Life isn't divided up into neat disciplinary boxes. Learning about the world shouldn't be boxed in either.
Why limit learning to just one box? At the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, we break free from narrow disciplinary boundaries and offer a dynamic, subject-oriented curriculum. Our truly interdisciplinary approach blends diverse perspectives and methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, all deeply rooted in local experiences and knowledge. For students seeking a more holistic way to explore the world, this is where your journey begins.
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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!
The NUS Career Compass 2023
Find out how the University has developed and broadened our curriculum to better prepare our graduates for the swiftly evolving workplace, and how interdisciplinary learning can help students solve complex issues in our society.
CHS at NUS Open House 2023: Download the FASS Essentials on 27 February 2023
On 27 February, get the full download on the essentials of academic programmes, student life, career preparation, overseas opportunities and financial aid at CHS via Zoom in the ‘virtual’ edition of CHS@NUS Open House 2023.
Could Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government Fight for the Interests of the People?
Commentary by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) in Suria News Online.
Malaysia election: The wipe-out of ‘old Malaysia’ should prompt soul-searching
OPINION Voters want a new way forward after frustration with intense politicking over the past two years. by Serina Rahman Click through image below to read this piece. This article first appeared in The Straits Times on 20 November 2022.