Interview with NUS President Prof Tan Eng Chye

Catch our interview with Prof TAN Eng Chye (Mathematics, 1985), where he shares his perspectives on how science education and research have transformed over the years.

In the 1990s and before, science education and research at NUS were largely confined to classrooms, lecture theatres, laboratories and libraries.

Today, with advanced technology and more resources, our educators are well-placed to teach and bring scientific concepts to life. Faculty of Science offers our students many experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, study abroad programmes, and research and industrial attachments. These enable our students to integrate classroom learning with collaborative projects and immersive learning overseas that connect to real-world contexts.

Science research has also made immense progress over the years. Our scientists have made advances in fundamental as well as translational science, with a focus on solutions that address real-world problems in areas ranging from climate change to advanced materials, biomedical science and food security, and more.

Prof Tan says, “Every scientific discipline has the potential to create great impact.”