Step into the revolutionary world of computing

The Gallery (L2)

A snapshot of the evolution of computing technology over the decades; the history of computing education in Singapore; and how Singapore embraced technological innovations to transform itself into a digital powerhouse to fuel economic growth.

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IBM 1130

Find out more about the first mainframe computer IBM 1130 used in tertiary education.

Computing Education
in Singapore
Discover how computing education has evolved in Singapore from the 1960s to beyond the new millennium, and how national development played a key role in shaping the curriculum.
Industry Showcase
For our inaugural collaboration with industry partners, we feature Singapore Airlines and how it utilises technology to distinguish itself to remain at the forefront of the aviation industry.
The Evolution of
Computing
From Babbage to IBM, from ENIAC to PCs and smartphones. The sleek and state-of-the-art computing devices we have today are the result of ingenious creativity and innovation over the years.
Wall of Dated
Technology
Take a peek at gadgets of yesteryears and check out what your grandma or dad had for entertainment before the advent of Spotify, SoundCloud and PlayStation 5.
Student Projects
From mobile applications to hardware and software innovations, check out some of the creative solutions our students have produced to address real-world matters.
The Evolution of External
Storage Devices/Dialing
Up the Past

Discover how storage devices have physically transformed over time in the name of technology.

With the dawn of the Internet, Singapore embarked on its quest to be a well-connected digital nation. Find out more about its networking journey over the years.

The Evolution of
Hard Disk Drives

Learn more about HDD technology which came about in the late 1970s.

Activity Area

Have fun with Songbird Symphony, an award-winning game created by NUS Computing alumni.



Mapping the Pre-Digital Era:
Innovations through the Ages
What was early programming like before the dawn of computers? We take you back to the time when “computers” were actually people who conducted laborious calculations by hand.
Desks of a Computing Student
Then and Now
How does a desk of a computing student look like in the 1980s compared to present day? Find out at our Lobby display.

EXPLORE

The Lobby (L1)

An overview of key innovations before the digital era; and computing milestones in the National University of Singapore.

Learn more about the evolution of computing education in NUS over the decades.