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A large majority of Singapore’s population is made up of ethnic Chinese people, the earliest migrants having come to Singapore centuries ago. The Chinese population in Singapore continues to grow, with a steady stream of migrant families continuing to settle into society. Understanding motherhood and their domestic roles has been an important research objective for …
In the Digital Age, information dissemination is facilitated by and heavily reliant upon social media. In the article ‘Social Media Health Promotion and Audience Engagement: The Roles of Information Dissemination, Organization-Audience Interaction, and Action Confidence Building’ (Health Communication, 2022), Assistant Professor Jiang Shaohai (NUS Communications and New Media (CNM)), Associate Professor Iccha Basnyat (George Mason …
Xtreme Skatepark, one of Singapore’s largest skateparks, was first opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 29 August 2009. The skatepark is a joint project by several government organisations, including the National Parks Board (NPB), the National Youth Council (NYC), and the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (then known as MCYS, now …
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Singapore’s most recent Circuit Breaker ended on 9 Aug 2021. The Circuit Breaker, a government-issued stay-at-home order, was one of many measures taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, understanding how infectious diseases propagate has become an increasingly important field of study, especially as new diseases continue to crop up …
In their article ‘Curating Buddhism, Fostering Diplomacy: The ‘Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda’ Exhibition in Singapore’ (The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 2023), Assistant Professor Jack Chia (NUS History) and Mr Darryl Lim (Assistant Curator for Southeast Asia, Asian Civilisations Museum) provide an in-depth analysis of the 2014 exhibition, ‘Secrets of the Fallen Pagoda’. …
Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on July 16. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in popularity, with its applications seen in various sectors and settings. From language-learning models (LLMs) to AI-generated content, the influence of AI can be seen across all sides of the Internet. While many praise the usefulness …
As we get ready to commemorate Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day on the 16th of July, a day dedicated to acknowledging the pivotal role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in shaping our contemporary world, it is imperative to understand the intricate dynamics of automation, a phenomenon significantly driven by advancements in AI. In ‘Dispositions towards automation: …
Temple Tracks (Berghahn Books, 2023) by Professor Vineeta Sinha (NUS Sociology and Anthropology) is an insightful blend of historical and ethnographic study that focuses on the interlinked narratives of railway construction, Indian labor migration, and religious development in the regions once known as Malaya. Her research, spanning decades and dating back to 1885, encompasses archival …
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Gangs and Minorities in Singapore: Masculinity, Marginalisation and Resistance (Bristol University Press, 2023) by Associate Professor Narayanan Ganapathy (NUS Sociology and Anthropology) delves into the criminal underbelly of Singapore in a study of the exclusively Malay Muslim gang, Omega. In his book, A/P Ganapathy centres the existence of Omega within a broader discussion of the …
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‘Mapping Middle Road: Prewar Japanese Community in Singapore’ is a research project funded by the National Heritage Board Heritage Research Grant from 2022 to 2024. Led by Dr Clay Eaton (NUS Japanese Studies), Professor Naoko Shimazu (The University of Tokyo, Tokyo College), and Senior Lecturer Lee Chee Keng (NUS College) and hosted by the NUS …
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