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    The Ontology of Memory: Reflection on the merger between Yale-NUS and USP
    The Convergence
    • Nov 18, 2021
    • 7 min

    The Ontology of Memory: Reflection on the merger between Yale-NUS and USP

    By Eldrick, Editor On 27 August 2021, it was announced publicly that the University Scholars Programme (USP) and Yale-NUS would merge to...
    What comes after the Singapore Bicentennial?
    The Convergence
    • Feb 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    What comes after the Singapore Bicentennial?

    By Preethiba, Commentary Associate Editor Singapore commemorated its 200th year since the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles last year yet...
    Telemedicine: What’s Up, Doc? Tackling the Wuhan virus for diagnosing (common) illnesses
    The Convergence
    • Jan 30, 2020
    • 4 min

    Telemedicine: What’s Up, Doc? Tackling the Wuhan virus for diagnosing (common) illnesses

    The Great Education Arms Race
    The Convergence
    • Jan 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Great Education Arms Race

    By Trina Priscilla Ng, Commentary Editor Inequality in the Classroom - The Great Education Arms Race In my younger and more vulnerable...
    Youths can participate in constructive and meaningful discussion of issues in Singapore
    The Convergence
    • Dec 9, 2019
    • 3 min

    Youths can participate in constructive and meaningful discussion of issues in Singapore

    By Rachel Yap, Commentary Editor Roald Dahl once said, “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” With reference to...
    Ageing gracefully in Singapore by focusing on mental health
    The Convergence
    • Oct 28, 2019
    • 4 min

    Ageing gracefully in Singapore by focusing on mental health

    By Lim Yun Hui, Associate Commentary Editor Demographic Changes In the National Day Rally 2019, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced...
    “Integration is the driving force of the global economy,” says Minister Chan Chun Sing
    The Convergence
    • Sep 19, 2019
    • 2 min

    “Integration is the driving force of the global economy,” says Minister Chan Chun Sing

    By S Preethiba, Associate Commentary Editor NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE ⁠— At the annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum, Minister for...
    Why the EUSFTA is good for interregional cooperation between the EU and ASEAN
    The Convergence
    • May 28, 2019
    • 5 min

    Why the EUSFTA is good for interregional cooperation between the EU and ASEAN

    Commentary | Zhou Xizhuang Michael, Editor-in-Chief The European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) was given the green light...
    Afterthoughts on the NUS Foreign Policy Forum 2019
    The Convergence
    • May 14, 2019
    • 4 min

    Afterthoughts on the NUS Foreign Policy Forum 2019

    Commentary | Syamilah Razali, Event Associate Editor The NUS Foreign Policy Forum was held on 29 March 2019 to shed light on Singapore's...
    Building our SMEs for the future
    The Convergence
    • Apr 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    Building our SMEs for the future

    Commentary | Lian Jiade, Managing Editor (Opinion) Even as we celebrate our bicentennial year and marvel at how far Singapore has...
    Post-event reflection: NUS Social Policies Forum 2019
    The Convergence
    • Apr 4, 2019
    • 4 min

    Post-event reflection: NUS Social Policies Forum 2019

    Commentary | Thomas Chew, Event Associate Editor Given all the buzz generated by our national discourse over inequality and social...
    Singapore’s future challenges and our tug-of-war With globalisation
    The Convergence
    • Apr 3, 2019
    • 3 min

    Singapore’s future challenges and our tug-of-war With globalisation

    Commentary | Nicole Foo, Opinion Associate Editor Like all annual announcements of the Singapore Budget, the recent Budget 2019 has...
    How subject-based banding could impact the education system
    The Convergence
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 3 min

    How subject-based banding could impact the education system

    Commentary | Mohamed Fayyaz Bin Mohamed Faqarh On 5 March this year, Education Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung announced that the streaming...
    Seeking solace in the "Singapore Model": UK, China and beyond
    The Convergence
    • Mar 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    Seeking solace in the "Singapore Model": UK, China and beyond

    Commentary | Nicole Foo, Opinion Associate Editor For all the dissent of its semi-authoritarian rule, Singapore has remained the envy of...
    Inequality and social stratification in Singapore
    The Convergence
    • Mar 17, 2019
    • 2 min

    Inequality and social stratification in Singapore

    Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Opinion Associate Editor The days of rapid economic growth have left Singapore because our economy has...
    NUSPA debate series 2019
    The Convergence
    • Mar 17, 2019
    • 2 min

    NUSPA debate series 2019

    Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Events Associate Editor NUSPA Debate Series took place from 23 February 2019 to 29 February 2019 in...
    Breathe, don't be a victim of millennial burnout
    The Convergence
    • Mar 16, 2019
    • 4 min

    Breathe, don't be a victim of millennial burnout

    Commentary | Rebecca Metteo, Opinion Associate Editor As usual, in between my reading breaks, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed...
    (In)equality in Singapore
    The Convergence
    • Mar 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    (In)equality in Singapore

    Commentary | Thomas Chew, Event Associate Editor Inequality was making the headlines in 2018. The spark started with the highly...
    Reconciling preservation and pragmatism: preservation is pragmatism
    The Convergence
    • Mar 9, 2019
    • 5 min

    Reconciling preservation and pragmatism: preservation is pragmatism

    Commentary | Qoi Wen Ting, Event Associate Editor and Calissa Man, Managing Editor (Event) Singapore, a country characterised by its...
    4G leadership in Singapore
    The Convergence
    • Feb 28, 2019
    • 4 min

    4G leadership in Singapore

    Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Event Associate Editor On 23 November 2017, the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Central Executive Committee...
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