GEOGRAPHY @ NUS
FASS Geography explores Environmental and Social Sciences, as well as the Arts and Humanities, and charts the interconnections between them as they apply to:-
* Climate Sciences * Ageing Populations
* Geoscience * Migration
* Mangroves * Tourism
* Sustainability * Urban Studies
NUS GEOGRAPHY NOW
The Strait Times' feature to mark World Wetlands Day featured research led by Associate Professor Massimo Lupascu.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Wang Yi-Chen, who has been appointed Vice-Dean of Undergraduate Studies for the term 1 January 2025 to 1 December 2027.
SEMINAR: Prof Wen Wen Li, GeoAI for Intelligent Mapping, Monday 13 January 2025, 3.30pm, Earth Lab, AS2 #02-03
Congratulations to Asst. Prof Nathan Green for being awarded the FASS Award for Promising Researcher for the 2024/25 Academic Year!
Orang Cina Bukan Cina: being Peranakan, (not) being Chinese and the social construction of race in Singapore
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 …
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.
Dual-facing bridges and brokers: Diaspora politics and Chinese voluntary associations
Chinese voluntary associations have been established since the 19th century in countries outside of China due to the diaspora of Chinese individuals across Asia. This phenomenon brings about complex tensions among state, society, and migrant interactions on a transnational scale. It also challenges the legal and emotional belonging of these individuals, particularly in light of …
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