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The one thing that Himani Dharshini never expected to learn about when she entered university was herself. The self-professed introvert confessed that, prior to studying at the National University of Singapore (NUS), she never saw herself as a leader. But her journey with NUS has shaped her into a person she never knew she could become.
NUS’ academic programmes are among the top in the world, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2021. The latest rankings saw 16 NUS programmes placed in the top 10 globally, up from four in 2020.
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.
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.
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.
Psychology Senior Lecturer Dr Nina Powell challenges her students with theoretical diversity and critical thinking.
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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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.
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.
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.