Meet the neighbours: The seven animals youโll spot in NUS
The lush greenery surrounding NUSโ campus has made the school grounds a place for a wide range of biodiversity to call home. You'll find the Collared Kingfisher (pictured here), as well the Red Junglefowl, Plantain Squirrel, and Oriental Pied Hornbill.
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The lush greenery surrounding NUSโ campus has made the school grounds a place for a wide range of biodiversity to call home. You'll find the Collared Kingfisher (pictured here), as well the Red Junglefowl, Plantain Squirrel, and Oriental Pied Hornbill.
http://bit.ly/NUSWildlife
Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here is this weekโs news digest:
1. NUS Social Service Research Centre (SSR) Receives S$1.4 Million Funding
The SSR received funding from the Ministry of Social and Family Development and Tote Board for a Capability Development Programme for the next three years. https://bit.ly/FASSSSRCDPFunding
2. Future-ready Your Career with Interdisciplinary Skills
Ms Agatha Soh, Regional Head of People at Shopee, and Ms Cher Whee Sim, VP of Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility at Micron Technology share the qualities sought after by employers. https://bit.ly/future-ready-career-fass
3. Cultural Studies in Singapore Conference 2021 (27 July 2021)
This inaugural event examines the conditions and productions of culture in Singapore. Register for the free conference before 12pm, 25 July 2021: tinyurl.com/CSinSGCon21
4. Combining Her Love of Healthcare with Economics
Sharlyn Ng pursued her two passions and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours) with a Second Major in Economics, making the most of the multi-disciplinary education offered by NUS. https://bit.ly/SharlynNg-nursing-econs
5. World Shakespeare Congress 2021 (Now till 24 July 2021)
The World Shakespeare Congress regenerates understandings of Shakespeare across the world. https://bit.ly/shakespeare-congress-2021
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1. NUS Social Service Research Centre (SSR) Receives S$1.4 Million Funding
The SSR received funding from the Ministry of Social and Family Development and Tote Board for a Capability Development Programme for the next three years. https://bit.ly/FASSSSRCDPFunding
2. Future-ready Your Career with Interdisciplinary Skills
Ms Agatha Soh, Regional Head of People at Shopee, and Ms Cher Whee Sim, VP of Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility at Micron Technology share the qualities sought after by employers. https://bit.ly/future-ready-career-fass
3. Cultural Studies in Singapore Conference 2021 (27 July 2021)
This inaugural event examines the conditions and productions of culture in Singapore. Register for the free conference before 12pm, 25 July 2021: tinyurl.com/CSinSGCon21
4. Combining Her Love of Healthcare with Economics
Sharlyn Ng pursued her two passions and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours) with a Second Major in Economics, making the most of the multi-disciplinary education offered by NUS. https://bit.ly/SharlynNg-nursing-econs
5. World Shakespeare Congress 2021 (Now till 24 July 2021)
The World Shakespeare Congress regenerates understandings of Shakespeare across the world. https://bit.ly/shakespeare-congress-2021
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๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ
The Universityโs recent interdisciplinary initiatives โ establishment of the College of Humanities and Sciences, and the new Common Curriculum for the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Design and Environment โ as well as efforts it has made to future-proof education by preparing students for lifelong learning, are resonating with the latest batch of students. During the 2021 admissions exercise, 71% of those who had applied to these programmes as the first choice accepted the offer. Of the incoming cohort, more than 4,000 will be exposed to interdisciplinary, and the University hopes to up that number beyond 6,000 next year.
Read all about it: https://bit.ly/FASS-strong-interdiscipline
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The Universityโs recent interdisciplinary initiatives โ establishment of the College of Humanities and Sciences, and the new Common Curriculum for the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Design and Environment โ as well as efforts it has made to future-proof education by preparing students for lifelong learning, are resonating with the latest batch of students. During the 2021 admissions exercise, 71% of those who had applied to these programmes as the first choice accepted the offer. Of the incoming cohort, more than 4,000 will be exposed to interdisciplinary, and the University hopes to up that number beyond 6,000 next year.
Read all about it: https://bit.ly/FASS-strong-interdiscipline
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Professor Brenda Yeoh Elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy
Prof Yeoh from the Department of Geography and former Dean of NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (January 2010- January 2017) joins a list of 84 new Fellows who have been elected into The British Academy, the United Kingdomโs national academy for the humanities and social sciences. She is the only Singaporean scholar to be elected into the Academy this year.
Congratulations Prof Yeoh!
Learn more about her: https://bit.ly/ProfBrendaYeohFellowBritAcad
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Prof Yeoh from the Department of Geography and former Dean of NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (January 2010- January 2017) joins a list of 84 new Fellows who have been elected into The British Academy, the United Kingdomโs national academy for the humanities and social sciences. She is the only Singaporean scholar to be elected into the Academy this year.
Congratulations Prof Yeoh!
Learn more about her: https://bit.ly/ProfBrendaYeohFellowBritAcad
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here is this weekโs news digest:
1. CHS Case Competition: Promote Adoption of EVs in Singapore
Calling all students to develop a cogent strategy to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore for the NUS College of Humanities and Sciencesโ inaugural Case Competition. https://bit.ly/CHSCaseComp_Website
2. Save our Mangroves to Save Our Planet
Associate Professor Dan Friess (NUS Geography) shares the critical role mangroves play in climate mitigation and how the community can play a key part in their conservation. https://bit.ly/FASS-saving-our-mangroves
3. Preparing Students for a Lifetime of Careers
Employers now look beyond academic credentials and value candidates with critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and self-management skills. https://bit.ly/CHSLifetimeofCareers
4. Three Strategies for Successful Group Work
Mr Jonathan Sim, instructor at the Department of Philosophy, shares three methods for facilitating productive group work. https://bit.ly/THEJSGroupWork-FASS
5. Celebrating Success at the Tokyo Olympics
Adele Tan, NUS FASS undergrad, comes in 21st in the women's 10m air rifle event at the Tokyo Olympics. https://bit.ly/Adele-Tan-TokyoOlympics
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1. CHS Case Competition: Promote Adoption of EVs in Singapore
Calling all students to develop a cogent strategy to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore for the NUS College of Humanities and Sciencesโ inaugural Case Competition. https://bit.ly/CHSCaseComp_Website
2. Save our Mangroves to Save Our Planet
Associate Professor Dan Friess (NUS Geography) shares the critical role mangroves play in climate mitigation and how the community can play a key part in their conservation. https://bit.ly/FASS-saving-our-mangroves
3. Preparing Students for a Lifetime of Careers
Employers now look beyond academic credentials and value candidates with critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and self-management skills. https://bit.ly/CHSLifetimeofCareers
4. Three Strategies for Successful Group Work
Mr Jonathan Sim, instructor at the Department of Philosophy, shares three methods for facilitating productive group work. https://bit.ly/THEJSGroupWork-FASS
5. Celebrating Success at the Tokyo Olympics
Adele Tan, NUS FASS undergrad, comes in 21st in the women's 10m air rifle event at the Tokyo Olympics. https://bit.ly/Adele-Tan-TokyoOlympics
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๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ
A warm welcome to all our students to the new Academic Year. We encourage you to explore our vibrant campus through an immersive 360 Virtual Tour! Check out the rest of NUS while youโre there too.
Join the tour here: https://bit.ly/fass-virtual-tour
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A warm welcome to all our students to the new Academic Year. We encourage you to explore our vibrant campus through an immersive 360 Virtual Tour! Check out the rest of NUS while youโre there too.
Join the tour here: https://bit.ly/fass-virtual-tour
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here is this weekโs news digest:
1. Preparing a Future-Ready Generation
NUS prepares students for the rapidly changing workplace and beyond through its sustained commitment to excellent teaching and an emphasis on experiential learning. https://bit.ly/fass-future-ready-workforce
2. Welcoming NUS Students to our New Academic Year
โEmbrace the new learning experiences and exciting student life while at NUS. I look forward to seeing you make your mark in our community in the months ahead.โ โ NUS President Professor Tan. https://bit.ly/president-welcome
3. Nature Lover Co-Establishes First Urban Insect Farm in Singapore
Read Insectta co-founder, Chua Kai-Ning (FASS English Language and Literature, โ18), interview in The New Paper. https://bit.ly/ChuaKaiNing-Insectta
4. Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) Lunchtime Seminar Series
Sign up for CFPRโs upcoming seminars starting 13 August 2021. https://bit.ly/cfpr-seminar-series
5. REIMAGINE Homecoming This Year
The Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day 2021 for FASS Alumni is on 14 August 2021. Register to stay connected with the NUS community. https://bit.ly/FASSKRAFD2021
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1. Preparing a Future-Ready Generation
NUS prepares students for the rapidly changing workplace and beyond through its sustained commitment to excellent teaching and an emphasis on experiential learning. https://bit.ly/fass-future-ready-workforce
2. Welcoming NUS Students to our New Academic Year
โEmbrace the new learning experiences and exciting student life while at NUS. I look forward to seeing you make your mark in our community in the months ahead.โ โ NUS President Professor Tan. https://bit.ly/president-welcome
3. Nature Lover Co-Establishes First Urban Insect Farm in Singapore
Read Insectta co-founder, Chua Kai-Ning (FASS English Language and Literature, โ18), interview in The New Paper. https://bit.ly/ChuaKaiNing-Insectta
4. Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) Lunchtime Seminar Series
Sign up for CFPRโs upcoming seminars starting 13 August 2021. https://bit.ly/cfpr-seminar-series
5. REIMAGINE Homecoming This Year
The Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day 2021 for FASS Alumni is on 14 August 2021. Register to stay connected with the NUS community. https://bit.ly/FASSKRAFD2021
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๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐
Partnering with the NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates, the National University of Singapore, College of Humanities and Sciences' 4-Year Career-Readiness Roadmap (4YRM) is a structured initiative to help students with career planning through workshops and programmes.
Discover your core strengths with the foundational module, Career Catalyst, in your first year and be exposed to our suite of digital tools to improve your resume and elevator pitch!
Watch to learn more: https://bit.ly/vid-career-compass
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Partnering with the NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates, the National University of Singapore, College of Humanities and Sciences' 4-Year Career-Readiness Roadmap (4YRM) is a structured initiative to help students with career planning through workshops and programmes.
Discover your core strengths with the foundational module, Career Catalyst, in your first year and be exposed to our suite of digital tools to improve your resume and elevator pitch!
Watch to learn more: https://bit.ly/vid-career-compass
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CHS 4 Year Career Readiness Roadmap
Kick-start your career planning with our 4-Year Career Readiness Roadmap specially curated for CHS students. For more information, visit https://chs.nus.edu.sg/career-compass-series/.
Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here is this weekโs news digest:
1. NUS National Day Observance Ceremony 2021
The ceremony paid tribute to the country and University's resilience in these unprecedented times. Among those given special mention by NUS President Professor Tan, were FASS students Adele Tan and Toh Wei Soong as well as FASS alumna Chantal Liew who represented Singapore at the Tokyo Olympics. https://bit.ly/fass-NatDayObservance2021
2. FASS Celebrates National Day Awards 2021
Eleven from FASS received awards, including the Public Administration Bronze (Mr Mark Teng, Deanโs Office), Commendation (Dr Azhar Ibrahim, Malay Studies) and Long Service Medals. Details: https://bit.ly/fass-natdayaward-2021
3. EVENT | Global Research Forum 2021: The Fruition and Challenges of Computational Social Science, 23-25 August 2021
Engage top researchers, industry experts and policymakers! Don't miss it. Review the programme and sign up today: https://bit.ly/GlobalResearchForum2021
4. Discover the Human Condition
Our inaugural CHS cohort are honing their critical thinking skills, learning from great philosophers and story-tellers throughout history in the CHS Common Curriculum Humanities Integrated Module. Details: https://bit.ly/CHSCCHSH1000
5. Why CHS? Hear From Chong Tze Wyne
Read what attracts Tze Wyne to the Data Science and Economics Cross-Disciplinary Programme (DSE-XDP). https://bit.ly/chs-ChongTzeWyne
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1. NUS National Day Observance Ceremony 2021
The ceremony paid tribute to the country and University's resilience in these unprecedented times. Among those given special mention by NUS President Professor Tan, were FASS students Adele Tan and Toh Wei Soong as well as FASS alumna Chantal Liew who represented Singapore at the Tokyo Olympics. https://bit.ly/fass-NatDayObservance2021
2. FASS Celebrates National Day Awards 2021
Eleven from FASS received awards, including the Public Administration Bronze (Mr Mark Teng, Deanโs Office), Commendation (Dr Azhar Ibrahim, Malay Studies) and Long Service Medals. Details: https://bit.ly/fass-natdayaward-2021
3. EVENT | Global Research Forum 2021: The Fruition and Challenges of Computational Social Science, 23-25 August 2021
Engage top researchers, industry experts and policymakers! Don't miss it. Review the programme and sign up today: https://bit.ly/GlobalResearchForum2021
4. Discover the Human Condition
Our inaugural CHS cohort are honing their critical thinking skills, learning from great philosophers and story-tellers throughout history in the CHS Common Curriculum Humanities Integrated Module. Details: https://bit.ly/CHSCCHSH1000
5. Why CHS? Hear From Chong Tze Wyne
Read what attracts Tze Wyne to the Data Science and Economics Cross-Disciplinary Programme (DSE-XDP). https://bit.ly/chs-ChongTzeWyne
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๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฑ
The University has announced the appointment of Professor Lionel Wee as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Co-Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences from 1 October 2021.
Prof Wee takes over from Prof Robbie Goh, who shall be assuming the role of Provost at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/NewFASSDean
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The University has announced the appointment of Professor Lionel Wee as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Co-Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences from 1 October 2021.
Prof Wee takes over from Prof Robbie Goh, who shall be assuming the role of Provost at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/NewFASSDean
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Global Research Forum 2021: Connect with the Worldโs Top Researchers (21-23 Aug 2021)
The NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the Information Systems & Analytics (DISA) Department within NUS School of Computing will host top global researchers to share their strategies in applying data and analytics to the study of social sciences.
This is an opportunity to engage leading scholars and researchers from the National University of Singapore, Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Peking University and more, in discussion about data-driven approaches to meet the worldโs challenges.
โก๏ธ Full programme: https://bit.ly/fass-grf-2021
โ Learn about the interdisciplinary field of Computational Social Science: https://bit.ly/fass-big-data
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The NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the Information Systems & Analytics (DISA) Department within NUS School of Computing will host top global researchers to share their strategies in applying data and analytics to the study of social sciences.
This is an opportunity to engage leading scholars and researchers from the National University of Singapore, Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Peking University and more, in discussion about data-driven approaches to meet the worldโs challenges.
โก๏ธ Full programme: https://bit.ly/fass-grf-2021
โ Learn about the interdisciplinary field of Computational Social Science: https://bit.ly/fass-big-data
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here is this weekโs news digest:
1. NUS Graduates Earn More and Emerge as Leaders of Society and Industry
NUS graduates earn 8% more than their counterparts and make up half of the current Parliament in Singapore based on NUSโ inaugural Impact Report. https://bit.ly/fass-nusimpacttrilogy
2. Economics and Machine Learning, Integrated
Dr Denis Tkachenko (NUS Economics) shares how machine learning is essential for todayโs digital economy. https://bit.ly/nus-econs-machine-learning
3. FASS Studentsโ Internship Insights Series: Meet Lim Hui Shan
Learn about Hui Shanโs (NUS Political Science, โ21) valuable experience as an intern at the Ministry of Trade and Industry whilst pursuing her passion in public policy. https://bit.ly/fass-internship-exp
4. The Interdisciplinary Nature of Work
Read about emerging work trends, jobs of the future and the skills valued by employers from a recent article in The Straits Times. https://bit.ly/fass-futurework
5. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS| Student Life Award 2021
Make a submission if you or your student group have made any noteworthy contributions toward Student Life in AY 20/21. Nominations close 22 August. https://bit.ly/osa-student-life-awards-2021
6. EVENT | HERE! Arts Carnival by NUS Centre For the Arts, 19-20 August
Jet across the globe to experience the arts from 22 exciting destinations, led by knowledgeable tour guides from the NUS Centre of the Arts. Review the programme and sign up: https://bit.ly/cfa-arts-carnival-2021
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1. NUS Graduates Earn More and Emerge as Leaders of Society and Industry
NUS graduates earn 8% more than their counterparts and make up half of the current Parliament in Singapore based on NUSโ inaugural Impact Report. https://bit.ly/fass-nusimpacttrilogy
2. Economics and Machine Learning, Integrated
Dr Denis Tkachenko (NUS Economics) shares how machine learning is essential for todayโs digital economy. https://bit.ly/nus-econs-machine-learning
3. FASS Studentsโ Internship Insights Series: Meet Lim Hui Shan
Learn about Hui Shanโs (NUS Political Science, โ21) valuable experience as an intern at the Ministry of Trade and Industry whilst pursuing her passion in public policy. https://bit.ly/fass-internship-exp
4. The Interdisciplinary Nature of Work
Read about emerging work trends, jobs of the future and the skills valued by employers from a recent article in The Straits Times. https://bit.ly/fass-futurework
5. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS| Student Life Award 2021
Make a submission if you or your student group have made any noteworthy contributions toward Student Life in AY 20/21. Nominations close 22 August. https://bit.ly/osa-student-life-awards-2021
6. EVENT | HERE! Arts Carnival by NUS Centre For the Arts, 19-20 August
Jet across the globe to experience the arts from 22 exciting destinations, led by knowledgeable tour guides from the NUS Centre of the Arts. Review the programme and sign up: https://bit.ly/cfa-arts-carnival-2021
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[LAST CALL] Register Now for Global Research Forum 2021!
From 23-25 Aug, engage key scholars and researchers from all over the world to discuss current issues and potentials of computational social science at the Global Research Forum 2021.
Day 1 (23 Aug) highlights include keynote presentations by Professor Alex (Sandy) Pentland (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Professor Cuihua (Cindy) Shen (University of California, Davis). Organised by the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Science and the Department of Information Systems and Analytics (DISA) within the NUS School of Computing.
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From 23-25 Aug, engage key scholars and researchers from all over the world to discuss current issues and potentials of computational social science at the Global Research Forum 2021.
Day 1 (23 Aug) highlights include keynote presentations by Professor Alex (Sandy) Pentland (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Professor Cuihua (Cindy) Shen (University of California, Davis). Organised by the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Science and the Department of Information Systems and Analytics (DISA) within the NUS School of Computing.
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US Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific with US VP Kamala Harris
United States Vice President Kamala Harris will give a speech on Facebook live tomorrow (24 August) at 10am SGT on US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. Jointly organised by the US Embassy Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Watch the livestream below
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United States Vice President Kamala Harris will give a speech on Facebook live tomorrow (24 August) at 10am SGT on US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. Jointly organised by the US Embassy Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Watch the livestream below
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are highlights for the week:
1. Seeing the Connections in a Chaotic World
Hear from Assoc Prof Melvin Yap, FASS Vice Dean (Undergraduate Matters) about NUSโ timely push towards interdisciplinary learning: https://nus.edu/38dqFTr
2. NDP 2021: The Road Ahead
Watch singer-songwriter Linying (NUS History, โ16) perform this yearโs NDP theme song: https://bit.ly/3B5OWHu
3. Into the Unknown, Emerging Stronger
Find out how our FASS students and alumni tackle the challenges brought about by the pandemic: https://nus.edu/3mvKRbN
4. Chinaโs Three-child Policy
Read Prof Jean Yeungโs (NUS Sociology) perspective on the effectiveness of Chinaโs three-child policy: https://ab.co/3kqRTMl
5. NUS Masterโs Degree Scholarship for Research in GIS
The NUS Geography Department, in collaboration with Yale-NUS College and NUS Asia Research Institute, are calling for applications for a two-year scholarship. Apply by 1 Nov. https://nus.edu/3sFqLww
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1. Seeing the Connections in a Chaotic World
Hear from Assoc Prof Melvin Yap, FASS Vice Dean (Undergraduate Matters) about NUSโ timely push towards interdisciplinary learning: https://nus.edu/38dqFTr
2. NDP 2021: The Road Ahead
Watch singer-songwriter Linying (NUS History, โ16) perform this yearโs NDP theme song: https://bit.ly/3B5OWHu
3. Into the Unknown, Emerging Stronger
Find out how our FASS students and alumni tackle the challenges brought about by the pandemic: https://nus.edu/3mvKRbN
4. Chinaโs Three-child Policy
Read Prof Jean Yeungโs (NUS Sociology) perspective on the effectiveness of Chinaโs three-child policy: https://ab.co/3kqRTMl
5. NUS Masterโs Degree Scholarship for Research in GIS
The NUS Geography Department, in collaboration with Yale-NUS College and NUS Asia Research Institute, are calling for applications for a two-year scholarship. Apply by 1 Nov. https://nus.edu/3sFqLww
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are highlights for the week:
1. The Arts and Sciences, Integrated
In a recent The Straits Times piece, Dr Fung Fun Man (NUS Chemistry) and Ng Chia Wee (PPE, โ22) discuss NUSโ interdisciplinary curriculum: https://nus.edu/38tQ1g5
2. NUS Philosophy Asst Prof Zach Barnett's Paper Selected for Philosopher's Annual Top 10
Read his paper on โWhy You Should Vote to Change the Outcomeโ. https://nus.edu/38rj7g2
3. STUDY| Elderly People May Feel Isolated Even While Living with Family
Gain insights on the social disconnection of Singaporeโs elderly in an NUS study by researchers including A/P Feng Qiushi (NUS Sociology). https://nus.edu/2WAv6G1
4. Reimagining Research to Address Post-Pandemic Challenges
The NUS Reimagine Research Initiative provides seed funding for research in emerging areas and enables researchers to generate creative solutions. https://nus.edu/3gJ9HAX
5. Learning Beyond the Classroom
Dr Adrian W. J. Kuah, Director and Ms Katrina Tan (FASS '98), Associate Director, โ both from NUS Futures Office, โ share the possibilities of multidisciplinary education. https://nus.edu/3ymHu9i
6. Why CHS? Hear from Janice Khoo
Find out how the Bachelor in Environmental Studies Cross-Disciplinary Programme appeals to her: https://nus.edu/3yy25ra
7. FASS Studentsโ Internship Insights Series: Dominic Ong
Learn about Dominicโs (NUS Economics โ20) internship journey at Goldman Sachs. https://bit.ly/fass-internship-exp
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1. The Arts and Sciences, Integrated
In a recent The Straits Times piece, Dr Fung Fun Man (NUS Chemistry) and Ng Chia Wee (PPE, โ22) discuss NUSโ interdisciplinary curriculum: https://nus.edu/38tQ1g5
2. NUS Philosophy Asst Prof Zach Barnett's Paper Selected for Philosopher's Annual Top 10
Read his paper on โWhy You Should Vote to Change the Outcomeโ. https://nus.edu/38rj7g2
3. STUDY| Elderly People May Feel Isolated Even While Living with Family
Gain insights on the social disconnection of Singaporeโs elderly in an NUS study by researchers including A/P Feng Qiushi (NUS Sociology). https://nus.edu/2WAv6G1
4. Reimagining Research to Address Post-Pandemic Challenges
The NUS Reimagine Research Initiative provides seed funding for research in emerging areas and enables researchers to generate creative solutions. https://nus.edu/3gJ9HAX
5. Learning Beyond the Classroom
Dr Adrian W. J. Kuah, Director and Ms Katrina Tan (FASS '98), Associate Director, โ both from NUS Futures Office, โ share the possibilities of multidisciplinary education. https://nus.edu/3ymHu9i
6. Why CHS? Hear from Janice Khoo
Find out how the Bachelor in Environmental Studies Cross-Disciplinary Programme appeals to her: https://nus.edu/3yy25ra
7. FASS Studentsโ Internship Insights Series: Dominic Ong
Learn about Dominicโs (NUS Economics โ20) internship journey at Goldman Sachs. https://bit.ly/fass-internship-exp
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Connect the Dots to a Banking and Finance Career
Learn how FASS alumnus, Elijah Wong, now an Associate Analyst with Mastercard made the most of the industry training and business leadership networks available to him during his pursuit of the FASS 2.0 Industry Tracks โ Banking & Finance: https://bit.ly/FASS20BankFin.
The FASS 2.0 Industry Tracks programme offers students industry-relevant training from a selection of 5 curated career pathways. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/FASS20IndustryTracks.
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Learn how FASS alumnus, Elijah Wong, now an Associate Analyst with Mastercard made the most of the industry training and business leadership networks available to him during his pursuit of the FASS 2.0 Industry Tracks โ Banking & Finance: https://bit.ly/FASS20BankFin.
The FASS 2.0 Industry Tracks programme offers students industry-relevant training from a selection of 5 curated career pathways. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/FASS20IndustryTracks.
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are highlights for the week:
1. NUS Climbs 4 Places, Emerges 21st in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
This is the best showing by NUS, and Singapore, since the rankings started in 2010. https://bit.ly/fass-nus-the-2021
2. STUDY | Nature, a Balm for Mental Wellbeing
A/Prof Roman Carrasco (Biological Sciences) and Dr Lohsnah Jeevanandam (Psychology) found that exposure to green spaces with high biodiversity links to restorativeness: https://bit.ly/chs-InterShowcase
3. Gain Global Experience with NUS e-STEER
Immerse in a variety of historical, environmental, political subjects regarding the Sub-Saharan Africa region via the e-STEER programme (6-16 Dec): https://nus.edu/3gUAAC8
4. The Power of Storytelling
Khairiah Bte Hairoman (History and English Language โ03) is a recipient of this yearโs Presidentโs Award for Teachers. https://bit.ly/khai-fass-alum
5. STUDY | NUS Research Estimates Low Long-Run Discount Rates on Housing Assets
Read this study led by A/Profs Alberto Salvo and Liu Haoming (Economics) and A/Prof Eric Fesselmeyer (Monmouth University): https://bit.ly/NUSEconsLowLRDiscRates
6. Nominate for the FASS Inspiring Mentor Award 2021
We welcome all FASS staff to submit their nominations from now till 5 Nov: https://bit.ly/fass-mentoraward
7. Singaporeโs Thirty-Somethings are Leaving Home
Learn about Prof Wei-Jun Jean Yeungโs (Sociology) views on the housing situation faced by young people: https://bit.ly/ProfWei-JunHousing
8. Insectta: Using Insects to Turn Trash Into Treasure
Find out how FASS alumna, Chua Kai-Ning (English Language and Literature โ18), battles Singaporeโs food waste: https://bit.ly/InsecttaChuaKai-Ning
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1. NUS Climbs 4 Places, Emerges 21st in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
This is the best showing by NUS, and Singapore, since the rankings started in 2010. https://bit.ly/fass-nus-the-2021
2. STUDY | Nature, a Balm for Mental Wellbeing
A/Prof Roman Carrasco (Biological Sciences) and Dr Lohsnah Jeevanandam (Psychology) found that exposure to green spaces with high biodiversity links to restorativeness: https://bit.ly/chs-InterShowcase
3. Gain Global Experience with NUS e-STEER
Immerse in a variety of historical, environmental, political subjects regarding the Sub-Saharan Africa region via the e-STEER programme (6-16 Dec): https://nus.edu/3gUAAC8
4. The Power of Storytelling
Khairiah Bte Hairoman (History and English Language โ03) is a recipient of this yearโs Presidentโs Award for Teachers. https://bit.ly/khai-fass-alum
5. STUDY | NUS Research Estimates Low Long-Run Discount Rates on Housing Assets
Read this study led by A/Profs Alberto Salvo and Liu Haoming (Economics) and A/Prof Eric Fesselmeyer (Monmouth University): https://bit.ly/NUSEconsLowLRDiscRates
6. Nominate for the FASS Inspiring Mentor Award 2021
We welcome all FASS staff to submit their nominations from now till 5 Nov: https://bit.ly/fass-mentoraward
7. Singaporeโs Thirty-Somethings are Leaving Home
Learn about Prof Wei-Jun Jean Yeungโs (Sociology) views on the housing situation faced by young people: https://bit.ly/ProfWei-JunHousing
8. Insectta: Using Insects to Turn Trash Into Treasure
Find out how FASS alumna, Chua Kai-Ning (English Language and Literature โ18), battles Singaporeโs food waste: https://bit.ly/InsecttaChuaKai-Ning
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Book on Kampong Glam Wins Singapore History Prize
Ms Hidayah Aminโs (Political Science & European Studies โ01) book, Leluhur: Singaporeโs Kampong Gelam, winner of the 2021 NUS Singapore History Prize, delves into the history of one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of Singapore and its growth into a cosmopolitan urban centre.
Chair Kishore Mahbubani mooted the Prize in a 2014 column for The Straits Times, awarding it to a publication that makes a lasting impact on the understanding of Singapore's history.
Learn more about the winning book in The Straits Times article: https://bit.ly/TST-SGHistPrize
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Ms Hidayah Aminโs (Political Science & European Studies โ01) book, Leluhur: Singaporeโs Kampong Gelam, winner of the 2021 NUS Singapore History Prize, delves into the history of one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of Singapore and its growth into a cosmopolitan urban centre.
Chair Kishore Mahbubani mooted the Prize in a 2014 column for The Straits Times, awarding it to a publication that makes a lasting impact on the understanding of Singapore's history.
Learn more about the winning book in The Straits Times article: https://bit.ly/TST-SGHistPrize
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Greetings from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! Here are highlights for the week:
1. An Educational Reform for the New NUS
Read President Prof Tan Eng Chyeโs vision of NUSโ plans to provide an enhanced education: https://bit.ly/fass-newnus
2. Learning and Questioning: The Human Condition
Discover Tay Jing Xuanโs (Year 1, Psychology) CHS experience in this exclusive dialogue: https://bit.ly/chs-thc-vid
3. Pursuing Diverse Interests at CHS
A/P Melvin Yap, FASS Vice Dean (Undergraduate Studies), discusses how students can pursue their interests via the CHS curriculum: https://bit.ly/APyap-chs-cur
4. EVENT| CHS Case Competition Finals (20 Sept, 7โ9.45pm)
Witness the strategies by the 10 finalist teams to encourage electric vehicle ownership in Singapore: https://bit.ly/chs-case-form
5. Celebrating Success at the Tokyo Paralympic Games
Toh Wei Soong (Year 3, Philosophy, Politics & Economics) sets two national records: https://bit.ly/TST-WeiSoong
6. Workplace Discrimination
Senior Lecturer Dr Kelvin Seah (Economics) points out how cases of unfair employment practices are hard to identify: https://bit.ly/DrKelvin-wd-tst
7. Race, Racism and Racial Privilege
Find out about the evolution of racial privilege in Singapore in a recent The Straits Times article by Prof Chua Beng Huat (Sociology): https://bit.ly/ProfCBH-race
8. EVENT| NUS Admissions & Faculties Sharing For Polytechnic Students (18 Sept)
Be exposed to NUS diverse programmes and courses: https://bit.ly/oam-sharing-poly
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1. An Educational Reform for the New NUS
Read President Prof Tan Eng Chyeโs vision of NUSโ plans to provide an enhanced education: https://bit.ly/fass-newnus
2. Learning and Questioning: The Human Condition
Discover Tay Jing Xuanโs (Year 1, Psychology) CHS experience in this exclusive dialogue: https://bit.ly/chs-thc-vid
3. Pursuing Diverse Interests at CHS
A/P Melvin Yap, FASS Vice Dean (Undergraduate Studies), discusses how students can pursue their interests via the CHS curriculum: https://bit.ly/APyap-chs-cur
4. EVENT| CHS Case Competition Finals (20 Sept, 7โ9.45pm)
Witness the strategies by the 10 finalist teams to encourage electric vehicle ownership in Singapore: https://bit.ly/chs-case-form
5. Celebrating Success at the Tokyo Paralympic Games
Toh Wei Soong (Year 3, Philosophy, Politics & Economics) sets two national records: https://bit.ly/TST-WeiSoong
6. Workplace Discrimination
Senior Lecturer Dr Kelvin Seah (Economics) points out how cases of unfair employment practices are hard to identify: https://bit.ly/DrKelvin-wd-tst
7. Race, Racism and Racial Privilege
Find out about the evolution of racial privilege in Singapore in a recent The Straits Times article by Prof Chua Beng Huat (Sociology): https://bit.ly/ProfCBH-race
8. EVENT| NUS Admissions & Faculties Sharing For Polytechnic Students (18 Sept)
Be exposed to NUS diverse programmes and courses: https://bit.ly/oam-sharing-poly
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Asst Prof Jack Meng-Tat Chia (History) Wins EuroSEAS Humanities Book Prize 2021
Asst Prof Chiaโs โMonks in Motion, Buddhism and Modernity Across the South China Seaโ provides readers insights on the connected history of Buddhist communities in China and Southeast Asia, and is based on his multilingual research in Asia.
The Prize is awarded to the best academic book on Southeast Asia published in the humanities, including archaeology, art history, history and more.
Read about Asst Prof Chiaโs work: https://bit.ly/APJackChiaPrize
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Asst Prof Chiaโs โMonks in Motion, Buddhism and Modernity Across the South China Seaโ provides readers insights on the connected history of Buddhist communities in China and Southeast Asia, and is based on his multilingual research in Asia.
The Prize is awarded to the best academic book on Southeast Asia published in the humanities, including archaeology, art history, history and more.
Read about Asst Prof Chiaโs work: https://bit.ly/APJackChiaPrize
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