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China’s ever-expanding Belt and Road Initiative, characterised by substantial investment in countries and international organisations along the former Silk Road, has generated extensive literature on its large-scale infrastructure projects. However, Professor Kenneth Dean (NUS Chinese Studies) argues that alternative networks in Southeast Asia, such as Chinese temples, regional, clan, and trade associations that connect Southeast […]
Many university modules have traditionally adhered to a fixed lecture-tutorial format, culminating in written examinations. However, Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng (NUS Economics) has reimagined this approach by uniquely designing a labour economics module centred on narrative inquiry for the final project. Narrative inquiry involves translating verbal information into stories that enhance understanding of a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the life and health of human beings worldwide. While the official death toll of the pandemic was reported to be 6.84 million by February 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that underreporting and indirect deaths might have brought the total to 14.9 million by 2021. This […]
At the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, when wide-scale measures such as social distancing, lockdowns, and home quarantine orders were implemented, migrant workers (MW) were seemingly sidelined, with many lacking access to the robust national healthcare system or medical assistance. The arrival of the second wave of COVID-19 transmissions in 2020 cast a spotlight […]
Introducing our ‘Celebrating Singapore Studies: Sixty Years of Nationhood’ campaign to mark SG60! #Singapore #SG60 #singaporestudies #nusfass #humanities #SocialSciences
As Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, the SG60 theme, ‘Building Our Singapore Together’, serves as a reminder to reflect on Singapore’s rich and multifaceted history. Much of the country’s early history is understood through traditional sources such as the official East India Company records, but exploring alternative narratives is essential to uncover the […]
As a meritocratic nation, Singapore normalises quality education as an enabler for a competent workforce and social mobility. While many middle to upper-class parents can comfortably support and uplift their children’s academic journeys, questions arise about whether children from low-income families may lack hope in academic achievement due to limited access to resources such as […]
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adheres to the ASEAN Way, a policy of mutual non-interference and consensus decision-making among its 10 member states. Despite their declarations of unity and unanimity, this consensus-driven approach often poses coordination challenges, particularly in managing their multifaceted relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This is further […]
In the midst of Singapore’s burgeoning middle to upper-class demographic, it is crucial not to overlook the challenges faced by young adults from the working class as societal norms and parenting ideals evolve. In ‘Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore’ (Journal of Family Studies, 2023), Associate Professor Irene Y. H. Ng, Joshua […]
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting young people, with symptoms often emerging and intensifying during the critical transition from adolescence into young adulthood. Among these symptoms, anhedonia, the reduced ability to feel pleasure or interest in activities, has gained attention as a particularly serious and understudied issue. Anhedonia not only […]