source : asia1 - NUS ranked No. 1 Asian university
Here is the full statement from NUS:
NUS Ranked First in Asia in the Latest QS World University Rankings
University rises to world's 24th and placed among the top 10 for academic reputation
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has emerged as the top
university in Asia in the 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World
University Rankings. The University was placed 24th in the rankings,
moving up a spot from its 25th placing last year.
The QS World University Rankings evaluates over 800 universities in
the world based on academic reputation, employer reputation, citations
per faculty, faculty student ratio, and proportions of international
students and international faculty.
NUS has been placed 9th in the world for academic reputation, and
16th for employer reputation. The University improved significantly in
the number of research papers published and citations generated.
Its faculty areas were placed as follows: Arts & Humanities (17),
Engineering & Technology (7), Life Sciences & Medicine (27),
Natural Sciences (11) and Social Sciences & Management (9).
NUS President, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said, "We are pleased that
the latest QS World University Rankings has placed NUS as first in Asia
and 24th in the world. This is a reflection of our country's strong
support for higher education and the ethos of continually seeking
excellence, and hence is a very positive development for the whole of
Singapore. NUS has strived to differentiate itself as a global
university centred in Asia through educational innovation,
multidisciplinary research and strategic partnerships. We will continue
to keep a sharp focus on nurturing and recruiting talented academics,
staff and students, while providing a conducive environment for this
thriving community to pioneer advances in education and research and its
application that will have a strong positive impact on Singapore and
society."
Mr Ben Sowter, Head of Research at QS, said, "Rankings cannot
consider all aspects of university activity, but they capture the
headline trends. This year's QS World University Rankings identifies NUS
as Asia's leading institution on the world stage. Despite operating in
increasingly competitive territory, NUS continue to progress and our
results suggest that securing a position in the world's top 20 is only a
matter of time. For an example of consistent strategic development and
implementation for a large, comprehensive university, both in terms of
performance and recognition, look no further than NUS."
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Apple unveils iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C
Apple launched iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S line yesterday (this morning, Singapore time), both models will be available in Singapore from 20 Sept 2013.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
M1, SingTel Mobile and StarHub fined for failure to meet IDA's 3G mobile service standards.
Singapore's three mobile operators, M1, SingTel Mobile and StarHub Mobile have been fined S$10,000 each for failure to meet IDA's 3G mobile service standards.
According to IDA, SingTel only achieved 97.4 per cent outdoor coverage, followed by StarHub at 97.2 per cent, and M1 at 94.6 per cent.
Singapore 5th least corrupt in the world - year 2012
Singapore is fifth-least corrupt country in the world, acording to a ranking by Transparency International release yesterday.
Singapore 5th least corrupt in the world, least corrupt in Asia
Posted: 05 December 2012 2030 hrs
SINGAPORE: Transparency International's 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index has ranked Singapore as the fifth least corrupt country in the world, coming behind Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and Sweden.Source: CNA
This is the same ranking the international anti-corruption watchdog gave Singapore in 2011.
Singapore is also the least corrupt in Asia, ahead of Japan which ranks 17th and South Korea which ranks 45th. Singapore was also ranked best for Asia in 2011.
UK shares 17th spot in this year's ranking, while the US is in 18th position.
The 2012 index ranked 176 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
The index assigns scores between one and 100 to countries, with 1 being highly corrupt and 100 clean.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
SMRT strike - 4 male PRC nationals charged
News from CNA today - "BREAKING - Latest on the SMRT strike: Police arrested 4 male PRC nationals for their roles in the illegal strike, they will be charged at the Subordinate Courts at 5pm today. If found guilty, they shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both."
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
No more naming of top students for national exams
The Ministry of Education (MOE) had announced that from this year on wards, the ministry will stop its practice of announcing the top-scoring students in the release of all national examinations results, starting from PSLE follow by GCE 'N' and GCE 'O' level results. At the same times, the naming of the top student from each ethnic group will also be scrapped.
The media is expected to highlight the performances of students from a variety of schools who have done well not only in the exams but also in other aspects as well.
As a parent, I am pretty happy of this announcement.
The media is expected to highlight the performances of students from a variety of schools who have done well not only in the exams but also in other aspects as well.
As a parent, I am pretty happy of this announcement.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Apple - iPad mini unveiled
On 23 Oct 2012 at a special event in San Jose, Apple unveiled its 7.9 inch iPad mini that equipped with the Lightning port.
You can view its technical specification here http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs/
You can view its technical specification here http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs/
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