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NUS Department of Communications & New Media We are one of Asia's leading departments in Communication and Media Studies.

The official page of the Department of Communications & New Media (CNM), Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS), National Univesity of Singapore. The Department integrates the social sciences, humanities, arts, computing, design and engineering to create a space for teaching, researching and practicing communication in new and emergent media contexts. Ranked among the best Communication and Media Studies Departments globally, the Department of Communications & New Media (CNM) at the National University of Singapore is the only degree programme in Southeast Asia that offers media studies, cultural studies, interactive media design and communication management with a focus on new media.

Formula 1 WAGs are becoming a growing part of the glamorous sport. 🏎️✨From fashion and social media to brand partnership...
16/10/2026

Formula 1 WAGs are becoming a growing part of the glamorous sport. 🏎️✨

From fashion and social media to brand partnerships and personal platforms, the wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers have built significant visibility beyond the racetrack. But with that visibility comes a complex tension.

As Dr Soh Kai Ruo, Lecturer at NUS CNM, explains, these women face intense scrutiny where their own careers can sometimes be overshadowed by their relationships and when they are reduced to the men they date or marry. At the same time, the F1 ecosystem can give them a powerful platform to build their own creative identities and opportunities.

Her comments were featured in The Straits Times article, “Formula 1 WAGs: Wives and girlfriends of racers show what happens when speed meets style.”

Read more about Dr Soh's perspectives and research: https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/21754-kai-ruo-soh

Article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/style/formula-1-wags-wives-and-girlfriends-of-racers-show-what-happens-when-speed-meets-style

Can a “bad” film become successful because people love to hate-watch it? 🎬The rise of hate-watching has shown how critic...
13/10/2026

Can a “bad” film become successful because people love to hate-watch it? 🎬

The rise of hate-watching has shown how criticism, curiosity and online attention can sometimes push audiences towards a film rather than away from it.

Speaking to The Straits Times, 's Dr Soh Kai Ruo explains why deliberately making a film for audiences to dislike would still be an unlikely gamble. Beyond the financial risk, she points to something often overlooked: filmmaking is a craft, and widespread criticism can affect creators both professionally and personally.

Her perspective offers a useful lens on how audience behaviour, online discourse and media attention can shape the way films are received today.

🔎 Learn more about Dr Soh Kai Ruo and her work at NUS CNM: discovery.nus.edu.sg/21754-kai-ruo-soh

Featured article: www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/niu-lai-is-the-most-profitable-film-of-all-time-but-does-the-power-of-hate-watching-have-its-limits

09/10/2026

What brings professionals from different backgrounds to the NUS Master of Communication? 📱

For some, it’s about understanding communication in the digital age. For others, it’s about sharpening their craft, developing stronger strategic thinking, or learning how to use data and insights to create more effective communication.

In this video, hear from Khurshed Haron, Kate Tan, Jaime Yusingbo, Serene Chew and Yang Xia as they share what drew them to the NUS Master of Communication and what they hope to gain from the programme.

From content creation and multimedia arts to media relations, marketing and communications, each student brings a different perspective and set of experiences to the classroom. The MOC gives them the opportunity to build on that foundation, deepen their understanding of communication and connect theory with real-world application.

🎓 Find out more about the NUS Master of Communication: fass.nus.edu.sg/cnm/study/master-of-communication/

06/10/2026

An opera singer, an employee from NUS' Office of Student Affairs, a fashion designer, an artist and educator, a voice actor, an actor… 🎭🎨🎤

What do they all have in common? They're all part of the Master of Arts (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship) [ACE] coursework programme at NUS!

In this video, our ACE students share what it's really like studying at NUS, and how the programme is built to meet the evolving demands of Singapore's and Asia's cultural and creative industries.

Different backgrounds, different crafts, one shared curiosity about what it means to build a life in the arts. 🎬

Curious what a day in ACE looks like? Catch the full video and hear it straight from them.

📍 Learn more about the programme: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cnm/ace-master/

Congratulations to Professor Zhang Weiyu on her appointment as Co-Chief Editor of the Journal of Communication (JOC), on...
02/10/2026

Congratulations to Professor Zhang Weiyu on her appointment as Co-Chief Editor of the Journal of Communication (JOC), one of the leading international journals in communication research. 🎉

Prof Zhang joins Associate Professor Taberez Neyazi as CNM faculty members taking on editorial leadership roles for JOC. Assoc Prof Taberez was previously appointed Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Press/Politics (IJPP), with his term running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027.

Published by Oxford University Press and serving as the flagship journal of the International Communication Association, JOC plays an important role in advancing communication research, theory and practice globally.

These appointments reflect the expertise and contributions of CNM faculty in shaping the future of communication scholarship and supporting impactful research across the field.

fass.nus.edu.sg/news/2026/09/10/zhang-weiyu-journal-of-communication-editor/

Why do we care about what strangers think online? 💬From product reviews to social media discussions, online comments hav...
29/09/2026

Why do we care about what strangers think online? 💬

From product reviews to social media discussions, online comments have become part of how we understand ourselves, others and the world around us.

Speaking on MONEY FM 89.3, Assistant Professor Dr Subhayan Mukerjee explains that one reason people engage with online comments is through social comparison, using others’ reactions as a reference point to understand whether their own thoughts and responses are shared by others.

His insights also highlight why negative comments often capture our attention more strongly, staying in our minds longer than positive comments of similar intensity.

As online conversations continue to shape how we form opinions and perceptions, understanding our relationship with digital content becomes increasingly important.

Read more about Dr Subhayan Mukerjee and his work here: https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/19113-subhayan-mukerjee

Listen to the podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-afternoon-show/is-it-just-me-why-do-we-read-online-comments-from-complete-strangers

The creative and cultural industries are evolving. Are you ready to shape what comes next?Build your capabilities across...
25/09/2026

The creative and cultural industries are evolving. Are you ready to shape what comes next?

Build your capabilities across arts, culture, entrepreneurship and management with the NUS Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship.

Join Dr Soh Kai Ruo, Lecturer and Programme Director, at our Virtual Information Session to discover how the programme can support your next career move.

📅 22 October 2026
🕢 7.30 - 8.30pm SGT
💻 Event held on Zoom

Register to learn more: fass.nus.edu.sg/cnm/events/master-of-arts-arts-cultural-entrepreneurship-virtual-information-session-2026/

The nature of communication is changing. Are you ready to lead what comes next?Build your capabilities across digital co...
22/09/2026

The nature of communication is changing. Are you ready to lead what comes next?

Build your capabilities across digital communication, strategy, data and media leadership with the NUS Master of Communication.

Join Dr Bertha Chin, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director, at our Virtual Information Session to discover how the programme can support your next career move.

📅 21 October 2026
🕢 7.30 - 8.30pm SGT
💻 Event held on Zoom

Register to learn more: fass.nus.edu.sg/cnm/events/master-of-communication-virtual-information-session-2026/

Thank you to Dr Guanxiong Huang, Associate Professor of Persuasive Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Soci...
18/09/2026

Thank you to Dr Guanxiong Huang, Associate Professor of Persuasive Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Co-Convenor of the Digital Learning and Literacy Research Cluster, from City University of Hong Kong for an engaging talk on multi-modal disinformation in the age of AI on the 26th of August 2026.

Dr Huang defined deepfakes as synthetic media that appear highly realistic with the intention to deceive. Drawing on her recent research conducted in China, she highlighted a key challenge: while audiences are uncertain about the authenticity of videos they encounter online, they continue to place high levels of trust in vloggers. This creates opportunities for deception, particularly when people are unsure of their own ability to identify deepfakes.

A key focus of the talk was the role of media literacy in helping audiences navigate this evolving information environment. Dr Huang's research found that media literacy interventions can strengthen resilience to misinformation, reduce belief in misinformation, improve people's ability to distinguish misinformation, and decrease misinformation sharing.

Looking ahead, Dr Huang highlighted the need for greater attention to young people's information-seeking behaviours online, given their susceptibility to the influence of deepfakes. She also emphasised the importance of clearer AI disclosure labels, and ensuring audiences understand what these labels mean as AI-generated content becomes increasingly common.

Thank you, Dr Guanxiong Huang, for sharing your research and insights with us!

Why are brands still using women's bodies to sell products in 2026? 📱From e-bikes to air-conditioners and social media c...
15/09/2026

Why are brands still using women's bodies to sell products in 2026? 📱

From e-bikes to air-conditioners and social media content, sexually objectifying advertising continues to attract attention and backlash. But for 's Assistant Professor Michelle Ho, its persistence points to something deeper than outdated advertising tactics.

Speaking to CNA Women, Dr Ho explains that sexual objectification continues because gender inequality remains embedded in society. As digital platforms make sexualised imagery easier to produce, share and consume, repeated exposure can contribute to the normalisation of harmful attitudes and behaviours towards women.

🔎 Her research that is part of the Campus Sexual Misconduct in a Digital Age (CASMIDA) project examines how digital technologies intersect with sexual misconduct among university students in Singapore, offering a broader lens on why the images we see online, and how we respond to them, matter.

📖 Read the full piece here: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/sexist-advertising-objectifying-women-587346

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