Events
Chinese maritime trading networks in Southeast Asia during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, 1567 – 1722
HASS Colloquium by Ryan Holroyd – This presentation will map the structure of Chinese maritime trade in Southeast Asia from about 1570, during the Ming dynasty. It will then compare this structure to the Chinese shipping network that was re-established after the Qing dynasty’s conquest of Taiwan and the legalisation of private maritime trade in 1684.
International Roundtable on Human- centered AI and the Future of Smart Cities
Human-centered AI Series – This round table brings together experts in AI, urban studies, ethics, public policy, and design to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure that future smart cities remain human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable.
Reprogramming inequality: rethinking AI’s role in the fight against poverty
JHU Center on Global Poverty Speaker Series by Nilanjan Raghunath – This talk explores AI not merely as a set of tools, but as part of a broader system shaped by social, institutional, and ethical considerations.
Innovation through the principles of human-centred design
Dialogues with Leaders by Neal Cross – This lecture will provide students with insights on how human-centred design can be applied across a wide range of project scales.
Cantonese opera sound and colour
Gain exclusive insights about the art of Cantonese Opera, the design of the costumes, make-up, sets and movements from Ms Yow Wei Meng and Ms Sally Low from the Chinese Opera Society.
Design for growth
Dialogues with Leaders by Liu Hanmo – This lecture introduce students to the principles of the growth hacker model and the importance of data-driven thinking in modern product design.
Theatre in the City: The Role of the Arts in Urban Communities
In this talk, Cheng Nien Yuan draws from her research on two eminent theatre companies in Singapore to consider the role of theatre and performance in promoting urban live-ability and love-ability.
How can we make this work? – Ageing Research Network (ARN) Symposium
The Ageing Research Network (ARN) brings together centres/institutes leading and conducting research on ageing in Singapore.
Young children’s social cognition and learning in an increasingly technological world
HASS Talk by Dr Tamar Kushnir – The talk will discuss the implications of early learning with technology, and possible generational changes that may have lasting effects as our modern children become adults.
AI Ethics Reading Group – Pasquinelli (2023), The Eye of the Master, Conclusion Chapter
The AI, Ethics, and Management research leads at HASS cordially invite you to our inaugural reading group event.
