Tembusu Forums

The Tembusu Forum is the College's flagship event that is convened and moderated by our first College Rector, Professor Tommy Koh. It brings informed discussion about important global, regional and national issues to the NUS community and provides undergraduates with unique access to multiple perspectives, and a platform to raise their own opinions and questions


COP26 and Singapore

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The US-China Rivalry: Implications for Singapore and ASEAN


To Build A Competitive And Inclusive Singapore

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Women in Singapore: Equality, Justice and Respect

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Singapore: Lessons Learnt

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Mock Presidential & Vice Presidential Debate

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GE2020: Facts, Analysis, Lessons Learnt


COVID-19: Science, Economics and Globalization


The Disabled in Singapore: Second Class Citizens?

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The Crisis in Hong Kong: The Way Forward

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The Mental Health of Singaporeans

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Singapore and the United Kingdom: 1819 to 2019

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Is the Paris Target of 2 degree Celsius Achievable?

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ASEAN and the Great Powers

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Poverty and Inequality in Singapore - Challenge and Response

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Singapore’s Fourth Prime Minister: Aspirations and Expectations

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Fourth Industrial Revolution and Singapore

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Will There Be Another War on the Korean Peninsula?

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ASEAN at 50: Success or Disappointment

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Can We Stop the Mass Extinction of Species?

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The Rise of Populism

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Mock US Presidential Debates 2016

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The Historical Significance of the Cold War

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Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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ISIS & ISLAM

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The Refugees Situation in Southeast Asia: What is the Solution?

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Celebrating 25 years of Diplomatic Relations between China and Singapore

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Celebrating 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations between India and Singapore

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Is it better to be a Master Craftsman or a University Graduate?

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Are Human Rights Truly Universal?

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Has Singapore become a market society?

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Will There be Another Sino-Japanese War?

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Is Singapore a Model City?

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Porn Masala: Balancing Artistic Freedom and Racial Harmony

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Healthcare Policy and Values in Singapore, Now and in the Future

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Mock United States Presidential Debates

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Climate Change: Science, Economics, Singapore and the World

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Will the US Live in Peace with a Rising China?


Should the UN Recognise Palestine as a State? A Debate

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Trials Tribulations Triumphs


International Holocaust Memorial Day 2012

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The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats.