Internships nus engineering national university of singapore. Apply for internship internship handbook employer participation internships are a key facet of our emphasis on learning by doing. According to some, he was the custodian of the universe but, to all romans, he was the god of the beginnings and the ends, presiding over every entrance and departure, and because every door and passageway looks in two directions, janus was seen as twofaced or janus bifrons the god who looked both ways. I originally come from the southern united states, but have made southeast asia my home for much of the past thirty years. Between here and nanyang marco hsus brief history of. From its genesis as raffles college from 1929 and after a series of transformations through various subsequent university mergers, the department has continued to grow in strength. Welcome history yalenus college libguides at national. A brief history a brief walk down memory lane the department of biological sciences evolved from the merger of two of the oldest departments in the faculty of science. Discover historical prices for nus stock on yahoo finance. He is the author of over 40 published journal articles and book chapters on. History the raffles college period 1929 1948 the department of chemistry started as part of the raffles college in 1929. According to legend singapore was founded centuries ago when a prince from sumatra landed on the island and saw a lion. We are one of the oldest and yet most vibrant departments in the national university of. The exhibition opens at nus museum on 21 aug 20 and runs till 2015.
Founded in 1905 as the straits settlements and federated malay states government medical school, nus is the oldest higher education institution in singapore. Nus history society is founded in 1965, and has been dedicated to serving and building the history and european studies community ever since. On 8 august 1980, the national university of singapore was formed through a merger between the university of singapore and nanyang university. Chemistry classes was taught initially in the government analysts offices at sepoy lines. Can read geh1011, ges1009, ges1010 and ges1012 to fulfill history requirements.
View daily, weekly or monthly format back to when nu skin enterprises, inc. A sense of history a select bibliography on the history of singapore. This book guides readers through the evolution of the concept of history over time. Depending on your programme, you would embark on a compulsory industrial attachment ia of at least 20 weeks or a. We offer the most extensive selection of academic programmes in singapore, collaborating with leading universities worldwide to provide our students with diverse opportunities for overseas exposure. The national university of singapore library internet ed. Jstor is an online platform with access to academic journals, books, and primary sources. The then president of the republic of singapore, dr benjamin sheares, become nus first chancellor. We are one of the oldest and yet most vibrant departments in the national university of singapore.
Specific references in this article about nus and the computing faculty may be outdated please contact me if theres information that should be updated. Nus university of singapore is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. It is a selective list of starting points for scholarly materials. British plans for a southeast asian union of british territories. Nus museum share to facebook in 1963, marco hsu, art critic and regular columnist who contributed articles about the history of art in malaya, published a series of essays on the cultural history of the people of the malayan peninsula, which were compiled into a book published in chinese in the same year, a brief history of malayan art. The book is a revised and updated edition of my phd thesis.
Short listed books will also be publicly announced, and featured on the program website. It is probably not known to many that the teaching of physics at university level in singapore began before raffles college was established. Through them, you gain perspectives on realworld issues while working on reallife projects alongside engineering practitioners. The bibliography will be useful to students and researchers interested in the history of singapore. While the challenges and obstacles it has faced over the years have shifted momentously, the organisations core mission and values have remained very much the same. Between here and nanyang marco hsus brief history of malayan art. According to some, he was the custodian of the universe but, to all romans, he was the god of the beginnings and the ends, presiding over every entrance and departure, and because every door and passageway looks in two directions, janus was seen as twofaced or janus bifrons. Eai background briefs are policyoriented research papers circulated to government.
Since 1922, nus has worked tirelessly on behalf of students and students unions. Measure magnetic moment from 700 k down to 77 k and it includes vector option for magnetic anisotropy measurement. The nus press ecommerce site is hosted by shopify inc. Of things american i have a passing tolerance for american football, baseball, and basketball, and enjoy rock n roll and jazz. A brief guide for potential nus computer science undergraduates. A researchintensive university with an entrepreneurial dimension, nus is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. Project muse a history of korean science and technology. When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only. The history major offers students the opportunity to explore the complex relationship between our understanding of the past and our experience of the present. Vsm vibrating sample magnetometer, lakeshore model 7404. Student info nus engineering national university of singapore. A brief history nus has a proud heritage of making students lives better.
Cohort ay1718 and onwards are required to fulfil a minimum ia period of 20 weeks eg3611a but have the option to do 24 weeks eg3611. History of scotland is not a subject attempted by the faint of heart, but this is as detailed and comprehensive as possible for one volume. The lee kong chian natural history museum strives to be a leader in southeast asian biodiversity in research, education and outreach. The authors trace state discourses on singapore history starting with the decision. Click on the tabs above or the menu on the left to find more information. The second part of the book focuses on the historians toolbox. As a compendium of scottish names, dates, places, and backstories its very instructive, but this effort could be materially improved with regional or local maps of important places and events. Nus students staff are required to be on the nus campus network before the booking of library facilities can be done. These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the worlds greatest thinkers. This book starts by introducing the key elements of history. Biblical studies, classical studies, european history and culture, middle.
The washington post described my first book, comic strips and consumer culture 1998, as engaging. From its genesis as raffles college from 1929 and after a series of transformations through various subsequent university mergers, the department has continued to grow in. Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries. Aug 21, 20 nus museum share to facebook in 1963, marco hsu, art critic and regular columnist who contributed articles about the history of art in malaya, published a series of essays on the cultural history of the people of the malayan peninsula, which were compiled into a book published in chinese in the same year, a brief history of malayan art. Books economics yalenus college libguides at national. Ian gordon department of history national university of singapore.
Learn more about the natural history specimens displayed in the lee kong chian natural history museum. He took it as a good omen and founded a city called singapura, which means lion city. They are available for reference in national library or nus library. Through the study of history, students will learn to interpret past events, understand societies and. Subject headings are assigned to books and other materials in linc to help. I was born and raised in gyalrong, on the eastern fringe of the tibetan plateau. Nus was founded in 1922, as part of a general desire for peace after the first world war. A brief history of the ar15 the semiautomatic rifle has been in wide circulation for more than a halfcentury. It is consistently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world and the top 5 universities. It will be especially useful in your secondary source.
The national university of singapore nus is a public research university in singapore. Ivison macadam, its first president, was an exserviceman, whose experiences had given him an international outlook. Singapores government announced on the afternoon of april 3rd that all businesses operating nonessential services should. Pay a quick visit to the nus coop after a lecture or during lunch to check out our wide range of books that come with special discounts for all members. When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific. Raja ram mohun roy establishes brahma sabha assembly of brahmins. Our history since 1922, nus has worked tirelessly on behalf of students and students unions. Background briefs eai background briefs are policyoriented research papers circulated to government. The nus singapore history prize was established in 2014 when an. The 700 years of history presented in this book adds depth and layers to the evolving singapore story. Feb 04, 2020 this book starts by introducing the key elements of history. Before coming to nus i worked as a lecturer and administrator in australian tertiary institutions.
Legal history selfdetermination human rights use of force arabisraeli dispute. If you are eligible for vip, you will be informed by email on jan 2020. This guide covers resources available mainly at nus on history. Brief biodata victor kattan is a senior research fellow at the middle east institute and an associate fellow at the faculty of law at the national university of singapore nus where he teaches a course on the use of force in international law. Singapores government announced on the afternoon of april 3rd that all businesses operating nonessential services should discontinue onsite operations hello from nus press.
Asiatic society admits the first indians to its membership, the first of whom are ramkamal sen, dwarkanath tagore and prasanna coomar tagore. The sprawling 150hectare kent ridge site became the new home for the university. Nus libraries description notes and jottings, reminiscences and anecdotes, stories and essays from the scrapbooks of an englishman resident in british malaya. To cater to your unique reading habits, the nus coop offers personalized services and recommendations to meet your needs.
Much of what the author says will be useful for professional scholars in the history of science and technology and for general historians as well, as it provides topics for academic debate and fruitful research subjects for young scholars. While most history books on singapore begin with the arrival of sir stamford raffles in 1819, this book seeks to fill the gaps of much of singapores pre1819 history. Of things american i have a passing tolerance for american football, baseball, and. For information on booking of the facilities, including terms and conditions, please refer to the respective pages below.
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