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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. View our Calendar of Events, or 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, open, 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 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.
Ms Ginette Puah
ginette.puah@u.nus.edu
Graduate Fellow
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
Ginette is a second year PhD student in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. She is an EDB-industrial programme trainee and a member of both Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI) and WIL@NUS Corporate Laboratory. During her undergraduate years, she was trained in chemistry, while later exposure to molecular biology and microbiology sparked her interest in the multidisciplinary field of synthetic biology. With a strong interest in gut microbiome research, she believes in the importance of the relationship between intestinal flora and human health outcomes. Ultimately, she hopes to be able to improve the quality of lives through her work.
During her free time, she enjoys exercising (HIIT and Yoga), indulging in delicious food (has a special love for fermented food) and watching YouTube videos. Ginette is glad for the opportunity to be a Graduate Fellow and she hopes to be able to contribute to Tembusu College to the best of her ability, helping to make it an excellent environment to live, learn, socialize and grow. She warmly welcomes anyone who wants to have a discussion about science or about life!