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Singaporean Women Living in China: The Uneven Burdens of Middle-class Transnational Caregiving

October 15, 2024

The National Day of the People’s Republic of China falls on 1 October. Many Singaporeans have moved to China, their families becoming ‘transnational’ in the process. Research has shown that in these families, women have had to take on a significantly larger share of the caregiving burden. However, there is limited research on the impact …

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GISBH ‘perverted and sadistic cult’ is not just the latest incarnation of Al-Arqam

October 14, 2024

By Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at NUS Southeast Asian Studies.

Mala Chongqing and Modernisation

October 9, 2024

By Tan Zhan Tiam, a Year 3 student from NUS Chinese Studies and NUS Political Science.

Inaugural NUS CHS Career & Internship Fair 2024 draws over 60 leading employers offering jobs and internship opportunities

October 9, 2024

In all, more than 90 conversations took place during the session with both employers and students giving the event a thumbs-up.

Honours Student Maisy Kim Tyan-Wei Joins ASEAN-Plus Three Seminar and Student Camp, Fostering Cultural Understanding and Collaboration in East Asian Studies

October 8, 2024

by Maisy Kim Tyan-Wei The APT International Seminar on East Asian Studies at Major Universities and ASEAN Plus Three Student Camp aimed to foster greater understanding of East Asian issues among educators and students from ASEAN Plus Three (APT) countries. As participants of the ASEAN Plus Three Student Camp, we attended lectures that enhanced our …

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Social Sciences x Medicine: Ageing, Health, & Policy in Singapore

October 7, 2024

As we commemorate the International Day of Older Persons celebrated every October 1st, it is crucial to recognise the various challenges that the elderly face. This year’s theme, ‘Ageing with Dignity’ is a timely reminder of the critical need to effectively and efficiently address the evolving needs and aspirations of current and future seniors. Last …

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Investigating Linkages Between Spatiotemporal Patterns of the COVID-19 Delta Variant and Public Health Interventions in Southeast Asia: Prospective Space-Time Scan Statistical Analysis Method

October 5, 2024

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus was first detected in India on 5 October 2020. However, it was not until April 2021 that Delta-related infection cases began to rise in Southeast Asia. A research team led by Assistant Professor Wei Luo (NUS Geography) studied the resurgence of COVID-19 in seven Southeast Asian countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, …

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The art of sharing feelings, exchanging courtesies

October 4, 2024

By Muhammad Ilyia Khamsani, a master’s student from NUS Malay Studies.

Fostering inclusive communities for sustainable social development

October 3, 2024

Held in conjunction with NUS Homecoming 2024, the NUS Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre (CTPCLC) Symposium attracted over 130 attendees comprising NUS students, alumni, staff, and partners; and featured insightful presentations, inspiring keynote speeches, an alumni panel discussion, and a mini graduation ceremony for students who completed their Certificate or Minor degrees in Community Development and Leadership at CTPCLC.

NUS researchers develop innovative approaches to tackle false information on multiple fronts

October 3, 2024

A research team – comprising members from various faculties, including Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS Business School, School of Computing, College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Law, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy – is addressing the issue of false information head-on through a programme known as Information Gyroscope (iGyro).

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