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NUS study highlights the need for stronger social connections, trust and cohesion in a holistic approach to healthy longevity.
From ‘The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ to ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’, moral stories have long served to entertain children and convey moral lessons through their succinct narratives. Many of these classic moral tales feature anthropomorphised animals as key characters, with anthropomorphism — the attribution of human traits to non-human animals — being prevalent in […]
Coinciding with NUS’ 120th anniversary this year, the event, which included a six-day virtual segment, provided a glimpse into the distinctive educational approach of Singapore’s first higher education institution and flagship university.
History of Art, Geography, Linguistics and Politics & International Studies at NUS ranked in the Global Top 10 of the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) by Subject 2025 released on 12 March 2025.
Cognitive scientists have a long-standing interest in mapping out how information in our brains is organised and retrieved. Semantic memory is the part of long-term memory that stores facts and information about the world, and is conceptualised as a network of concepts that are connected based on associations and relationships. In order to study the […]
Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to approximately 34% of the world’s mangrove forests, representing a crucial component of coastal ecosystems. From Singapore’s Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to Thailand’s Tarutao National Park, these peatlands and mangrove act as natural carbon sinks by absorbing more carbon than they release, with the excess accumulating as partially decomposed organic […]
The NUS Open House, generally held every March, welcomes prospective students and provides answers to their questions about university life. This coincides with when students receive their GCE A-Level grades and begin to decide on whether to pursue a college education. This can be a stressful time due to the importance of this decision, with […]
The interdisciplinary education at NUS has equipped graduates with key attributes for staying adaptable and thriving in their fledgling careers. Hailing from diverse fields ranging from Accounting, Communications, Computing, and Engineering, these NUS graduates and their peers continue to enjoy strong employment outcomes amidst global uncertainties.
Malaysia won’t be able to solve its traffic woes without better bus networks
Dr Timothy Wong, NUS Economics,.