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Ever heard of the Blue Cross Charitable Institution? Associate Professor Lee Chee Hiang (Department of Chinese Studies) has published a monograph on charitable organizations founded by the Teochew community in Singapore, among which is the Blue Cross. Drawing on primary data such as archival records, photographs, and interviews, his book presents new research findings on …
The Blue Cross: Where Religion and Charity Cross Paths Read More »
What is the significance of family stories and storytelling to domestic helpers? Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Day is celebrated annually on 6 December to recognize the important contributions made by FDWs to Singaporean families as housekeepers and caregivers. The unique experience of FDWs entails living overseas with employers, separating these women from their families often …
Helping the Helpers: Understanding Family Storytelling by Domestic Helpers in Singapore Read More »
Associate Professor Irene YH Ng from the Department of Social Work and Director of Social Service Research Centre at FASS discusses the longer term implications of plans to give priority primary school admission to pupils attending kindergartens operated by the Ministry of Education. She warns that this is likely to lead to a group being …
Could Priority Primary 1 Admission Worsen Educational Inequality in Singapore? Read More »
How is disability viewed and addressed in Singapore? December 3 is recognized as the International Day for People with Disabilities (IDPwD). This event seeks to raise public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of people with disabilities and to celebrate their achievements and societal contributions. A/P Reuben Wong (NUS Dept of Political Science) and Dr Wong Meng …
Social Impact of Policies for the Disabled in Singapore Read More »
How have Indian business migrants contributed to the formation of the Indian diaspora in Singapore? The Indian Merchant Association was registered in Singapore on 29 November 1924. Since then, it has grown to become the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the most prominent association that engages with Indian businesses in Singapore and …
Beyond the Myth: Indian Business Communities in Singapore Read More »
Assistant Professor Lu Weiquan of the Department of Communications and New Media has developed a mobile application known as ConjAR. Exhibited at NUS on Nov 21-22 at the second National Conference on Technology-Enhanced Learning, this app allows users to design and showcase 3D augmented reality scenes without prior training. It is one of the many …
Augmented Reality: first, games; next stop, education Read More »
Professor Mohan J. Dutta, Head of the Department of Communications and New Media, has won the National Communication Association Outstanding Health Communication Scholar Award! The Award recognizes a significant and original contribution to the study and application of the field of Health Communication. Prof. Dutta received the award for his contributions to the development of …
Every November, men around the world grow out moustaches in support of the near global Movember movement. The campaign seeks to raise awareness for men’s health related issues such as prostrate cancer and mental health issues. Moustaches and beards aren’t only influential in global movements. This hairy trend also has a place in alumni Catherine …
You have heard of Dr. Lim Boon Keng, one way or the other. But what do you know of his eldest son? Dr. Lim Kho Seng may not quite be as famed as the ‘grand old man of the Singapore Chinese community’. But according to Associate Professor Wong Sin Kiong from the Department of Chinese …
How relevant is the Kranji War Cemetery and Memorial in post-colonial Singapore? Remembrance Sunday is commemorated annually on the Sunday closest to November 11. It is a day to honor Commonwealth soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. On Remembrance Sunday, members of the diplomatic corps, military, Singapore Armed Forces Veterans League, …
“Rescaling” war memories at Kranji Cemetery and Memorial Read More »