Hidden Heritage: Minority South Asian Communities in Singapore
Discover the vibrant stories of the Bengali, Gujarati, Hindustani (from the Gangetic Heartland), Tamil Catholic, and Telugu communities through our captivating series. An initiative by the NUS FASS South Asian Studies Programme, this series delves into the everyday lives of these communities, highlighting their unique and shared histories and cultural values. By examining their interactions with other ‘Indian’ and non-‘Indian’ groups in Singapore, we reveal the rich and intricate tapestry within the broader ‘Indian’ ethnic category, showcasing the diverse heritage of the diaspora.
Dive into South Asia like never before with South Asian Studies Programme (SASP) – the only one of its kind in ASEAN! From exploring cultural vibes to uncovering the connections between South Asia and Southeast Asia, this program has it all. Launched in '99, we're all about deep dives into the rich history and vibrant diaspora of South Asia.
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Singapore’s Civic District
Photo: ‘View of the Padang, Singapore Island Country Club and Swissotel from the roof of the National Gallery’ by Kelman Chiang from SRN’s SG Photobank The Civic District of Singapore stands as a captivating tapestry woven with historical threads, architectural marvels, and cultural significance. In this BERITAMediacorp documentary on Singapore’s Civic District, broadcast on …
NUS Tamil Studies blog to nurture students’ creativity and innovation
A commentary on Dr Darinee Alagirisamy’s Tamil Studies blog in Tamil Murasu online. Read the article here: https://www.nus.edu.sg/newshub/news/2023/2023-03/2023-03-20/CREATIVITY-tm-20mar-p3.pdf This story first appeared in Tamil Murasu online on 20 March 2023.
Lecturer (South Asian Studies)
Job Description The South Asian Studies Programme, or SASP, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the National University of Singapore is seeking to fill an educator track faculty position. The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach a range of modules on South Asia, including interdisciplinary modules. Topics could include history, religion, society, popular …
Exploring the Spaces between the Arts, Social Issues and Academia
This year’s edition of NUS Arts Festival features over 20 performances, films, public art, installations, and dialogues. It is also the first to return to pre-pandemic levels, and involves more than 700 NUS students, alumni, faculty, staff and collaborators, nearly twice of 2022 figures, and remains the largest performing arts event on campus.
NUS Open House: More than 7.7M Visitors Drawn to Action-Packed Showcase over 10 Days
NUS Open House 2023 saw a strong showing by visitors eager to find out about the University’s academic programmes, as it returned in from 25 February to 6 March. Some 7.71 million visitors attended the physical and online showcase which involved 3,071 faculty and staff, students and alumni.
FASS Inspiring Mentor 2022 Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 FASS Inspiring Mentor Awards!