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News & Events
Almost every week, members of Tembusu College are invited to meet and chat with guests - both local and international - through a variety of hosted events. There is a huge diversity of backgrounds amongst our visitors, who range from politicians to diplomats, artists, writers, poets, and academics. Select an event category on the left to find out more.
Our events and members of our community are also frequently featured by the Press and Media. Visit the Newsroom to read the reports.
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Ethos
Tembusu College’s motto The Home of Possibilities, means we value the development of each individual according to her or his own path through life. At the same time we are a learning community, which seeks to give students an intense experience in a nurturing environment. The college administers (and awards certificates for) the prestigious University Town College Programme (UTCP), which augments students’ regular degree programmes by emphasising breadth, critical thinking, and exposure to inter-disciplinary thinking. Our curriculum includes both seminars and out-of-classroom learning experiences.
The college is not themed. Diversity is an important part of our ethos, and we offer learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of interests. We do, however, have particular areas of strength, which are reflected in the backgrounds of our faculty.
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Education
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College Life
A home away from home, the Tembusu College community is 21 storeys of collegiate spirit known for its friendly and welcoming culture.
Wake up or wind down through casual conversations with your Fellows and peers over meals at the Dining Hall. Sweat it out over sports at the Multi Purpose Hall. Huddle with like-minded individuals at one of the many Student-run Interest Groups & Student-Initiated Projects or start your own. Let loose or let your creativity flow in the well furnished Student Spaces. Be our Student Partners and contribute to the College community.
Need career advice? Stressed? Need help on personal issues? Or simply want catch up with friendly members of our Residential Team? We're here for you.
Tembusu College is much more than a home; it's a Home of Possibilities.
Tembusu Reading Pods AY2015/16 Sem 1
July 30, 2015
Tembusu College is opening the new academic year with the largest number of teacher and student-led reading pods ever! This semester we are introducing 9 books lovingly selected by members of the college. Choose one to read and discuss with your peers (only 5 students to a reading pod) and facilitator.
Those interested may register at the reception counter and pay only S$10 for a brand new book. Deadline for registration is 21st August 2015 (Friday).
(1) David E. Goldberg and Mark Somerville (with Catherine Whitney). A Whole New Engineer: The Coming Revolution in Engineering Education led by Dr. Catelijne Coopmans
(2) Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities led Dr. Tyson Vaughan
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(3) Harper Lee’s Go Set A Watchman led by Dr. Connor Graham
(4) Michel Foucault’s Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison led by Dr. Jerome Whitington
(5) Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind led by Dr. John van Wyhe
(6) Marguerite Duras’ The Malady of Death led by Dr. Jeremy Fernando
(7) Fernando Pessoa’s The Book of Disquiet led by Dr. Adam Groves
(8) Daniel Keyes’ Flowers for Algernon led by Navin Vijay Wadhwani
(9) Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go led by Shawn Lim You Hao
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