Founded in 1905, NUS and NUS Libraries mark a momentous milestone in 2025—120 years of transformative impact on our community. As part of the NUS120 celebrations, NUS Libraries invites you to join us in commemorating this remarkable journey. From the unveiling of 120 stories that showcase our rich history to a host of exciting activities, there’s something for everyone to discover and celebrate!



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120 Stories

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120 Stories: Celebrating Our Transformative Journey through NUS Libraries’ Collections


120 Stories offers a glimpse into the diverse and invaluable collections that have shaped our academic landscape over the years. Each story provides a unique perspective on our collections and materials seen through the lens of a librarian.

The Early Documents on the Predecessor Institutions of NUS - the Straits and Federated Malay States Government Medical School


To trace the roots of NUS, we dig into NUS Libraries’ collections. This is a story of Singapore's first medical school as revealed through documents in NUS Libraries’ collections.

BookBridge as a Symbol of Legacy and Sustainability in NUS Libraries


The BookBridge is one of the more distinctive design features of Central Library. Read about a librarian's vision and the relationship between aesthetics and the concept of renewability.

Calendar of Upcoming Activities

EVENT

Decolonial Dialogues

12 February 2025, 2 pm - 3 30 pm
Decolonial
NUS120
Researcher Unbound+

EVENT

Celebrating Our Present, Past and Future - Searching for NUS' History

18 February 2025, 10 am - 11 am
NUS120
Researcher Unbound

EVENT

Farmers Market

19 February 2025, 10 am - 5 pm
NUS120

EVENT

NUSearch+: New Doors to Discovery

14 January 2025, 3 pm - 4 pm
Ideate
NUS120
Researcher Unbound
Search

EVENT

Birding in Wartime: Documenting Avian Fauna in Singapore's Changi Prison

15 January 2025, 2 pm - 3 30 pm
Biodiversity
Communicate
Create & Impact
Ideate
NUS120
Public
Researcher Unbound+
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