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Through the facilitation of the FASSIP (FASS Internship Programme), Farah Firzanah (Year 4, NUS Economics) is navigating her role at healthcare leader Sanofi — discovering professional confidence, cross-cultural collaboration and the joys of matcha along the way.
Amidst the growing prevalence of childlessness across many societies today, there is increasing concern about the support received by older individuals. Despite this concern, little research has explored the interplay between childlessness and sibling structure in the provision of upward intergenerational support. The study ‘Childlessness and Sibling Positioning in Upward Intergenerational Support: Insight from Singapore’ …
Commemorating its 120th anniversary this year, NUS celebrates not only a legacy of academic excellence but also its ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact on society.
Imagine an arts experience shaped around you – whatever your interest or skill level. That is the spirit underpinning Arts For All, a university-wide framework initiated by the NUS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) in late 2023. It aims to reshape how students experience the arts, lower barriers to entry, and encourage participation at all levels – …
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Digitisation and the rapid progression of information communication technologies have led to the development of chatbots, which are artificial intelligence systems simulating human conversations with users. As chatbots become increasingly capable of understanding complex human requests and personalised to user needs, they have become exceedingly popular on the internet. In “Factors influencing intention to engage …
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”.
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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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, …
Hari Raya Haji, a pinnacle of spiritual and humanitarian struggle
Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.