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Photo: ‘Kindergarden’, from SRN’s SG Photobank “Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility” – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) In 2018, a resolution passed by the The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 24th January as the International Day of Education. Education, in the words of Director …
The first COVID-19 case in Singapore was reported on 23 January, 2020. In order to contain the spread of the virus, prompt hotspot identification and transmission risk assessment are critical for public health. In ‘Impact of urbanisation and environmental factors on spatial distribution of COVID‑19 cases during the early phase of epidemic in Singapore’ (Scientific …
Chinese New Year begins on January 22 in 2023. As Southeast Asia has a large population of Chinese immigrants and their descendants, Chinese culture has played a large part in shaping Southeast Asians’ history and identity. In ‘Chinese Temple Networks in Southeast Asia: A WebGIS Digital Humanities Platform for the Collaborative Study of the Chinese …
In 1967, the British government first forewarned the Singapore government of its intention to pull out its military presence from the former Crown colony. Though initially met with acceptance by Singapore, pressing financial restraints forced the British to push forward the military pull-out to early 1971, which posed serious security threats to Singapore as its …
This event spotlights NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) academics’ research and insights on education, lifelong learning, and the future of learning in the Singapore context. The panelists will speak about projects related to teaching and learning, youth and adult education in Singapore, discuss how what we learn and the way we learn …
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The Population White Paper, released on 9 January 2013, proposed a projected population of 6.5 to 6.9 million residents in Singapore by 2030. In order to support this population, it is necessary to promote better livability, alongside reclaiming additional land and intensifying new developments. Land use optimization is defined as the process of allocating …
ChatGPT is a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. It quickly gained global attention due to its detailed and articulate answers to human questions. In ‘The Impact of ChatGPT on Education’ (Channel NewsAsia, December 2022), Mr. Jonathan Y. H. Sim (Instructor with NUS Philosophy) joined CNA 93.8FM for a live radio interview to discuss …
On 1 January 2016, the UN Sustainable Development Goals came into effect. These global goals aimed to end poverty and address social needs while protecting the environment. Carbon dioxide, when used as a measure of environmental quality, allowed nations to measure the effectiveness of their sustainable efforts and determine probable environmental impacts in the future. …
The University of Singapore was formally established on 1 January 1962, following its split with the University of Malaya. At the time, the Singapore and Malayan governments wanted separate universities, and thus decided to have its Singapore and Kuala Lumpur divisions become autonomous national universities in their respective countries. Since then, the University of Singapore …
Singapore’s Collegiate Model: Combining Teaching, Research and Residency Read More »
On 29th December 2021, Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng met with Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, pledging to jointly fight the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance bilateral cooperation. According to Han, as close neighbours and partners, China and Singapore enjoy mutual political understanding and trust. China is Singapore’s largest trading partner, while Singapore …