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Singapore’s total fertility rate has been declining for decades, reaching a record low of 0.97 in 2023. This trend is largely attributed to the postponement of childbearing, as individuals prioritise career advancement, leading to rising ages of marriage and parenthood. However, the widespread adoption of flexible working arrangements (FWAs), including reduced hours, flexible schedules, and […]
The NUS Department of Communications and New Media launched its annual Distinguished Speaker series on Thursday, 20 February 2025, with an engaging, relatable presentation by Professor Thomas Hanitzsch titled ‘Burning (Out) for Academia’. Prof Hanitzsch, a former journalist who teaches at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich in the Department of Media and Communication, is also […]
In the 1990s, an unlikely friendship blossomed at NUS Sheares Hall between a motorcycle-riding long-haired Arts student and a popular bubbly freshman from the NUS Faculty of Science. When Mr Aznan Bin Ghazali (Arts & Social Sciences – Economics and Malay Studies, ‘92) jokingly quipped to Ms Khalijah Binte Masud (Science – Mathematics and Biology, ‘92) that one […]
Children often observe interactions between informants and receivers, providing them with insights into complex social dynamics. For example, a child might witness their father hide a diamond necklace and later overhear him tell his wife a white lie about forgetting her birthday gift, or they might see a sibling eat the last cookie and then […]
Singapore’s Peranakan Museum reopened its doors on 17 February 2023, after a four-year closure for renovation. The Peranakan Museum features permanent galleries showcasing artifacts from Peranakan culture, detailing the unique history of Peranakans through their culture and craftsmanship. The museum also aims to capture an authentic glimpse into Peranakan life, as well as the struggles […]
The study led by Assistant Professor Senhu Wang (NUS Sociology and Anthropology) found that FWA scenarios could significantly increase young, unmarried working Singaporeans’ fertility intentions, described as a plan of action to pursue childbirth in the next five years.
A research study, conducted by an international team of scientists from NUS, with contributions from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and James Cook University in Australia, highlights the significant climate benefits of conserving and restoring peatlands and mangroves.
With the General Elections around the corner, there is a palpable mix of excitement and nervousness among Singaporeans, reminiscent of the fervour surrounding the 2020 General Elections. Five years ago, the Workers’ Party (WP) secured a landmark victory in Sengkang GRC, coupled with the rise of political star Associate Professor Jamus Lim, whose speeches became […]
In three panel sessions on Community and the State, Community and the Market, and Community and the Polity, speakers at the Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) annual Singapore Perspectives conference on 20 January 2025 reflected on how far the country has come and what is needed to take it forward in an increasingly divided world.
Ghost, supernatural class at NUS receives positive response
A feature on Dr Noorman Abdullah (NUS Arts and Social Sciences – Assistant Dean of External Relations and Student Life, Senior Lecturer at NUS Sociology & Anthropology and NUS Malay Studies, and alumnus – BSocSci ’02 and MSocSci ’05) and one of his more popular courses, GEH1062/GEC1024: Ghosts and Spirits in Society and Culture.