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Sankaran’s ‘Void of Reason’ adds intrigue to SRN’s Creative Works

August 13, 2012

A/P Chitra Sankaran from our Department of English Language and Literature has written a murder mystery novel set in both Singapore and India. Void of Reason, published in the UK by New Dawn Publishers, has been lauded as a ‘feat of plotting’ which ‘casts its spell on us from its opening chapters’. Below Dr. Sankaran took …

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Global Health in Local Context: How Does Biological Research Reflect Geographical Influence? by Professor Matthew Sparke

August 13, 2012

Global Health in local context: How does biological research reflect geographical influence? By Professor Matthew Sparke, University of Washington, USA Date: Time: Wednesday 15 August 201203:00 – 04:00pm Venue: Chair: Executive Seminar Room (AS7/01-07), The Shaw Foundation BuildingFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of SingaporeDr Axel Gelfert, Department of Philosophy, NUS Abstract Microbiological research …

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3rd International Conference of Geographies of Children, Young People and Families

May 29, 2012

3rd International Conference of Geographies of Children, Young People and Families (CGCYPF) HOMEPAGE: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/geog/conferences/GCYPF2012/index.htm Conference Duration: 11-13 July 2012 Description: Following the very popular and successful 1st International Conference in Reading (2007) and 2nd Conference in Barcelona (2009), the 3rd International Conference will be held in Singapore at the National University of Singapore in 2012. …

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SRN-AWARE Roundtable on ‘Changing Definitions of Masculinity and Femininity in Singapore’

May 14, 2012

On Saturday 12th May 2012, the SRN were delighted to host a roundtable with AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research) on the subject of ‘Changing Definitions of Masculinity and Femininity in Singapore.’ The three speakers included our own Head of the SRN Steering Committee, Associate Professor Michelle Lazar. Originally three speakers were invited to present but unfortunately …

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“Creativity in Singapore” Interviews

May 3, 2012

For its “Creativity in Singapore” symposium held on 17 February 2012, the SRN interviewed a number of notable creative writers and researchers — namely Dr Lee Tzu Pheng, Ms Rasiah Halil, Mr Ting Kheng Siong, and Mr Vadi PVSS — to discuss Singapore as an environment for creative writers and those researching creativity Singapore. These …

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Videos from SRN-hosted Symposium, “Creativity in Singapore”

April 16, 2012

On 17 February 2012, the SRN hosted a symposium titled “Creativity in Singapore,” where notable creative writers and researchers discussed Singapore as an environment for creative writers and those researching creativity Singapore. Video footage from the event is now available for viewing on YouTube. [Premiere Screening of “Creative Writers Engaging the Social”] [Creativity, Interdisciplinarity, and …

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Changing Definitions of Masculinity and Femininity in Singapore

April 4, 2012

Event:  Changing Definitions of Masculinity and Femininity in Singapore Organisers: AWARE and SRN Date: 12th May 2012 , Saturday Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Venue: National University of Singapore Kent Ridge Campus NUS FASS Faculty Lounge – Level 2 of The Deck (canteen) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, around the corner from …

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Meet the Researchers: Associate Professor Peter Borschberg

March 27, 2012

A/P Peter Borschberg is the polyglot, award-winning Historian scouring libraries around the globe to piece together the early modern history of Singapore, the region and the importance of trade. Here Peter shares a synopsis of his work and some fascinating anecdotes about his career as an historian. 1. Please could you describe your current research on …

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SRN launches ‘Singapore on Screen’ – FASS Undergraduate Short Film Competition

March 26, 2012

Singapore on Screen The FASS Undergraduate Short Film Competition 2012 is a new initiative organized by the Singapore Research Nexus (SRN). Undergraduates who are taking a FASS module which has an original short film component are encouraged to submit their entries. The winning film will receive a prize of $500! The requirements for the entries …

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Singapore Forum on Politics “GE+1: Has Anything Really Changed?” Organized by the Political Science Alumni Association

March 2, 2012

GE + 1: Has Anything Really Changed The 2011 General Elections have often been described as “watershed”. Political observers have suggested that a “new normal” has emerged in Singapore politics, with a more politically aware citizenry and greater opposition party presence in Parliament. But as the dust settles from the whirlwind of the elections, and …

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