Nanyang University, former university in Singapore
Nanyang University was a higher education institution in Singapore that operated from the 1950s to 1980, distinguished by its teaching in the Chinese language. The campus grounds in western Singapore displayed a mix of older and newer buildings reflecting the institution's development across several decades.
The institution was founded in 1956, initiated by Tan Lark Sye and the Singapore Hokkien Association to provide higher education access to the Chinese-speaking community. After Singapore's independence in 1965 and later under pressure to teach more English, it merged in 1980 with the University of Singapore to form the National University of Singapore.
The name refers to a region in China and reflects the founding vision of providing higher education access to the Chinese-speaking community. The founders and donors from the local community shaped the institution's character strongly, and their legacy remains alive in the memories of graduates.
Most physical traces of this university are no longer visible on the original grounds today, as the land was later taken over by a technical university. One preserved building now functions as a Chinese Heritage Centre and documents the history of this institution.
The institution had its own symbol featuring three circles representing people, progress, and productivity, values rooted in Chinese tradition. This logo was later adopted by the National University and continues to be used today.
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