Can exoskeletons turn us into superhumans?🦾 Not quite. Instead, Assoc Prof Yu Haoyong and his team from NUS Department of Biomedical Engineering build exoskeletons that help people move better, restore lost functions and reduce physical strain. #NUSImpact

NUS research in action! Dr Yoann Sapanel, Assoc Prof Bina Rai & Dr Rubin Yong are piloting contactless screening, cognitive training & community eye care at Health District @ Queenstown. #NUSResearch news.nus.edu.sg/nus-research…

NUS researchers developed the eLuminator, a pixel-free electronic skin that converts pressure into visible light patterns for high-resolution pressure mapping. The technology could support applications in healthcare, surgical training and robotics. news.nus.edu.sg/electronic-s…

NUS and @nparksbuzz have launched the S$60M National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences. Its researchers will study Singapore’s coastal waters as one interconnected system, spanning biodiversity, climate and ecosystem resilience. #NUSImpact news.nus.edu.sg/nparks-nus-n…

NUS scientists showed that pulsed electromagnetic fields can reprogram tumour-associated macrophages around breast cancer tumours from the M2 to M1 state – turning them from tumour helpers to cancer killers. Phase 2 efficacy trials will begin soon! news.nus.edu.sg/magnetic-pul…

For 20 years, NUS Computing’s CVWO has brought technology into real-world social service settings. More than 300 students across 20 cohorts have developed software for partner organisations, with its latest projects also exploring AI-enabled tools. news.nus.edu.sg/20-cvwo-soci…

NUS research stars Prof Wu Jishan received the President’s Science Award while Asst Prof Liu Boxiang and Asst Prof Hou Yi won the Young Scientist Award at the President’s Science and Technology Awards 2026, organised by NRF. Congrats to our winners! 🎉 news.nus.edu.sg/three-nus-tr…

Soft robots are flexible & safe, but hard to control. Prof Cecilia Laschi & her team at NUS Dept of Mechanical Engineering are drawing inspiration from the octopus & AI to make soft robots smarter & seamlessly integrated into everyday life. #NUSImpact

Leveraging AI use in research! This year, three projects won the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (OURP), ranging from an AI-powered earth observation satellite to a framework for AI research tools. #NUSResearch news.nus.edu.sg/nus-students…

NUS & @ST_World are teaming up to bring AI to the edge, literally! Our new Corporate Lab is pushing the boundaries of what AI can do in the real world, from smarter devices to intelligent machines, by rethinking tech from systems down to chips.#NUSResearch news.nus.edu.sg/stmicroelect…

NUS scientists found a way to upcycle carbon fibre composite waste from aircraft into lightweight aerogels, using both the fibre and epoxy components. Potential applications include thermal insulation, sound absorption & oil spill clean-up. #NUSImpact news.nus.edu.sg/giving-aircr…

Prof Koh Ming Joo from NUS Chemistry is one of 10 Physical Sciences finalists for the 2026 Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year. His light-driven method simplifies carbohydrate synthesis while reducing unnecessary chemical steps and waste. falling-walls.com/breakthrou…

NUS & @ASTARsg secured a S$22M grant to develop greener materials for producing everyday products like adhesives & electronics. The SG Bio-SPRINT programme uses plant-based waste to create sustainable alternatives to petrochemical ingredients. #NUSImpact news.nus.edu.sg/nus-astar-sg…

Researchers from CSI Singapore at NUS have uncovered how DDX6 helps cancer cells hide from the immune system. Blocking this protein could make tumours more visible to immune attack and offer a new way to strengthen cancer immunotherapy. #NUSImpact news.nus.edu.sg/hidden-switc…

NUS and @DukeNUS teams will be leading five projects to better understand zoonotic disease transmission in Singapore’s urban environment, using field sampling, laboratory testing, ecological data collection, and advanced modelling techniques. news.nus.edu.sg/nus-research…

NUS scientists have engineered baker’s yeast to sense and respond to red and blue light, allowing precise control of cell behaviour. This breakthrough enables predictable, programmable biological manufacturing and new possibilities in biotech. #NUSResearch news.nus.edu.sg/nus-research…

Prof Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Director of the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials at NUS, has been named a Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) Fellow for his phenomenal work on graphene and 2D materials. Congrats, Prof Novoselov!🎉 news.nus.edu.sg/professor-no…

As technology reshapes how the world lives, works and learns, conversations revolve around keeping higher education distinctively human. HERDSA 2026 gathered educators, leaders and policymakers to explore, question and reimagine the future of learning. news.nus.edu.sg/education-fo…