PC in Applied GIS Field course in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya as part of GE4220: Field Investigation in Physical Geography (Feb 2023). The course focused on landscapes, wildlife and human-environment interactions around Lake Baringo and Mount Kenya. Geography alumni connect with each other all the time! The Geography Class of 1990 has been meeting each other twice annually since commencing in September 1990, and they have also attended every anniversary bash organised by the Department of Geography. Friends for life, certainly! Field Studies (GE3230A) in Southeast Asia is an experiential learning course conducted in the Special Term, May-June. The banner images are from the 20th Field Studies held in northern Thailand in 2023. For interest in this course, contact: Carl Grundy-Warr (geocerg@nus.edu.sg). Geog Wellbeing DaySlideCCS ProgrammeGIS Certificate2023-Kenya FSClass of 90FS-SEA

 


 

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!

February 17, 2025

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 …

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February 10, 2025

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.

January 30, 2025

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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