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The study is one of the first to test the science behind the word-picture “pre-testing” exercises used in popular language-learning applications
Socio-economic status (SES) is a well-established determinant of individual outcomes, with inequalities potentially shaping child development in areas such as cognitive abilities, educational performance, and the exhibition of emotional and behavioural challenges. This is particularly pertinent in Singapore, a highly affluent nation with significant income inequality, ranking 27th out of 172 countries on the Gini […]
For years, watching the beautiful game in Singapore meant paying a telecommunications gatekeeper. Now, that gate may be swinging open. In ‘EPL app trial signals final whistle for telco middleman model. A plus or minus for football fans?’ (Straits Times, April 2026), Assistant Professor Tiffany Tsai (NUS Economics) articulates how the English Premier League’s (EPL) […]
As we mark International Women’s Day, NUS alumna Ms Miruna Ranjan (NUS Communications and New Media ’09) reflects on her journey from communications to social impact — and why sport can be a powerful space for girls to find their voice.
For Justin Kam, an Environmental Studies major with a minor in Geographical Information Systems, a belief in the importance of being well-rounded became the starting point of a journey that would take him far beyond the classroom.
In Singapore, the landscape of financial capability is increasingly critical, especially for low-income individuals and families grappling with overwhelming debt. As financial institutions and markets evolve, the complexities of managing finances have intensified, leaving vulnerable populations at a greater risk of financial instability. Oftentimes, social workers assigned to assist financially vulnerable individuals lack adequate training […]
By Asst Prof Tiffany Tsai (NUS Economics)
Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia reveals how Buddhist networks and ideas have been mobilised for soft power, peacebuilding and geopolitics.
Recently selected as a 2026 AFR Top100 Future Leader and featured on the cover of the Australian Financial Review Graduate Guide, Ziyan spent a semester in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in 2023. He attributes his now well-developed interests in international engagement and policy to his experience studying in Singapore and at NUS.
NUS Songket Day explores historical and cultural significance of traditional Malay textile
Featuring NUS Malay Studies and the NUS Malay Studies Society.