NUS Asia Research Institute receives $3 million donation to establish India-China Studies Chair

The Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore received a donation of S$3 million from the Nalanda Library Foundation to establish the “Nalanda Chair Professorship in India-China Studies” to promote research and education on India-China relations. Lianhe Zaobao, 10 April 2025 

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The Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore received a donation of S$3 million from the Nalanda Library Foundation to establish the “Nalanda Chair Professorship in India-China Studies” to promote research and education on India-China relations. Lianhe Zaobao, 10 April 2025 

Commentary: If Singapore decides to invest in nuclear energy, floating power plants deserve a closer look

Interest in land-based and floating small modular reactors is rising among Southeast Asia countries and global tech companies, says NUS’ Stefan Huebner. The Straits Times, 14 March 2025

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Interest in land-based and floating small modular reactors is rising among Southeast Asia countries and global tech companies, says NUS’ Stefan Huebner. The Straits Times, 14 March 2025

Two postdoctoral fellows used ancient “photocopying” to preserve history

The lines, handwriting and patterns of the stele are the breath left by history. Every engraving, every crack, seems to whisper a story from afar. However, the ‘rubbingist’ knows that these ‘breaths’ are fragile, and the erosion of time and wind and rain has made many inscriptions increasingly blurred and even annihilated in people’s memory

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The lines, handwriting and patterns of the stele are the breath left by history. Every engraving, every crack, seems to whisper a story from afar. However, the ‘rubbingist’ knows that these ‘breaths’ are fragile, and the erosion of time and wind and rain has made many inscriptions increasingly blurred and even annihilated in people’s memory

Commentary: Floating solar farms may be key to Singapore’s clean energy future

From Singapore’s Tengeh and Kranji to Indonesian island Batam’s Duriangkang, there is huge potential for floating solar farms over reservoirs and offshore waters in the transition toward clean energy, says Stefan Huebner.   Channel News Asia, 14 November 2024

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From Singapore’s Tengeh and Kranji to Indonesian island Batam’s Duriangkang, there is huge potential for floating solar farms over reservoirs and offshore waters in the transition toward clean energy, says Stefan Huebner.   Channel News Asia, 14 November 2024

How digitalisation has impacted religious organisations in Singapore

A new pilot study of a series of studies conducted between ARI and the Centre for Asian Legal Studies, NUS Law explores the evolving relationship between religious communities and digital media in Singapore – examining and documenting digitalisation among local religious organisations.   NUS News, 16 October 2024

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A new pilot study of a series of studies conducted between ARI and the Centre for Asian Legal Studies, NUS Law explores the evolving relationship between religious communities and digital media in Singapore – examining and documenting digitalisation among local religious organisations.   NUS News, 16 October 2024

Global Outreach and Local Contexts: Pope Francis in the Partitioned Islands of Asia Pacific

The Pope’s recent visit to Southeast Asia highlights both the Church’s attention to particular countries and aspects of the Vatican’s wider diplomatic agenda concerning the Pontiff’s envisaged global sovereignty. RSIS, 23 September 2024

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The Pope’s recent visit to Southeast Asia highlights both the Church’s attention to particular countries and aspects of the Vatican’s wider diplomatic agenda concerning the Pontiff’s envisaged global sovereignty. RSIS, 23 September 2024

Professor Joanne Roberts appointed Chair of the Asia Research Institute management board

Professor Joanne Roberts has been appointed Chair of the Asia Research Institute’s management board, assuming her role in July 2024. She succeeds ARI’s long-serving former Chair, Professor Chong Chi Tat. Prof Roberts is the third President and Professor of Social Sciences (Economics) at Yale-NUS College. Prior to becoming president, she served as the College’s Executive

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Professor Joanne Roberts has been appointed Chair of the Asia Research Institute’s management board, assuming her role in July 2024. She succeeds ARI’s long-serving former Chair, Professor Chong Chi Tat. Prof Roberts is the third President and Professor of Social Sciences (Economics) at Yale-NUS College. Prior to becoming president, she served as the College’s Executive