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Many are familiar with Singapore’s independence on 9 August 1965 – currently celebrated as Singapore’s National Day. However, fewer people remember 16 September 1963, when Singapore merged with Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak to form the Federation of Malaysia, a political experiment that lasted less than two years but profoundly shaped Singapore’s statehood. This period has […]
Who gets to decide what counts as heritage? In “From Product to Process: Community Heritage-Making in Singapore” (Cultural Connections, 2025), Associate Professor Hamzah Bin Muzaini (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) examines how heritage-making in Singapore has shifted from a largely state-led project to a more participatory process involving communities, grassroots groups, youths, and everyday heritage enthusiasts. […]
The opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in 2027 is expected to transform cross-border travel and increase demand for transport within Johor Bahru. However, persistent road congestion could prevent feeder buses from becoming a reliable alternative to private cars. In ‘Why Johor Bahru Should Roll Out Congestion Pricing When RTS Opens’ […]
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on 10 September with the aim of rallying organisations, governments, and the public around the message that suicide is preventable. The triennial theme from 2024 to 2026, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’, seeks to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. […]
Professor Zhang Weiyu from NUS Communications and New Media has been appointed Co-Chief Editor of the Journal of Communication, marking a significant recognition of NUS’ leadership in communication and media research.
Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trust has long been an asset to its strong economic position, but what happens if this reputation slowly becomes exploited and unravelled? In ‘Fake recruiters and elite capture: “Singapore Washing” gets even riskier amid heightened geopolitical tensions’ (Academia SG, August 2026), Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian (NUS Political Science) argues […]
The NUS University Awards 2026 recipients were honoured for their outstanding contributions in education, research, mentorship and service, recognising nine trailblazers, including FASS’ Assoc Prof Robin Loon, whose work has made an impact on the University, Singapore and the global community.
From the classroom to the laboratory and beyond, nine outstanding individuals were recognised at the NUS University Awards 2026 for their significant impact in teaching, research, mentorship and service. Among them, Outstanding Educator Award conferee Associate Professor Robin Loon (NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies).
As globalisation and urbanisation accelerated in the late 20th century, cities began playing an expanded role on the international stage, giving rise to city diplomacy — a practice involving relations among cities, nation-states, NGOs, and corporations. Singapore exemplifies this trend, uniquely positioned as both a leading global city and a sovereign nation-state. This dual identity […]
