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Experiential Learning in Action: Sailing from Batam to Bangka

February 7, 2024

As part of the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative, students visited local communities to glean an in-depth, first-hand understanding of the Indonesian way of life.

Japanese, Chinese Students Follow the Rhythm of the NUS Malay Dance Group

February 7, 2024

Report on the multicultural, multinational membership of the NUS Malay dance group Ilsa Tari by student Nur Zakirah Rosman (NUS Sociology and Anthropology and NUS Malay Studies).

Don’t Let a Good Thing Go Bad

February 7, 2024

An Op-Ed in Lianhe Zaobao by Wu Yuke, a Master’s degree student from NUS Chinese Studies.

Malaysia Must Act More Swiftly to Conserve Environment and Build Resilient Communities

February 7, 2024

Op-Ed in Suria News Online by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies)

Commentary: How Hustle Culture is Robbing Our Youths of Self-Discovery

February 6, 2024

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life in Singapore, meditative activities like introspection often take a back seat. In ‘Commentary: How Hustle Culture is Robbing Our Youths of Self-Discovery’ (Channel NewsAsia, January 2024), Dr Jonathan Sim (Lecturer, NUS Philosophy) delves into the silent crisis surrounding youths’ inability to engage in self-reflection due to their relentless …

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Singapore and Johor: Deep Bonds Inspire New Wellsprings of Growth

February 5, 2024

Op-Ed in The Straits Times by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies)

Outstanding Volunteer Award for Social Service Veteran

February 5, 2024

Dr S. Vasoo (Emeritus Professor, NUS Social Work) has been conferred the Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) for his contributions to the social service sector over the past five decades!.

A Blue Carbon Framework for Singapore’s National Climate Change Policy (BlueCarbonSG)

February 5, 2024
Blue Carbon Framework SRN Fishing by Rui Kang

Mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes are termed ‘blue carbon’ ecosystems because of their potential to remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in the vegetation and soils, which is effective in tackling climate change. Blue carbon ecosystems can remove and store greenhouse gas emissions at rates several times greater than terrestrial ecosystems such …

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RECORDING | Book Launch – Rights Refused: Grassroots Activism and State Violence in Myanmar

February 2, 2024

Here is the Zoom recording of the book launch of Rights Refused: Grassroots Activism and State Violence in Myanmar by Dr Elliott Prasse-Freeman (NUS Sociology and Anthropology). If you could not make it to the live event or wish to relive the engaging discussions, simply access the recording here.

Elections and Youth

February 2, 2024

A column in Lianhe Zaobao by Chen Zhan Tian, an undergraduate student from NUS Political Science and NUS Chinese Studies

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