People of FASS
People of FASS is a content series that emphasises on the human element, our people, their accomplishments and journey, as well as what inspires them. The series is curated primarily to focus on featuring exemplary students, alumni, researchers, faculty and staff.
Book on religion and the environment by Dr Faizah Zakaria accorded prestigious Association for Asian Studies award
Dr Zakaria’s book explores how religious beliefs and practices have influenced the way people in the region interact with their environment, specifically with respect to the natural world.
NUS Asia Research Institute receives S$3 million gift to establish the Nalanda Endowed Professorship in India-China Studies
Gifted by the Nalanda Library Fund Limited, the Professorship will promote research and education in India-China relations.
NUS Singapore History Prize doubles from S$50,000 to S$100,000
A second ‘Arts and Multimedia’ category has also been created to recognise deserving works in non-print media in addition to books.
Baseline Study for Health District @ Queenstown unveils key insights on residents’ well-being
NUS study highlights the need for stronger social connections, trust and cohesion in a holistic approach to healthy longevity.
NUS120 Open House brings enthusiastic crowds to NUS campuses
Coinciding with NUS’ 120th anniversary this year, the event, which included a six-day virtual segment, provided a glimpse into the distinctive educational approach of Singapore’s first higher education institution and flagship university.
22 NUS programmes in global top 10 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
History of Art, Geography, Linguistics and Politics & International Studies at NUS ranked in the Global Top 10 of the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) by Subject 2025 released on 12 March 2025.
Adaptability and a well-rounded university experience pay off for NUS graduates amidst a volatile job market
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.
Love stories come full circle as NUS campus couples give back
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 …
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NUS study reveals link between flexible working arrangements and plans to have children among young, unmarried and working Singaporeans
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.
Peatlands and mangroves key to reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, finds international study
A research study, conducted by an international team of scientists from NUS, with contributions from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and James Cook University in Australia, highlights the significant climate benefits of conserving and restoring peatlands and mangroves.
Building national strength on neighbourhood ties
In three panel sessions on Community and the State, Community and the Market, and Community and the Polity, speakers at the Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) annual Singapore Perspectives conference on 20 January 2025 reflected on how far the country has come and what is needed to take it forward in an increasingly divided world.
Book on sensory anthropology by Assoc Prof Kelvin Low receives prestigious American Library Association publication accolade
A book titled Sensory Anthropology: Culture and Experience in Asia by sociologist Associate Professor Kelvin Low was named an “Outstanding Academic Title” by the American Library Association (ALA) in “The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles list of 2024”.