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Everyday conversations could hold clues to early mental health risks.

Researchers from #NTUsg and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) have developed an AI framework that analyses subtle emotional patterns in casual speech to identify youths at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis, even when symptoms are not explicitly mentioned.

In a study involving 429 participants aged 14 to 29, the framework, LEMon-AID, achieved up to 93% sensitivity in identifying at-risk youths and 67% predictive accuracy, outperforming conventional AI approaches.

Published in @npjMentalHealth, the findings could pave the way for earlier identification and intervention, although further clinical validation is needed.

Read more: https://t.co/C3e7O11WTf

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From art therapy sessions and creative workshops to community gardening, Dr Anitha Devi Pillai has been creating welcoming spaces for students to unwind, connect and find a sense of belonging at #NTUsg's Hall 12.

As Senior Faculty-in-Residence, her efforts foster a culture of care that extends beyond organised activities, offering students support as they navigate the challenges of university life.

In recognition of her contributions, Dr Anitha was named a Staff Wellbeing Champion at NTU's inaugural Wellbeing Champions Awards, held as part of October WellFest, the University's month-long celebration of wellbeing.

NTU also signed a Psychological First Aid Training Partnership Agreement with Singapore Red Cross and Visionary Schoolmen, underscoring the University's continued commitment to fostering caring and supportive communities within and beyond NTU.

#MentalWellbeing #Wellbeing #MentalHealth

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#NTUsg alumnus Ivan Tan's short film "She Said 《她说》", has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards.

The film, starring Fan Bingbing, will make its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Ivan first went to the festival as a student in 2012. Now a lecturer at his alma mater, #NTUsg's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information, he returns to the festival as a director.

The film — about a migrant worker who reveals her past as a love scam caller when her boyfriend proposes — is one of 10 films picked from 2,258 submissions for the Wide Angle: Asian Short Film Competition.

#NTUsgAlumni #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #BIFF2026 @wkwschool

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A generative AI platform that turns simple text prompts into engineering designs has clinched the S$100,000 top prize at the Chua Thian Poh Pinnacle Prize, a national student innovation and entrepreneurship competition organised by #NTUsg.

Developed by Singapore Polytechnic team BuilderLab, the platform helps users without engineering expertise create 3D product designs and connect with manufacturers to build prototypes.

NTU student teams Nexus Ionics and NatureRisk secured second and third place, winning S$50,000 and S$30,000 respectively for their innovations in green hydrogen production and environmental risk assessment.

Supported by the Chua Thian Poh Entrepreneurship Education Fund, the winning teams also receive mentorship and industry support to advance their innovations towards commercialisation.

​#NTUsgStudents #NTUsgInnovation #NTUsgEducation #AIatNTUsg

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Mind matters: This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're reminded that sometimes, the people we set out to help end up teaching us the most.

Through weekly volunteering sessions at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), students from #NTUsg's Welfare Services Club Regular Service Project for Mental Health (RSPMH) are fostering meaningful connections and challenging mental health stigma through handicrafts, games and sports.

For volunteer Shafi Md Yunos, the cause is personal. Having received support from friends during his own mental health struggles, he now pays it forward.

"It is fascinating how we volunteer to befriend and help them, but they are the ones who end up helping us," he reflected.

Beyond volunteering, RSPMH students also champion mental wellbeing within the #OneNTU community through initiatives such as this month's Escape Room Challenge at October WellFest.

#MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

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Could understanding how fat cells age unlock new approaches to treating obesity?

#NTUsg is partnering pharmaceutical firm @Boehringer to explore potential new anti-obesity therapies through two research projects.

The collaboration will investigate whether long-lasting obesity-related changes in fat tissue can be reversed to improve its ability to regulate energy balance, and how peptides produced by mitochondria, the energy-generating structures in cells, could influence metabolic processes linked to obesity.

The research will be co-led by NTU Deputy President and Provost Prof Christian Wolfrum, an internationally acclaimed expert in metabolic research, and @Boehringer's Dr Anton Pekcec, bringing together NTU's expertise in metabolism, ageing and molecular biology with the pharmaceutical firm's drug discovery and development capabilities. https://t.co/GDcuNk5oe1

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#NTUsg is strengthening its research and academic ties with Germany's Max Planck Society (@maxplanckpress) through two new agreements aimed at advancing scientific collaboration and nurturing the next generation of researchers.

A new joint PhD supervision programme with the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion will enable PhD candidates to work with supervisors from both institutions on sustainable energy, advanced materials and green chemical processes.

The partnership will also explore new opportunities with the Max Planck Schools, including research internships, joint training and academic exchanges for undergraduate and postgraduate students, further expanding pathways for international research collaboration. https://t.co/lGE4atjrRt

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From NTU to Silicon Valley 🇸🇬→🇺🇸

NTU alumni are building what's next in #AI, #DeepTech and #engineering.

Hear from @Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu in conversation with NTU President Prof Ho Teck Hua, alongside Western Digital CEO Irving Tan and alumni founders and #innovators shaping the tech ecosystem.

Be part of the NTU Tech Summit & Alumni Conference for a day of ideas and conversations with NTU alumni, faculty and industry leaders exploring the future of #tech.

Register by 15 Oct. Limited seats. https://t.co/YBdMkGHKhu

#NTUsgAlumni #Entrepreneurship @wd_corporation

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How can we help people live healthier for longer?

#NTUsg, NHG Health and the Geriatric Education and Research Institute (GERI) have launched the Healthy Longevity Institute (HELI) to advance healthy ageing.

The S$25 million institute brings together expertise across medicine, science, engineering and the social sciences, focusing on cognitive and mental health, physical health, and clinical and policy research. HELI will contribute to Singapore’s broader efforts in healthy longevity, supporting a key national priority under the #RIE2030 plan.

NTU is also partnering with the International Alliance on Brain Health to establish a Singapore Brain Health Programme, connecting local researchers with international partners for joint projects and access to global datasets.

https://t.co/XT1653BUna

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Seeing red could help engineers spot where structures are under stress. #NTUsg researchers have developed a colour-changing polymer sensor that makes structural stress visible to the naked eye. As stress increases, the sensor shifts towards warning red, showing where stress is concentrated and how severely it is developing.

This innovation could give engineers a more intuitive way to identify areas that may require closer inspection in future.

https://t.co/w87lvDRqDe

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Three of the five Singapore films nominated at the #GoldenHorseAwards are made by #NTUsgAlumni. 🎬

- Ah Girl: Priscilla Ang Geck Geck, an alumna of NTU's School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), is nominated for Best New Director.

- The Violinist: Directed by Ervin Han who serves on ADM’s Industry Advisory Committee, the film has been nominated for Best Animated Feature with ADM alumni Jasper Liu (ADM/2016) and Angelina Tan (ADM/2024) being part of the team behind the film.

- She Said: Directed by alumnus of NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), Ivan Tan, the film is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film.

Congratulations to our alumni filmmakers for putting Singapore cinema on the world stage.

Images: The Violinist, Priscilla Ang, Ivan Tan

#NTUsg #NTUsgEducation #SingaporeCinema #Arts #Filmmaking #Filmmakers @wkwschool

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"Humans aren't losing jobs to AI. They're losing jobs to humans who use AI better," says Prukalpa Sankar (@prukalpa), founder and co-CEO of Atlan.

Her story started on an #NTUsg bus ride. Now her data platform powers Mastercard, JPMorgan & Zoom.

Read Prukalpa's story at https://t.co/MiUcJkN6ii, then hear more from her at the NTU Tech Summit & Alumni Conference in Silicon Valley on 23 Oct.

Register by 11 Oct. Limited seats. https://t.co/YBdMkGHKhu

Photo: HumanX

#NTUsgAlumni #Leadership @AtlanHQ

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Congratulations to #NTUsg student-athletes Jania Ang, Darren Yap and Filzah Hidayah on their medal-winning performances for Singapore at the Aichi-Nagoya #AsianGames2026.

Jania won silver in sailing’s Women’s Dinghy (ILCA 6), while Darren claimed two bronzes, including Singapore’s first Asian Games medal in taekwondo. Filzah and her teammates also made history with Singapore’s first Asian Games women’s épée team medal.

Photo credit: SNOC/Kong Chong Yew, Lim Weixiang; SpexSG/ Andy Chua, Dumrongsak Angsuworapruek

#NTUsgStudents #NTUsgEducation #Sports #TeamSingapore #OneTeamOneDream @ntucoe

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Cleaner air can improve health and productivity in Singapore. But stricter environmental guidelines may also raise business costs and affect competitiveness. How should policymakers weigh these trade-offs?

At #NTUsg, Prof Euston Quah, Albert Winsemius Chair Professor in Economics, uses cost-benefit analysis to help policymakers evaluate whether the benefits of a policy or project outweigh its costs.

The Albert Winsemius Chair Professorship in Economics enables him to work closely with policymakers and industry leaders, while mentoring young scholars and researchers.

Find out more: https://t.co/oTzrSxMl7z

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“Success does not depend on having a perfectly mapped-out plan. It comes from staying curious, continuing to learn, and adapting as technology and the world evolve.”

For @wd_corporation CEO and #NTUsg alumnus Irving Tan, those lessons have shaped a career spanning engineering, business and global #technology #leadership.

Read his story at https://t.co/XotQJ2SS4x, then hear more from Irving at the NTU Tech Summit & Alumni Conference in Silicon Valley on 23 Oct.

Register by 11 Oct. Limited seats. https://t.co/YBdMkGHKhu

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Lift Lift-off for CRIMSON-1, #NTUsg’s 14th satellite in orbit. Led by the NTU Satellite Research Centre, with @NTU_EEE and @ntucoe, and supported by the National Space Agency of Singapore, it will test next-gen perovskite solar cells and edge-AI computing for image processing in orbit. https://t.co/Eq0d5ybkde

#AIatNTUsg #NTUsgResearch #NTUsgInnovation #SpaceTech

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Congratulations to the recipients of the National Awards and NTU Admin Awards, recognised at the #NTUsg Admin Town Hall yesterday.

The awards honour our Professional Services Officers for their dedication, expertise and contributions to the #OneNTU community, and the important role they play in advancing #NTU2030.

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#NTUsg has climbed three spots to 28th in the latest @timeshighered World University Rankings, with improvements across all performance indicators. Its biggest gains were in teaching and research reputation, reflecting stronger recognition among academics globally.

With this, NTU now ranks among the world's top 30 universities in three major global rankings: THE (28th), QS (12th) and U.S. News & World Report (27th).

https://t.co/HLsmirBQ7N

#NTUsgEducation #NTUsgInterdisciplinary #AIatNTUsg #THEunirankings #UniversityRankings

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He never planned to become Singapore’s Spice Man.

Jeya, an #NTUsg Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information alumnus, is now the third-generation owner of Jeya Spices, where he combines his expertise in spices with his engaging videos and social media posts – skills he picked up from the trade and from his communications education at #NTUsg.

From introvert to viral Spice Man, discover how he took a family tradition online and found a new generation of customers.

#NTUsgAlumni #NTUsgEducation #NTUsgEntrepreneurship #Business @wkwschool

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What if the biggest barrier to SME upskilling isn’t training itself, but the workplace conditions needed to put new skills into practice?

New research by #NTUsg’s Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE), in partnership with NTUC and MOM, explores how time, workplace support and opportunities to apply learning shape effective upskilling.

Led by Assoc Prof Trevor Yu Kang Yang and Dr Vijayan P Munusamy, the findings will be unveiled at the Singapore Labour Research Conference 2026 on 1 Oct.

#NTUsgResearch #LifelongLearning #SME #OrganisationalManagement