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The carbon case for going green is only half the story

October 8, 2026

As Singapore electrifies its public bus fleet, the benefits of this transition are often framed in terms of reducing carbon emissions. In ‘The Carbon Case for Going Green Is Only Half the Story’ (The Straits Times, July 29 2026), Associate Professor Alberto Salvo,  Associate Professor Timothy Wong (both NUS Economics), and Dr Zhihao Han (NUS […]

Navigating Geoeducational Dilemmas: Singapore as a Migration Hub for Students from China

October 7, 2026

At the crossroads of East and West, Singapore has long been a focal point for cultural and geopolitical interactions. Its strategic location, historical ties, and diverse demographics have established it as a hub for commerce, diplomacy, and education. In recent years, as global tensions between the United States and China intensify, Singapore has cemented its […]

Parents want the best for their child, but P1 registration cannot be only about ‘me first’

October 6, 2026

Every January, thousands of seven-year-olds across Singapore begin their formal education. Yet, for many families, the competition starts years earlier, as parents volunteer, tap alumni ties or even move homes to improve their child’s chances of entering a preferred school. In a meritocratic society where education is closely tied to future opportunities, such efforts are […]

Producing Value from Injury: Dashcam Platforms, Accidents, and Gig Work

October 5, 2026

In ‘Producing Value from Injury: Dashcam Platforms, Accidents, and Gig Work’ (Social Media + Society, 2025), Assistant Professor Renyi Hong (NUS Communications and New Media) and Assistant Professor Kuansong Victor Zhuang (Nanyang Technological University) examine how dashcam technologies in Singapore have become entangled with the political economy of platform labour. Focusing on food delivery riders, […]

NUS reaches highest-ever position at 15th in THE World University Rankings 2027

October 2, 2026

NUS has risen to 15th place globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, its highest-ever position since the rankings were established. The University remains at 3rd in Asia and 1st in Singapore.

NUS Geography offers a front-row seat to a world reshaped by climate change, AI and rapid urban transformation

October 1, 2026

Ranked 1st in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects and 4th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, NUS Geography is expanding its teaching and research to address emerging global challenges.

Gendered Dynamics and Emotional Well-Being in the “Aftermath” of the Pandemic

September 30, 2026

How did the COVID-19 pandemic reshape everyday life, labour, and emotional well-being within Singaporean households? In their recent article ‘Gendered Dynamics and Emotional Well-Being in the ‘Aftermath’ of the Pandemic’ (Asian Journal of Social Science, 2025), Professor Vineeta Sinha, Associate Professor Narayanan Ganapathy, Associate Professor Daniel P. S. Goh, and Pooja Nair (all NUS Sociology […]

Unpopular advice for fresh grads rejected for jobs: What if it’s not them, but you?

September 25, 2026

Why are fresh graduates struggling to land jobs? NUS’ Ng Chia Wee argues that reflecting on expectations and shortcomings can help graduates move forward.

Widowhood and Mortality Among Chinese Older Adults in Singapore: The Roles of Gender and Perceived Social Support

September 24, 2026

Ahead of the International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on October 1, it is crucial to recognize the various challenges that the elderly face. Among the critical factors impacting their wellbeing, widowhood stands as one of life’s most challenging and inevitable transitions, which many will eventually face. The loss of a spouse often leads to […]

Future and Imaginary Geographies of ‘Africa’s Singapore’: Planning the Emergent National-Urban Nexus of Rwanda-Kigali

September 23, 2026

What does it mean for a country to imagine its future through the model of another city-state? In “Future and Imaginary Geographies of ‘Africa’s Singapore’: Planning the Emergent National-Urban Nexus of Rwanda-Kigali” (International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 2026), Assistant Professors Allen Hai Xiao, Dylan Brady (both NUS Geography), and Gatoni Alexis Sebarenzi (University […]

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