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NUS leads Asia in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

March 25, 2026

Achieves strongest performance to date, with all-time high of seven NUS subjects ranked among the global top three and a record 28 subjects in the global top 10.

Art in the heart of NUS: How public art transforms our campus

March 25, 2026

Launched in 2022, the NUS Public Art Initiative aims to cultivate a distinct campus identity and sense of community through site-specific works that engage with their surroundings, fostering student and community engagement, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations for learning and teaching, and enhancing the campus through public art.

Championing access to justice: NUS Pro Bono Awareness Week connects students with community realities

March 21, 2026

The student-run NUS Pro Bono Group (NUS PBG) recently organised its flagship Pro Bono Awareness Week (PBAW), its first following NUS Law’s move to Kent Ridge at the start of the year. Guided by its mission ‘to inform, to involve, to inspire’, the programme introduced students from across NUS to the role that pro bono work plays in expanding equitable access to justice.

Supervision of Supervisory Practice: From Idea to Practice

March 19, 2026

With the social work profession expanding into diverse areas such as medical care, community engagement, and government organisations, the demand for effective supervision has grown significantly. Despite this, research on supervisory practices remains limited. Existing literature emphasises the need for a holistic supervisory approach that goes beyond technical and clinical competencies, incorporating emotional support and […]

Distinguished Lecture – New Histories of Catholicism and Empire (Prof Charles Keith)

March 17, 2026

Relive the highlights from the distinguished lecture “New Histories of Catholicism and Empire” by Professor Charles Keith. The FASS GL Louis Religious Pluralism Research Cluster, funded by an endowment established via a generous gift to honor Mr. Gnanapragasam Louis’ memory, aims to foster the academic study of religious pluralism and diverse religious traditions in Asia […]

NUS Open House 2026: From the future of learning to the pulse of student life

March 14, 2026

Prospective students turned out in force for the NUS Open House 2026, one of the University’s largest events of the year, with some 21,500 visitors packing University Town on 7 March for a first-hand look at the University’s distinctive academic programmes and its vibrant campus community.

NUS revamps Chinese Studies: New multidisciplinary major and bilingual major launched

March 13, 2026

Former Chinese Studies and Chinese Language majors merge into new multidisciplinary Chinese Languages and Cultures major
New Chinese Studies (Bilingual) major also introduced. The new programmes aim to equip students with a well-rounded understanding of Chinese language, literature, history and culture, while preparing them for careers in fields and sectors that value both cultural knowledge and high language proficiency.

Combating online sexual harms: Collaboration and open conversation crucial to empower victim-survivors and strengthen safeguards

March 12, 2026

With the rapid advancement of technology, sexual harms have gone digital, placing more and more people at risk. In 2023, AWARE Singapore reported a 90 percent jump in cases of online sexual harms from 2021. Such offences include non-consensual image distribution, sextortion, deepfake pornography, and cyberflashing. These alarming statistics were presented by panellists at the Online Sexual Harms in Singapore (OSHSG) Symposium, held on 23 February 2026.

The new monies of the startup world: Future-focused tech ventures as experiments in personal worth

March 12, 2026

In an era where innovation drives economic growth, the startup ecosystem has emerged as a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit and technological advancement. As cities like Singapore position themselves as global hubs for fintech and tech startups, understanding the financial dynamics within this sector becomes crucial. Previous research has often focused on the economic viability of […]

Financial capability training for social workers in Singapore: Towards more effective practice

March 12, 2026

The age of financialisation has seen the emergence of a wide array of transformative financial products and services, such as digital banking applications and various types of investments. For the underprivileged, there is little margin for error when making financial decisions, due to their low incomes and capital. These individuals often require the assistance of […]

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