8.10.2011
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BREAKING /
NUS EXAM CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PAPERS by Jessica Lai
A National University of Singapore economics exam last Saturday was cancelled when supply did not meet demand: the number of printed papers fell short, causing the exam to be cancelled last minute to much angst and dismay of students.
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NUS EXAM CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PAPERS by Jessica Lai
A National University of Singapore economics exam last Saturday was cancelled when supply did not meet demand: the number of printed papers fell short, causing the exam to be cancelled last minute to much angst and dismay of students.
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29.9.2011
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BREAKING /
RELEVANCE OF FASS CLUB QUESTIONED AT 32ND MC MEETING by Rachel Teng
With less than ten percent of arts undergraduates voting, there were concerns as to whether the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences club is becoming irrelevant.
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RELEVANCE OF FASS CLUB QUESTIONED AT 32ND MC MEETING by Rachel Teng
With less than ten percent of arts undergraduates voting, there were concerns as to whether the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences club is becoming irrelevant.
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16.10.2011
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BREAKING /
FORMER NUS PROFRESSOR SUSPECTED OF SCIENTIFIC FRAUD by Roy Gan
Just days after a human error caused the cancellation of an exam for 700 students, the National University of Singapore has taken another blow to its reputation - a former professor, Alirio Melendez, is being investigated for scientific fraud. If convicted, this would be the first major case of scientific fraud in Singapore.
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FORMER NUS PROFRESSOR SUSPECTED OF SCIENTIFIC FRAUD by Roy Gan
Just days after a human error caused the cancellation of an exam for 700 students, the National University of Singapore has taken another blow to its reputation - a former professor, Alirio Melendez, is being investigated for scientific fraud. If convicted, this would be the first major case of scientific fraud in Singapore.
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30.9.2011
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PROFILE /
SINGAPORE'S MOST GLAMOROUS ACADEMIC by Athena Foo
Seet Khiam Keong was highly amused when he found out that he was being interviewed for yet another school article.
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SINGAPORE'S MOST GLAMOROUS ACADEMIC by Athena Foo
Seet Khiam Keong was highly amused when he found out that he was being interviewed for yet another school article.
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30.9.2011
PROFILE /
A CALL FOR EQUAL TREATMENT by Jasmine Ho
In a country like Singapore where equality is embodied as an ideal on its national flag, no one expects to be discriminated against, especially not by a community support group. Rasul Sulaiman, however, feels that the Malay Muslim government community group, Mendaki, has treated him unfairly because of his ethnicity.
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A CALL FOR EQUAL TREATMENT by Jasmine Ho
In a country like Singapore where equality is embodied as an ideal on its national flag, no one expects to be discriminated against, especially not by a community support group. Rasul Sulaiman, however, feels that the Malay Muslim government community group, Mendaki, has treated him unfairly because of his ethnicity.
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10.10.2011
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PROFILE /
TEACHING WITHOUT BORDERS by Leanne Lim
For someone who is not big on drawing up plans, Milagros Rivera has come a long way from her Puerto Rican hometown to become chair of the National University of Singapore’s Communications and New Media Department. Rivera openly declares, “I just stumbled my way through everything… and it all worked out.”
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TEACHING WITHOUT BORDERS by Leanne Lim
For someone who is not big on drawing up plans, Milagros Rivera has come a long way from her Puerto Rican hometown to become chair of the National University of Singapore’s Communications and New Media Department. Rivera openly declares, “I just stumbled my way through everything… and it all worked out.”
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21.10.2011
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FEATURE /
KEEPING STRESS AT BAY by Lee Hui Ying
On a blue Monday afternoon this week, hundreds of students scurry their way towards the university’s library for their final lap of preparations to complete assignments and ‘mug’ for the final examinations. It is the tenth week of the 13-week semester. At noon, the studying areas at all three levels are already packed. Most are burying themselves in stacks of books and notes while some staring blankly at laptops. Many tuck themselves inside thick jackets in the chilly and quiet surroundings, some pulling their hair while others look listless. They face a common problem – stress.
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KEEPING STRESS AT BAY by Lee Hui Ying
On a blue Monday afternoon this week, hundreds of students scurry their way towards the university’s library for their final lap of preparations to complete assignments and ‘mug’ for the final examinations. It is the tenth week of the 13-week semester. At noon, the studying areas at all three levels are already packed. Most are burying themselves in stacks of books and notes while some staring blankly at laptops. Many tuck themselves inside thick jackets in the chilly and quiet surroundings, some pulling their hair while others look listless. They face a common problem – stress.
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21.10.2011
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FEATURE /
THE BELL CURVE PHENOMENON by Athena Foo
When Gwendoline Mah received her results two semesters ago, she was shocked to receive her first B-minus. What was more upsetting, however, was that the dreaded bell curve may have contributed to her grade.
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THE BELL CURVE PHENOMENON by Athena Foo
When Gwendoline Mah received her results two semesters ago, she was shocked to receive her first B-minus. What was more upsetting, however, was that the dreaded bell curve may have contributed to her grade.
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21.10.2011
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FEATURE /
NEW RULES, BUT STUDENTS DON'T KNOW by Rachel Teng
Undergraduates from the National University of Singapore can expect more flexibility when applying for the NUS Overseas College programme, with most of the previous restrictions possibly lifted in future.
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NEW RULES, BUT STUDENTS DON'T KNOW by Rachel Teng
Undergraduates from the National University of Singapore can expect more flexibility when applying for the NUS Overseas College programme, with most of the previous restrictions possibly lifted in future.
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10.10.2011
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MEETING /
HEATED CONVERSATION ON TEACHING STANDARDS AT FASS by Nguyen Thi Hong-Phu
The lack of qualification of some teaching assistants and tutors at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, is a long existing problem that the faculty has not been able to solve, according to Associate Professor Ong Chang Woei during conversation with students at the Deanery Connect session held on Oct. 3 2011 at FASS.
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HEATED CONVERSATION ON TEACHING STANDARDS AT FASS by Nguyen Thi Hong-Phu
The lack of qualification of some teaching assistants and tutors at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, is a long existing problem that the faculty has not been able to solve, according to Associate Professor Ong Chang Woei during conversation with students at the Deanery Connect session held on Oct. 3 2011 at FASS.
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18.10.2011
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MEETING /
TOP STUDENTS URGED TO JOIN PUBLIC SECTOR by Jasmine Ho
Top tertiary students joining the public service sector can expect benefits comparable to multinational corporations, said Yong Ying-I, permanent health secretary, at an exclusive networking event held Oct. 11, 2011 at the National University of Singapore.
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TOP STUDENTS URGED TO JOIN PUBLIC SECTOR by Jasmine Ho
Top tertiary students joining the public service sector can expect benefits comparable to multinational corporations, said Yong Ying-I, permanent health secretary, at an exclusive networking event held Oct. 11, 2011 at the National University of Singapore.
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