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Hari Raya Haji, a pinnacle of spiritual and humanitarian struggle

June 16, 2025

Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.

Give more thought to lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18

June 13, 2025

By Dr Elvin Ong (NUS Political Science).

Prof Dariusz Wójcik clinches prestigious Royal Geographical Society Murchison award for geographical excellence

June 11, 2025

Professor Dariusz Wójcik (NUS Geography) was recognised for his body of publications which has established geography “as a key discipline for the study of money and finance”.

A Cross-Country Study of Comparative Optimism About Privacy Risks on Social Media

June 11, 2025

In the digital age, numerous studies have highlighted the phenomenon of comparative optimism among social media users regarding online privacy risks. This optimism involves individuals believing they are less likely to be affected by privacy breaches compared to others, leading them to take fewer preventive measures. ‘A Cross-Country Study of Comparative Optimism About Privacy Risks …

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The early Baba Malay continuum

June 4, 2025

In 19th century Singapore, a unique creole emerged among the Straits-born Peranakan community. Descendants of early Chinese traders who married local Malay women were referred to as Peranakans, with males known as Babas and females Nyonyas. The Peranakans settled largely in coastal Malacca and Singapore, developing a hybrid culture which they expressed through Baba Malay, …

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First volume of the series focuses on the history of TCM development in Singapore

June 4, 2025

NUS Chinese Studies has collaborated with the National Taiwan University Press to launch the “Overseas Chinese Academic Series” to jointly promote the diversified development of Chinese language and Sinology studies. The first monograph, published at the end of May this year, focuses on the historical development of traditional Chinese medicine in the local area.

Me-Carnival 2025: A day of hope, inclusivity and inspiration

June 2, 2025

By third-year student Ms Elyana Syazana Mohd Ridwan (NUS Geography)

An ASEAN identity

May 28, 2025

Since its establishment during the 1967 Bangkok Declaration in Thailand, ASEAN has continuously built upon the concept of an ‘ASEAN identity’. The notion of an ‘ASEAN identity’ was relatively nascent at first but has evolved significantly through key agreements, programs, and activities since the 2000s. These efforts have fuelled ASEAN’s progress in fostering socio-cultural collaboration …

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Assoc Prof Taberez Ahmed Neyazi awarded prestigious fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton

May 27, 2025

Associate Professor Taberez Ahmed Neyazi from NUS Communications and New Media has been named a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Princeton for the Academic Year 2025-2026.

Beyond the grades: What success means to a new generation

May 27, 2025

Traditionally, success in meritocratic Singapore has been closely tied to academic achievement, career advancement and wealth accumulation – think elite schools, top university degrees and high-paying jobs in coveted professional industries like finance and law. But is this definition too narrow? And should it be broadened to include other considerations to foster greater individual well-being …

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