The Convergence
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...
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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...
The Convergence
- Jan 30, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...