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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Professor John Miksic wins the inaugural Singapore history prize
Archaeologist wins inaugural Singapore history prize Thursday, 11 January 2018, The Straits Times SINGAPORE – An archaeologist whose work refutes the common misperception that Singapore’s history started with the landing of Sir Stamford Raffles has been awarded the inaugural Singapore History Prize. Professor John N. Miksic of the National University of Singapore (NUS), was awarded […]
Graduate Students’ Teaching Award for Semester 2, 2016-2017
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies is delighted to announce that two of our graduate tutors have been awarded the Graduate Student’s Teaching Award in recognition of their excellent teaching in Semester 2, 2016-2017. Congratulations to the following graduate tutors: Ms Ong Yanchun (PhD Candidate) Mr Tan Zi Hao (PhD Candidate) – also a recipient […]
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) 2017
Congratulations to Dr Oona Paredes on being awarded the FASS Faculty Teaching Award (FTEA) 2017 for her work in AY2016/2017. Well done Dr Oona!
Archaeology Magazine – Singapore: The Lion City’s Surprising Past
By Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, Monday 16 October 2017 for Archaeology Magazine The Lion City’s Glorious Past The founding mythology of this city-state was once thought to be pure fiction—archaeology says otherwise In 1817, Sir Stamford Raffles, the governor of the British colony of Bencoolen in Sumatra, set off to find a suitable port site in the […]
TAKSU An Evening of Balinese Dance (Friday, 10 November 2017, 7:30pm)
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies presents “Taksu“, an evening of Balinese dance performed by students of SE2224 Unmasked! An Introduction to Traditional Dance in Southeast Asia. Be sure to join us for this one-night only showcase on Friday 10 November 2017 at 7.30pm at LT13 Tickets priced at $10 each. Get them at the […]
Sailing the Balangay
Open to NUS students, teaching staff, and alumni, from all backgrounds. Get involved in creative projects – writing, film-making, acting, theatre, music, etc. – that will aim to fathom the sea and the islands, people and nature, past and present. Our creative work will be presented at exhibitions and events at NUS Museum and Ateneo […]