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The history of Singapore and Malaya were brought to the fore at NUS Sheares Hall on 13 August in a lecture by historian Dr Gary Lit who spoke passionately on the Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II (WWII) from 1942 to 1945, as well as a period in 1948 when a state of emergency was declared in Singapore due to a spate of violence between Malayan Communists and British-owned entities.
Themed “Unravelling the Unknown” to signify the spirit of learning through adventure in the limitless possibilities of the post-pandemic world, NUS students demonstrated the true spirit of giving, coming together as one to raise close to S$170,000 for 20 beneficiaries from Community Chest through generous donations from members of the public and corporate partners.
On August 15, 2022, six law graduates found cheating in the 2020 Bar Examinations withdrew their applications to be called to the Singapore bar. This incident highlights the importance of creating and maintaining a culture of integrity in university and beyond. In ‘Integrity in and Beyond Contemporary Higher Education: What Does it Mean to University […]
Sengkang General Hospital opened to the public on 18 August, 2018. Besides offering general hospital services, Sengkang General Hospital also provides community-based care in conjunction with community partners, as part of Singapore’s master plan to provide quality and accessible healthcare to all Singaporeans. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been renewed discussion […]
More than 200 members of the NUS community received the National Day Awards 2023.
Photo: ‘View of the Padang, Singapore Island Country Club and Swissotel from the roof of the National Gallery’ by Kelman Chiang from SRN’s SG Photobank The Civic District of Singapore stands as a captivating tapestry woven with historical threads, architectural marvels, and cultural significance. In this BERITAMediacorp documentary on Singapore’s Civic District, broadcast on […]
Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis, this year’s Asian Undergraduate Symposium – an annual conference organised by NUS College with the support of the Temasek Foundation – strove for a unifying theme: Interconnected Communities.
The National Theatre was opened on 8 August 1963 to commemorate postcolonial Singapore’s self-governance. As the venue for the opening ceremony of the first Southeast Asia Cultural Festival which starred artists from 11 Asian countries, the National Theatre was known for the multicultural and invariably multilingual performances staged there. Even after its demolition from June […]
About FASS undergraduate Nabil Zulkefly (NUS Social Work and NUS Sociology and Anthropology) and his initiative devoted to lifting the spirits of NUS campus cleaners, “The Cleansed Hearts”.
Every year on the Sunday after National Day celebrations, the Prime Minister gives a National Day Rally speech to set out the challenges and directions for Singapore for that year, uniting the nation towards a common identity and direction. Singapore is often characterised as a communal state where policies are undertaken for the common good. […]