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Hidden stories of pre-war Japanese community in Singapore

Singapore is home to cultural neighbourhoods such as Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam. But did you know that there was once a ‘Little Japan’ too? ‘Little Japan’ was an area around Middle Road – part of what we know as Bugis today – that comprised businesses, schools and places of worship for a Japanese community that settled in Singapore in the 1800s and 1900s.

Education

Driving sustainability research and education

NUS has launched the NUS Sustainable Futures (NUS SF), a whole-of-university initiative, that brings together expertise from across its research ecosystem to advance interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations in addressing climate change challenges. NUS SF will adopt a mission-driven, problem-solving approach by converging NUS researchers to collaborate across sustainability domains, as well as with stakeholders including industry and government partners both locally and across Asia.

Sustainability

Celebrating 120 years of diversity and excellence

As part of its 120th anniversary celebrations, the University hosted NUS120: Our Global Story — a cultural fiesta. Held at the Central Library Atrium, the event featured performances from across cultures, an international food bazaar, and a compelling showcase that garnered multiple stories from students, staff, and alumni around the world, reflecting the diversity and spirit that make up the NUS community.

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Tails of truth

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? NUS psychologist Assoc Prof Ding Xiao Pan led a study involving more than 200 Singaporean children to determine if such moral tales are effective in teaching children honesty.

Research

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Shaping the Future

“At NUS, we are moving boldly — and concertedly — to expand tomorrow's frontiers. We believe that we have the power to shape the future, for the better.”


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Come discover our exciting and vibrant campus and find out why #NUSLife is invigorating and fulfilling.

Thought Leadership

Distinguished thought leaders, movers and shakers in Singapore and across the globe gather regularly on campus to share their insights and engage in intellectual discourse.

Alamak... Don’t get it? Good communication is more than grammar

Alamak... Don’t get it? Good communication is more than grammar

“Alamak” and “tapau” were among the words recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Writers including Prof Lionel Wee, Dean, and Adj Prof Low Ee Ling, Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies, both from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, remark that effective communication requires being adaptable. This means knowing how to adapt the way we use language according to the topic, the people that we are interacting with and the mode of communication.


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The world’s most contagious disease is making an alarming comeback

The world’s most contagious disease is making an alarming comeback

Why are measles outbreaks making a comeback – and what can we do about it? Prof Hsu Li Yang from the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health shares his insights, explaining how highly contagious measles is, the importance of herd immunity, and why the MMR vaccine remains critical in keeping communities safe.


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Education

GMS5003: Fundamentals of Health Products Regulation (15 – 19 Sep)
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