Welcome to Southeast Asian Studies @ NUS
Life isn't divided up into neat disciplinary boxes. Learning about the world shouldn't be boxed in either.
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies offers an ideal alternative to students who find disciplinary approaches to learning narrow or restrictive, and those who prefer a more subject-oriented curriculum. Our department aims to offer a truly inter-disciplinary approach to learning which draws on different perspectives and methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, all thoroughly informed by local experience and knowledge.
News
Charting New Experiences: The Anambas Odyssey Continues for the NUS Seafarers
As their journey continues in this second instalment of the two-part series, the voyagers learn more about the local industries and explore the urban sights of the archipelago.
NOTE FROM KL: PRN this Time is Not Just About Political Stability, Economic Recovery and Lower Cost of Living
A Commentary by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) in Suria News Online.
NUS Seafarers Take to Sea Once Again on Voyages to Indonesia’s Anambas Islands
The NUS Seafarers headed out to the Anambas Islands in Indonesia on two voyages in April and May, exploring diverse communities, enterprises, and environments scattered across the archipelago.
Analysis: To What Extent can Extreme Weather Affect People’s Lives?
Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) discusses the negative impact adverse climate and environmental conditions have on societies, and the complex relationships that sometimes make accountability more difficult to establish.
NOTE FROM KL: Sports shirts & ‘comfortable but decent’ clothing is not a long-term solution to beat heat waves
IN BRIEF | 7 min read A commentary by Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) in Mediacorp Berita News Online. Read the article here:https://berita.mediacorp.sg/komentar/nota-dari-kl-baju-sukan-pakaian-selesa-tetapi-sopan-bukan-huraian-jangka-panjang-lawan-gelombang-haba-755421?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_14052023_berita This story first appeared in Mediacorp Berita News Online on 14 May 2023.
Upbeat Hari Raya Mood in Malaysia Belies Simmering Tensions
Notwithstanding the positive Hari Raya atmosphere as benefits from the budget trickle down, this may be the calm before a possible political storm at the ballot box, cautions Dr Serina Rahman (NUS Southeast Asian Studies).