The 'cut and paste' school of thought
Assistant Professor Davin Chor pointed out how Singaporean students often study for exams by memorising and then regurgitating what they read in…
Learning to overturn the culture of conformity
Practice Associate Professor Tan Yoo Guan says teachers should first drill into students basic concepts such as the language of reasoning. Daniel…
New vision for the Arts Fest
One new category that seemed to touch a chord with local audiences is Re/visit/create/imagine/mix, which is a re-visitation of Singapore's iconic…
Advisory Board member appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts
Mr Michael Hwang has been appointed the new Chief Justice of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts. For more information, pls click…
More get hitched and more split up
The number of marriages last year rose and surpassed the high set in 1992, but on the flip side, divorces increased as well. But even if there are…
Top picks from Moi
Best actress: [Singapore Management University Assistant Professor of Theatre / Performance Studies (Practice)] Margaret Chan in Emily of Emerald…
Blockade to Peace
Would the Israeli raid on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla pave the way for the blockade to finally come down? Assistant Professor Ilya Farber shares his…
Islamic finance gains popularity
While Malaysia is considered the main Asian centre for Islamic banking, Associate Professor of Law Andrew White, director of the International…
Time to look at competition in the insurance industry
Larry Haverkamp, adjunct professor of economics and statistics at SMU, examines the insurance industry and types of investments in light of the…
Use of social media technology becoming more popular way to boost productivity
More companies are turning to social media technology to boost efficiency and productivity in the workplace. Assistant Professor of Corporate…