The Convergence
On Ideology and Scholarships in Singapore
By Eldrick, Editor Many would agree with the characterisation of Singapore as a tuition haven. As the longtime champion and producer of...
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The Convergence
Nov 18, 20217 min read
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...
The Convergence
Jun 17, 20218 min read
Rethinking sexual consent in universities
By Ng Qian Qian, Editor Since Monica Baey first stepped forward online, conversations about sexual offences and gender equality have been...
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May 26, 20214 min read
Parental Involution: Behind Singapore’s Academic Stress
By Chua Swee Kune, Editor Singapore is consistently one of the top few countries in the Programme for International Student Assessment...
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Jul 7, 20204 min read
“Digitalisation is a journey and not a destination post-COVID-19”: Minister S Iswaran
By Zhou Xizhuang Michael, Editor-in-Chief On 15 June 2020, about 280 graduating and recently graduated students from all five...
The Convergence
May 22, 20206 min read
Adulting in a COVID-19 Era: Is the Class of 2020 Prepared?
By Nicolette Chua, Associate Editor At present, it is hard to re-imagine how the world was like before the COVID-19 crisis. No single day...
The Convergence
May 21, 20206 min read
The Class of 2020: Adapting to a New Normal amidst COVID-19
By Nicolette Chua, Associate Editor Midway into 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has already shaken up the global economy at an unprecedented...
The Convergence
Apr 15, 20207 min read
The Covid-19 pandemic robbed me of a long-awaited SEP (Student Exchange Programme) experience...
By Edmund Leong (Guest Writer) ...However, I am fortunate to have received support from NUS, friends and family. And I am glad to be back...
The Convergence
Apr 10, 20206 min read
What an experience! From exchange, coming back home, and serving SHN
By Xenia Chan (Guest Writer) I first became concerned about the spread of Covid-19 to the UK when the earliest cases sprouted in Italy....
The Convergence
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
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 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...
The Convergence
Feb 17, 20192 min read
The Value of Debate
Commentary | Liang Tian Debate is a sanctuary for people who are willing to open their hearts and eyes to fresh ideas. Indeed, it is only...
The Convergence
Feb 12, 20194 min read
Tackling inequality through education and bureaucracy
Commentary | Rebecca Metteo, Managing Editor (Operations) Inequality has many culprits: policy, tradition, mindset and so forth that have...
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