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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.
Sign up for Tembusu Reading Pods
January 08, 2016
Read and discuss a book this semester with either a fellow or student of Tembusu College! Now three years in the running, the Reading Pod Book Club is dedicated to encourage reading beyond the curriculum.
Those interested may sign up for not more than two of the following reading pods and pay only S$10 per book at the reception counter at the Tembusu College admin office*. Deadline for registration is 22nd of January (Friday). Each reading pod is limited to five students, so hurry and sign up now.
*You will receive your book(s) directly from the reading pod facilitator.
(1) F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby led by Dr. Connor Graham
(2) Philip K. Dick’s Four Novels of the 1960s led by Dr. Adam Stanley Groves
(3) Paul Virilio’s War and Cinema: The Logistics of Perception led by Dr. Jerome Whitington
(4) Virginia Woolf’s The Waves led by Mr Shawn Lim You Hao
(5) Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Dispossessed led by Mr Navin Vijay Wadhwani
(6) Julian Barnes’ The Sense of an Ending led by Mr. Ong Ling Kang
(7) John Boyne’s Boy in Striped Pajamas led by Mr. Pavan Mano
