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Cognitive scientists have a long-standing interest in mapping out how information in our brains is organised and retrieved. Semantic memory is the part of long-term memory that stores facts and information about the world, and is conceptualised as a network of concepts that are connected based on associations and relationships. In order to study the …
Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to approximately 34% of the world’s mangrove forests, representing a crucial component of coastal ecosystems. From Singapore’s Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to Thailand’s Tarutao National Park, these peatlands and mangrove act as natural carbon sinks by absorbing more carbon than they release, with the excess accumulating as partially decomposed organic …
The NUS Open House, generally held every March, welcomes prospective students and provides answers to their questions about university life. This coincides with when students receive their GCE A-Level grades and begin to decide on whether to pursue a college education. This can be a stressful time due to the importance of this decision, with …
The interdisciplinary education at NUS has equipped graduates with key attributes for staying adaptable and thriving in their fledgling careers. Hailing from diverse fields ranging from Accounting, Communications, Computing, and Engineering, these NUS graduates and their peers continue to enjoy strong employment outcomes amidst global uncertainties.
Singapore’s total fertility rate has been declining for decades, reaching a record low of 0.97 in 2023. This trend is largely attributed to the postponement of childbearing, as individuals prioritise career advancement, leading to rising ages of marriage and parenthood. However, the widespread adoption of flexible working arrangements (FWAs), including reduced hours, flexible schedules, and …
Flexible Working Arrangements and Fertility Intentions: A Survey Experiment in Singapore Read More »
The NUS Department of Communications and New Media launched its annual Distinguished Speaker series on Thursday, 20 February 2025, with an engaging, relatable presentation by Professor Thomas Hanitzsch titled ‘Burning (Out) for Academia’. Prof Hanitzsch, a former journalist who teaches at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich in the Department of Media and Communication, is also …
NUS CNM Distinguished Lecture | Burning (Out) for Academia Read More »
In the 1990s, an unlikely friendship blossomed at NUS Sheares Hall between a motorcycle-riding long-haired Arts student and a popular bubbly freshman from the NUS Faculty of Science. When Mr Aznan Bin Ghazali (Arts & Social Sciences – Economics and Malay Studies, ‘92) jokingly quipped to Ms Khalijah Binte Masud (Science – Mathematics and Biology, ‘92) that one …
Love stories come full circle as NUS campus couples give back Read More »
Children often observe interactions between informants and receivers, providing them with insights into complex social dynamics. For example, a child might witness their father hide a diamond necklace and later overhear him tell his wife a white lie about forgetting her birthday gift, or they might see a sibling eat the last cookie and then …
Singapore’s Peranakan Museum reopened its doors on 17 February 2023, after a four-year closure for renovation. The Peranakan Museum features permanent galleries showcasing artifacts from Peranakan culture, detailing the unique history of Peranakans through their culture and craftsmanship. The museum also aims to capture an authentic glimpse into Peranakan life, as well as the struggles …
The study led by Assistant Professor Senhu Wang (NUS Sociology and Anthropology) found that FWA scenarios could significantly increase young, unmarried working Singaporeans’ fertility intentions, described as a plan of action to pursue childbirth in the next five years.