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Reflecting on the Role of Humanities and Social Sciences in an Era of Disruptive Change
Column on Lianhe Zaobao by Professor Wang Gungwu, NUS University Professor.
NUS and NTU Again Ranked as Top Asian Universities Based on Subjects
NUS and NTU ranked higher than Chinese, Japanese and Hong Kong universities in terms of the number of top 10 programmes, and have done so since at least 2021.
19 NUS Programmes Placed in Global Top 10 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Spanning across the fields of Business, Computing, Engineering, Science, as well as Humanities and Social Sciences, 19 of NUS’ 44 ranked programmes have been placed among the world’s top 10.
Ideas Festival 2024: Shining a Spotlight on the Importance of Social Science and Humanities Research on Society
Launched on 20 March 2024 with Minister for Education Mr Chan Chun Sing as the Guest of Honour, this festival was organised by the Autonomous Universities (AUs) in Singapore and is supported by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC). It features 13 events over a month-long period.
NUS Open House 2024 Attracts more than 8.4m visitors as Screens and Campuses Buzz with Action
Open House 2024 returned to an enthusiastic reception as visitors turned up in force to experience one of NUS’ largest events of the year. Held in a hybrid format from 2 to 9 March 2024 and pulled together by the efforts of 2,674 faculty, staff, students and alumni, the event attracted more than 8.4 million visitors – up from 7.7 million in 2023 – as they explored the comprehensive showcase of what NUS has to offer both online and in-person.
Singaporean Creatures: Histories of Humans and Other Animals in the Garden City
Singapore has been touted as one of the world’s most well-planned cities, with a focus on not only public infrastructure but also on its natural environment. As envisioned by Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore has transformed into ‘a city in a garden’, a unique urban setting that accommodates a diverse range …
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Assistant Professor in Science, Technology and/Medicine
The Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and/or Medicine to commence in August 2024. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in History, or from an interdisciplinary program such as Science, Technology, and Society (STS) or the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) …
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Launch of New Book on Southeast Asia’s Local and National Cultures by University Professor Wang Gungwu
Coverage of the launch of the latest book by Professor Wang Gungwu (NUS History and Chairman of the East Asian Institute) on Southeast Asia’s local and national cultures.
127 Recipients Honoured at Ceremonies Celebrating the Best of Student Achievements
Smiles, hugs and congratulatory handshakes were all in order at the NUS University Cultural Centre on 27 and 28 October 2023, as NUS recognised the best of student achievements at the Tan Ean Kiam Arts Awards and the NUS Achievement Awards (NAA). A total of 127 recipients were honoured over the two evenings for their contributions to student life in the Academic Year 2022-2023.
NUS Alumni Awards 2023: Celebrating Outstanding Changemakers and Trailblazers
NUS honoured the achievements of 21 outstanding alumni and three alumni teams comprising another 14 alumni, at the prestigious NUS Alumni Awards 2023.