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• Singapore's Education Minister Chan Chun Sing assured the local social science research community that the Ministry of Education and the Government will continue to support their work, and that researchers who offer good solutions for Singapore's challenges will be recognised by local universities and the public service, even if they do not get published in renowned academic journals.

Recognition for Social Science and Humanities Research that Lead to Real-world Solutions
In an interview with CNA, NUS FASS Vice-Dean of Research and Asia Research Institute Senior Research Fellow Professor Elaine Ho elaborates on the value of local social sciences and humanities research, and – referencing her current research on the social networks of the elderly in Singapore to illustrate – discusses how collaboration with practitioners, such as Government agencies, can significantly enhance their recognition in academia, society and industry. See interview below.

These stories first appeared in The Straits Times and CNA on 21 March 2024 and 20 March 2024, respectively, and on NUSNews on 21 March 2024.