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Book on sensory anthropology by Assoc Prof Kelvin Low receives prestigious American Library Association publication accolade

January 27, 2025

A book titled Sensory Anthropology: Culture and Experience in Asia by sociologist Associate Professor Kelvin Low was named an “Outstanding Academic Title” by the American Library Association (ALA) in “The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles list of 2024”.

Escaping Kakania: Eastern European Travels in Colonial Southeast Asia

January 23, 2025

Escaping Kakania: Eastern European Travels in Colonial Southeast Asia (CEU Press, 2024), edited by Associate Professor Jan Mrazek (NUS Southeast Asian Studies), features a diverse range of encounters narrated by Eastern Europeans during their stays and travels across Southeast Asia. Some chapters delve into post-colonial studies, critically re-evaluating eastern Europe’s “semi-peripheral” involvement in colonialism. Others unveil …

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Chinese Media Group collaborates with NUS and Tsinghua University to offer minor courses

January 17, 2025

In order to cultivate local Chinese media talents, the New Press Media Chinese media group is collaborating with NUS and Tsinghua University to offer the minor in Chinese Media Minor at NUS Chinese Studies.

Explaining Health Misinformation Belief through News, Social, and Alternative Health Media Use: The Moderating Roles of Need for Cognition and Faith in Intuition

January 16, 2025

In recent years, the proliferation of health misinformation has plagued social media and digital platforms. The widespread and rapid dissemination of false claims undermines evidence-based knowledge and public health initiatives, posing a significant threat to informed individual decision-making and jeopardising public health outcomes on a societal level.  Previous research has examined misinformation on platforms like …

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A Lifelong Family Legacy Inspired by S$300

January 13, 2025

A one-time gift of S$300 to Mrs Lim Weng Sam (Arts & Social Sciences ’73) when she was a young girl has changed many lives.

Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative: Uncovering perspectives on education and entrepreneurship

January 9, 2025

Under the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative (SFI), 19 Helix House students embarked on a 10-day trip to Hanoi and Sapa in December 2024, where they explored Vietnam’s cultural and industrial contributions towards meeting the United Nations SDGs.

Doing Business as a Christian in Singapore: The Case of C. K. Tang and the Tangs Department Store

January 9, 2025

Nestled in the heart of Orchard Road, TANGS Departmental Store features a modest appearance compared to flashier, more modern complexes in the region. Yet, under the astute guidance of Founder Tang Choon Kiat, colloquially known as C. K. Tang, the store is credited as the catalyst for transforming Orchard Road into Singapore’s most famous shopping …

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The Classes that Haunt Us

January 6, 2025

Dr Noorman Abdullah (Arts & Social Sciences ’02, MSocSci ’05) is FASS’ Assistant Dean (External Relations & Student Life) and a Senior Lecturer and within NUS Sociology & Anthropology and NUS Malay Studies. His research interests include religion and society; race relations; decolonial pedagogies; and sensory studies.

Hopes for the New Year, strengthening our commitment to humanity

January 6, 2025

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.

NUS alumnus and aspiring migration anthropologist wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford

January 3, 2025

Salifian Sulaiman (NUS History and International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, 2024) tells us that his interest in anthropology and migration studies is motivated by a concern for uplifting vulnerable and minority communities worldwide, as well as his own experiences.

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