The National University of Singapore celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025, commemorating a legacy, forged over generations, of excellence, innovation and service.
As Singapore's first higher education institution and its flagship university, NUS has been instrumental in nurturing generations of leaders and visionaries who have shaped the nation and beyond. Our 120th anniversary offers a singular milestone to look back on this storied history, while re-affirming our continuing mission to shape the future.
In our line-up of programmes and events for NUS120, we hope to celebrate the legacy and contributions of an institution uniquely established by the community for the community, since our founding in 1905.
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Photo Exhibition
To celebrate NUS' 120th anniversary, we are inviting our students, staff and alumni to send in photos that best encapsulate their time and experiences in the University.
Happy 120th birthday, NUS!
Our faculty, staff, students and alumni came together on 3 July 2025 – the birthday of NUS – with warm birthday wishes for NUS from all over the world.
NUS 120th Anniversary Events
NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series
"Navigating our future within Planetary Boundaries" by Professor Dr Johan Rockström
NUS120 Homecoming @ Bukit Timah Campus
Join us at NUS120 Homecoming @ Bukit Timah Campus to rediscover the campus, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the spirit of NUS120. A highlight of the programme is the NUS120–SG60 Distinguished Panel, where distinguished speakers will examine Singapore's evolving role on the global stage as the nation marks 60 years of independence.
i³ Building Launch
Friday, 16 September 2025
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial heart of the National University of Singapore (NUS), will be unveiling its revitalised i3 building. A vibrant new hub for entrepreneurial collaboration and deep tech innovation, this landmark event forms a key highlight of NUS' 120th anniversary celebrations.
NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series
"Shaping the Future of AI and Reinforcement Learning" by Professor Richard Sutton
NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series
"Scientist AI vs Superintelligent Agents" by Professor Yoshua Bengio.
NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series
"Shaping the Future of AI Innovation" by Professor Yann LeCun.
