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Here are some of the highlights from the distinguished lecture “Buddhism, Birds, Beasts, and ‘Bat Monks’: Defining and Defying Categories Through Analogical Thinking in East Asian Buddhism” by Professor James Robson (Harvard University Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations)! The annual FASS Distinguished Lecture Series in Buddhist Studies, funded by an endowment established via […]
International Students’ Day is held annually on 17 November. According to QS World University Rankings 2023, 14 out of the top 50 universities are based in Asia. As internationalization becomes a crucial criterion of university rankings, Asian universities have mixed feelings about internationalization and interaction with the state. ‘Emotional Geographies of University Officialdom’ (in Student […]
The Financial Capability and Asset Building (FCAB) Training programme funded by Citi Foundation was first rolled out for social workers in 2020 and will be expanded to frontline staff and volunteers from 2024, after a successful pilot in 2022.
Creating — and maintaining — a safe, caring environment for the students and staff of NUS is a collective effort undertaken at all levels of the University.
A column piece by Syed Muhammad Firdaus, a final-year student at NUS Political Science, in Berita Harian (7 November 2023, page 11).
Associate Professor Elmie Nekmat (NUS Communications and New Media) has been honored with the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contributions to the field. This accolade acknowledges his dedication to promoting online safety and his service of over five years, reflecting his commitment to the welfare of digital communities. […]
In episode 4 of “Lens On Singapore” (The Business Times, October 2023), Jonathan Sim (Lecturer, NUS Philosophy) champions the humanities in our tech-driven age. Sim, who transitioned from computer engineering to philosophy, personifies the podcast’s central theme: the intrinsic value of non-technical education. He argues that the true worth of an individual transcends their academic […]
In “Lights. Camera. Action on Caldecott” (October, 2023), Channel NewsAsia delves into the history of Singapore’s broadcasting hub, the Caldecott Broadcast Centre. The documentary spans many decades, and discusses the intersections between developments in Singapore’s broadcasting industry and the nation’s history. Dr Jinna Tay (Senior Lecturer, NUS Communications and New Media) provides her expertise to […]
Smiles, hugs and congratulatory handshakes were all in order at the NUS University Cultural Centre on 27 and 28 October 2023, as NUS recognised the best of student achievements at the Tan Ean Kiam Arts Awards and the NUS Achievement Awards (NAA). A total of 127 recipients were honoured over the two evenings for their contributions to student life in the Academic Year 2022-2023.
On 14 October 2022, eminent scholar Professor Justin McDaniel from University of Pennsylvania delivered the inaugural lecture, entitled “Hypnotic Ecologies and Thin Description in the Study of Southeast Asian Buddhist Art.”