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On June 3rd, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Women’s Conference was held. The panelists included Associate Professor Jessica Pan (NUS Department of Economics), chief executive of Wildtype Media Group Dr Juliana Chan, Nee Soon GRC MP Carrie Tan, and Group Head of DBS Bank Ms Tan Su Shan. The discussion centered around the need […]
In “Against The Grain: Malay Studies and the School of Autonomous Knowledge” in The Edge Malaysia, Professor Syed Farid Alatas (Departments of Sociology and Malay Studies) writes about the history behind the School of Autonomous Knowledge, likely the only school of thought in the human sciences to have emerged in the Malay world. At the NUS […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]