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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.
Dr Eric Kerr
Director of Residential Life
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
Fellow
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
Residential Fellow
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
Research Fellow
Asia Research Institute
National University of Singapore
Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
eric.kerr@nus.edu.sg
Having originally trained as a lawyer in Scotland (LLB, Aberdeen), Eric moved into philosophy (Ph.D., Edinburgh) and now writes on contemporary issues in science, technology, and society. His doctoral dissertation combined social epistemology and ethnographic fieldwork with petroleum engineers in Thailand. Since then he has continued his research into the philosophy and sociology of engineering as well as other topics including digital culture, scientific evidence and methods, and theories of knowledge. Eric is the Associate Editor at Social Epistemology, an Editorial Board member for the book series Collective Studies in Knowledge and Society, and a member of the Advisory Board for East Asian Science, Technology and Society.
At NUS, he holds a joint appointment with the Asia Research Institute where he is a Research Fellow in the Science, Technology and Society cluster.
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