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Column on CNA Online by Jonathan Sim, Associate Fellow of the NUS Teaching Academy and Lecturer from NUS Philosophy.
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Open House 2024 returned to an enthusiastic reception as visitors turned up in force to experience one of NUS’ largest events of the year. Held in a hybrid format from 2 to 9 March 2024 and pulled together by the efforts of 2,674 faculty, staff, students and alumni, the event attracted more than 8.4 million visitors – up from 7.7 million in 2023 – as they explored the comprehensive showcase of what NUS has to offer both online and in-person.
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NUS News speaks to two young women in NUS who share a common passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and who are determined to make a difference in their respective fields.
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Singapore’s education system is notorious for its rigour and quality, with Singaporean students consistently performing well in international assessments, such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Yet, there are some who surpass the demanding requirements of the education system – most recently, a …
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of life in Singapore, meditative activities like introspection often take a back seat. In ‘Commentary: How Hustle Culture is Robbing Our Youths of Self-Discovery’ (Channel NewsAsia, January 2024), Dr Jonathan Sim (Lecturer, NUS Philosophy) delves into the silent crisis surrounding youths’ inability to engage in self-reflection due to their relentless …
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The frequent act of complaining has been characterised as a defining trait of Singaporeans, from moaning about the incessant heat and humidity, to grumbling about rising inflation or increasing the Goods and Services Tax (GST). While complaining is commonly understood to be a negative way of speaking, there might be another side to complaining that …
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Op-Ed on CNA Online by Mr Jonathan Sim, Associate Fellow of the NUS Teaching Academy and Lecturer from NUS Philosophy
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Offered in the first semester of every academic year (AY), PH2301 Classical Chinese Philosophy I (PH2301) delves into the ethics and politics of the great Chinese philosophers such as Confucius, Mozi, Yang Zhu, Mencius and Laozi.
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This year, we could see a greater push by developers to improve the safety of AI systems and more countries addressing the need for AI regulation. Amid the rising popularity of generative AI tools, masterful usage of their full capabilities will also become more important.
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NUS honoured the achievements of 21 outstanding alumni and three alumni teams comprising another 14 alumni, at the prestigious NUS Alumni Awards 2023.
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