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More than a simulation: SMUN 2025 prepares future leaders for global realities

July 30, 2025

More than 400 students from over 20 pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region convened to debate critical global concerns at the 22nd Singapore Model United Nations (SMUN) conference that was organised by the NUS Political Science Society (NUS PSSOC) in June at NUS University Town (UTown).

Identifying the Relationship Between Strength of School Social Support and Level of Hope in Children from Low‐Income Families

July 30, 2025

As a meritocratic nation, Singapore normalises quality education as an enabler for a competent workforce and social mobility. While many middle to upper-class parents can comfortably support and uplift their children’s academic journeys, questions arise about whether children from low-income families may lack hope in academic achievement due to limited access to resources such as …

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NUS students from Arts and Social Sciences and Business clinch top prize at 2025 UBS Finance Challenge in Shanghai

July 29, 2025

Driven by a shared passion for finance and investing, second-year students Fong Zhi Heng from NUS Economics and Brandon Lim from NUS Business School teamed up to beat 300 other teams to clinch the first prize at the 2025 UBS Finance Challenge, a high-profile stock pitch competition.

Herding Cats: Coordination Challenges in ASEAN’s Approach to China

July 23, 2025

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adheres to the ASEAN Way, a policy of mutual non-interference and consensus decision-making among its 10 member states. Despite their declarations of unity and unanimity, this consensus-driven approach often poses coordination challenges, particularly in managing their multifaceted relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This is further …

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Can AI help improve care for older adults? Experts weigh in

July 22, 2025

Proceedings and key learnings from an expert meeting on 27 June 2025 organised by the NUS Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) in collaboration with Sweden’s Lund University.

Learning labour economics through narrative interviews on the work that people do

July 21, 2025

Many university modules have traditionally adhered to a fixed lecture-tutorial format, culminating in written examinations. However, Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng (NUS Economics) has reimagined this approach by uniquely designing a labour economics module centred on narrative inquiry for the final project. Narrative inquiry involves translating verbal information into stories that enhance understanding of a …

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Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore

July 16, 2025

In the midst of Singapore’s burgeoning middle to upper-class demographic, it is crucial not to overlook the challenges faced by young adults from the working class as societal norms and parenting ideals evolve. In ‘Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore’ (Journal of Family Studies, 2023), Associate Professor Irene Ng (NUS Social Work), …

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NUS confers Honorary Degrees on Ambassador Chan Heng Chee, Dr Noeleen Heyzer and Mr Wong Ngit Liong

July 15, 2025

In marking 120 years of excellence, innovation and service, the University also celebrates the achievements of 17,646 graduates from the NUS Class of 2025.

Predicting anhedonia using naturalistic and lab-based measures of reward

July 15, 2025

Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting young people, with symptoms often emerging and intensifying during the critical transition from adolescence into young adulthood. Among these symptoms, anhedonia, the reduced ability to feel pleasure or interest in activities, has gained attention as a particularly serious and understudied issue. Anhedonia not only …

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The art of academics: NUS graduates on pursuing their artistic passions

July 14, 2025

In marking 120 years of excellence, innovation and service, the University also celebrates the achievements of 17,646 graduates from the NUS Class of 2025.