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1 Sep 2009 |
NTU and Temasek Foundation transfer technology know-how to earthquake-prone regions in China
NTU has teamed up with Temasek Foundation to bring earthquake-resistance technology to earthquake-prone regions in the People’s Republic of China. The project aims to promote safer construction practices and enhance the skills of those involved in the construction industry in China. The programme will be implemented by NTU’s LIEN Institute for the Environment (LIFE) in Sichuan, Hebei, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and Yunnan.
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15 Jul 2009 |
Winner of EcoFriend Awards 2009 - Oliver Goh Koon Jeow
" Mr Goh spends his free time participating in and organising events that promote and advocate
environmental awareness. He has decided to pursue his interest in protecting the environment
after joining the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Competition, where he studied environmental
disasters caused by human activities. "
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25 Jun 2009 |
NTU and Toray seal research partnership
Japan's Toray Industries, Inc., will set up a new water technology laboratory at Singapore. NTU's Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) is chosen as the choice partner for its research activities in Singapore.
NTU News Hub
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24 Jun 2009 |
NTU wins lion’s share of prestigious PhD scholarships in environment and water technologies
All except one recipient of this year’s National Research Foundation (NRF) PhD scholarships in environment and water technologies have selected NTU as their choice university. The students’ decision to pursue their PhD candidature at NTU is a testimony to the university’s leadership role in environment and water technology research.
The prestigious scholarships are provided through EWI that serves to promote the environment and water research and development (R&D) and industry in Singapore. EWI also envisions increasing opportunities to nurture experts for careers, as well as R&D to support this fast-rising industry. The five NTU environment and water technologies PhD candidates are Ms Lily Ganda, Ms Liu Lei, Mr Kelvin Lee Kai Wei, Mr Martin Tay Qi Xiang, and Mr Tan Chuan Hao. Another clean water R&D scholarship, jointly issued by EWI and Singapore-based water company CH2M Hill, was presented to NTU student Mr Kenneth Quah Jin Hui.
Lianhe Zaobao (24 Jun 09, Pg 7)
The Straits Times (24 Jun 09, Pg B6)
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24 Jun 2009 |
NTU partners Sembcorp to explore novel water treatment technology
NTU’s Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute and Sembcorp Industries signed an agreement yesterday to explore how technology to removed recalcitrant organic matter from wastewater can be applied to treat complex industrial wastewater.
NTU News Hub
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24 Jun 2009 |
NTU scientist wins inaugural Don Quixote Fund Award
NTU research fellow Dr Adrian Yeo has won the inaugural Don Quixote Fund Award. The Fund, set up by Dr Andrew Benedek, winner of last year’s Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, offers a start-up venture capital of US$100,000 to enable graduate students and early career scientists to develop high-risk innovative technology ideas that have the potential to dramatically impact the water sector in the future. Dr Yeo’s company, Membrane Instruments and Technology Pte Ltd will use the money as seed funding to start commercialisation of his invention, the Membrane Integrity Sensor.
NTU News Hub
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4 Jun 2008 |
Seatrade Asia Awards
An accolade to NewEarth's co-inventors of the crystallisation technology, namely the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.
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14 May 2008 |
Regency Steel Asia establishes landmark $3 million Fund for Nanyang
Technological University to promote sustainable construction through
steel research
Regency Steel Asia Pte Ltd (RSA), one of Asia’s largest
steel distributors, is breaking new ground with the launch of the Regency Steel Asia Pte
Ltd Fund at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The Fund, the first of its kind to
be established at the university, will chart new strategic directions in structural steel
research and expertise development.
RSA Press Release
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13 Jun 2006 |
NTU research in treating waste water
A group of student researchers from NTU has successfully developed a new technique that uses viruses to treat waste water and increase its cleanliness. The technique was presented at the Young Researchers Conference 2006 held recently.
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 10
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3 Jun 2006 |
NTU research in converting food waste to energy
NTU researchers have successfully developed a new technique to convert food waste into useful products such as methane for energy use. Using their technique, sufficient energy can be generated from one kg of food waste to light up 1,000 60-watt bulbs for two hours or drive a gas-powered vehicle for 700 km. This research was supported by the National Environment Agency and The Enterprise Challenge under the Prime Minister's Office.
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 11
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1 Jun 2006 |
More on Java earthquake and Mt Merapi by NTU Civil and Environmental Engineering Dean
Dean of NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prof Pan Tso-Chien, said that the recent Central Java earthquake has led to an increase in volcanic activity at Mt Merapi. He also said that current instruments used to measure earthquakes cannot forecast when an earthquake will occur.
Channel 8, 1:00pm
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30 May 2006 |
NTU Civil and Environmental Engineering Dean on Indonesian earthquake and Mt Merapi
NTU's Dean of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prof Pan Tso-Chien, said that the increase in volcanic activity at Mt Merapi could lead to an eruption given the close proximity of the volcano to the epicentre of the Central Java earthquake.
Channel NewsAsia, 7:00pm
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| 21 Apr 2006 |
NTU and Lien Foundation to work together to meet environmental challenges in Asia
The Lien Foundation – NTU Environmental Endeavour will set up portable water treatment plants, low-cost sanitation facilities and emergency shelters for disaster zones and poverty-stricken rural areas. NTU will harness its pool of experts to come up with suitable low-cost, easy-to-use solutions.
The Straits Times, Pg 12
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| 7 Apr 2006 |
NTU Partners NOL to Launch Scholarship for Graduate Programme in Maritime Studies
NTU has received US$300,000 in endowment funds to establish a first-ever scholarship for the Master of Science (Maritime Studies) programme. The amount comprises US$150,000 from NOL and dollar-for-dollar matching by the government. NOL bequeaths the NOL - Captain M J Sayeed Scholarship in memory of its founding Managing Director, who made pioneering contribution to Singapore’s maritime industry in the 1960s.The Straits Times, Pg H17
The Business Times, Pg 21
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9 Feb 2006 |
NTU scientists find way to convert food waste into energy
NTU scientists have found a way to convert food waste into biogas and hydrogen i.e. alternative global energy sources. A $1.6m plant is being built to test the technology and NTU is in talks with a local company to commercialise the technology if the pilot proved successful. Assoc Prof Wang Jing-Yuan from NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering leads this project.
The Straits Times, Pg H5
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24 Jan 2006 |
NTU research in reservoir water quality
Scientists at NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering have developed a new way to track the water quality of Singapore's 14 reservoirs. This arose from a three-year long collaboration by researchers from NTU, PUB and the University of Western Australia. The project team, which includes NTU's Assoc Prof Lo Yat-Man, expects to complete trials in two years' time before implementing the project on a larger-scale.
The Straits Times, Pg H5
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23 Jan 2006 |
NTU Earthquake Challenge 2006
NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has organised Singapore's first ever earthquake-themed competition for tertiary students – the NTU Earthquake Challenge. The two-day competition provides students with an opportunity to develop insights into important factors that influence the dynamic behavior and performance of a building structure during an earthquake.
The Straits Times, Pg H3
Tamil Murasu, Pg 2
Channel NewsAsia (online), 22 January 2006
Channel NewsAsia, 10:00pm, 22 January 2006
Channel 8, 6:30pm, 22 January 2006
Channel 8, 10:00pm, 22 January 2006
Channel U, 11:00pm, 22 January 2006
Capital 95.8FM, 10:00am, 23 January 2006
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17 Jan 2006 |
NTU prof develops method to remove waste water stink Assoc Prof Lawrence Koe of NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has developed a method that uses bacteria to eliminate waste water stink. Aromatrix Technologies, a home-grown biotech company founded by Assoc Prof Koe, will begin testing the method on a large scale at the Kranji Water Reclamation Plant next month.
The Straits Times, Pg H8
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NTU hosts international experts in urban infrastructure safety and security
NTU is hosting an international symposium on new technologies for the urban safety of mega Asian cities. Dean of NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Prof Pan Tso-Chien, spoke to Channel NewsAsia about possible natural and man-made effects on city buildings. He also spoke about the considerations in building safety after events such as the September 11 terrorist attack, earthquakes and tsunamis. In response to a Thai meteorological researcher's views that future tsunamis might affect Singapore and Malaysia, Prof Pan said he thought it was unlikely that tsunamis would hit Singapore. Tamil Murasu reported that Prof Pan had researched natural disasters in the Sumatran region.
The Business Times, Pg 10
Tamil Murasu, Pg 3
Channel NewsAsia, 7:30am
938LIVE, 6:15pm
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15 Oct 2005 |
Ultrasonic treatment of sewage sludge
NTU and PUB are testing the use of ultrasonic techniques in the treatment of sewage sludge. Assoc Prof Show Kuan Yeow from NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering said that tests indicated that such techniques resulted in faster anaerobic digestion of the sludge and improved the methane composition present. The report mentioned that the UK, Sweden, USA and Australia are also testing such techniques, which are already in use in Germany.
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 13
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12 Oct 2005 |
NTU dean on South Asian earthquake
The Dean of NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prof Pan Tso-Chien, provided expert comment on the recent South Asian earthquake. He explained that the movement of tectonic plates was one cause of earthquakes. The huge impact and the strong vibrations of the earthquake in Pakistan had to do with its source being near the surface. Prof Pan added that the buildings and structures in that region were also not well suited to be earthquake-resistant.
Channel NewsAsia, 8:30am (Part 1)
Channel NewsAsia, 9:00am (Part 2)
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10 Oct 2005 |
CEE Dean on South Asian earthquake
Radio Singapore International interviewed CEE Dean, Prof Pan Tso-Chien on the recent South Asian earthquake. Prof Pan explained that the world had several tectonic plates and that the movement of plates was one cause of earthquakes. Prof Pan said that the source of the earthquake in Pakistan was near the surface and resulted in a strong impact and vibrations. The buildings and structures in that region were also not well suited to be earthquake-resistant.
Radio Singapore International, Chinese, 8:30pm
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9 Sep 2005 |
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25 Jul 2005 |
NTU and Stanford research: reclaimed land as a form of underground water storage facility
NTU and Stanford staff and students are working on a research study looking into the possible use of reclaimed land as a form of underground water reservoir. These researchers had been doing field tests in an area in Changi East and results had been promising. This research is part of the Singapore Stanford Partnership, a programme by NTU and Stanford, which conducts graduate education in environmental science and engineering.
The Straits Times, Pg 3
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 1
The New Paper, Pg 17
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9 Jun 2005 |
NTU at the forefront of water-related engineering Prof Pan Tso-Chien, Dean, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, said in a reply letter to ST Forum that NTU has undertaken many initiatives to stay at the forefront of water-related engineering and technology.
The Straits Times, Pg H7
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11 Apr 2005 |
NTU graduate student's water treatment units to provide drinking water for Nias villagers
NTU CEE graduate student, Adrian Yeo, had developed portable water-treatment machines to provide clean drinking water to Indonesia. Nine hand-pump units, which produce about 300 to 400 litres of drinking water a day each, will be sent to villagers in Nias Islands.
The Straits Times, Pg H5
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28 Mar 2005 |
NTU team turns food waste to fuel
A research team from NTU's Division of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering has come up with a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way of converting food scrapes into fuel.
Today, Pg 6
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12 Feb 2005 |
NTU offers clean water technology, expertise and equipment to aid tsunami-hit areas
NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers its expertise in water reclamation and purification to aid those affected by the recent tsunami. The university has passed its offer of a mobile water reclamation system, as well as 10 hand-pump membrane units to the relevant agencies to be deployed to tsunami-hit areas . This offer is part of 'Operation Moving Hearts', the university's tsunami-relief campaign.
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 12
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NTU teams honoured with IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards
At the Institution of Engineers (IES)'s annual awards dinner, two teams from NTU were amongst those honoured with the Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards. They were the team who developed Biogranulation, an innovation for high-performance biological waste-water treatment, as well as the team from NTU's Protective Technology Research Centre and DSTA, who developed a new technique for underground developments, which was used to create ammunition storage units.
The Straits Times, Pg H4
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5 Nov 2004 |
Three NTU dons win engineering awards
Three professors from NTU were presented the Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards organised by the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). These professors were Pan Tso-Chien, Tay Joo Hwa and Lawrence Koe, who won for their respective projects in land use maximisation, biological wastewater treatment and environment-friendly scrubbers.
The Business Times, Pg 11
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30 Oct 2004 |
Singapore-Norway links reinforced with NTU-BI agreement to forge maritime expertise NTU and BI Norwegian School of Management forged a regional focal point for education in maritime transport, shipping and related disciplines with the signing of an agreement between the two on 29 October 2004. The agreement is the third for both NTU and BI, and sees the two conducting joint B.Sc and M.Sc programmes in maritime studies.
The Straits Times, Pg H3
The Business Times, Pg 11
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 4
Tamil Murasu, Pg 2
Capital 95.8FM, 3:00pm, 29 October 2004
Power98FM, 8:00pm, 29 October 2004
NewsRadio 93.8FM, 7:00pm, 29 October 2004 - transcript
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22 Sep 2004 |
More news on NTU's popular maritime degree programme
As Singapore moves up the value chain as an international maritime centre, it becomes pertinent to develop trained individuals to lead and participate in the industry. NTU's maritime degree programme, which was recently launched this August, serves the vital function of training and providing for a high calibre maritime workforce.
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 14
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7 Aug 2004 |
More news on NTU maritime studies courses
NTU and BI Norwegian School of Management would be jointly conducting new Bachelor and Master of Science programmes in Maritime Studies. Both courses are supported by MPA and the pioneer batch comprises 53 students in the BSc course and 34 students in the MSc course.
Lianhe Zaobao, Pg 7
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6 Aug 2004 |
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5 Aug 2004 |
Scholars in NTU maritime studies course
Streats featured two scholars from NTU's new Bachelor of Science in Maritime Studies (Shipping). Both girls received the Singapore Maritime Foundation scholarship for the four-year honours programme.
Streats, Pg 8
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2 Aug 2004 |
NTU plays key role in Nicoll Highway collapse inquiryAssoc Prof Teh Cee Ing, Head of Division of NTU's Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering, will play a key role in the inquiry into the Nicoll Highway collapse. This inquiry is the most extensive in Singapore 's history.
The Straits Times, Pg 4
Berita Minggu, 1 August 2004, Pg 1
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