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Student Profile: The Versatilist, Tan Wei Liang

March 1, 2021

An aspiring Forensic Psychologist with a keen interest in Criminal and Investigative Psychology, Wei Liang knew that he was going to declare Psychology as his major from Day One. “I have always been interested in understanding human thinking and human behaviour, and I knew that Forensic Psychology was something I wanted to pursue. So I looked at the courses I could take to get me towards a Forensic Psychology path,” said Wei Liang. And that he did.

Lessons in motivating students to learn online

March 1, 2021

eaching interdisciplinary modules online can be an uphill battle but it offers important lessons in the art of motivating students to learn, as Mr Jonathan Sim, instructor from the Department of Philosophy explains.

What’s behind the resistance to digital contact tracing apps and vaccination?

February 28, 2021

The latest edition of the Ask NUS Economists column in The Straits Times, by Provost Chair Prof Lorenz Goette, and Mr Chen Zihua, a Research Assistant, both from the Dept of Economics at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Sciences.

Dr Nina Powell: Educating Students on How to Think

February 26, 2021

Psychology Senior Lecturer Dr Nina Powell challenges her students with theoretical diversity and critical thinking.

Kids’ dietary habits and behaviour linked, study shows

February 22, 2021

Are poor eating habits among children linked to poor socio-emotional and cognitive behaviour among children? What are the consequences on physical and mental wellbeing, for children who have poor nutritional health? A Straits Times article ‘Kids’ dietary habits and behaviour linked, study shows’ discusses findings from the Singapore Longitudinal Early Development Study led by Professor …

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NUS Career Fest offers roadmap for uncertain times

February 17, 2021

Be brave to try out all sorts of things — this would probably need to be our battle cry if we want to get anywhere in a future fraught with uncertainties. Indeed, this was the advice given by Makino Asia’s CEO Mr Neo Eng Chong, speaking to some 3,000 students at the NUS Career Fest 2021 during a virtual discussion.

In Memoriam: Professor Saw Swee Hock

February 16, 2021

Professor Saw Swee Hock, a leading expert in statistics and renowned philanthropist, passed away on 16 Feb at the age of 89. Prof Saw was the President’s Honorary Professor of Statistics at NUS, and Professorial Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. He served as a member of the NUS Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2015. His generous donations include a landmark gift in 2011 that led to the establishment of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Living old age under care

February 14, 2021

A column by Assoc Prof Thang Leng Leng, Head of the Dept of Japanese Studies and Co-Director of the Next Age Institute at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS College of Humanities and Sciences.

Looking to 2021: Prospects for the Singapore economy and jobs market

February 11, 2021

For the first time in the year, the resident unemployment rate fell in November 2020. The key question is whether this trend will continue.

Will fewer foreign workers help low-wage Singaporeans?

February 7, 2021

Mr Chua Yeow Hwee, Instructor, Dr Kelvin Seah, Lecturer and Prof Ivan Png, Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Policy, Economics, and Information Systems, from the Department of Economics at NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, share their analyses of the ways businesses are adjusting to policies restricting the number of foreign workers they can employ.

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