Sociology and Anthropology @ NUS
Latest News and Highlights
Study Abroad Student Highlight: Ziyan Tejani
With a keen interest to experience politics and international relations from within the heart of Southeast Asia, Ziyan Tejani from Macquarie University of Australia, embarked on a study-abroad semester with NUS under the NUS Non-Graduating programme.
Read his interview on his exchange experience in Singapore and a quote about the course SC3205 Sociology of Power: Who Gets To Rule?
Congratulations to Su Yaxuan for winning the Wenner-Gren Dissertation Grant
👏 Congratulations to Su Yaxuan, a PhD candidate in Anthropology, on being awarded the highly competitive and prestigious international Wenner-Gren Dissertation Grant. This outstanding achievement reflects the significance and excellence of her research.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has achieved its strongest performance in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) by Subject since the subject rankings were introduced in 2011.
In the 2026 edition released on 25 March 2026, NUS holds a subject ranking of #10 in Sociology, and its Anthropology programme is ranked #14 worldwide.
Click here to read more.
IN MEMORIAM: Professor Eddie Kuo (1940 - 2026)
Our department mourns the passing of Professor Eddie Kuo, a respected scholar, mentor, and former Head of Sociology (1986–1990).
Professor Kuo’s leadership and vision helped shape the direction of the department during a formative period, leaving a lasting impact on both colleagues and generations of students. He is remembered not only for his intellectual contributions, but also for his generosity, wisdom, and dedication to teaching.
Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Congratulations to A/P Elliott Prasse-Freeman
👏 Congratulations to Dr Elliott Prasse-Freeman on his well-deserved promotion to Associate Professorship!
Congratulations to A/P Mu Zheng
👏 Congratulations to Dr Mu Zheng on her well-deserved promotion to Associate Professorship!
Upcoming Events
Legalizing the Indigenous Slot? state, law, and the politics of conflict over ‘indigeneity’ in India
22/04/2026
3 PM - 4.30 PM
AS8-06-46
NUS Sociology & Anthropology Inter-Varsity Graduate Students Symposium 2026
24/04/2026
8 AM - 8 PM
AS8-04-01
