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The connection between Singapore and Malaysia extends far beyond being neighbours. From economic interdependence to bilateral relations, to even being part of the same nation at one point, the relationship between the two countries is complex and multi-faceted. Despite past conflicts, Singapore and Malaysia continue to share a mutually beneficial relationship, with up to one …
Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth Read More »
Singapore’s education system is notorious for its rigour and quality, with Singaporean students consistently performing well in international assessments, such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Yet, there are some who surpass the demanding requirements of the education system – most recently, a …
Commentary: How can Singapore keep up with the unique needs of prodigies? Read More »
Call For Applications: Student Assistant at the Singapore Research Nexus (SRN) The Singapore Research Nexus (SRN) is a unique academic resource covering the wide range of research on Singapore produced by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). It can be found at https://fass.nus.edu.sg/srn/. SRN is part of the FASS Research Division and has been …
SRN is Hiring! Call for Undergraduate/Graduate Student Assistants Read More »
Amidst the hustle and bustle of life in Singapore, meditative activities like introspection often take a back seat. In ‘Commentary: How Hustle Culture is Robbing Our Youths of Self-Discovery’ (Channel NewsAsia, January 2024), Mr Jonathan Sim (NUS Philosophy) delves into the silent crisis surrounding youths’ inability to engage in self-reflection due to their relentless pursuit …
Commentary: How Hustle Culture is Robbing Our Youths of Self-Discovery Read More »
Mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes are termed ‘blue carbon’ ecosystems because of their potential to remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in the vegetation and soils, which is effective in tackling climate change. Blue carbon ecosystems can remove and store greenhouse gas emissions at rates several times greater than terrestrial ecosystems such …
A Blue Carbon Framework for Singapore’s National Climate Change Policy (BlueCarbonSG) Read More »
At the end of secondary school, students have to make one difficult decision after the other. For those who choose to pursue junior college, they are almost immediately confronted with the stressful task of choosing what subjects to study for the GCE A-Level examinations. This choice is more complex than it initially seems, as one’s …
Commentary: After O-Levels, the Choice of Subjects isn’t Always Straightforward Read More »
Singapore saw a surge in the rate of COVID-19 infections towards the end of 2023 and residents were encouraged to start wearing masks again in crowded places to prevent the spread of the disease. Mask-wearing has normalised in the past few years, becoming commonplace in schools and workplaces. As a result, children have had to …
Effects of face masks on language comprehension in bilingual children Read More »
Singapore has been touted as one of the world’s most well-planned cities, with a focus on not only public infrastructure but also on its natural environment. As envisioned by Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore has transformed into ‘a city in a garden’, a unique urban setting that accommodates a diverse range of inhabitants, from mosquitoes to …
Singaporean Creatures: Histories of Humans and Other Animals in the Garden City Read More »
As the world prepares to commemorate International Education Day on the 24th of January, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in fostering global development and understanding, Singapore’s geography syllabus is a testament to this global vision. As the geography curriculum evolves, it seeks to promote critical thinking about power dynamics in human-environment relations, emphasizing social …
The urban landscape of Southeast Asia is rapidly evolving, with cities becoming focal points of innovation, development, and imagination. As cities grow and transform, they become embodiments of visions of the future that are influenced by discourses of urban planning and historical pathways of development. But how do these sites of urban planning reflect and …
Capitals of the Future: Place, Power, and Possibility in Southeast Asia Read More »