Think Beyond Borders: Malay Studies at NUS
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COMMENTARY: National Day Celebration – national sacred and citizen sovereignty
(Article is in Malay Language) 8 August 2021, Berita Mediacorp Singapore KOMENTAR: Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan – keramat kebangsaan dan kedaulatan warga DR AZHAR IBRAHIM ALWEE BERITAmediacorp: Setiap negara yang merdeka pasti ada sambutan Hari Kemerdekaan, kadang disebut Hari Kebangsaan ataupun Hari Peringatan kenegaraan yang dikaitkan dengan raja yang memerintah. Di republik ini, Hari Kebangsaan disambut […]
From Careers for a Lifetime, to a Lifetime of Careers
The top skills desired by employers will include critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and self-management skills such as active learning, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility.
NUS CHS Case Competition: Driving EV Adoption in Singapore
The just-released problem statement for NUS CHS’ inaugural Case Competition – Encouraging electric vehicle (EV) ownership in Singapore – is an important real-world topic of especial relevance to us all, as the nation is driving toward a future of electric mobility that is essential to the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
Strong Interest in Interdisciplinary Learning With High Acceptance Rates
NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye discusses the University’s recent interdisciplinary initiatives – the setting up of the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) and the new Common Curriculum for the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Design and Environment – and the importance of lifelong learning in ensuring that students are adaptable and future-ready.
The potential of language as a powerful platform for society is explored
(Article is in Malay Language) 13 July 2021, Berita Harian Singapore RencanaPotensi bahasa sebagai wadah perkasa masyarakat dikupasNUR DHUHA ESOOF KONSEP bahasa liberatif, yang melawan penyenyapan dan mendorong pemerkasaan, dapat dilihat dalam bidalan dan peribahasa orang Melayu yang diturunkan oleh nenek moyang dari berdekad lalu. Antaranya ialah peribahasa lama ‘raja adil raja disembah, raja zalim […]
Creating New Internship Opportunities: Engaging Employers to See Value in Humanities and Social Sciences
Mr Jonathan Sim, instructor from the Department of Philosophy, describes how he engaged with local employers to open internship opportunities to humanities and social sciences students who would not previously have been considered.