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Automation and digitalisation are transforming how people learn, work, make decisions, and participate in economic and social life. As artificial intelligence and other digital technologies become increasingly embedded in everyday institutions, they also raise important questions about human agency, assessment, trust, and governance. The Singapore Research Nexus (SRN) presents ‘Automation, Digitalisation, and Policy’, an outreach […]
As Singapore’s population ages, enabling older people to remain meaningfully employed has become increasingly important for sustaining economic growth and improving retirement adequacy. In the 2024 report ‘Tripartism in Action – Strategic Policies in an Ageing Workforce’, Associate Professor Chia Ngee Choon (NUS Economics) and the Tripartite Collective examine how cooperation among the government, employers, […]
Singapore’s family landscape presents an interesting paradox. At first glance, rising singlehood and falling birth rates among young adults suggest a declining interest in family life. However, by their late 40s, the vast majority of Singaporeans are married. Decoding these seemingly contradictory trends requires looking beyond the surface numbers, which Associate Professor Zheng Mu (NUS […]
Does changing the law change how society talks? In “NUS study: Legal reforms shift public discourse on social issues, but institutional and societal conditions determine lasting change” (NUS News, 11 August 2026), Associate Professor Kokil Jaidka (NUS Communications and New Media) discusses new research on how legal reforms around same-sex relationships shape public discourse in […]
As Singapore faces a hotter climate, how can everyday life remain liveable and resilient? Prof Petra Tschakert of NUS Geography explores how communities can adapt to rising heat through collective action and “better weathering”.
From documenting the lives of vulnerable communities to empowering youths, NUS academics and students are turning research into meaningful action.
Chinese medicine first arrived in Singapore alongside early waves of Chinese migration into Southeast Asia. Although many local practitioners received training in China, they gradually adapted their practices to suit the local context, giving rise to what is now known as Singapore Chinese Medicine (SCM). Rather than being a replica of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), […]
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’ […]