The prize was established in 1927 to commemorate the centenary of Singapore. It was the first such award to be presented in Asia and was the inspiration for many similar awards that have since been created throughout the world. The prize consists of a monetary award and an honorary doctorate from NUS. It is awarded annually. The prize winner is selected by a panel of judges, appointed by the President of NUS. The prize criteria and the mechanism for selection of a winner will be announced together with a closing nomination date at least a year in advance of the date on which the prize is to be awarded.
Liew penned the book to tell the story of Singapore’s “tightly controlled city-state” and the dramatic events that shaped it, from violent strikes and riots in the 1950s to the detention of left-wing politicians and trade unionists in the 1980s. It also retraces the influence of Western culture on the country’s art scene. The book was a national bestseller in Singapore and won the biennial English Literary Prize of the NAC in 2016.
NUS historians have long been recognized as leading experts in their fields, but their work often goes unnoticed outside the university. The NUS Singapore History Prize aims to highlight the work of young scholars in their field, and it provides a platform for them to share their research with other professionals. The prize is supported by NUS alumni, and the winners will receive a cash grant of $10,000.
This is the third edition of the prize, which was launched by Britain’s Prince William and his charity, the Royal Foundation. He praised the solutions offered by the 15 finalists at Tuesday’s glitzy ceremony, which was co-hosted by actors Cate Blanchett, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Sterling K. Brown, and featured performances by the bands One Republic and Bastille.
Among the winning companies, an Indian maker of solar-powered dryers and a soil carbon marketplace were cited for their efforts to reduce emissions and help communities adapt to climate change. Another was a global non-profit called WildAid Marine Program, which works with governments to bolster enforcement to deter illegal fishing and strengthen ocean conservation.
The latest Toto jackpot has snowballed to $10 million, after three consecutive Group 1 draws saw no winners. The latest draw was held on Wednesday, when the jackpot fell to a maximum of $154,000 per winning share.
The American Chemical Society Singapore Chapter held its inaugural Youth Challenge symposium this week, with the theme “Frontiers of Chemistry.” The event was designed to bring together talented young researchers from diverse educational backgrounds and fields of chemistry from around Asia. They shared their research findings in poster presentations and had discussions with fellow attendees. The symposium also featured invited speakers from renowned Asian institutions. The symposium will be held again next year.