recognised as a world authority on strategic studies and security research. The Earth Observatory of Singapore, established in 2008 with S$150 million in state funding, is dedicated to hazards-related earth science.

22 Well-rounded, global education; tailored programmes for high-achievers The university's academic and research programmes, with real-world relevance, have reaped dividends in the form of strong support from major corporations and industry leaders, in terms of both research funding and partnerships and global internship opportunities for our students. NTU's Undergraduate Experience, offering a broad education in diverse disciplines, including residential living and international experience, has also received external endorsement for its holistic curriculum featuring a rich selection of majors and minors. At NTU, academically-inclined students with a yen for research can take part in the Undergraduate Research Experience on Campus programme. High-calibre students with a deep passion for science and technology also have the option to pursue the CN Yang Scholars Programme, a premier undergraduate programme that prepares science and engineering talents for top graduate schools as well as greater feats in the 21st century. Tech-savvy and adaptable, graduates of the university are sought-after and well-paid, drawing some of the highest starting salaries among local university graduates. Distinctive edge in science and engineering; Nobel boost As the main science and technology university in Singapore, NTU makes significant contributions to the nation's renewed drive for research and innovation spearheaded by the Singapore National Research Foundation. This effort will see S$2.4 billion being invested over five years in biomedical sciences, environmental and water technologies, and interactive and digital media - areas NTU is strong in. A key node in NTU's pursuit of research excellence is the endowed Institute of Advanced Studies, focused on promoting science and technology at the highest level. The institute has attracted 10 Nobel laureates and a Fields Medallist to its panel of International Advisors, and regularly flies in Nobel laureates and other scientific giants to enrich the life and work of the university community. Local and overseas campuses NTU's main 200-ha garden campus - housing Singapore's largest on-campus residence infrastructure including 16 halls of residence for undergraduates and a graduate hall - is located in the southwestern part of Singapore and will be the Youth Olympic Village of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Besides the Yunnan Garden campus, NTU has another campus, NTU@one-north, located next to the Biopolis, Singapore's biomedical research hub, and Fusionopolis, a new epicentre of engineering and physical sciences. With its strategic location, NTU is considering setting up a graduate school at the one-north campus. The graduate school will better synergise the university with the considerable national resources invested in the Biopolis and Fusionopolis, and facilitate collaboration with other institutions and agencies in the one-north region. NTU@one-north is also home to the NTU Alumni Clubhouse. Its proximity to the city means that it is more convenient for alumni to gather and connect with the university. The one-north campus also allows NTU's evening and part-time students better access, so that the university can enhance its delivery of continuing education programmes, through the Centre for Continuing Education and

23 Confucius Institute of NTU also located at the new campus. In addition to the Yunnan Garden campus and the campus, NTU has other campuses in US, Europe, India and China hosted by well-known partner universities, such as Georgia Institute of Technology in the US, University of St Gallen in Switzerland and Indian Institute of Technology and Peking University in Asia. Through the university's flagship Global Immersion Programme, covering 19 cities in six countries, NTU undergraduates also spend from six months up to a year at these overseas campuses. Outstanding international profile NTU's international outreach is broad and strong and includes academic and research partnerships with more than 400 institutions in about 45 countries. The university's multi-country programmes and initiatives are conducted with institutions such as MIT, Stanford University, Cornell University, Caltech, University of Washington, Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Waseda University, Indian Institute of Technology, Cambridge University, Imperial College and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. A rich heritage: national monuments on campus Gazetted as a national monument in 1998 and now housing the Chinese Heritage Centre, the beautifully restored former Nanyang University Administration Building, with a distinct oriental character, overlooks the historical Yunnan Garden. The Nanyang University Memorial and original Nanyang University Arch were also declared national monuments of Singapore in The NTU Art & Heritage Museum is an approved public museum under the National Heritage Board s Approved Museum Scheme; benefactors who donate artworks and artifacts to NTU enjoy double tax deductions.

24 NTU- Centre for Continuing Education The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was set up in July It acts as a link between NTU and the community by providing continuing education for our alumni and others who are keen to advance their knowledge and learn practical skills. To sharpen your competitive edge and maximise your potential, you need to talk to the expert in professional development and executive training - Nanyang Technological University's Centre for Continuing Education (NTU-CCE). With our innovative and practical training programmes, you will embark on a journey to explore new frontiers and sharpen your mind. From engineering to management disciplines, we design programmes that realise your talent and challenge your thinking. We create unique opportunities for growth and transformation. Since 1991, we have trained tens of thousands of leaders and professionals and continue to strengthen our position as a leading professional development training provider in Singapore and the region. Our Mission Our mission is to create opportunities for growth and transformation for the professionals, organisations and the communities we work with, by imparting knowledge and skills through innovative and value-enhancing education programmes and services. Our Vision We aim to be a leading provider of continuing education programmes and services in Asia. Our PRIDE - Your Choice Come and experience our professional training and services: Professional Development Courses Regional Executive Programmes International Corporate Training Distance Learning Event Management Nanyang Technological University Centre for Continuing Education 11 Slim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Road) NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre #05-01 Singapore Tel: (+65) Fax: (+65) cce@ntu.edu.sg

25 Nanyang Technological University Centre for Continuing Education 11 Slim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Road) campus, Executive Centre #05-01 Singapore Tel: (+65) Fax: (+65)