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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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.
Malaysia Must Act More Swiftly to Conserve Environment and Build Resilient Communities
Op-Ed in Suria News Online by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies)
Singapore and Johor: Deep Bonds Inspire New Wellsprings of Growth
Op-Ed in The Straits Times by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies)
Exploring Arts and Culture in Yogyakarta: A Transformative Fieldtrip Experience for SE2214 Students
During the September mid-semester recess, a group of students travelled for a week-long fieldtrip to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of SE2214, “Beyond the Frame: Arts and Lives in Southeast Asia,” taught by Jan Mrazek (Department of Southeast Asian Studies), an expert on Southeast Asian and particularly Javanese arts, as well as a practicing performer of …