
W100 Representative
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
From energy-efficient buildings to low-carbon IT systems, we’re building a greener, cleaner campus to make a lasting impact for a more sustainable future 🌱! #NUSSustainability
Putting sustainability into practice: How NUS powers its green vision through a multi-pronged...
In this series, NUS News explores how NUS is accelerating sustainability research and education in response to cli...
news.nus.edu.sg
26 students in NUS Geography’s Field Investigation in Physical Geography course went on a transformative 11-day journey across Kenya to explore environmental change and biodiversity conservation, while engaging with local communities. #NUSLife @FASSNews
Wild learning in the Great Rift Valley: NUS students take on Kenya
There was excitement in the air as 26 students from the NUS Department of Geography’s Field Investigation in Phy...
news.nus.edu.sg
How do butterflies alter their wing patterns with the changing seasons?
Researchers from @NUS_DBS have found a DNA “switch” that allows satyrid butterflies to adjust eyespot size depending on temperature, a key to understanding climate adaptation.
http://news.nus.edu.sg/dna-switch-butterflies-wing-patterns/
The IBM-NUS Research and Innovation Centre has been launched! We look forward to working with @ibm to accelerate scientific research with AI. NUS and IBM have also inked MOUs with @cmuofficial_tw for collaboration on AI and quantum research. #NUSResearch
Boosting AI and quantum research – NUS and IBM launch Research and Innovation Centre and ink MOUs...
The IBM-NUS Research and Innovation Centre was launched on 23 October 2025 with Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Di...
news.nus.edu.sg
Audio engineering is both art and science, and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music’s Audio Arts & Sciences programme teaches it that way, with students gaining technical and musical expertise by learning alongside musicians and from industry professionals.
Symphonic science: YST's Audio Arts & Sciences programme offers music-centred approach to audio...
Great sound can transform an experience – think of how listening to music brightens a dreary commute, an eerie ...
news.nus.edu.sg
Honoured to welcome Professor Johan Rockström – a globally renowned thought leader in sustainability and Earth resilience – to NUS as part of the #NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series. Watch his lecture at http://nus.edu/JohanRockstrom. NUS President's post at http://instagram.com/p/DP7tXpmE2CW.
Unveiling the refreshed Yusof Ishak House (YIH) back as the epicentre of student life! YIH has been a go-to spot for generations of NUS students. The new YIH stays true to its ethos while incorporating new eco-friendly features! #NUSLife #NUSSustainability https://news.nus.edu.sg/yusof-ishak-house-reopens-as-the-epicentre-of-student-life-at-nus/
Thrilled to work @FASSNews alumnus Yong, the creative mind behind The Urbanist Singapore, who shares the sights (and insights!) into the refreshed Yusof Ishak House which officially opens today!
Catch his feature on YIH here:
#NUSAlumni #NUSLife
Yong | The Urbanist Singapore (@urbanist.singapore) • Instagram reel
instagram.com
Yong has spoken at many events and collaborated with public institutions, museums and schools — but at the heart of it all is his purpose of bringing heritage alive for a new generation. This moment with 200 students from Fuhua Secondary School captures that perfectly! #NUSAlumni
Can you spot Yong in his undergrad geography class? Yong majored in urban and cultural geography and was awarded Best Thesis by the (then) Preservation of Monuments Board for his study “The Place Of and For Buildings Built in the Colonial Era for Younger Generation Singaporeans.”
The newest YIH officially opens tmr (15 Oct) - with student-focused spaces perfect for studying, eating, recharging, or just to chill out🌿Drop in at the new epicentre of student life! #yihnspire #NUSLife #NUSSustainability #NUS120
National University of SG (@nus_singapore) • Instagram reel
www.instagram.com
The National University of Singapore hosts 154 Master's degrees, Doctoral degrees, Graduate diplomas
The university has 31.3K Undergraduates &11.3K Graduate students
National University of Singapore started out as a modest medical school with 23 students in 1905, founded by a determined group of businessmen led by Tan Jiak Kim, to serve the needs of the local community. More than 100 years on, they are Singapore’s flagship university
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.
Become a Member
The World 100 Reputation Network is a group of the best universities in the world, delivering research that enhances reputation and offering leaders the chance to develop their own careers on a global stage. Members benefit from events and study tours, training, monthly media monitoring, and unique reputation research to provide institutional advantage.

