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psychology, sociology, history, linguistics, literature,
philosophy and public administration. To meet the diverse
needs of users, the library has facilities for group learning and
quiet study. Facing a gentle green slope, it also offers a
conducive setting for reflection and leisure reading. Shaded
outdoor seating is also provided.
Wang Gungwu Library
Location : Chinese Heritage Centre, Level 1
In 2003, Professor Wang Gungwu made a generous book
donation to the Resource Centre at the Chinese Heritage
Centre. The Resource Centre was renamed Wang Gungwu
Library in recognition of this significant contribution to
research on Chinese overseas and for Professor Wang’s
generous donation. WGWL focuses on collecting materials
related to Chinese overseas.
For general enquiries and feedback, please email
library@ntu.edu.sg.
For queries on specific resources, contact one of the subject
Centre for IT Services
The Centre for IT Services (CITS) manages the campus-wide
IT infrastructure to facilitate access to all campus IT
resources, and coordinates the deployment of all campus
e-services and IT technical support.
Every matriculated student is provided with a computer
account to facilitate convenient access to online services
such as course registration, examination matters, e-learning
and e-billing. With the university’s high-speed campus-wide
wired and wireless computer networks, our students enjoy:
• Free global Internet, national and campus network access
• Campus-wide computing mobility via wireless network
• High-speed network access via network points in every
student hostel room
• Convenient access to all campus high-performance
computing facilities
• Remote connection to the NTU campus network via Internet
service providers
• Free wireless access to NTU online resources at other
Institutes of Higher Learning
Student learning is further facilitated and enriched by:
• A lifelong free personal email box with large storage space
• Convenient one-stop access to online services and
resources via StudentLink (for undergraduates) and GSLink
(for graduate students)
• 24/7 access to online learning materials, discussion groups
and library resources
• Access to e-services and information on mobile devices
• Live video web casts of interesting seminars and events
• Free subscription to mailing lists and e-newsletters on
campus events
• Free e-collaboration services
• Free web-accessible storage for personal use or sharing
• Free use of laptop-friendly learning and collaborative spaces
on campus
• Interest-free loan and special discounts for purchase of
personal computers
Find out more at CITS website:
Centre for Excellence in
Learning and Teaching
The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
(previously known as Centre for Educational Development)
aims to advance the quality of educational development to
significantly enhance student learning and professional
teaching in the community. Its vision is to be known as a
provider of choice with a national and international reputation
for leadership in advancing the development of higher learning
and blended education.
An overview of the Centre’s Services and Resources is as
follows:
Learning Space Resource Management
• Services to enhance education and virtual learning and
teaching
Design and Media Services
• Services (audio-video, graphics, multimedia and
photography, etc) to enhance the corporate image of
departments and schools, and also support faculty in
teaching, research and publication
Learning Technologies
• Services to promote quality in university online education
• Manage NTU’s eLearning Management System ‘edveNTUre’
Online Course Management and Delivery
• Design and development of web-based teaching materials
for online teaching
• User consultation on effective courseware design
• Creation of interactive assessment and evaluation tools
• Training for academic staff on the use of e-learning services
Courseware Design
• Services include design and development of course
materials for teaching; consultation and planning for faculty
development and training in pedagogy/andragogy.
edUtorium Programmes
• Professional development for staff, faculty and students.
Language and Communication
Centre
If language and communication are the tools essential for
learning, then the Language and Communication Centre is
where these tools are fashioned and made ready for use. The
Centre, which is part of the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, designs courses to help NTU students sharpen
these tools for learning. Our courses combine theory with
hands-on practice and group work, to allow for a lively
exchange of ideas. Students learn to communicate ideas not
only through writing but also through speaking in a variety of
educational and professional settings during their years in
university.
An overview of our courses follows.
GER-Core
• Writing courses that help students craft their text and master
the art of writing in their disciplines
• Communication skills courses that help students
communicate effectively in different contexts, including the
workplace