What does our past have to offer our present? What will our present offer our future?

Living in multicultural Singapore, the conscious drive to better understand our diverse heritage has contributed to social harmony. However, in our race towards modernisation and urbanisation, Singapore has had to balance between preserving the past while securing its future on the global stage. Inevitably, this has created gaps in preserving and understanding our rich history and heritage.

Youths in Singapore! We invite you to be at the heart of documenting and preserving our heritage!

TF-NUS Heritage Champions aim to:
• increase your knowledge of Singapore’s built, social and cultural heritage;
• enhance bonds and trust between communities through collaborations; and
• create new innovative and interactive solutions for community engagement.

Programme Overview

Duration

The programme comprises 2 year-long runs, with about 60 youth per run. The first run is from July 2024 - June 2025.
Participants also get the opportunity to be part of the TF Youth Alumni Network.

Who Can Join?

• Youth aged 18-35 as of 31^st of August 2024
• Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only
• Currently studying or enrolled to study at an Institute of Technical Education (ITE), the polytechnics or other Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) from 2024.

How Can I Join?

Registrations are closed. The next run of the programme will be around mid-2025. So look out for the open call for the next batch of participants! Meanwhile, continue checking out this site for updates on the programme.

Programme Structure

Training Workshops

Training will be provided through a series of Compulsory Workshops as well as Electives. Compulsory workshops equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills that will aid them in the preparation of their project proposals. Through Electives, you will also learn how to create immersive experiences through the use of digital tools.

Participants are advised to attend all the compulsory workshops and as many electives as they can.

The workshops will be held on Saturdays. Below is the workshop schedule..

Additional Details:

• The Workshop Phase starts on 7^th Sept with an Induction Programme and Programme Briefing for all participants.
• All workshops will be held at the NUS Central Library.
• Lunch, between 12.30pm - 2pm, will be catered by NUS Libraries.

Heritage Ideathon

Upon completion of their training, participants will be given several weeks to develop innovative solutions for a specific heritage and conservation challenge. In groups of 4 to 6, participants will identify the projects they would like to work on. Groups can also choose from a list of suggested areas and topics as shown on the Projects page. Applying what they learn through the training workshops, participants are required to put together their project proposals. Participants will be required to present their projects on 9^th November. The presentation will be held at NUS Central Library. The best 5 proposals will be selected to proceed to the incubation phase. Prizes of up to $1,200 will be awarded to winning groups.

Project Incubation

The project incubation phase lasts up to 6 months. Groups will work on implementing their proposal. Groups will be provided resources, additional training and also mentorship from heritage and outreach experts. The additional training will be conducted in January 2025.

For general enquiries, please email our Programme Manager. 

For media enquiries, please reach out to  libcomms@nus.edu.sg.