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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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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.
Fragments of the Berlin Wall at Tembusu College
October 20, 2016
On 18 October 2016, two panels of the Berlin Wall were unveiled at NUS by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's Minister of Foreign Affairs; His Excellency Dr Michael Witter, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Singapore; and Professor Tommy Koh, Rector of Tembusu College at NUS.
The panels are a gift to Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Germany’s Mr Elmar Prost and his building materials company, Lagerhaus KW GmbH, to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Singapore. They are on loan to NUS through the Foreign Ministry for at least five years and are on display at a garden behind the Tembusu College at NUS University Town.
Each segment of the Berlin Wall weighs approximately four tonnes, stands at 3.6 metres tall, measures 1.2 metres across and 27 centimetres in thickness, and is supported by a base that is 2.1 metres wide.
A Tembusu Forum on the historical significance of the Cold War was held in conjunction with the unveiling.
The event was widely covered by the media, and some of the reports can be found here:
The Wall Net : http://en.the-wall-net.org/singapur-sgp-utown/
The Straits Times : http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/two-panels-of-historic-berlin-wall-on-display-at-nus-university-town
Channel 8 News : http://www.channel8news.sg/news8/singapore/20161018-sg-berilin-wall-nus/3216428.html
NUS News : http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/11012-berlin-wall-at-nus
