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.
News
Forest City is Awakening, with New Settlers of an Unexpected Kind
Op-Ed in The Straits Times by Dr Serina Rahman, NUS Southeast Asian Studies.
Whitewashing of Malay Supremacy in Malaysia’s Progressive Intellectual Culture
Column in Suria News Online by Ms Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, a PhD candidate from NUS Southeast Asian Studies.
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.