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Ovidia Lim-RajaramChief Communications Officer
Ovidia oversees institutional communications at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Her remit includes reputation management, strategic communications, branding and marketing communications, digital communications, special events and protocol, issues management as well as crisis communications. She is also the press secretary to the university president, and university spokesperson. In her earlier life, Ovidia was an award-winning newspaper reporter, broadcast journalist, and a media studies lecturer. She graduated from National University of Singapore in political science and history, and holds an MA in International Communication from Macquarie University.
National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centred in Asia, founded in 1905 through the donation of $87,000 raised by the local community and with an initial enrolment of 23 students. Today, they are Singapore’s flagship university consistently ranked first in Asia and among the leading universities in the world.
The National University of Singapore has 3 campuses; Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. With 13 undergraduate schools, 4 graduate schools and 30 university-level research institutes and centres, the university is renowned for its pioneering new models of innovation.
The Latest from National University of Singapore
"World’s TOP 7th out of 86 leading teams across the globe! Now that’s an impressive feat by our very own NUS Formula SAE team at this year’s Formula SAE (FSAE) Electric competition in Michigan!" - Heartiest congrats to our @nus_cde_sg students. More at http://instagram.com/p/DLQ3spsyr_r.
🌟Former co-CEO of @acres_sg and NUS alumni Anbu is back with Singapore's Otterman and @NUS_DBS Senior Lecturer Sivasothi to share some fascinating facts about Singapore’s wildlife, and the incredible work of animal rescue. Watch: https://youtu.be/uEzMXdpEDZ8
Saving wildlife and enhancing biodiversity because they care✨Singapore’s Otterman & @NUS_DBS Senior Lecturer Sivasothi sits down with @acres_sg former co-CEO Anbu, sharing stories from 2 decades of collaboration in protecting wildlife in Singapore. Watch: https://youtu.be/Gmw2kD2RlQg
Joshua is going to love it here! #NUSLife
🏠 Just wrapped up a 2D1N trial stay at the new NUS Valour House ! 💪 We tested the rooms and facilities to make sure everything’s ready before the first cohort of residents move in. #OneNUS
Recently signed by the presidents of NUS, Fudan University and Korea University at the S3 Sustainability Forum – An MOU to establish a framework to jointly supervise PhD students in the field of sustainability! More at http://nus.edu/3HMWEz7. #NUSGlobal #NUSSustainability
Good news - NUS, Northern Trust and UOB's first-in-market initiative aimed at tokenising green bond credentials has been recognised with the Digital Assets/DLT Initiative of the Year at this year’s Global Custodian Leaders in Custody Asia Awards! More at http://nus.edu/4kRpJrM!
NUS is 8th in the world & 1st in Asia in the latest QS World University Rankings! As we celebrate #NUS120, we remain dedicated not only to academic excellence, but also to making meaningful contributions to society! https://news.nus.edu.sg/nus-ranks-8th-in-the-world-and-1st-in-asia-in-qs-world-university-rankings-2026/
Disability representation in fashion advertising can boost brand image and advertising impact, but timing and authenticity are key in shaping consumer perceptions, a series of studies by @NUSBizSchool has found. #NUSResearch
Fashion brands gain edge by embracing disability representation
When featuring models with disabilities in advertising, brands walk a fine line – how should they convey a messa...
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Prof Richard Sutton, the 2024 co-recipient of the prestigious Turing Award, delivered the third lecture in the #NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series, sharing his insights on the future of AI, AI politics, and cooperation in the realm of AI.
Experience beats knowledge: Prof Richard Sutton on reinforcement learning and the future of AI
What can babies do that even the most advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) currently cannot? Renowned AI expert, ...
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Founded by the communityfor the community
The National University of Singapore has built a global network of partner institutes in education and research, with collaboration promoting an exchange of ideas that can lead to high levels of research and groundbreaking innovation.
The university has 13 partnerships, 31 partners and 4 network associations globally.
The National University of Singapore Overseas College programme, which allows participating students to experience international and entrepreneurial exposure, has nine locations including Beijing, Israel, Lausanne, Munich, New York, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore and Stockholm.
Strategic Thrusts
P romote the NUS brand name internationally
R aise the global awareness of NUS students and staff
I dentify partnerships for a transformative global experience
D evelop international programmes for our students, staff and partners with the support of NUS Faculties/Schools and Departments
E ngage NUS faculty and staff to enhance processes and services that facilitate international activities on NUS’ campuses
Mission and vision
- VISION: a leading global university shaping the future
- MISSION: to educate, inspire and transform
- VALUES: innovation, resilience excellence, respect, integrity
An integrated approach that brings together researchers from diverse fields
$758.12m
Research Funding Awarded
30
University-level Research Institutes and Centres
Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, the National University of Singapore is internationally respected for its high-quality research in science, technology and the humanities – and, increasingly, at the interfaces between the areas.
The National University of Singapore published 8,341 papers in international journals during 2015, 814 projects were launched, and 687 projects completed.
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