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As we rev up the red for National Day, Assoc. Prof. Albert Lau’s (Dept. of History) book chapter, “Nationalism” in the Decolonization of Singapore (2003), helps to recall the beginnings of nationalism in the Republic. Assoc. Prof. Lau details the development of an indigenous nationalism movement against British colonial rule in Singapore prior to its …
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Can sacred spaces exist outside of religious establishments? On 6 July 1973, the Sri Mariamman Temple which has existed since 1827 was officially deemed a national monument of Singapore. Along with the many iconic religious establishments on this island, the Sri Mariamman Temple is an example of a designated ‘sacred space’ – where religious practices …
Marking spaces as ‘sacred’: Infusing Singapore’s urban landscape with sacrality Read More »
On 21 July, schools and grassroots organizations celebrate Racial Harmony Day to mark the communal riots of 1964 and teach the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore. Asst. Prof. Vincent Chua (Dept. of Sociology) surveyed 1,143 Singapore residents aged 25 to 55, to find out whom they discussed important matters with, talked …
How Do Singaporeans Connect? Ties among Chinese, Malays and Indians Read More »
How and why has NUS incorporated strategies to internationalise higher education? On 3 July 1905, King Edward VII College of Medicine was founded, before then developing into the National University of Singapore (NUS). At present, NUS’s influence goes far beyond the shores of Singapore, as it has established itself as a globally-renowned academic institution. Much …
It’s food galore this month! Food aficionados, get ready to whet your appetite for Singapore Food Festival 2018. 25 years in running, the Festival is a month long celebration of the island’s best local cuisine. To savour local delights beyond this month, we feature alumni and local food writer Sylvia Tan’s (Department of English Language …
If you have a spring in your step and you embody the zeitgeist of today – Happy Youth Day to you! Every first Sunday of July, Singapore celebrates Youth Day to empower the young visionaries for the future. There’s no better way to empower the young, than with charged up information and communication technologies (ICTs). …
Redefining youth activism through digital technology in Singapore Read More »
On July 1 1955, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) was introduced as a compulsory savings plan for Singaporeans and permanent residents to fund retirement, healthcare, and housing needs. Individuals are given the flexibility to withdraw 10-30% of their CPF savings when they turn 55. Visiting Professor Sumit Agarwal of NUS Business School, Associate Professor Jessica …
Age of Decision: Pension Savings Withdrawal and Consumption and Debt Response Read More »
Observing the growing trend of outsourcing in Asia’s biomedical research and development (R&D) market, International Enterprise Singapore launched a new Singapore Biomedical R&D Consortium on 23 June 2011 to help Singapore-based companies tap into this potential. Multinational corporations’ (MNCs’) decisions of where to locate R&D are influenced by push and pull factors. Efficient supervision and …
Multinational Corporations, Patenting, and Knowledge Flow: The Case of Singapore Read More »
If you’re looking for clues to entertain children this June holiday, look no further than Dept of English Language and Literature alumnus Don Bosco’s Sherlock Hong series! The first of this four part series is The Immortal Nightingale (2015). Other than an interest in solving mysteries, Sherlock Hong and Sherlock Holmes are worlds apart. Hong …
In the 1990s, Singapore grounded “Asian family values” of love, care, mutual respect, filial piety and commitment as its core national “Shared Values.” After two decades, the country’s population has tripled and become more globalised, yet Singapore has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. Do these family values still remain relevant for …
Family and Population Changes in Singapore: A Unique Case in Global Family Change Read More »