Researchers from NUS have developed three swab designs to address the global shortage of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, and to ensure Singapore has a sustainable supply of these products.
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NUS to offer cross-disciplinary degrees from next academic year
National University of Singapore (NUS) is transforming its educational model to give students the flexibility to pursue programmes across disciplines.
NUS researchers develop on-site COVID-19 test that delivers result in an hour
The new system, called Epidax, will enable COVID-19 screening to be conducted directly at various testing stations, and patients can get their test results in about an hour from the time they get a nasal swab.
Singapore’s former DPM S Jayakumar appointed Pro-Chancellor of NUS
The appointment was made by President Madam Halimah Yacob, who is also the Chancellor of NUS.
NUS develops tool to help Muslims with diabetes to fast safely
Researchers from the NUS have developed a tool named ‘Fasting Algorithm for Singaporeans with Type 2 Diabetes’ (FAST) to help Muslims with type 2 diabetes can have better control of their blood sugar levels during Ramadan fasting.
NUS initiative creates 1,000 jobs and traineeships for graduating students
NUS announced the Resilience and Growth (R&G) Initiative, which offers 1,000 full-time salaried positions and paid traineeships in diverse professional roles in multiple fields for its graduating cohort.
Duke-NUS scientists uncover mechanisms of biological clock that could help with sleeping disorders
Scientists at Duke-NUS have uncovered mechanisms of biological clock that could lead to therapies for sleep disorders.
Increased golfing activities by developers lead to lower bids for land parcels: NUS study
According to a new NUS study, golf patterns of senior executives change significantly following the semi-annual releases of the government’s land sale schedules in Singapore.
New microsensor by NUS scientists is tiny enough to be injected under the skin
A team of Singapore researchers has developed a highly sensitive wireless technology that can monitor health indicators using microsensors that are tiny enough to be injected under the skin.
Eminent Indian-origin financial economist appointed as MAS term professor at NUS
Eminent financial economist Professor Amit Seru has been appointed by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as the MAS Term Professor in Economics and Finance.