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As digital technologies become more embedded in everyday life, the nature of sexual harm is shifting in ways that increasingly challenge existing regulations and social understanding. In Singapore, recent developments show how image-based sexual abuse has evolved alongside advances in artificial intelligence (AI), transforming from the non-consensual sharing of real images into the creation and […]
Singapore, though a relatively young city-state, boasts a rich animal history that reflects its evolving relationship with nature amidst rapid urban transformation. In ‘Tilapia, Travel, and the Making of a Singaporean Creature’, the first chapter of Singaporean Creatures: Histories of Humans and Other Animals in the Garden City (NUS Press, 2024), edited by Associate Professor […]
Through the Study Trips for Engagement & EnRichment (STEER) programme, the ASEAN region has become a living classroom, offering students unparalleled opportunities to innovate their craft through cross-cultural collaboration.
The “Taixu in Singapore: A 100-Year Commemoration” exhibition, curated by Associate Professor Jack Meng-Tat Chia (NUS History), commemorates the centenary of the renowned Chinese Buddhist monk Taixu’s first visit to Singapore in 1926. Taixu (1890–1947) was one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century Buddhism, known for his efforts to modernise Buddhist thought and institutions […]
Organised by the NUS Political Science Society (PSSOC), this year’s Singapore Forum (ISF) – themed “The Future of Singapore’s Total Defence” – presented students with the opportunity to engage in dialogue with Mr Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence.
The culture of startup entrepreneurship has surged in popularity in recent decades, attracting significant venture capital and fostering innovation. Singapore is no exception, ranking eighth in the latest global startup ecosystem rankings and serving as home to over 4,500 startups. Amidst this landscape, the term ‘zombie startups’ refers to firms that neither grow into high-value […]
‘Malayo-Islamic Aesthetics in Singapore: Continuation and Shifts through Place and Architectural Histories, Collections, and Curatorial Dimensions’ is a research project led by Assistant Professor Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS Malay Studies & NUS Architecture) and supported by the National Heritage Board’s Heritage Research Grant (2025-2027). The project examines the historical continuities and transformations of Malayo-Islamic aesthetics […]
In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold few countries have reached as quickly – becoming a super-aged society with at least 21 percent of its population aged 65 and above. The focus is no longer just on how long people live, but on how well they age and who will care for them and […]
The dilemma of elderly drivers
By Associate Professor Thang Leng Leng (NUS Japanese Studies).