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International Relations (IR) scholarship has long grappled with its Western-centric roots, often sidelining regional insights that could enrich the global discourse. In Southeast Asia, particularly in Singapore, there is significant potential for theoretical contributions given the region’s rich history of colonialism, state-building, and economic development. However, the balance between addressing local experiences and conforming to …
The implementation of the enhanced Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) scheme at the beginning of 2025 will benefit around half a million Singaporeans through increased payouts and expanded coverage. The income eligibility cap for low-wage workers was raised from S$2,500 to S$3,000 a month, providing greater financial support and fostering continued wage growth. During his Budget …
Check out the photos from our Singapore Heritage Roundtable! The roundtable was chaired by FASS Assistant Dean of Research and Foo Hai Associate Professor in Buddhist Studies Jack Meng-Tat Chia and opened by Ms Melissa May Tan, Director of Heritage Policy & Research at the National Heritage Board. The programme featured four National Heritage Board …
The increasing role of cities in global governance has sparked debates about how urban centres navigate international relations. With globalisation accelerating inter-city interactions, city networks have emerged as crucial platforms for policy exchange, advocacy, and cooperation. Despite claims that cities are rising as independent global actors, national governments continue to exert significant influence over international …
Relive the highlights from the distinguished lecture “Buddhist Book Roads: The Dynamic Spread of Buddhist Print Culture in China and Beyond” by Professor Shih-shan Susan Huang (Rice University). The FASS Distinguished Lecture Series in Buddhist Studies is made possible by an endowment established via a generous donation from the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. …
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Clay-making is often acknowledged for its profound sensory experience, where skilled potters engage in meticulous moulding and refinement. In ‘Between Scientific and Sensory Knowledge: Exploring the Enactment of Clay Sensibilities Among Clay Artists in Singapore’ (American Behavioral Scientist, 2024), Professor Kelvin E.Y. Low (NUS Sociology and Anthropology) and Dr. Suriani Suratman (NUS Malay Studies) illuminate …
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of tropical infections that continue to impose a heavy burden across Asia. These include, for example, dengue, foodborne parasitic infections (e.g., liver fluke), leptospirosis, and rabies. The complex transmission dynamics of the NTDs involve not only the animal hosts, but also the environments and human socio-behavioural factors. …
Organised by the West Pacific Rim Consortium and hosted by the Health District @ Queenstown (HD@QT), the West Pacific Rim Consortium for Healthy Ageing Symposium 2025 brought together close to 30 policymakers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from leading institutions in Asia to share regionally grounded approaches to ageing well.
In his commentary “A new divide at work: The AI fluent and the AI fearful” (The Straits Times, October 2025), Daniel Chan (NUS Centre for Language Studies and Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), Office of Programmes, NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) argues that Singapore is confronting a new socioeconomic fault line: a growing divide …
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The International Journal of Press/Politics (IJPP) held its eleventh annual conference at NUS’s Shaw Foundation Alumni House on 20 and 21 November. Hosted by the NUS Department of Communications and New Media, the event featured presentations from over 75 scholars from a variety of nations and disciplines, focusing on the relationship between media and politics …
International Journal of Press/Politics holds Annual Conference at NUS (20-21 Nov 2025) Read More »