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To mark this year’s World Social Work Day, hear from two passionate social work students, Year 2 undergraduate Freddy Ow Yong and Master's student Jean Loo, about their aspirations in choosing social work as a career and profession.
Education
NUS saw fourteen of our programmes placed in the top 10 worldwide, according to results from the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject.
General News
Technological advancements have enabled us to solve many challenging problems of mankind and improve our quality of life. To help the general public better appreciate the positive impact of technology, a team of six NUS scientists led by Assistant Professor Andy Tay showcased their research work in an exhibition titled “Technologies for a Future-ready Singapore” held at Cheng San Public Library
Research
Dr Neo Mei Lin, senior research fellow from the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute, published a new book entitled A Field Guide to Giant Clams of The Indo-Pacific. The book highlights the ecological, cultural and socio-economic significance of these endangered marine bivalves, which can grow up to 1.5m in length and weigh almost 300kg.
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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.
A new treaty agreed on by countries earlier this month could pave the way for better protection of the high seas, which lie beyond 200 nautical miles (370km) from any nation’s coastline. The ocean has a great influence on the very existence of a small island state like Singapore, but beyond that, the new treaty could also represent new opportunities and risks for the country. Audrey Tan, Science communications and outreach lead at NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute and Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions, shares her views on this topic.
Singapore has pockets of good care but more can be done, with caregiver burnout being a prime challenge. Associate Professor Tan Boon Yeow shares his thoughts on how caregiving is about promoting holistic wellbeing and the importance of protecting the mental health of caregivers.