Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have renewed their commitment to share high-value research facilities, aiming to advance scientific research in Singapore. This collaboration provides scientists from both institutions access to cutting-edge, multi-million dollar research infrastructure, fostering deeper collaboration and enabling more joint research projects and co-authored publications.
The partnership is designed to strengthen institutional ties and promote a culture of knowledge sharing, equipping students and researchers with specialised tools and cross-institutional expertise. NTU President Ho Teck Hua stated, “By partnering with each other through shared research facilities, we are better positioned to enhance Singapore’s standing in global research.”
The agreement grants NUS scientists access to NTU’s ultra-powerful aberration-corrected transmission electron microscope, which allows for high-resolution imaging and analysis of materials. Conversely, NTU researchers can utilise NUS’s Invizo 6000 3D Atom Probe microscope, a rare tool that enables 3D imaging and chemical analysis at the atomic level.
NUS President Tan Eng Chye described the collaboration as a “win-win partnership” that amplifies research capabilities and accelerates discoveries. The sharing arrangement builds on existing partnerships, including the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed and a joint pilot programme with Temasek to foster deep-tech start-ups.
This initiative not only enhances research quality and innovation but also positions Singapore as a leader in global scientific research, with the Republic currently ranked 16th globally in the Nature Index for its share of top research.
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