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Chua Loo LinChief Communications Officer
Mr Chua Loo Lin is Chief Communications Officer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he oversees university branding and communications, including media relations, reputation management, marketing communications, digital communications, VIP events and protocol, issues management, as well as crisis communications.
A seasoned communications specialist with over two decades of experience, Loo Lin started his career in the Singapore civil service in 1997, spending seven years in different roles at the Ministry of Communications and Information, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Finance, cutting his teeth on campaigns, publications, media relations, and research analysis. After serving his scholarship bond with the Singapore government, he joined the Singapore Management University and spent the next seven years building and elevating the profile of the university during its nascent years.
Taking a plunge into the private sector, Loo Lin then took on a role at HSBC Singapore where he managed banking and financial communications in areas ranging from consumer banking and insurance, private banking, and succession planning, to change management and organisational culture.
Before joining NUS, Loo Lin led destination communications at Resorts World Sentosa, navigating the adrenaline-charged world of roller coasters, Halloween Horror Nights, deep sea creatures, Michelin-starred chefs, food and wine festivals, and celebrity red carpet events.
Loo Lin graduated from NUS with a Bachelor of Laws, and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Nanyang Technological 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
At NUS University Awards 2025, we celebrated the achievements of 7 individuals who have made sterling contributions to NUS, Singapore & the global community. As we mark #NUS120, we remain committed to scaling greater heights & giving back to society. https://tinyurl.com/547xekaw
Celebrating excellence at this evening’s NUS University Awards 2025! Hear from the people who inspire and support our winners, and join us in congratulating them as well! 💙 #NUSImpact
Read more about the University Awards 2025 at http://www.nus.edu.sg/uawards #NUSExcellence
Over 100 young minds came together to innovate at the Shaping Healthcare Innovation For Tomorrow (SHIFT) hackathon organised by the Singapore Nursing Innovation Group (SNIG), a student-led initiative under @nusnursing. Read more here: https://news.nus.edu.sg/solving-the-healthcare-challenges-of-tomorrow-today/
Thank you Senior Minister @LeeHsienLoong for sharing your invaluable insights at yesterday’s NUS Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum! Moderating the session was Assoc Prof Leong Ching, NUS Vice Provost (Student Life), and Acting Dean of @LKYSch. More at http://instagram.com/p/DOarTE3k4Bw.
Can Asians Think of Peace? - a book that was recently launched by @nus_ari & co-edited by ARI Distinguished Fellow Mr Kishore Mahbubani, comprises 61 essays by experts & policymakers & offers Asia-focused, pragmatic perspectives on conflict management.
The ingredients of peacemaking in geopolitics: Insights from the Asian Peace Programme
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Discover quantum wonders at “In the Ether Festival” - from now till 31 Oct - presented by @ArtSciMuseum and proudly supported by @quantumlah. Don't miss the Quantum Conversations on 20 Sep, featuring speakers actively exploring the quantum realm.
Since 2000, the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum https://krmf.sg/ has been a defining platform where students from across tertiary institutions and members of academia engage directly with senior political leaders on the issues that shape Singapore’s future. #ShapeTheFuture
With roots tracing back to the 1980s, the Forum has sparked candid conversations, nurtured fresh perspectives and built a tradition of thoughtful dialogue that continues to inspire generations of students.
As part of the NUS120 celebrations, the Forum returns this evening with the theme “Igniting Our Future! A Collective Journey”, featuring Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as Guest of Honour.
We are proud to partner @NEAsg, @ASTARsg and @NTUsg to establish the Climate Weather Research Alliance Singapore! This national research platform will advance tropical climate and weather research in Singapore and Southeast Asia. #NUSResearch #NUSImpact
https://news.nus.edu.sg/nus-joins-weather-climate-science-research-alliance/
“Let’s continue to drive innovation, expand global networks, and uplift communities at home and around the world!" Delighted to welcome our university partners from @NagoyaUniv and @unito when they visited NUS last week. Check out NUS President's post at http://instagram.com/p/DOVWFDyE7Kk!
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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