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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.
Associate Professor Suzaina Kadir
Associate Professor
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Vice Dean (Academic Affairs)
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Associate Professor Suzaina Kadir’s research interests and area of specialisation include ethnicity, religion and public policy, with special focus on Muslim politics in Southeast Asia and South Asia, and the management of political Islam and multi-ethnicity in Singapore. She also centres on state-society relations and political development in Asia and regional security of Southeast Asia. Since her appointment as Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), she has been heavily involved in higher education administration at the LKY School. Her focus now is educational research and policy, including the development of an integrated curriculum for the Masters in Public Policy and development of Double-Degree programmes. She recently piloted the first NUS distributed online collaborative course (DOCC) as part of project of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).
Associate Professor Suzaina Kadir has been active in her community. She served on the 2003 Censorship Review Committee, the Remaking Singapore Committee and the Feedback Unit Supervisory Panel. She has also served as a board member for the Media Development Authority (MDA) and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE). Currently she serves as the Chairperson for the Malay Programmes Advisory Committee of the MDA.
Associate Professor Suzaina Kadir is a recipient of two National Day Awards: the 2016 Public Service and Commendation Medals. She is also a honoured educator for her innovative pedagogies, and received the NUS Teaching Excellence and LKYSPP Teaching Excellence Awards in 2010 and 2017 respectively. She has been appointed as Fellow of the NUS Teaching Academy.
