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In an attempt to reconstruct the pre-war Japanese community in Singapore’s “Little Japan” around Middle Road, Dr Clay Eaton (NNUS Japanese Studies and NUS Asia Research Institute, ARI), Professor Naoko Shimazu (ARI) and Dr Chee Keng Lee (NUS College) teamed up for a project known as ‘Mapping Middle Road’, the first public history project of its kind about the Japanese community in Singapore.
Nestled along South Bridge Road in Singapore’s bustling Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple stands out as a vivid landmark, in bold contrast to its urban surroundings. With its towering gopuram (the ornate entrance tower) lavishly adorned with intricately sculpted deities, demons, and celestial beings painted in jewel-toned crimson, emeralds, and golds, the temple commands both …
In 2014, the Singapore government launched the Smart Nation initiative, heralding a new era of digital transformation in the city-state. From the development of the Punggol digital district to the introduction of robotic policing and AI in healthcare, Singapore has embraced technology as the core in its vision for the future of cities. In ‘Airport …
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By Professor Lionel Wee, Dean, and Adj Prof Low Ee Ling, Dept of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies, both from NUS FASS, and Ms Nora Samosir, Lecturer, Acting and Musical Theatre at Lasalle College of the Arts, University of the Arts, Singapore.
Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong’s announcement of stepping down after a 20-year tenure came with the appointment of Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his successor in May 2024. This decision followed years of speculation and uncertainty, particularly after then-Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat declared in April 2021 that he intended to step …
This Vesak Day we would like to draw your attention to Associate Professor of History and Foo Hai Fellow in Buddhist Studies Jack Meng-Tat Chia’s new essay collection, Dongnanya fayin: Xinjiapo fojiao yanjiu lunji《東南亞法音：新加坡佛教研究論集》(Southeast Asia’s Dharma: Essays on Buddhism in Singapore), published by Boyoung Culture (博揚文化) this year as part of their prestigious ‘The Classics …
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NUS120: Our Global Story brought the NUS Central Library Atrium to life with vibrant performances, flavourful international cuisine, hands-on cultural craft activities, and heartfelt stories from students, staff, and alumni around the world — all in celebration of 120 years of diversity and excellence at NUS.
‘Assessing Climate Change Impact on Production and Supply Chains of Oil Palm’ is a pivotal research project funded from 2024 to 2028 by the National Environment Agency Climate Impact Science Research (CISR) Programme and led by Assistant Professor Tang Hao (NUS Geography), Associate Professor Roman Carrasco (NUS Biological Sciences), and Dr Lim Kim Hwa (NUS …
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Research by NUS psychologist Associate Professor Ding Xiao Pan and some of her students shed light on how effectively classic fables such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears that feature anthropomorphised animals, or animals with human traits, instill virtues in children.
Why are the videos you see getting more extreme?
By Associate Professor (Practice) Carol Soon (NUS Communications and New Media and Dr Chew Han Ei (Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.