Odyssey Research Programme

SPMS is currently preparing the upcoming issue of NTU Physics INSIGHTS magazine, and would like to invite some Odyssey students to contribute articles showcasing their undergraduate research project in physics. For reference, please see this link for last year's INSIGHTS magazine. This is a good opportunity to promote yourself beyond SPMS. If you would like to contribute, please dm me at @jamie_meows

Hello! We are looking for 3 physics and 3 mathematics students who have done Odyssey to showcase their posters at MAS Atrium on 16 May, 11am–2pm. Remuneration of $12/h will be provided. Please DM me (@jamie_meows) if you are interested, and state whether you…

Dear SPMS Students, We are excited to invite you to an exclusive study trip to Switzerland from 27 July to 1 August 2026. This trip offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the world's leading scientific institutions, including: 🔬 CERN – World’s largest particle physics laboratory 🏫 ETH Zurich – Home to many famous physicists, including Albert Einstein and John von Neumann 🧲 Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) – Switzerland’s largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences ⚛️ Swiss Plasma Centre (SPC) – One of the world's leading centres for plasma physics and nuclear fusion research This is a rare chance to gain first-hand exposure to groundbreaking research and innovation while experiencing Switzerland’s vibrant academic and scientific culture. In previous years, this trip was opened to PHMS students only, but we are opening it up to the whole SPMS undergraduate cohort this year, so don't miss your chance! Since you have participated in the Odyssey Research Programme before, please indicate this under 'research records' when submitting the form below. SPMS will sponsor each selected student $2500 for travel and accommodation expenses, to be reimbursed before the trip. The trip is estimated to cost $4000. If you are interested, please register your interest by 1 May (Friday), 23:59 via this form. More details on the itinerary will be shared in an information session to selected participants. For inquiries, feel free to reach out to us via email at spmsodysseycomm@e.ntu.edu.sg, or DM Jamie on Telegram at @jamie_meows. Thank you.

Hello! We are looking for 3 physics and 3 mathematics students who have done Odyssey to showcase their posters at MAS Atrium on 16 May, 11am–2pm. Remuneration of $12/h will be provided. Please DM me (@jamie_meows) if you are interested, and state whether you have your own poster with you (priority will be given to those holding on to their posters)

Applications for the Odyssey Research Programme 2026 close on 31 March 2026! Sign up using this form!

Application for the Odyssey Research Programme 2026 will begin next Tuesday, on 17 March. Stay tuned for the email!

The NUS Sudoku Contest 2026 is officially here! Whether you're a speed-solver or just love a good mental workout, join us for a morning of intense, engaging, and challenging puzzles. 🗓️ Event Details: Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 Time: 08:30 – 13:00 Location: LT27, NUS Who: Open to all undergraduates and graduates in Singapore! 🚀 SIGN UP NOW https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__tlbsD5UQzc5TlFDWkJZVFlVVlU3UjhYMkUzRFNQQy4u&route=shorturl Don’t miss out on the chance to gain exposure to new puzzle types and connect with the local math community. See you there!

Hi SPMS Family! MH4310 Coding Theory has not been offered in 2 AYs (AY 24/25 and AY25/26) as the professor in charge is on leave of absence. This has resulted in the AY22/23 batch of math students not being able to take the course during their undergraduate studies at SPMS, and we are hoping to restart the course this coming AY to avoid repeating this unfortunate scenario for subsequent batches. Coding theory is the study of designing mathematical mechanisms to ensure data fidelity in the presence of perturbation causing errors. MH4310 Coding Theory is available as an MPE for the Pure and Applied Math tracks (for batch AY23/24 and before), and counts towards the Computational Mathematics and Modelling as well as Pure Mathematics specialisations (for batch AY24/25 and after). If you are interested in taking this course in AY 26/27 (Sem 1/2), please fill up this petition to get SPMS to find another faculty member to teach the course. Thank you!

We are excited to announce that registration for the Odyssey Forensic Science Workshop 2026 is now open! 🔓 Organised in collaboration with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore, this workshop offers an immersive introduction to the science behind crime investigation. The workshop is targeted at all undergraduate students, regardless of whether you have experience in science or not. Participants will explore how physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics intersect in real forensic work. 🧪🩸🧬 📅 Event Details • Date: 5 March 2026 (Thursday of Recess Week) • Time: 0900 – 1900 (registration starts at 0815) • Venue: NTU LT22 • Eligibility: Open to all NTU undergraduates (all majors welcome!) • Team Size: 2–3 students per team • Slots: Limited to 50 participants 🎟 📝 Registration Register now through the form: https://forms.office.com/r/QVVrxufVMy Registration closes on 13 February 2026 or once slots are filled. Confirmed participants will receive pre-reading materials and preparation guides.

🚀✨ Get ready to flex your physics skills with PLANCKS 2026! ✨🚀 📣 The PLANCKS Preliminary 2026 is here! 🌍 A chance to represent Singapore on the global stage in Eindhoven, the Netherlands this May (21-25 MAY 2026)! The Physics League Across Numerous Countries for Kick-ass Students (PLANCKS) is an exam-based physics competition for bachelor’s and master’s students. 💡 Open to: Physics, Engineering, and related majors ⚛️🔧 🔭 🏆 Highlights: -Compete in teams of 3-4 🧠 -Win amazing prizes 🎒🎁 -Attend the Physics Festival themed organised with Singapore Youth Quantum Collective ⚛️✨ -Guest talks, panel discussions, and networking lunch and dinner 🗣️🤝 -Immerse yourself in the wonders of physics 🔬 🎉 PLANCKS Preliminary & Festival Dates: 🗓️ 7th - 8th February 2026 2026.02.07 • 13:00 - 18:00 (Competition) 2026.02.08 • 10:30 - 19:00 (Physics Festival) 📍Venue: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) SPMS LT1 - 2 🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity 🔬✨ 📢 Sign up here by 6 Feb ! 🌠

Dear SPMS Family, We are pleased to invite you to the SPMS Odyssey Public Lecture & Fireside Chat, an exciting academic event featuring two distinguished physicists, including a 2016 Physics Nobel Laureate. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 🕔 Time: 5.00pm – 6.30pm 📍 Venue: SPMS LT 3 Light refreshments will be provided. Public Lecture: Upper Limit of Crop Yields Determined from Thermodynamics Speaker: Prof Wu Congjun (Westlake University) How far can crop yields be pushed, even in principle? In this lecture, Prof Wu explores how fundamental thermodynamic constraints — rather than biological mechanisms alone — impose universal upper bounds on the efficiency of converting solar energy into chemical energy in crops. This perspective leads to striking predictions about yield ceilings and offers a physicist’s lens on an important real-world problem at the interface of physics, biology, and sustainability. Fireside Chat Guest Speaker: Prof Duncan Haldane 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics | Princeton University Following the lecture, Prof Wu will be joined by Prof Duncan Haldane for a fireside chat, where they will reflect on their research journeys, the role of fundamental theory in modern physics, and broader questions about scientific curiosity, interdisciplinarity, and discovery. 🎟 Registration is required. Please register by submitting this form. We hope to see you there!

Whether you’re just beginning your research journey or looking to refine your academic writing and presentation skills, this upcoming seminar series is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your foundation as a researcher! 🌱 Join us for the Research Seminar Series: “How to Improve Your Research Skills”, conducted by Prof. Narasimhan Sundararajan, from 22–28 October 2025. 📅 Dates: 22, 24, 27, 28 October 2025 📍 Venue: ARC TR+12 / TR+30 🔗 Details & Registration Here Prof. Sundararajan, Professor Emeritus at NTU, IEEE Fellow, and a distinguished researcher in aerospace systems and intelligent control, has decades of experience mentoring graduate students and publishing impactful research. His sessions will offer practical guidance on research planning, academic writing, presentations, and research ethics — essential skills for all young researchers. ☕️ Tea and snacks will be provided, and seats are limited to 50 participants. Register now to reserve your spot and take your research skills to the next level ✨

Dear NTU students, The UK University Integration Bee (Singapore Chapter) is back in season! We are excited to invite you to participate in Round 1 of the competition. If you love challenging your integration skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!…

Dear NTU students, The UK University Integration Bee (Singapore Chapter) is back in season! We are excited to invite you to participate in Round 1 of the competition. If you love challenging your integration skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 📅 Date: 8 November 2025 🕒 Time: 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration starts at 9:15 AM) 📍 Venue: SPMS LT 1 (Enter via Level 4 entrance) 👥 Sign up as a team of 1–3 members 📝 Registration Deadline: 26 October 2025 🍝 Lunch will be provided! The competition lasts 2 hours and consists of 30 problems. Only final answers count, and the top-scoring teams will proceed to Round 2 and stand to win attractive prizes. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑It is highly recommended that you participate in teams of 2–3, as there is no extra time allowance for undersized teams, and Round 2 is conducted in teams of 2–3. 👉 Register here and indicate your dietary restrictions.

☕️ Coffee Chat Webinar: Grad School Unfiltered Curious about graduate school? Let’s talk. Join us for a relaxed, informative session where seniors share their personal journeys applying to graduate school. Whether you’re just starting to think about postgrad options or deep in the application process, this is your chance to ask real questions and hear real stories. 📅 Date: 20 July 2025 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM SGT (UTC+8) 📍 Location: Online (link will be sent upon registration) 🎤 Speakers: SPMS Alumni (see attached poster for details) Come with questions. Leave with clarity. Bring your coffee, tea and/or snack ☕️

🔊 Join Our Malware Analysis Workshop SPMS Odyssey Programme is excited to collaborate with the NTU Cybersecurity Club on an electrifying experience! Ms Lena Yu, Founder of World Cyber Health and Malware Village, will be conducting a 2-day hands-on Malware…

🔊 Join Our Malware Analysis Workshop SPMS Odyssey Programme is excited to collaborate with the NTU Cybersecurity Club on an electrifying experience! Ms Lena Yu, Founder of World Cyber Health and Malware Village, will be conducting a 2-day hands-on Malware Analysis workshop in NTU. If you had attended the panel, Voyager: The Spider-web of Cybersecurity and Cryptography, earlier this semester, you will remember Lena providing insights on her career journey in cybersecurity. Now, join her in learning the technical skills of malware analysis! 🔍 Gain technical skills and knowledge of Malware Analysis 🤝 Perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded peers. The workshop sessions are as follows: Session 1: 🗓 Date: 14 March 2025, Friday 🕕 Time: 18:00 - 20:00 📍 Location: LT20 Session 2: 🗓 Date: 18 March 2025, Tuesday 🕕 Time: 18:00 - 20:00 📍 Location: LT18 💡 Learn from industrial experts 🔗 No registration is required for this event 🎯 Don't miss this opportunity — see you there!

If you can't make it down to the panel in-person, feel free to join this Zoom link! Refreshments will be provided at the physical event. See you in 5min! https://ntu-sg.zoom.us/j/83216164679?pwd=CFCGP9kYo2bYoIg15lYPG1ErT5Xa8d.1

🔊 Join Our Voyager: The Spider-web of Cybersecurity Curious about cybersecurity and its impact on Singapore industries? Ever wondered how math and related studies implicate our security? Here’s your chance! Global experts will explore the areas and development…