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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Dr Faizah Zakaria Receives John A. Lent Prize for Exceptional Scholarly Paper at AAS 2024 Conference
Dr Faizah Zakaria has received the esteemed John A. Lent Prize at the Association for Asian Studies AAS 2024 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington! Awarded by the Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei (MSB) Studies Group, this prestigious accolade celebrates Dr. Zakaria’s exceptional paper presented at last year’s Association for Asian Studies meeting. Her scholarly contribution stood …
Immersed in the World of Pencak Silat Bawean Dheun: SE3233 Students Experience Martial Arts Mastery!
Students in SE3233: Martial Arts in Southeast Asia were immersed in the world of Pencak Silat Bawean Dheun today! Dr. Effendy invited this thriving Singaporean silat group to Utown Dance Atelier 2, where they shared their passion and expertise in this unique martial art form. We were all honored to have Mr. Farid, his wife …
Dr Serina Rahman’s NGO, Kelab Alami, Wins The Hornbill Award 2023 for Conservation Efforts
View the Award Presentation here: https://youtu.be/sgCJAf8tnk8?si=AKBgSuhYrT_J_jJ4 Dr Serina Rahman’s non-governmental organization (NGO), Kelab Alami, has been honored with The Hornbill Award 2023. The Hornbill Award, established in 2021, spotlights conservation efforts aimed at preserving and managing biodiversity and natural resources in the face of pressing environmental challenges. Dr Serina Rahman, in light of this achievement, …
Assistant Professor (Southeast Asia: Digital Studies, STS, Economics and/or Religious Studies)
The National University of Singapore is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies. We are particularly interested in recruiting scholars who will enjoy the opportunity of working collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines. The Department is the only Southeast Asian Studies department at …
Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth
The connection between Singapore and Malaysia extends far beyond being neighbours. From economic interdependence to bilateral relations, to even being part of the same nation at one point, the relationship between the two countries is complex and multi-faceted. Despite past conflicts, Singapore and Malaysia continue to share a mutually beneficial relationship, with up to one …
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Experiential Learning in Action: Sailing from Batam to Bangka
As part of the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative, students visited local communities to glean an in-depth, first-hand understanding of the Indonesian way of life.