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🖌As one of Singapore’s most celebrated artists, Lim Tze-Peng (林子平) is renowned for his evocative paintings of Singapore before urban redevelopment. His iconic work Ferry Back Home《归林渡头》beautifully captures the quiet rhythm of everyday life in a Nanyang fishing village. 🌴🌴 This masterpiece is now on display at the Wan Boo Sow Chinese Library. Discover the soul behind the painting in our latest blog 👉https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2026/02/10/soul-of-ink-lim-tze-pengs-artistic-legacy-at-nus-wan-boo-sow-chinese-library/

Back in the 1980s, Theatrecraft was formed by a group of enthusiastic NUS staff and students with a mission to “bring theatre to every corner of the campus.” 📜 More than just performances, TheatreCraft’s productions were vibrant expressions of campus life and creativity. Step back in time to explore these preserved scripts. Who knows? You might find an inspiration or two, or even recognise a familiar name among the cast.🎭 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2026/01/06/theatrecraft-playscripts/

Join us for an insightful talk exploring Lee Choon Seng’s role in helping to shape Singapore’s cultural and civic life beyond commerce; from founding OCBC and leading the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to championing education, heritage and Buddhist institutions. The talk will be followed by a guided tour to the SG60: 60 Prominent Cultural Figures from the Chinese Community exhibition at the Wan Boo Sow Chinese Library. Register today » https://nus.edu/rup-prosperity-with-purpose

Did you know that the works of medical pioneer Professor E. S. Monteiro are held in our collections? 🩺 From impactful medical research and lecture notes to reflections on medical education and professional life, his publications offer a rare window into the early intellectual life of NUS. 💉 Rediscover these remarkable materials and explore how they continue to shape our understanding of medicine, research, and learning today. 📚 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/12/29/rediscovering-monteiros-unpublished-lectures-his-others-works/

✨ Happy 2026, and welcome back to school! We’re kicking off the year with a story close to our hearts — and our identity! 🥰 Have you ever wondered how Libbie, our beloved library cat mascot, came to life? Libbie's creator, Jasslyne shares the story behind her design, and the ideas that shaped its look. Discover how a simple doodle grew into the face of our library. ✏️😽 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/11/from-doodle-to-mascot-meet-libbies-designer/

Have you ever wondered how NUS began its research journey? 🤔 📜 This article uncovers the early history of medical research at NUS — tracing its evolution from a modest colonial medical school in the early 1900s to a growing centre of scientific discovery by the 1930s. Discover how limited resources, urgent local health challenges, and a determination to improve lives shaped the foundations of medical research at NUS. 🔬https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/21/from-modest-beginnings-to-a-research-powerhouse-the-early-history-of-medical-research-at-nus-1905-early-1930s/

✨C J Koh Law Library at Bukit Timah Campus will soon be relocating to Kent Ridge.✨ In preparation for the move, the library will be closed from 7 Dec 2025 to 18 Jan 2026. For more details on library services available during the relocation, visit https://ow.ly/phNI50XAu1t. We look forward to welcoming the NUS community when the new library reopens at UTown in January 2026. 🤗

✨C J Koh Law Library at Bukit Timah Campus will soon be relocating to Kent Ridge.✨ 🕰Gazetted as a national monument, this iconic building has stood since the 1960s. It's a place where generations of law students have studied, debated, and found quiet moments of clarity.💡 As we prepare for the move, our law librarian Yee Xin takes us on one final walk through this charming, history-filled space. 💖 For more details on library services available during the relocation, visit https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/whats-on-listing/news/2025/11/13/c-j-koh-law-library-is-moving-to-kent-ridge.

We're Taking a Catnap on 8 Dec 💤 Meowning to all ☀️ Libbie is here to remind you that all our libraries will be taking a paws on 8 December 2025 from noon onwards! But! These spaces are still available: • Central Library, Level 1 (excluding RBR; includes NUS Co-Op and Soup Spoon) • Medicine+Science Library, Level 1 & 24-hour study space at Level 2 It’s business as usual on 9 December 2025. We’ll be back before you miss us, fur real! 😺

🔍 Travel back in time to the NUS Libraries of the 1960s–70s! Explore vintage library guides written by past librarians, offering a fascinating glimpse into how students and staff navigated our collections in a pre-digital era. From tips on using the card catalogue to restoring discipline and respect for shared resources, these historical booklets capture the library’s heart and purpose. ❤️ https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/17/university-library-publications-getting-to-know-your-library-of-the-1960s-1970s/

For the final feature of our Project Shore to Shore series, we hear from Rachel Edith Lie, a Year 3 Global Studies student, as she reflects on her time with the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme, as well as the lessons and meaningful moments that shaped her journey. Swipe left to read her story! A heartfelt thank you to the Shore To Shore team for sharing their stories and bringing us along on their journey through Singapore’s heritage. 🌊 Read the full interview at: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/20/the-story-behind-shore-to-shore-a-journey-of-discover-friendship-purpose/.

📓From a modest 2,000 books in 1964 to over 221,000 items today, the Singapore Malaysia Collection has grown into one of our library’s crown jewels.👑 Dive into six decades of evolution, preservation, and discovery. ✨https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/30/from-smc-to-smc-special-malaysian-collection-to-singapore-malaysia-collection/

In this instalment of our Project Shore to Shore series, we meet Demetria Tay, who’s studying Arts Business Management at Ngee Ann Polytechnic — and yes, the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme welcomes students from other institutions of higher learning too! 🤓 Swipe left to read about her journey and reflections as the project came to a close. Keep following to hear from the rest of the Shore To Shore team! 👀

Teams raced to crack the case of Libbie’s long catnap 😿💤 and what a pawsome chase it was! From riddles to revelations, furmidable players combined wit, teamwork, and curiosity to solve the meowstery of Libbie’s catnap. A big thank-you to everyone who joined our library escape adventure. 😍 See you in the next one! 🌈

Five heritage enthusiasts, one shared journey✨ Continuing our project Shore to Shore feature, we hear from Ng Zheng Hong, a Year 3 Philosophy, Politics & Economics student, as he reflects on his experience exploring Singapore’s heritage through the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme. From uncovering the stories of the Southern Islands to sharing them with others, Zheng Hong shares the surprises and meaningful moments that made the programme unforgettable. Swipe left to read more! More stories from the Shore To Shore team coming your way… Stay tuned! 👀

📑 Step back in time through the student-run magazines of Raffles College — NUS’ predecessor institution. Published across the pre- and post-war years, these magazines captured the voices, ideas, and reflections of students of the time, including Kwa Geok Choo and Goh Keng Swee, many of whom would go on to become key figures and leaders of Singapore and Malaysia. 🇸🇬🇲🇾 🔍 Discover these hidden gems that chronicle not only NUS’ early beginnings, but also the shifting tides of Singapore’s history. 🌊https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/17/the-changing-tides-of-history-through-raffles-college-magazines/

What happens when five strangers come together to explore Singapore’s heritage? 🤔 For project Shore to Shore - which started through the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme - it became a journey of discovery, friendship, and purpose. We caught up with them to find out how an idea grew into a meaningful exploration of the Southern Islands, and how the experience was memorable and created opportunities they never expected ✨ Kicking off the series, we hear from Elaine Mok (@tarotonthemoon), who recently graduated from NUS with a Master’s in Linguistics, as she reflects on her journey and what she’s learned along the way. Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing more stories from the Shore To Shore team soon! 👀

Have you seen a traditional Putien puppet theatre script? 📜 ✍️ Handwritten using Chinese calligraphy brush and carefully wrapped in rice sack cloth, these age-old manuscript trace a tradition kept alive by the Hinghwa community across decades. With nearly 200 hand-written scripts in our collection, they open a window into the artistry, beliefs, and cherished tale of our cultural heritage. 🎭 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/03/strings-of-heritage-unveiling-the-putian-puppet-theatre-scripts-at-nus/

🌸It's a matcha made in heaven! From the graceful art of Sado (Japanese tea ceremony) to discovering handcrafted chasen (bamboo tea whisks) passed down through 500 years of tradition, we were truly whisked off our feet into the timeless world of Japanese tea culture.🍃 🤩A big thank-you to all who joined us. Hope you've enjoyed the little treats 🍵🍡while learning something new — recipe for a brew-tiful afternoon. Till the next time! 🕰🌈

Explore the voices of WWII, written by prisoners and civilians who lived through the chaos. ✍️ From secret diaries and reports to creative works, these pieces capture not just the horrors of war, but also the courage, resilience, and humanity that endured. Uncover the stories history almost silenced https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/03/in-the-shadow-of-world-war-two-writings-from-the-japanese-occupation/ ☠️