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, 20203 min read
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...
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Jan 30, 20204 min read
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Jan 3, 20204 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20194 min read
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, 20192 min read
“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, 20195 min read
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...
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May 14, 20194 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20194 min read
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, 20193 min read
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...
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Apr 1, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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...
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Mar 17, 20192 min read
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...
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Mar 17, 20192 min read
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, 20194 min read
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...
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Mar 11, 20192 min read
(In)equality in Singapore
Commentary | Thomas Chew, Event Associate Editor Inequality was making the headlines in 2018. The spark started with the highly...
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Mar 9, 20195 min read
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...
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Feb 28, 20194 min read
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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