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Restoration of positive self-image: Ideological circles in the mediatization of government-migrant worker relations during Covid 19

August 13, 2025

At the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, when wide-scale measures such as social distancing, lockdowns, and home quarantine orders were implemented, migrant workers (MW) were seemingly sidelined, with many lacking access to the robust national healthcare system or medical assistance. The arrival of the second wave of COVID-19 transmissions in 2020 cast a spotlight …

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Heroines of the nation, role models for others

August 12, 2025

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

An independent nation, a cultured society

August 11, 2025

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

When tears flow, songs of grief and sadness

August 7, 2025

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

Pitfalls of self-reported measures of self-control: Surprising insights from extreme debtors

August 6, 2025

In the realm of personal finance and psychology, personal debt has long been an area of concern, with individuals racking up large amounts of credit card debt and other forms of debt. Self-reported measures, such as the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS), are frequently used to predict and assess risk factors for debt-prone individuals. However, these …

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Knowing Singapore: The Evolution of Published Information in Europe, c.1500–1819

August 6, 2025

As Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, the SG60 theme, ‘Building Our Singapore Together’, serves as a reminder to reflect on Singapore’s rich and multifaceted history. Much of the country’s early history is understood through traditional sources such as the official East India Company records, but exploring alternative narratives is essential to uncover the …

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic to collaborate with NUS Chinese Department to assist students in taking university courses during the holidays

August 5, 2025

An article on the collaboration in Lianhe Zaobao.

Libraries, books, and a celebration of knowledge

August 5, 2025

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

STEER India 2025: Exploring community and cultural development in a dynamic nation

August 4, 2025

In June this year, seven NUS students from various faculties embarked on a nine-day journey to New Delhi and Agra in India as part of the Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER) programme led by Associate Professor Loh Wai Lam, Academic Director of NUS Global Relations Office (GRO). The trip, jointly organised by GRO and the Office of International Affairs & Global Initiatives at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), was curated to enable the students to experience the vibrancy and dynamism of India through a blend of academic discourse and cultural immersion.

The Kebaya is a cultural icon; the traditional attire of a nation

August 4, 2025

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

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