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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Launch of New Book on Southeast Asia’s Local and National Cultures by University Professor Wang Gungwu
Coverage of the launch of the latest book by Professor Wang Gungwu (NUS History and Chairman of the East Asian Institute) on Southeast Asia’s local and national cultures.
NOTE FROM KL: Southeast Asia at Risk of Being Severely Affected by Climate Change; COP28 Must Act Immediately
An Op-Ed by Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer from NUS Southeast Asian Studies in Suria News Online on 4 December 2023.
Learning about Southeast Asian History and Culture through Balinese Dance
Students from SE2224: Unmasked: An Introduction to Traditional Dance in Southeast Asia performed “Sutasoma: The Journey”, a mesmerising rendition of the Balinese literary classic. This marks a pioneering showcase of the tale in the Topeng Prembon genre.
NUS Alumni Awards 2023: Celebrating Outstanding Changemakers and Trailblazers
NUS honoured the achievements of 21 outstanding alumni and three alumni teams comprising another 14 alumni, at the prestigious NUS Alumni Awards 2023.
SEA Alumnus Mr Khoo Yi Feng awarded Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Join us in celebrating our alumnus, Khoo Yi Feng, for his remarkable achievement! Yi Feng has been honored with the prestigious National University of Singapore 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Your dedication and hard work continue to inspire us all. We are beaming with pride! #NUSAlumniExcellence #ProudAlmaMater #CongratulationsKhooYiFeng Mr Khoo Yi Feng (second row, far left). Photo Credit: NUS Alumni
Collaboration on the preservation, digitisation, and translation of the Daeng Paduppa manuscript by NUS Libraries and Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI).
Exploring Southeast Asian manuscripts is a fascinating journey through a rich tapestry steeped in history and culture. On 5 October 2023, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI, Makassar) and NUS Libraries signed an agreement to establish a framework for sharing resources and expertise and to launch a collaboration for interdisciplinary studies and academic innovation through the preservation, …