Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. Tails of truth: How effective are fables with human-like animals in teaching children honesty?
Classic fables like Goldilocks and the Three Bears that feature anthropomorphised animals, or animals with human traits, have entertained children for centuries while aiming to teach moral values. But just how effective are these stories in instilling virtues? Research by NUS psychologist Associate Professor Ding Xiao Pan (NUS Psychology) and some of her students answer this question. https://tinyurl.com/p2tafm47
2. NEW BOOK | ‘Ancient India: Living Traditions’
Dr Sureshkumar Muthukumaran (NUS History) and co-author Dr Sushma Jansari (Tabor Foundation Curator of South Asia Collections, The British Museum) explore the religious traditions of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism through the ages and their spread beyond India. https://tinyurl.com/mvzt6thr
3. Has China’s great relocation helped Southeast Asia industrialise?
Adjunct Assistant Professor Maria Monica Mihardja (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) and analyst Midzuki Low (Mizuho Bank) survey the research and find that China’s extensive investments in the region have delivered mixed results. https://tinyurl.com/7xy8jf48
4. Seniors are taking the kampung spirit beyond the neighbourhood
It’s time to support an ‘ageing in networks’ approach – one that recognises mobility, community, and connection beyond the block, argue Professor Elaine Ho (Senior Research Fellow at the NUS Asia Research Institute and Vice Dean – Research at FASS), Associate Professor Vincent Chua (NUS Sociology and Anthropology), and Associate Professor Feng Chen-Chieh (NUS Geography) in The Straits Times. https://tinyurl.com/2dbz6nnp
5. EXHIBITION | ‘prep-room: From Jurong Island to Selat Sembilan’ (16 April – 30 September 2025)
Through four themes – Maps, Moments, Mournings and Memoria – Associate Professor Hamzah Muzaini (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) and Dr. Hadi Osni (Malay Heritage Centre) trace the islands’ evolution and document their history and heritage in this NUS Museum exhibition. https://tinyurl.com/bdzdubce
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1. Tails of truth: How effective are fables with human-like animals in teaching children honesty?
Classic fables like Goldilocks and the Three Bears that feature anthropomorphised animals, or animals with human traits, have entertained children for centuries while aiming to teach moral values. But just how effective are these stories in instilling virtues? Research by NUS psychologist Associate Professor Ding Xiao Pan (NUS Psychology) and some of her students answer this question. https://tinyurl.com/p2tafm47
2. NEW BOOK | ‘Ancient India: Living Traditions’
Dr Sureshkumar Muthukumaran (NUS History) and co-author Dr Sushma Jansari (Tabor Foundation Curator of South Asia Collections, The British Museum) explore the religious traditions of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism through the ages and their spread beyond India. https://tinyurl.com/mvzt6thr
3. Has China’s great relocation helped Southeast Asia industrialise?
Adjunct Assistant Professor Maria Monica Mihardja (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) and analyst Midzuki Low (Mizuho Bank) survey the research and find that China’s extensive investments in the region have delivered mixed results. https://tinyurl.com/7xy8jf48
4. Seniors are taking the kampung spirit beyond the neighbourhood
It’s time to support an ‘ageing in networks’ approach – one that recognises mobility, community, and connection beyond the block, argue Professor Elaine Ho (Senior Research Fellow at the NUS Asia Research Institute and Vice Dean – Research at FASS), Associate Professor Vincent Chua (NUS Sociology and Anthropology), and Associate Professor Feng Chen-Chieh (NUS Geography) in The Straits Times. https://tinyurl.com/2dbz6nnp
5. EXHIBITION | ‘prep-room: From Jurong Island to Selat Sembilan’ (16 April – 30 September 2025)
Through four themes – Maps, Moments, Mournings and Memoria – Associate Professor Hamzah Muzaini (NUS Southeast Asian Studies) and Dr. Hadi Osni (Malay Heritage Centre) trace the islands’ evolution and document their history and heritage in this NUS Museum exhibition. https://tinyurl.com/bdzdubce
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. Singapore Filmmakers Adapt as U.S. Tariff Threat Looms
Amid uncertainty over Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films, Singaporean producers are strengthening global partnerships. Dr. Soh Kai Ruo (NUS Communications and New Media) analyses the potential impact on co-productions and streaming platforms. Could this shift benefit Asian films? Find out: https://tinyurl.com/2ufuvbyk. Also, listen to an extended discussion here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4sxxu9.
2. Alamak! Good Communication Needs Adaptability, Not Just Grammar
Singlish words like alamak entering the Oxford English Dictionary and Singapore Civil Defence Force’s artificial intelligence (AI) model in development using Singlish highlight the need for adaptable communication. Sticking only to formal English feels robotic; effective interaction requires adjusting tone, style and even emojis. And drama in education can build confidence and empathy, making communication more strategic and engaging. Read this compelling Op-Ed by Professor Lionel Wee (Provost's Chair Professor, NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies, FASS Dean of CHS Co-Dean), Ms Nora Samosir (Lasalle College of the Arts, University of the Arts, Singapore), and Professor Low Ee Ling (NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies). https://tinyurl.com/sx6rwmsa
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3. DO NOT MISS | FASS@CHS Open House 2025 (17 May 2025)
Talk about your future with the Dean of FASS, walk about our campus with our student guides, drop by our Department booths, and engage our faculty, student ambassadors and other student leaders in exploration of academics and student life at NUS. https://tinyurl.com/FASS-CHSOH25
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4. SEMINAR | A Survey of Chinese Loanwords in Mainland Southeast Asia from the Han Dynasty: Ethnohistorical Linguistic Observations (19 May 2025)
Professor Mark Alves (Montgomery College MD, USA) will be presenting on the results of his work so far in this NUS Chinese Studies and Wan Boo Sow Research Centre event. https://tinyurl.com/fvh2bz62
5. SEMINAR | Male Culture and College Delayers’ Persistence: Insights from Quasi-experimental Research (22 May 2025)
In his presentation, Dr. Binh Chi Bui (Johns Hopkins University School of Education) will highlight the policing of masculinity and academic struggles that male students in the U.S. face within male culture. https://tinyurl.com/36ujfmp5
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1. Singapore Filmmakers Adapt as U.S. Tariff Threat Looms
Amid uncertainty over Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films, Singaporean producers are strengthening global partnerships. Dr. Soh Kai Ruo (NUS Communications and New Media) analyses the potential impact on co-productions and streaming platforms. Could this shift benefit Asian films? Find out: https://tinyurl.com/2ufuvbyk. Also, listen to an extended discussion here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4sxxu9.
2. Alamak! Good Communication Needs Adaptability, Not Just Grammar
Singlish words like alamak entering the Oxford English Dictionary and Singapore Civil Defence Force’s artificial intelligence (AI) model in development using Singlish highlight the need for adaptable communication. Sticking only to formal English feels robotic; effective interaction requires adjusting tone, style and even emojis. And drama in education can build confidence and empathy, making communication more strategic and engaging. Read this compelling Op-Ed by Professor Lionel Wee (Provost's Chair Professor, NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies, FASS Dean of CHS Co-Dean), Ms Nora Samosir (Lasalle College of the Arts, University of the Arts, Singapore), and Professor Low Ee Ling (NUS English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies). https://tinyurl.com/sx6rwmsa
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3. DO NOT MISS | FASS@CHS Open House 2025 (17 May 2025)
Talk about your future with the Dean of FASS, walk about our campus with our student guides, drop by our Department booths, and engage our faculty, student ambassadors and other student leaders in exploration of academics and student life at NUS. https://tinyurl.com/FASS-CHSOH25
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4. SEMINAR | A Survey of Chinese Loanwords in Mainland Southeast Asia from the Han Dynasty: Ethnohistorical Linguistic Observations (19 May 2025)
Professor Mark Alves (Montgomery College MD, USA) will be presenting on the results of his work so far in this NUS Chinese Studies and Wan Boo Sow Research Centre event. https://tinyurl.com/fvh2bz62
5. SEMINAR | Male Culture and College Delayers’ Persistence: Insights from Quasi-experimental Research (22 May 2025)
In his presentation, Dr. Binh Chi Bui (Johns Hopkins University School of Education) will highlight the policing of masculinity and academic struggles that male students in the U.S. face within male culture. https://tinyurl.com/36ujfmp5
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. Uncovering hidden stories of the pre-war Japanese community in Singapore
In an attempt to reconstruct the pre-war Japanese community in Singapore’s “Little Japan” around Middle Road, Dr Clay Eaton (NUS Japanese Studies and NUS Asia Research Institute, ARI), Professor Naoko Shimazu (ARI) and Dr Chee Keng Lee (NUS College) teamed up for a project known as ‘Mapping Middle Road’, the first public history project of its kind about the Japanese community in Singapore. https://tinyurl.com/msxj5t2t
2. Why are the videos you see becoming more extreme?
Associate Professor Carol Soon (NUS Communications and New Media) and Dr Chew Han Ei (Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy advise us not to let algorithms decide what we watch or think, but learn to verify the sources, channels and legitimacy of the content being served up to us. https://tinyurl.com/bdee3rfr
3. STUDENT PROFILE | Transforming individuals and communities through active citizenship
First-year NUS College of Humanities and Sciences undergraduate pursuing a double major in Data Science & Analytics and Political Science, shares his experience being part of the College of Alice & Peter Tan family. https://tinyurl.com/33hswcyt
4. RESEARCH TALK | Critically Capitalist: The Spirit of Asset Capitalism in South Korea (11 July 2025)
Dr Bohyeong Kim (Vanderbilt University) will be sharing insights from her ethnography of South Korea’s asset seekers (a class ranging from amateur stock investors and real estate enthusiasts to money coaches) in this NUS Communications and New Media event. https://tinyurl.com/2ea7fn47
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1. Uncovering hidden stories of the pre-war Japanese community in Singapore
In an attempt to reconstruct the pre-war Japanese community in Singapore’s “Little Japan” around Middle Road, Dr Clay Eaton (NUS Japanese Studies and NUS Asia Research Institute, ARI), Professor Naoko Shimazu (ARI) and Dr Chee Keng Lee (NUS College) teamed up for a project known as ‘Mapping Middle Road’, the first public history project of its kind about the Japanese community in Singapore. https://tinyurl.com/msxj5t2t
2. Why are the videos you see becoming more extreme?
Associate Professor Carol Soon (NUS Communications and New Media) and Dr Chew Han Ei (Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy advise us not to let algorithms decide what we watch or think, but learn to verify the sources, channels and legitimacy of the content being served up to us. https://tinyurl.com/bdee3rfr
3. STUDENT PROFILE | Transforming individuals and communities through active citizenship
First-year NUS College of Humanities and Sciences undergraduate pursuing a double major in Data Science & Analytics and Political Science, shares his experience being part of the College of Alice & Peter Tan family. https://tinyurl.com/33hswcyt
4. RESEARCH TALK | Critically Capitalist: The Spirit of Asset Capitalism in South Korea (11 July 2025)
Dr Bohyeong Kim (Vanderbilt University) will be sharing insights from her ethnography of South Korea’s asset seekers (a class ranging from amateur stock investors and real estate enthusiasts to money coaches) in this NUS Communications and New Media event. https://tinyurl.com/2ea7fn47
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. Beyond the grades: What success means to a new generation
At the recent Insights Singapore Forum by the Political Science Society of NUS, an invited panel joined students and youths to explore the issues around success, meritocracy, elitism and the need for society to shift the focus beyond individual success toward a more inclusive and multi-dimensional understanding of success. https://tinyurl.com/53mfty4v
2. Associate Professor Taberez Ahmed Neyazi awarded prestigious fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton
The IAS has been home to many of the world’s most influential thinkers, including Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer. While there, Assoc Prof Neyazi (NUS Communications and New Media) will be researching the politics of internet shutdowns, specifically the relationship between technology, governance and power. https://tinyurl.com/yey33x2e
3. How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation
In the fight against climate change, a new generation of NUS student entrepreneurs is storming the sustainability frontier. Meet year 3 undergraduate Chew Chi Ying (NUS Political Science) who co-founded Cityscape Farms with NUS alumni Davian Chan Ze Peng and Manel Joseph Seet (School of Computing) and Ho Hol Yin (Faculty of Science) to in their words “bring sustainable farming to Singaporeans by integrating nature into homes, schools and offices.” https://tinyurl.com/mur6xeth
4. LECTURE | Border Wars and the Making of Religious Difference
Associate Professor Angie Heo (University of Chicago) recently delivered the inaugural Distinguished Lecture presented by the GL Louis Religious Pluralism Research Cluster. Her talk and subsequent Q&A hosted by Associate Professor Jack Chia (NUS History) delved into the role of religious practices and discourses in shaping and moving the politics of invasion, asylum and security in the world. https://tinyurl.com/3ck8bmty
5. CNA938 Rewind - Vietnam did it. Could Singapore one day ban Telegram?
Vietnam has just ordered the banning of messaging app Telegram for its lack of cooperation in the combat of alleged crimes committed by its users. NUS Communications and New Media Head Associate Professor Natalie Pang, who specialises in socio-technical studies of technology, describes the conditions that would have to be met before a platform is blocked in Singapore. https://tinyurl.com/5232zrcw
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1. Beyond the grades: What success means to a new generation
At the recent Insights Singapore Forum by the Political Science Society of NUS, an invited panel joined students and youths to explore the issues around success, meritocracy, elitism and the need for society to shift the focus beyond individual success toward a more inclusive and multi-dimensional understanding of success. https://tinyurl.com/53mfty4v
2. Associate Professor Taberez Ahmed Neyazi awarded prestigious fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton
The IAS has been home to many of the world’s most influential thinkers, including Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer. While there, Assoc Prof Neyazi (NUS Communications and New Media) will be researching the politics of internet shutdowns, specifically the relationship between technology, governance and power. https://tinyurl.com/yey33x2e
3. How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation
In the fight against climate change, a new generation of NUS student entrepreneurs is storming the sustainability frontier. Meet year 3 undergraduate Chew Chi Ying (NUS Political Science) who co-founded Cityscape Farms with NUS alumni Davian Chan Ze Peng and Manel Joseph Seet (School of Computing) and Ho Hol Yin (Faculty of Science) to in their words “bring sustainable farming to Singaporeans by integrating nature into homes, schools and offices.” https://tinyurl.com/mur6xeth
4. LECTURE | Border Wars and the Making of Religious Difference
Associate Professor Angie Heo (University of Chicago) recently delivered the inaugural Distinguished Lecture presented by the GL Louis Religious Pluralism Research Cluster. Her talk and subsequent Q&A hosted by Associate Professor Jack Chia (NUS History) delved into the role of religious practices and discourses in shaping and moving the politics of invasion, asylum and security in the world. https://tinyurl.com/3ck8bmty
5. CNA938 Rewind - Vietnam did it. Could Singapore one day ban Telegram?
Vietnam has just ordered the banning of messaging app Telegram for its lack of cooperation in the combat of alleged crimes committed by its users. NUS Communications and New Media Head Associate Professor Natalie Pang, who specialises in socio-technical studies of technology, describes the conditions that would have to be met before a platform is blocked in Singapore. https://tinyurl.com/5232zrcw
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Stick to trusted platforms like NUS TalentConnect, where real opportunities from our partner organisations are waiting for you! 💼✨
Not sure where to begin? Your FASS Career Advisors are here to guide you — from selecting the right platforms to refining your resume. 🙌
🔎 Top Tips to Get Started:
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✅ Set up job alerts
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Need help or more info? We’ve got you covered:
👉 FASS Internship Programme FAQ
👉 Book a Career Advisory Session
Stay agile, stay safe — and land that internship like a pro. 🚀
#FASSCareerPreparation #FASSIP #InternshipTips #TalentConnect
Stick to trusted platforms like NUS TalentConnect, where real opportunities from our partner organisations are waiting for you! 💼✨
Not sure where to begin? Your FASS Career Advisors are here to guide you — from selecting the right platforms to refining your resume. 🙌
🔎 Top Tips to Get Started:
✅ Use verified sources only
✅ Set up job alerts
✅ Ask questions if you're unsure
Need help or more info? We’ve got you covered:
👉 FASS Internship Programme FAQ
👉 Book a Career Advisory Session
Stay agile, stay safe — and land that internship like a pro. 🚀
#FASSCareerPreparation #FASSIP #InternshipTips #TalentConnect
Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. FASSTALK | THE CNM PODCAST: Fandom Unpacked—Passion, Tech & Global Impact
In this discussion, Dr Alex Mitchell, Dr Bertha Chin and Professor Zhang Weiyu (NUS Communications and New Media) dive into fan culture—how tech shapes it, why it’s misunderstood, and its explosive growth in places like China. Is fandom just obsession, or something deeper? Listen now! https://tinyurl.com/4fswsux5
2. AI Homework: Help or Hindrance?
In a survey by CNA, 84% of Singaporean teens said they used AI to do their homework, weekly. The experts warn of over-reliance — Jonathan Sim (NUS Philosophy, NUS Learning & Development Academy and NUS Teaching Academy) flags trust issues, Dr Lee Li Neng (NUS Psychology and NUS Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology) urges critical thinking. What should you think: Does AI boost or weaken learning? https://tinyurl.com/yc52raa6
3. First volume of the series focuses on the history of TCM development in Singapore
NUS Chinese Studies has collaborated with the National Taiwan University Press to launch the "Overseas Chinese Academic Series" to jointly promote the diversified development of Chinese language and Sinology studies. The first monograph, published at the end of May this year, focuses on the historical development of traditional Chinese medicine in the local area. https://tinyurl.com/3m4wmzkk
4. IAMCR PRE-CONFERENCE | The 50th Anniversary of Communication Policy & Technology (12 July 2025)
The Communication Policy & Technology (CP&T) Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025 with a special pre-conference event, which brings together scholars and policy practitioners from diverse region and different generations to deliberate on the past, the present, and the future of communication policy and technology. https://tinyurl.com/3bf4uupu
5. IAMCR PRE-CONFERENCE | Emotions and Journalism in Today’s Dynamic Communication Landscape (12 July 2025)
Organised in conjunction with the forthcoming Handbook of Journalism and Emotions (IAMCR/Wiley), seeks to address the growing global interest among media professionals and scholars in the relationship between journalism and emotion. https://tinyurl.com/bpabhj8r
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1. FASSTALK | THE CNM PODCAST: Fandom Unpacked—Passion, Tech & Global Impact
In this discussion, Dr Alex Mitchell, Dr Bertha Chin and Professor Zhang Weiyu (NUS Communications and New Media) dive into fan culture—how tech shapes it, why it’s misunderstood, and its explosive growth in places like China. Is fandom just obsession, or something deeper? Listen now! https://tinyurl.com/4fswsux5
2. AI Homework: Help or Hindrance?
In a survey by CNA, 84% of Singaporean teens said they used AI to do their homework, weekly. The experts warn of over-reliance — Jonathan Sim (NUS Philosophy, NUS Learning & Development Academy and NUS Teaching Academy) flags trust issues, Dr Lee Li Neng (NUS Psychology and NUS Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology) urges critical thinking. What should you think: Does AI boost or weaken learning? https://tinyurl.com/yc52raa6
3. First volume of the series focuses on the history of TCM development in Singapore
NUS Chinese Studies has collaborated with the National Taiwan University Press to launch the "Overseas Chinese Academic Series" to jointly promote the diversified development of Chinese language and Sinology studies. The first monograph, published at the end of May this year, focuses on the historical development of traditional Chinese medicine in the local area. https://tinyurl.com/3m4wmzkk
4. IAMCR PRE-CONFERENCE | The 50th Anniversary of Communication Policy & Technology (12 July 2025)
The Communication Policy & Technology (CP&T) Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025 with a special pre-conference event, which brings together scholars and policy practitioners from diverse region and different generations to deliberate on the past, the present, and the future of communication policy and technology. https://tinyurl.com/3bf4uupu
5. IAMCR PRE-CONFERENCE | Emotions and Journalism in Today’s Dynamic Communication Landscape (12 July 2025)
Organised in conjunction with the forthcoming Handbook of Journalism and Emotions (IAMCR/Wiley), seeks to address the growing global interest among media professionals and scholars in the relationship between journalism and emotion. https://tinyurl.com/bpabhj8r
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𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 #𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐒
The NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is looking for interested participants to take part in a fully remote research study (no study visits required) to understand your digital behaviour patterns over a 14-day period. You will be asked to download a study app called Avicenna on your smartphone, which triggers mini surveys and games over a 10-day period. The app also passively collects data on your screen usage patterns, physical activity and other health outcomes.
For your participation, you will be reimbursed up to $25 for your participation if you complete at least 80% of mini surveys and games for each round.
Sign-up at https://tinyurl.com/39wpfx44
For more information, contact Ms Chua Xin Hui at 9170 9231 or ephbox79@nus.edu.sg!
The NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is looking for interested participants to take part in a fully remote research study (no study visits required) to understand your digital behaviour patterns over a 14-day period. You will be asked to download a study app called Avicenna on your smartphone, which triggers mini surveys and games over a 10-day period. The app also passively collects data on your screen usage patterns, physical activity and other health outcomes.
For your participation, you will be reimbursed up to $25 for your participation if you complete at least 80% of mini surveys and games for each round.
Sign-up at https://tinyurl.com/39wpfx44
For more information, contact Ms Chua Xin Hui at 9170 9231 or ephbox79@nus.edu.sg!
𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 | 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (#𝗡𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲)
The #NUS Department of #PoliticalScience is calling for applications by candidates to undertake thesis research on Japanese politics – preferably in but not restricted to topics/areas such as public opinion, party politics and governance.
Learn more about this opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/4na4wfuh
#NUSGraduateStudies #graduatestudies #research #Japanesepolitics #asianstudies
The #NUS Department of #PoliticalScience is calling for applications by candidates to undertake thesis research on Japanese politics – preferably in but not restricted to topics/areas such as public opinion, party politics and governance.
Learn more about this opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/4na4wfuh
#NUSGraduateStudies #graduatestudies #research #Japanesepolitics #asianstudies
The countdown is on...⏰
FASS Orientation is happening 7 July, Monday, on campus!
💬 Expect essential student life talks where you can learn about all things FASS, from curriculum and grading systems to internships and more.
🎮 Dive even deeper into our different majors with interactive games, trivia, and student project displays at our Welcome Showcase!
Save the date, stay tuned, and get ready to start your journey with us!
Get more details here ✨
FASS Orientation is happening 7 July, Monday, on campus!
💬 Expect essential student life talks where you can learn about all things FASS, from curriculum and grading systems to internships and more.
🎮 Dive even deeper into our different majors with interactive games, trivia, and student project displays at our Welcome Showcase!
Save the date, stay tuned, and get ready to start your journey with us!
Get more details here ✨
Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. What’s The News? – ST’s Current Affairs Quiz Crowns Its Champion!
Temasek JC triumphed in The Straits Times’ thrilling What’s The News? finals, hosted at the NUS University Cultural Centre with NUS Communications and New Media as Campus Partner. Discover how the competition changed students’ perspectives on the news! https://tinyurl.com/NUSCNM-WhatstheNews
2. Professor Dariusz Wójcik (NUS Geography) clinches prestigious Royal Geographical Society Murchison Award
The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG) noted that the award is in recognition of Prof Wójcik’s body of publications, which has “forged a whole new branch of geographical science” and has established geography “as a key discipline for the study of money and finance.” https://tinyurl.com/nusgeog-rgsibgaward
3. Give more thought to lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18
If Singapore’s political system does not evolve to better include youth preferences for more diverse views and more checks and balances in Parliament, we can only expect the inter-generational satisfaction gap to increase, writes Dr Elvin Ong (NUS Political Science). https://tinyurl.com/lower-SGvotingage
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1. What’s The News? – ST’s Current Affairs Quiz Crowns Its Champion!
Temasek JC triumphed in The Straits Times’ thrilling What’s The News? finals, hosted at the NUS University Cultural Centre with NUS Communications and New Media as Campus Partner. Discover how the competition changed students’ perspectives on the news! https://tinyurl.com/NUSCNM-WhatstheNews
2. Professor Dariusz Wójcik (NUS Geography) clinches prestigious Royal Geographical Society Murchison Award
The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG) noted that the award is in recognition of Prof Wójcik’s body of publications, which has “forged a whole new branch of geographical science” and has established geography “as a key discipline for the study of money and finance.” https://tinyurl.com/nusgeog-rgsibgaward
3. Give more thought to lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18
If Singapore’s political system does not evolve to better include youth preferences for more diverse views and more checks and balances in Parliament, we can only expect the inter-generational satisfaction gap to increase, writes Dr Elvin Ong (NUS Political Science). https://tinyurl.com/lower-SGvotingage
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The FASS Student Leadership Award (FSLA) recognizes student leaders beyond academic excellence, and aims to reward students who:
✅ Demonstrate student leadership;
✅ Foster experiential learning; and/or
✅ Enhance outreach activities within FASS and/or the wider community.
📢 Applications for FSLA 2025 are now OPEN! If you (or someone you know) have/has displayed leadership potential towards a cause or project you are passionate about, we welcome you to submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also accepted!
The nomination period is open now till Sunday, 6 July 2025, 2359h. Please submit the form at https://tinyurl.com/FSLA2025 or by scanning the QR code.
Click here for more information.
✅ Demonstrate student leadership;
✅ Foster experiential learning; and/or
✅ Enhance outreach activities within FASS and/or the wider community.
📢 Applications for FSLA 2025 are now OPEN! If you (or someone you know) have/has displayed leadership potential towards a cause or project you are passionate about, we welcome you to submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also accepted!
The nomination period is open now till Sunday, 6 July 2025, 2359h. Please submit the form at https://tinyurl.com/FSLA2025 or by scanning the QR code.
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. From Intern to Big Data Engineer at ByteDance
Data Science and Economics cross-disciplinary programme (DSE-XDP) student Gao Yuchen (NUS College of Humanities and Sciences) is scheduled to graduate next month, but she has already turned her internship at ByteDance into a full-time role as a data engineer. Find out how: https://tinyurl.com/4ry4smrt
2. Unlock Your Creative Journey with Arts for All
Imagine an arts experience tailored just for you—whether you're a creator or explorer, or simply curious. At NUS, the Arts for All initiative is breaking barriers and redefining how students engage with the arts. From groundbreaking performances like The Waltz at Lover’s Garden—conceived by NUS Communications and New Media students—to interdisciplinary collaborations, the arts are thriving on campus. Discover how creativity comes alive at NUS. https://tinyurl.com/573ah3uk
3. QS World University Rankings 2026: NUS remains Asia’s Top University
Commemorating its 120th anniversary this year, the National University of Singapore (NUS) celebrates not only a legacy of academic excellence but also its ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact on society. It has retained its spot as the top university in Asia, continues to place among the top 0.5 percent of universities globally and is once again the only Asian university placed in the world’s top 10 — according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) released on 19 June 2025. https://tinyurl.com/mwpuz88y
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1. From Intern to Big Data Engineer at ByteDance
Data Science and Economics cross-disciplinary programme (DSE-XDP) student Gao Yuchen (NUS College of Humanities and Sciences) is scheduled to graduate next month, but she has already turned her internship at ByteDance into a full-time role as a data engineer. Find out how: https://tinyurl.com/4ry4smrt
2. Unlock Your Creative Journey with Arts for All
Imagine an arts experience tailored just for you—whether you're a creator or explorer, or simply curious. At NUS, the Arts for All initiative is breaking barriers and redefining how students engage with the arts. From groundbreaking performances like The Waltz at Lover’s Garden—conceived by NUS Communications and New Media students—to interdisciplinary collaborations, the arts are thriving on campus. Discover how creativity comes alive at NUS. https://tinyurl.com/573ah3uk
3. QS World University Rankings 2026: NUS remains Asia’s Top University
Commemorating its 120th anniversary this year, the National University of Singapore (NUS) celebrates not only a legacy of academic excellence but also its ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact on society. It has retained its spot as the top university in Asia, continues to place among the top 0.5 percent of universities globally and is once again the only Asian university placed in the world’s top 10 — according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) released on 19 June 2025. https://tinyurl.com/mwpuz88y
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are some recent highlights on campus and off!
1. Interning in the FASS Lane: An NUS Economics Student’s Growth Journey at Sanofi
From day-one jitters to owning high-impact tasks, Farah Firzanah’s internship experience so far shows how the right programme can turn classroom theory into real-world skills. And with pharmaceutical giant Sanofi’s inclusive culture (complete with office foosball and volunteer initiatives), she’s learnt that career growth isn’t just about the work—it’s about the people you meet along the way. https://tinyurl.com/2acdd985
2. FSLA 2024 Winner: Darice Wong
Meet last year’s FASS Student Leadership Award (Individual Category) winner Darice, who is the co-founder of NUS Product Club, a platform that enables NUS students to learn more about Product Management before they decide to embark on their prospective careers in this function. https://tinyurl.com/ayv4kvn9
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1. Interning in the FASS Lane: An NUS Economics Student’s Growth Journey at Sanofi
From day-one jitters to owning high-impact tasks, Farah Firzanah’s internship experience so far shows how the right programme can turn classroom theory into real-world skills. And with pharmaceutical giant Sanofi’s inclusive culture (complete with office foosball and volunteer initiatives), she’s learnt that career growth isn’t just about the work—it’s about the people you meet along the way. https://tinyurl.com/2acdd985
2. FSLA 2024 Winner: Darice Wong
Meet last year’s FASS Student Leadership Award (Individual Category) winner Darice, who is the co-founder of NUS Product Club, a platform that enables NUS students to learn more about Product Management before they decide to embark on their prospective careers in this function. https://tinyurl.com/ayv4kvn9
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✨FASS Mentorship Series: From FASS to Future – Careers, Clarity & Branding, 27 Aug (Wed), 4pm to 5.30pm✨
Meet Royce Woo, FASS alumnus, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology
His HR journey across Asia-Pacific spanning industries like oil and gas to tech has equipped him with sharp insights into people operations, service delivery, and staying agile in fast-moving industries. He is currently the Senior HR Specialist at Google.
Curious to learn more about Royce and his career? Hear from the FASS alumni mentors on their career lessons they wish they’d known earlier to how they carved out their personal brand in their early careers. This session will help you connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to go. Sign up via the link below by Thur, 14 Aug!
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Event Details
📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025
⏰4 pm - 5.30 pm
📍Shaw Foundation Building, AS7 #01-17 Seminar Room B
🔗https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9kJvtBzqAh7LqC
Meet Royce Woo, FASS alumnus, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology
His HR journey across Asia-Pacific spanning industries like oil and gas to tech has equipped him with sharp insights into people operations, service delivery, and staying agile in fast-moving industries. He is currently the Senior HR Specialist at Google.
Curious to learn more about Royce and his career? Hear from the FASS alumni mentors on their career lessons they wish they’d known earlier to how they carved out their personal brand in their early careers. This session will help you connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to go. Sign up via the link below by Thur, 14 Aug!
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Event Details
📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025
⏰4 pm - 5.30 pm
📍Shaw Foundation Building, AS7 #01-17 Seminar Room B
🔗https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9kJvtBzqAh7LqC
✨FASS Mentorship Series: From FASS to Future – Careers, Clarity & Branding, 27 Aug (Wed), 4pm to 5.30pm✨
Meet November Tan, FASS alumnus, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Geography
With 15 years of rich experience in public service shaping Singapore’s urban landscape, combined with her passion for community, storytelling, and sustainable placemaking, she established the Phistoria Heritage Consultants.
Curious to learn more about November and her career? Hear from the FASS alumni mentors on their career lessons they wish they’d known earlier to how they carved out their personal brand in their early careers. This session will help you connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to go. Sign up via the link below by Thur, 14 Aug!
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Event Details
📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025
⏰4 pm - 5.30 pm
📍Shaw Foundation Building, AS7 #01-17 Seminar Room B
🔗https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9kJvtBzqAh7LqC
Meet November Tan, FASS alumnus, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Geography
With 15 years of rich experience in public service shaping Singapore’s urban landscape, combined with her passion for community, storytelling, and sustainable placemaking, she established the Phistoria Heritage Consultants.
Curious to learn more about November and her career? Hear from the FASS alumni mentors on their career lessons they wish they’d known earlier to how they carved out their personal brand in their early careers. This session will help you connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to go. Sign up via the link below by Thur, 14 Aug!
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Event Details
📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025
⏰4 pm - 5.30 pm
📍Shaw Foundation Building, AS7 #01-17 Seminar Room B
🔗https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9kJvtBzqAh7LqC
✨FASS Mentorship Series: From FASS to Future – Careers, Clarity & Branding, 27 Aug (Wed), 4pm to 5.30pm✨
Meet Gabriel Yeo, FASS alumnus, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology
From the Army to MINDEF to community service, Gabriel’s journey spans over a decade of leadership, strategy, and service. He is currently the Director of Strategy & Business Transformation at HSA.
Curious to learn more about Gabriel and his career? Hear from the FASS alumni mentors on their career lessons they wish they’d known earlier to how they carved out their personal brand in their early careers. This session will help you connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to go. Sign up via the link below by Thur, 14 Aug!✨✨
Event Details
📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025
⏰4 pm - 5.30 pm
📍Shaw Foundation Building, AS7 #01-17 Seminar Room B
🔗https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9kJvtBzqAh7LqC
Meet Gabriel Yeo, FASS alumnus, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology
From the Army to MINDEF to community service, Gabriel’s journey spans over a decade of leadership, strategy, and service. He is currently the Director of Strategy & Business Transformation at HSA.
Curious to learn more about Gabriel and his career? Hear from the FASS alumni mentors on their career lessons they wish they’d known earlier to how they carved out their personal brand in their early careers. This session will help you connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to go. Sign up via the link below by Thur, 14 Aug!✨✨
Event Details
📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025
⏰4 pm - 5.30 pm
📍Shaw Foundation Building, AS7 #01-17 Seminar Room B
🔗https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9kJvtBzqAh7LqC