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Book on history and culture of Malay gastronomy wins NUS Singapore History Prize

October 25, 2024

The groundbreaking book by educator and food historian Khir Johari offers new insights into the cultural history and heritage of Singapore Malays through Malay cuisine.

Dr Sureshkumar Muthukumaran awarded the AHA’s Jerry Bentley Prize in World History

October 24, 2024

Congratulations to NUS History’s Dr Sureshkumar Muthukumaran for winning the American History Association’s Jerry Bentley Prize in World History! Dr Muthukumaran received the award for his 2023 book, The Tropical Turn: Agricultural Innovation in the Ancient Middle East and the Mediterranean (University of California Press), which draws on archaeological materials and textual sources in over …

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Public Subsidy, Private Accumulation: The Political Economy of Singapore’s Public Housing

October 22, 2024

The first ever blocks of public housing flats in Singapore’s Queenstown area were completed in October 1960. This was following the founding of Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) a few months earlier, in February 1960. Ever since, generations of Singaporeans have become owners of their own HDB flats, with approximately 80% of Singaporeans currently …

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NUS Minor in Visual Cultures explores the power and cultural impact of visual imagery in our lives

October 18, 2024

The new interdisciplinary and versatile programme – a first among universities in Singapore – delves into how visuals reflect and influence identity, politics and economics, encouraging broad critical thinking across the humanities and scientific fields.

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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