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A new way of learning awaits NUS students

New college shows school is serious about breaking down the walls between subjects

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The plan by the National University of Singapore (NUS) to house two of its oldest faculties - arts and social sciences, and science - under a new college is a major shift away from the traditional way of learning in silos.

Both faculties date as far back as 1929, and, over the years, have grown their pool of specialisations - from psychology and history to mathematics and life sciences.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 23, 2020, with the headline A new way of learning awaits NUS students. Subscribe