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SPS@Zhengzhou: Expanding our horizons
5th March 2026
Ending 2025 on a high note, eight students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Special Programme in Science (SPS) embarked on a comprehensive cultural and scientific study camp in Henan Province, China. Hosted by Zhengzhou University (ZZU), the program brought together undergraduates from ZZU, NUS, and the University of
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