UTown®

A vibrant learning hub amid lush greenery

With a prime location at the heart of University Town (UTown®), there is a constant buzz at the Education Resource Centre (ERC).

Open to the NUS community, ERC attracts students with its array of IT and multimedia facilities, plentiful study clusters and group discussion spaces where students can brainstorm for group projects or work individually on course assignments.

Designed to foster collaborative learning, the technology-infused seminar rooms in UTown® also encourage professors to introduce new teaching methods, which could eventually be replicated to the wider NUS community. Such strategic planning demonstrates the University’s commitment to enhance the overall educational experience for all NUS students.

Computer Commons

Located on level 1 of Education Resource Centre (ERC), the two Computer Commons offer a mix of open and semi-enclosed spaces as well as private meeting rooms for students who wish to have project meetings. Students and staff who need to prepare for their presentation(s) and/or conduct video conferencing can do so with the aid of high-end Windows and Macintosh-based computers at the Commons.

Make a beeline for one of the Computer Commons now!

Study Clusters

With ample power sockets, wireless connectivity, mobile whiteboards along the corridors and quick-access computers, the Education Resource Centre (ERC) is the latest student hangout.

Besides the Computer Commons meant for collaborative learning, students can venture to the outdoor study areas for project meetings or The Study at level 2 and the Ian and Peony Ferguson Study at level 3 for self-study.

Learning Cafe

Where learning never stops

Overlooking Town Green, the spacious learning café located at the lower ground of Education Resource Centre (ERC) is a great place to hang out. With wireless access, numerous power sockets as well as refreshments from Starbucks, the place promotes social interaction and intellectual discourses in a relaxed setting.

To liven up the place, the official campus radio station — Radio Pulze — will also broadcast live from a glass studio adjacent to the learning café. Look forward to more vibrancy at the ever lively ERC!

Multimedia Hub

Your one stop media content creation centre 

The Multimedia Hub provides a myriad of resources like audio-video editing workstations at the Visualisation Suite for students who wish to develop their own multimedia audio and video projects in a professional setting.

These advanced IT equipment encourage creativity in learning, enabling students to hone their presentation skills.

Click here to request for the following:
+ Access to Visualisation Suite,
+ Booking for Recording Booth or
+ AV equipment loan.

Contact utav@nus.edu.sg for other enquiries.

Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium

Moviegoers rejoice! Used for lectures in the day, the 200-seater Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium can also double up as a theatre for video screenings when night falls.

For more information on the equipment available at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, click here.

Seminar Rooms

Equipped with mobile furniture for easy reconfiguration, the technology-infused seminar rooms at the Education Resource Centre (ERC) and Town Plaza are designed to promote more interactive learning. These facilities enable the lecturer to be more of a facilitator to the class, encouraging students to adopt a more proactive approach in synthesising data and information.

The Active Learning Room promotes exchange and collaboration within as well as amongst groups of students with the enhanced audio/visual equipment.

Teaching and learning beyond the classroom are thus encouraged.

Click here for more information on the seminar rooms.

Supporting a holistic educational experience

Located within the centre is a range of sports, educational and performing arts facilities. These include two multipurpose sports halls, a rock climbing wall, a gym, recreational pool, an auditorium, dance studios and practice rooms.

The UTown® Management on level one provides support to events, student activities and programmes held in UTown, and students, staff and visitors who wish to learn more about UTown® or book the educational and performing arts facilities may approach the management office.

Additionally, the Stephen Riady Centre has numerous retail and dining outlets, including a food court, a hair salon and a 24-hour, unmanned convenience store.

Swing by UTown® and begin your exploration!

For more information on the facilities available, please click here.

+ To learn more about the equipment in the seminar rooms at Stephen Riady Centre, please click here.
+ To learn more about the equipment in UTown® Auditorium 2 and the Lecture Theatres, please click here.
+ To learn more about the sports facilities at Stephen Riady Centre, please click here.
+ For the list of retail and dining outlets in UTown®, please click here.

For enquiries on facilities booking, please contact:
+ reboks@nus.edu.sg for sports amenities
+ utown@nus.edu.sg for teaching and other facilities such as studios and practice rooms — For performing arts spaces, bookings are to be made at least 3 working days in advance; advance booking is allowed up to 7 days and students / staff can book up to six hours per week.

Contributing to the pulse of activities in University Town (UTown®) is the Town Green, where all NUS students can have a picnic amidst the greenery or play a Frisbee game in the day. By night, students can enjoy concerts and performances under the stars or soak in the evening breeze.

Click here to learn more about the guidelines on the use of Town Green.

Town Plaza resides within the first two levels of the CREATE Tower. With 10 seminar rooms and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 448, Town Plaza has the merit of having teaching facilities with retail and F&B outlets within the same compound. The informal study area on level two of Town Plaza also acts as breakout spaces during conferences and is open to students.

Teaching / Learning Facilities

Similar to the Education Resource Centre (ERC), the seminar rooms in Town Plaza promote flexible configuration and active learning for students to be fully engaged during lectures and tutorials. These basic seminar rooms are also equipped with collapsible walls and can double up as a large breakout spaces. The Global Learning Room is designed to facilitate interactive lectures and discussions between locations across NUS’ campuses as well as with other local and overseas sites. Click here to learn more about the equipment in the seminar rooms at Town Plaza.

For more information on the equipment available at UTown® Auditorium 1 located at Town Plaza, click here.

With a range of cuisine from Korean to Italian and a variety of fare within Fine Food, Town Plaza seeks to offer something for everyone. Click here for the retail and dining choices within Town Plaza.