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As International Migrants Day approaches on 18 December, we ought to ponder how migration affects Singapore’s society. Research on migration includes extensive research on younger populations’ concept of futurity. The concept is not usually tagged to older adults as they are seen to be nearing the end-of-life and are less concerned with making future plans. …
(Re)constructing Ageing Futures: Insights from Migration in Asia and Beyond Read More »
8th December marks the anniversary of the founding of the National University of Singapore’s College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS). The CHS introduced a new undergraduate curriculum structure that places an emphasis on drawing from different intellectual approaches and tools across disciplines from the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. The new curriculum …
Breadth of University Curriculum and Labor Market Outcomes Read More »
In ‘Heart of the Matter – Do high cost of living concerns in Singapore affect everyone the same way?’ (Channel NewsAsia, November 2023), Dr Ong Ee Cheng (Senior Lecturer, NUS Economics) explores the intricate factors influencing the prices of necessities, shedding light on the often-overlooked role of geopolitical issues. Dr Ong acknowledges that events such …
SG Cares Giving Week is commemorated from 1 to 7 Dec every year, encouraging businesses and non-profit organisations to celebrate their volunteering and philanthropy efforts. Civil society organisations, or CSOs, play a key role in promoting political reforms, notably, in autocracies. Assistant Professor Elvin Ong and Syazwi Bin Rahmad (both NUS Political Science) explore the …
On June 19, 2023, National Development Minister Desmond Lee announced that two marine climate research projects have been awarded grants, supported by the Marine Climate Change Science (MCCS) Programme, launched by the National Parks Board (NParks) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) in 2021. The programme supports projects that aim to protect critical marine habitats …
Two new marine climate projects awarded grants under $25m research programme Read More »
Fridae, a Singapore-based gay web portal, was founded in December 2020, inaugurated in 2001, and has been a key player in the advocacy of gay rights in the country since. As homosexuality in Singapore is still illegal, Fridae, as many other gay businesses, faces a unique set of challenges. The chapter ‘“We’re the gay company, …
“We’re the gay company, as gay as it gets”: The Social Enterprise of Fridae Read More »
In his commentary titled ‘Mind the gap — Divergent expectations about university degrees among youth could have domino effect’ (TODAY, October 2023), Associate Professor Vincent Chua (NUS Sociology and Anthropology) delves into the disparities in expectations surrounding university degrees among Singaporean youth. Tapping on data from TODAY‘s Youth Survey 2023, A/P Chua highlights a noticeable …
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent by the day, with people employing the technologies in various fields and applications. However, the power of AI does not come without drawbacks, and users are aware of this. There are significant ongoing debates within the scientific and technological communities about the implications and future …
Understanding user interactions and perceptions of AI risk in Singapore Read More »
Since 1999, GIS Day has been held annually in mid-November to celebrate the technology of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS encompasses large databases which capture, store, and display data related to positions on and spatial relationships across Earth’s surface. Leveraging GIS technology requires practitioners to have strong data analytics and design thinking skills, which has …
International Students’ Day is held annually on 17 November. According to QS World University Rankings 2023, 14 out of the top 50 universities are based in Asia. As internationalization becomes a crucial criterion of university rankings, Asian universities have mixed feelings about internationalization and interaction with the state. ‘Emotional Geographies of University Officialdom’ (in Student …