Education

On Ideology and Scholarships in Singapore

The Convergence

Apr 6, 20228 min read

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

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...

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Rethinking sexual consent in universities

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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Parental Involution: Behind Singapore’s Academic Stress

The Convergence

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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“Digitalisation is a journey and not a destination post-COVID-19”: Minister S Iswaran

The Convergence

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...

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Adulting in a COVID-19 Era: Is the Class of 2020 Prepared?

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...

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The Class of 2020: Adapting to a New Normal amidst COVID-19

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...

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The Covid-19 pandemic robbed me of a long-awaited SEP (Student Exchange Programme) experience...

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...

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What an experience! From exchange, coming back home, and serving SHN

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....

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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...

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

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...

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How subject-based banding could impact the education system

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...

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Reconciling preservation and pragmatism: preservation is pragmatism

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...

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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...

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Tackling inequality through education and bureaucracy

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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