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Initiated by the United Nations in 1974 to raise awareness of issues pertaining to marine pollution, human overpopulation, global warming, and illegal wildlife crime, World Environment Day is observed every 5 June. Each year, a new theme is presented for corporations, communities, and non-governmental organizations to campaign for. The theme for 2019 was ‘Beat Air …
Particle exposure and inhaled dose during commuting in Singapore Read More »
In this panel discussion by Channel News Asia, presenter Genevieve Woo speaks with A/P Maitrii Aung-Thwin from the NUS Department of History, A/P Elliott Prasse-Freeman from the NUS Department of Sociology, A/P Eduardo Araral from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Burmese activist Thinzar Shunlei Yi about the implications of the coup …
Myanmar Coup: The End Of Myanmar’s Fragile Democracy? Read More »
Singapore will commemorate Father’s Day on 20th June this year. The celebration was adopted from the West and seeks to honor fatherhood and the influence of fathers on family ties and the larger society. While it is not a public holiday in Singapore, Father’s Day is still observed annually in the country. The celebration aims …
Kids with Foreign-born Mum and Singapore-born Dad Show More Behavioral Issues Read More »
Singapore’s Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is portrayed as a better alternative to the minimum wage policy. The PWM ties an individual worker’s minimum monthly salary to the worker’s responsibilities and the amount of training received by the worker, promising workers stable career progression and improvements to productivity levels at work. As a result, the PWM …
Progressive Wage Model v minimum wage: Why not both? Read More »
The United Nations commemorates the Global Day of Parents on June 1 every year. The day is observed to celebrate the lifelong commitment and responsibility shouldered by parents in providing a nurturing, loving, and safe environment for their children to grow up in. It also aims to raise awareness about the need for stronger workplace …
Not all pandemic-related disruptions can be solved by Zoom video calls. Associate Professor Ian Chong (NUS Political Science) weighs in on the challenges of virtual diplomatic conferences in ‘Why some diplomatic events cannot go virtual’ (The Straits Times, 2021). A/P Chong highlights the importance of physical presence during high-level conferences such as the annual …
From 27 May to 6 June 2021, the Consumer Electronics Exhibition will host its annual IT Show which often has attractive deals on consumer electronic products. In today’s digital age, children face peer pressure over the appearance and performance of their digital devices. For low-income children, ownership of mobile phones may be seen by their …
On Vesak Day, Buddhists around the world mark this special occasion by offering flowers and joss sticks at temples and candlelight processions. Devotees also participate in “Bathing the Buddha”, a ceremony that consists of pouring blessed water over the image of the infant prince. Buddhism is Singapore’s largest religion, and these festivities are observed …
Vajrayana Practices: Towards a scientific conceptualization of meditation Read More »
Associate Professor Daniel Goh (NUS Department of Sociology) examines the changing values of elite education in Singapore, from its initial post-colonial focus on humility and service to a more modern and individualistic character, in ‘Affective identities and the recontextualisation of elite schools for globalisation in Singapore’ (Globalisation, Societies and Education, 2020). The four elite high …
World Population Day is commemorated on 11th July every year. Inaugurated by the United Nations Development program, the commemoration seeks to raise awareness about the importance and exigency of population issues faced by policymakers and citizens around the world. Population trends have widespread implications on economic development, income and social inequality, and access to basic …