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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 Pod AY 2021/22 Sem 2
January 24, 2022
Care to read and discuss a book outside your curriculum this semester? You can register via Eventbrite (click on the link) by 3rd February 2022, Thursday.
All participants will receive a confirmation email after 3rd February. The reading pod facilitator will contact you via email to provide more details (e.g. starting date). Safety measures must be observed (e.g. no gathering of more than 5 persons at each time, mask on at all times); refer to the SLWG Infographics, NUS and OSA circulars for safe measurement guidelines.
Participants are responsible to purchase their own book; eBook is accepted. First 5 sign-ups are eligible for the subsidy - you need only pay maximum S$10 for the book of your choice. These participants can submit an RFP for reimbursement of their purchase (e.g. book purchased at $15, college will reimburse $5). Subsequent sign-ups are welcome.
- Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Thomas L. Griffiths (Student Facilitator: Nicholas Toh)
This non-technical, interdisciplinary work explores how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to make better decisions in common problems.
- Being You: A New Science of Consciousness by Anil Seth (Facilitator: Dr Hah Sixian)
Each pod session will take around 1 hour. As places are limited, it is preferable if students are able to attend at least 3 out of 4 session, if not all sessions.
Week 6: First pod session (online)
Recess week: Second pod session (at reading room)
Week 10: Third pod session (at reading room)
Reading week: Final pod session (at reading room)
