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It changed my life

2024 Nanyang Alumni Award winners exemplify more than just career achievement. They embody a spirit of dedication beyond the ordinary. In this issue, we uncover the key lessons they have learnt on their journeys.

A champion of inclusivity

Guided by a literary master’s words of wisdom, hotel trailblazer Wee Wei Ling believes in enabling employees, the underprivileged and people with special needs.

From high kicks to high jinks

When COVID-19 put paid to his Olympic dreams, Ng Ming Wei turned his attention to TikTok, and has since punched his way to become Singapore’s biggest homegrown influencer.

Accredited success

Quah Zheng Wei rises above bias against his youth and shifts gears to adapt to changing needs to blaze a path towards success in verifying digital documents, like COVID-19 test results, using the blockchain.

The fabric of leadership

What makes for a successful modern leader? We put the question to Nanyang Alumni Award 2024 recipients and find out how they think alumni in senior industry positions can help their juniors.

The AI alchemist

NTU-trained computer scientist Dr Tay Yi is redefining artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Lighting the path for others

Dr Wee Cho Yaw, the late NTU Pro-Chancellor, was a shining light for many NTU students, alumni, faculty and staff. His philanthropic gifts have uplifted many NTU graduates. His legacy will be felt in the countless lives touched.

Wheels of fortune

Faced with obstacles like the ban on e-scooters on footpaths and COVID-19, the family of NTU alumni behind homegrown brand Mobot turned their fortunes around with innovative products and marketing strategies.

From idea to IPO

Do you have aspirations for entrepreneurship or an idea you want to cultivate? Take your dreams and concepts to NTU and grow them into full-fledged businesses, with NTU supporting you at every stage.

Creative moonlighting

By day, these NTU alumni Audrey Hong, Javier Tan and Beatrice Tan are young professionals with promising careers. By night, they take on unique roles in art, sustainable fashion and baking.

Pass it on

Once students themselves, alumni mentors play a significant role in bridging the transition between school life and industry realities for their undergraduate juniors.

Honour your teachers

Mr Koh Boon Hwee, former Chairman of the NTU Board of Trustees, told recipients of this year’s Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award during NTU Convocation 2024 not to forget those who have helped them succeed.

5 reasons to take an entrepreneurship course

Entrepreneurship courses offer valuable takeaways not just for budding business owners, but also for working professionals to learn the ABCs of starting out and to keep up with the latest in business and industry.

U Roundup

A roundup of news from NTU in the alumni magazine including enriching alumni’s continuous education, awards and scientific breakthroughs.

About U

This visually bold biannual magazine aims to raise greater awareness of NTU’s developments among alumni and build a sense of pride in their alma mater. U also celebrates and inspires with stories of fellow alumni from Singapore and around the world and motivates them to stay connected with the University.

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