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As machines learn, humans must think: How NUS Philosophy is nurturing critical thinking through courses that bridge disciplines

November 22, 2025

On World Philosophy Day, NUS Philosophy highlights how its interdisciplinary courses – spanning medicine, economics, mathematics and more – equip students with critical thinking skills essential for an AI-driven world.

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ALUMNI STORIES | Soaring Ambitions

November 3, 2025

Ms Megan Lau (NUS Philosophy, Politics, and Economics ’25) is a high achiever, excelling both academically and in her role as a ‘water princess’ in House of Dancing Water, a circus show in Macau.

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Singapore’s AI push must not come at the cost of meaningful work

August 25, 2025

By Dr Jonathan Sim, Associate Fellow at the NUS Teaching Academy and Lecturer in NUS Philosophy.

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AI’s challenge to universities: What happens when EQ trumps IQ?

December 1, 2024

By Prof Simon Chesterman, NUS Vice Provost (Educational Innovation) and Dean of NUS College, and Assoc Prof Loy Hui Chieh, from the Dept of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS, and Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) at NUS College.

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New Course Charts Interdisciplinary Paths to Effective Altruism

November 22, 2024

HS2921 by Dr Martin Mattsson (NUS Economics) and Dr Joel Chow (NUS College) prepares students to craft and execute interdisciplinary solutions “to help others as much as possible.”

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Philosophy, AI, and mental health: Perspectives on World Philosophy Day

November 21, 2024

On World Philosophy Day 2024 (21 November), NUS Philosophy faculty and students share their thoughts on the study of Philosophy and its role and currency in the world today.

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Kishore Mahbubani: In order to succeed in the global geopolitical competition, one must win over the Global South

September 28, 2024

A report in Lianhe Zaobao of Distinguished Fellow of the Asia Research Institute Professor Kishore Mahbubani’s discussion points at the second Asia New Vision Forum (25-27 September 2024).

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Going the Distance: NUS Athletes Scoop Up Medals and Degrees

July 15, 2024

No matter the sport, being a competitive athlete is an exhilarating journey that can push you to your emotional, mental, and physical limits. Now, imagine going through all this while studying for a degree. Three student athletes who are graduating from NUS in July 2024 did just that, rising admirably to the challenge of balancing training, schoolwork, and competitions.

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Are our Singaporean Youths Ready for the Working World?

April 11, 2024

Column on CNA Online by Jonathan Sim, Associate Fellow of the NUS Teaching Academy and Lecturer from NUS Philosophy.

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NUS Open House 2024 Attracts more than 8.4m visitors as Screens and Campuses Buzz with Action

March 14, 2024

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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