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Recent viral videos showcasing individuals speaking multiple languages have prompted lively discussions about the nature of linguistic talent and the possibility of acquiring new languages. Dr Daniel Chan (NUS Centre for Language Studies) delves into key ideas surrounding multilingualism in ‘Commentary: Singaporean who speaks 11 languages should inspire even those who struggle with our mother …
The CSGB Visiting Professorship in Sikh Studies, established in collaboration with the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (CSGB) is the first of its kind in Asia, outside the Indian subcontinent.
SUPERNOVA Ablaze brought together about 150 student performers who lit up the stage in a lively festival of music and dance.
As part of the new Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative, students from various NUS halls, residential colleges and houses went on experiential study trips to countries in the region.
The Singapore political system traces its roots to the Westminster model inherited from the United Kingdom. Despite this legacy, the innovations and adjustments to it since its adoption have made the Singapore political system of today somewhat distinct. The first of these innovations is the introduction of the Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) scheme on …
Against the backdrop of Malaysia’s state elections, the controversy sparked by British band The 1975’s lead singer Matty Healy’s on-stage antics at Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival has unveiled a multitude of perspectives and implications that extend beyond the realm of music. In her commentary published in Channel NewsAsia (August 2023), Dr Serina Abdul Rahman (NUS …
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This year’s programme began in May, where 34 participants from four local universities – NUS, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Singapore Institute of Technology – attended workshops, field trips, and presentations on sustainability and leadership in Indonesia.
A commentary piece on CNA Online by By Dr Daniel Chan, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), FASS, and Deputy Director of NUS Centre for Language Studies.
An Op-Ed in Suria News Online by Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at NUS Southeast Asian Studies.
After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Field Studies in Geography: Southeast Asia (SEA) has finally made a comeback over the summer break of 2023.