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NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ 18th Dean Takes Office
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Lionel Wee, and other members of the Deanery take on their leadership roles today.
The multiple historical identities of St. John’s Island
(Article is in Mandarin, Translation by Google Translate) 5 September 2021, Lianhe Zaobao Original article: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/history-heritage/story20210905-1190485 The multiple historical identities of St. John’s Island St John’s Island in the south of our country is a blue sky and green space temporarily far away from the island for many people. It actually has a rich history […]
New NUS Dean of Arts and Social Sciences Appointed
Professor Lionel Wee will be appointed the new dean of the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and co-dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences from 1 October 2021.
FASS Community Recognised at the 2021 National Day Awards Ceremony
Eleven members of the FASS community have received awards, including the Public Administration Bronze, Commendation and Long Service Medals from the Prime Minister’s Office.
From Careers for a Lifetime, to a Lifetime of Careers
The top skills desired by employers will include critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and self-management skills such as active learning, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility.