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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.
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In NUS, our "Human before AI - Empathy before intelligence" approach amplifies creativity & critical thinking. AI helps students generate ideas and critically refine solutions, ensuring technology enhances our most human skills. #NUSImpact
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Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! Meet NUS researcher Dr Sean Yap, who uses AI and bioacoustics to analyse rainforest soundscapes and monitor biodiversity in tropical forests. Read more about his interesting work. 🌿🎧 #NUSResearch
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“As AI transforms our world at unprecedented speed, universities must prepare students not only to use these tools, but to lead with wisdom, purpose and humanity. AI must amplify human potential — never replace it!” Check out NUS President's post at - http://instagram.com/p/DYnxBghk8Q5.
“His (Dr William Dally's) insightful talk energised many at NUS and reminded us how bold ideas in computing can shape the future of humanity.” NUS President’s post on @nvidia's Chief Scientist #NUS120 talk at http://instagram.com/p/DYlPGNwk8hN. @NUSComputing
“My gratitude to Mr Chris Ong, CEO of Seatrium, and his leadership team for their steadfast partnership and generosity.... Strong partnerships turn ideas into real-world progress.” Here's NUS President’s post on the NUS and Seatrium partnerships – http://instagram.com/p/DYimvb1E1SQ!
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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