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The 2019 NUS Commencement signifies new journeys for its graduates. The persistent debate surrounding the merits of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) versus non-STEM subjects is likely to fade away for those who pursue non-academic occupations. The same may not hold true for those venturing deeper into academia. Professor Yun Ge (School of Education, …
The Cultivation of Research Labour in Pacific Asia with Special Reference to Singapore Read More »
A recent article featured in TODAY stated that as early as 2045, average temperatures in Singapore could hit as high as 40 on a normal day. Such scientific reminders undoubtedly reiterate the need to concern ourselves with the protection and conservation of key ecological features in our society. Minister for Social and Family Development and Second …
It takes a community to protect mangroves: Desmond Lee Read More »
An opinion piece by Associate Professor Daniel Friess (NUS Department of Geography) recently elaborated on the significance, as well as importance, of mangrove conservation in Singapore. This article comes in light of the the 5th international Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management Meeting (MMM5), held from the first to fourth of July. A/P Friess stresses that not …
Sharing knowledge to protect our mangrove forests Read More »
Population issues are an unending concern for governing bodies, even as the population itself might not always be aware of the complexities behind such an area of management. The United Nations marks World Population Day every 11th of July to raise awareness of global population issues, and a small, crowded nation like Singapore faces numerous …
Few things encapsulate Singapore’s rich heritage and cultural diversity better than its food. To celebrate local foods, the Singapore Tourism Board started the annual Singapore Food Festival back in 1994. It is scheduled to happen this year in July, featuring flagship events like the ’50 Cents Fest’ at Chinatown Food Street. Yet Singapore’s foodscape today …
In a Straits Times editorial Research Fellows Dr Neo Yu Wei (NUS Social Service Research Centre [SSRC]) and Dr Ad Maulod elaborated on their project entitled ‘What Older People Need in Singapore: A Household Budgets Study’, which involved focus group discussions with elderly from different household backgrounds and ethnic groups. The discussions sought to ascertain …
A budget standard for everyone in a diverse society Read More »
On 1st July 2019, Singapore will be hosting the 5th international Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management Meeting (MMM5). As the world’s largest and longest-running mangrove conference, the MMM, initiated in 2000, focuses on understanding, conservation, and sustainable use of mangrove ecosystems worldwide. Convened by mangrove scientists every 3-6 years, the MMM brings together researchers, practitioners and NGOs …
The common myth of Singapore history often perpetuated is that British colonialism, heralded by the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles, was the catalyst that turned Singapore into the major trading port that it is well-known for today. Contrary to this view, however, the island was known to have been trading with China since the 14th …
NUS News features a short summary of NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies Professor John Miksic’s archaeological life and career. Prof Miksic’s interest in archaeology began even before his university days, when he would recall finding arrowheads from Native Americans with his grandfather on his family farm. After pursuing his undergraduate studies in anthropology at …
Prof John Miksic: Unearthing Singapore’s forgotten treasures Read More »
What steps can Singapore take to manage and reduce the risk of floods? On 16 June 2010, Orchard Road experienced severe floods that affected Singapore’s retail and tourism industry. With sea levels projected to rise between 0.25 to 0.76 meters by the end of the 21st century, steps have already been taken to minimise the …