THE NEW LOOK
THE NEW LOOK
Pictorial Guide to the New BTC
With the allocation of BTC to NUS, the Faculty of Law, Lee Kuan Yew School of Policy and three research institutes have moved in to the new campus in late 2006 and early 2007.
TOWER BLOCK
The Tower Block brings together the three Asian-focused research institutes in Bukit Timah Campus, providing an excellent opportunity for joint research programmes and activities between the three institutes as well as for the expansion of the institutes.
Institute of South Asian Studies
The Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) was established in July 2004 as an autonomous research institute within NUS. The establishment of ISAS reflects the increasing economic and political importance of South Asia, and the strong historical links between South Asia and Southeast Asia. This institute will complement existing research and teaching programmes on South Asia within the University. The ISAS represents an important initiative to promote research on South Asia within Asia.
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Law Faculty
The NUS Faculty of Law is one of the finest law schools in the world, and is very much Asia’s Global Law School. Today, virtually all faculties at NUS Law School incorporate global perspectives from civil law or other common law jurisdictions in their teaching. The roots of the Faculty of Law lie in the establishment of the Department of Law in the then University of Malaya in 1956. The first law students were admitted to the Bukit Timah campus of the University in 1957. In 1980, the University of Singapore and Nanyang University (Nantah) were merged to form the National University of Singapore (NUS). With that, the Faculty of Law became part of the modern NUS at its present Kent Ridge home. On 17 July 2006, the Faculty made its historic move back to the hallowed grounds of Bukit Timah.
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The LKY SPP was established as an autonomous school of NUS on 16 August 2004. The goal is to develop it into a premier school of public policy of international repute, a centre of excellence for academic study and research in public policy, in particular the study of public policy in Asian societies. The School seeks to attract faculty, scholars and students from the region and the rest of the world with the view to establishing Singapore as a global point of reference for the study of public policy and management.
East Asian Institute
The East Asian Institute (EAI) was set up in April 1997 as an autonomous research organisation under a statute of the NUS. The main mission of EAI is to promote academic and policy-oriented research on contemporary China and other East Asian economies. More specifically, EAI scholars conduct studies on various aspects of political, economic and social changes in China arising from its economic reform and open-door policy, the regional and global implications of the economic rise of China, and the cultural and commercial networks of the ethnic Chinese from a global perspective. The Institute also monitors developments in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, and China’s relations with Japan and Korea.
Asia Research Institute
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) was established as a university-level institute in July 2001 as one of the strategic initiatives of NUS. The mission of the Institute is to provide a world-class focus and resource for research on the Asian region, located at one of its communication hubs. ARI is home to a strong but constantly changing team of researchers, currently about 40 strong, and is increasingly favoured as a base for visiting scholars on their own funds.
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THE NEW LOOK
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CJ Koh Law Library
The Law library was originally established in BTC in September 1957, catering primarily to the Faculty of Law. In April 1980, the Library moved to Kent Ridge. It was renamed the C J Koh Law Library on 1 January 2001, in memory of the late Mr Koh Choon Joo who gave more than S$5 million towards the upgrading of the library and its collection.
Upper and Lower Quadrangles
The two square, grassy quadrangles (upper and lower quadrangle) were the central hub to student life during the old days. It was where the students walked across to their classes. The campus was small and students from different faculties would mingle. Boys and girls eyed each other, igniting relationships and courtship. Meeting someone on campus was just ‘two steps away’, setting the foundation for long and close friendships.
Following the Government’s announcement to reallocate Bukit Timah Campus to NUS on 28 May 2005, the Library, together with the Faculty of Law, made its historic return to its first home in August 2006.
Facilities
• Staff Lounge Located at Block B, the staff lounge is open for use by alumni and staff for their group gatherings or reunions. • Gym Located at Block B, the gym is open to all students and BTC staff only.
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Sat - 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Sun and PH: Closed
“Some squares within institutions spur civic activities, the lower and upper quads of the Bukit Timah Campus. This square is a focal point and an identity marker. The mere mention of the campus brings back memories of friends and activities which the quad witnessed.” - Editorial, Taken from The Grad (year to be confirmed)
• The Summit The air-conditioned cafeteria, located in the Student Hub (Block B), serves a wide variety of Chinese, Muslim and Japanese food.
Opening Hours: Term Period Mon to Fri - 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Sat and Sun - 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Vacation period Mon to Fri - 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Sat and Sun - 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
• The Thinking Corner Located at Block A (Lower Quadrangle), the café serves pasta, pastries, cakes and sandwiches, gourmet coffee, tea and freeze.
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Sat - 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
• Clinic Located at Block B, the Clinic is open to all students and staff.
Opening Hours: Every Mon, Wed & Fri – 8.30 a.m to 10.30 a.m. (Closed from 7 May to 5 Aug 2007)
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