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On 15 October, Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) hosted its inaugural Charity Golf & Dinner in conjunction with NUS120, becoming the first NUS Residential College to organise a fundraising event of this kind in support of its bursary endowment fund. A total of 143 golfers teed off for a meaningful cause, and 197 guests joined in…

Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Noeleen Heyzer on being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at the National Day Awards 2025. This esteemed national accolade recognises individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the nation, and Dr. Heyzer’s tireless commitment to public service and international diplomacy exemplifies the values…

We’re proud to celebrate the 17 RVRC recipients of the RVRC Residential College Scholarships 2025! 🎉 These scholarships recognise students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance alongside a strong commitment to learning, leadership, and community life at Ridge View Residential College. We were delighted to welcome proud parents and families, alongside our Fellows and Resident…

RVRC is pleased to announce that the following students are to be placed on the RVRC Programme Honour Roll 2025!  Congratulations! The RVRC Programme Honour Roll 2025 recognizes select students with an overall positive learning disposition, a growth-mindset, meritorious academic performance, and leadership contributions to the College. The recognition takes the form of the award…

Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) successfully inaugurated its Rector’s Dialogue Series for the Academic Year 2025/26, entitled “Practicing Leadership for a Sustainable World”, on 27 August 2025. Convened by RVRC Rector Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, this series* was established to foster meaningful engagement between RVRC students and eminent national and international thought leaders on the critical…

Students from Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) had the honour of hosting Ms Poh Li San, Chairperson of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Sustainability and the Environment and Member of Parliament (MP) for Sembawang West SMC, for an engaging fireside chat with the NUS community on 25 August 2025. We were also privileged to…

The inaugural Rector’s Dialogue Series with Dr. Noeleen Heyzer was held on 22nd January 2025 at the RVRC Master’s Lounge, to foster academic discussions on practicing leadership for a sustainable world. The event was attended by students and faculty guests, all eager to engage in meaningful dialogue and share insights aligned with RVRC’s mission of…

RVRC was honoured to host Mdm. Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and Ministry of Health, Singapore, for an insightful dialogue organized by OnePeople.sg. The event was held at NUS University Hall Auditorium on 15th January 2025. Mdm. Rahayu engaged with students reading three courses from the RVRC…

Walk for Rice 2024 RVRC has been organising an annual college walk across the Southern Ridges since 2016. Spanning over eight kilometres, the walk typically begins at the RVRC Lawn, through Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Hill, Henderson Waves and ends at Mount Faber. These walks are part of the college’s commitment to outdoor education and community service. The annual RVRC…

The second iteration of the NUS Achievement Awards (NAA) took place on 26th October 2024 at the University Cultural Centre. This prestigious event brought together students, alumni, and family members to honour and celebrate the outstanding contributions of the recipients across various aspects of student life, which is an integral part of an NUS education.…