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Treasures of Bugis kris at NUS exhibition
Below is a brief translation of the original article ‘Khazanah keris Bugis di pameran NUS‘ by Mohd Raman Daud, published on 8 September 2015 in Berita Harian. Some 150 Bugis-Makassar kris of various kinds were on display in the Central Library at National University of Singapore (NUS) from 27 August to September 4 2015. According to Mr […]
FASS Professorial Seminar by Prof John Miksic (Thur, 10 September 2015)
Professor John Miksic will be giving a talk titled ‘Archaeology on a Little Red Dot: Special Finds in Singapore’ as part of the FASS Professorial Seminar Series. RSVP with the title “MIKSIC” to fassresearchevents@nus.edu.sg by 1 September 2015 if you would like to attend this seminar. All are welcome.
Subjectivities: A Journal of Perspectives on Southeast Asia
The inaugural issue of Subjectivities: A Journal of Perspectives on Southeast Asia has launched! This biannual publication by students and alumni of the Department of Southeast Asian Studies aims to provide an independent platform for students to showcase academic and creative works relating to various issues in Southeast Asia. The first issue ‘Undersides‘ features articles by our […]
Spirits of Metal: An Exhibition of Bugis Makassar Weaponry
The NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies together with The Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, The Bugis Makassar Polo Bessi Club and Rumah Budaya Indonesia in Singapore welcome you to ‘Spirits of Metal: An Exhibition of Bugis Makassar Weaponry‘. The exhibition at the NUS Central Library will take place from 27 August […]
Job Vacancy: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore seeks applications from scholars with a specialization in the cultural geography of Southeast Asia at the Assistant Professor (tenure track) level. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in field-based teaching and who would be able to coordinate the Faculty’s expanding portfolio […]
World Cultures Festival 2015: Southeast Asian Edition
The Singa Nglaras Ensemble will be participating in the Word Cultures Festival 2015 organised by library@esplanade. Catch them in action on Saturday 29 August at the library@esplanade Open Stage from 1.30pm to 2.30pm!