Peranakans as Cultural Brokers: Na Tian Piet
By Wong Kah Wei We were introduced to Na Tian Piet as a Chinese Peranakan composer of syairs in Dr Azhar Ibrahim’s first Peranakan talk entitled Syair of the…
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Donation of Chinese Calligraphies to NUS Libraries
By Sim Chuin Peng NUS Libraries is thrilled to receive three remarkable calligraphy pieces, titled, Singapore’s Story in Calligraphy (墨迹新加坡故事). This is a special collaboration between Associate Professor Lam…
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Thank You, Baba William Gwee
By Wong Kah Wei In the afternoon of 1 Oct 2024, I received an email that informed me of Baba William Gwee Thian Hock’s passing. William Gwee Thian Hock…
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Pantuns of the Chinese Peranakans in the Straits Settlements
By Wong Kah Wei Continuing on my journey of discovering more about the Peranakan culture through NUS Libraries collections, I was intrigued by a talk given by Dr Azhar…
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Capitalism at a Crossroads: A New Reset
By Lyndia Chen Yanru Over the last three decades, the world economy has faced several complex and interrelated problems such as global climate change, food and energy scarcity, rising…
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Feed Your Gut: The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-being
By Nur Diyana This exhibition, in collaboration with NUS Graduate School (NUSGS), explores the connection between gut health and mental well-being. As the demands of academic life can significantly…
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The Last Wild Cat in Singapore
By Gladys Toh As part of the NUSOne initiative, NUS Libraries will be organising a Leap of Learning series on Wednesday afternoons, designed to broaden intellectual horizons and encourage…
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A Curated Exploration of the Weaponry Tradition in the Malay World
By Nur Diyana Singapore’s cultural heritage includes a fascinating but often overlooked chapter: the local tradition of weapon-making. This curated list of physical materials from our collections aims to…
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NUS Libraries’ Tech Central receives ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects
By NUS Libraries Research Matrix Team NUS Libraries received a prestigious Presidential Citation from the American Libraries Association during their Annual Conference held from 27 June to 2 July…
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Thinking with the Andayas: A Curated Exploration of Southeast Asian History
By Nur Diyana Barbara and Leonard Andaya have made monumental contributions to the fields of Asian Studies and Southeast Asian history. Their extensive body of work has shaped the…
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