Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

A group of students is heading to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a mission beyond attending the festival.

From Cannes, they are launching a live initiative that aims to spotlight Southeast Asian creativity and encourage stronger representation for the region on the global stage. Through conversations, content and industry engagement, the campaign seeks to bring greater visibility to the talent, ideas and creative work emerging from Southeast Asia.

We are proud to see our students taking the lead on an initiative that extends beyond the classroom and contributes to wider industry conversations.

Follow their journey at Cannes and support their efforts to showcase Southeast Asia's creative voice to the world via .weekimoui on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZrp0QYuzPR/

We’re going to @cannes_lions. But we don’t want to just go, watch, and leave. While we’re there, we want to meet Southeast Asian creatives at the festival, hear what’s on their minds, and share those conversations with others back home. If you’re heading to Cannes Lions 2026, or know someone from Southeast Asia who is, we’d love to connect! Comment or DM us & we’ll talk to you soon. #advertising #canneslions #southeastasia #cannesyounglions #creativity

is reshaping how we learn, work, and consume information, raising important questions about the future of education, employability, and trust in the information we consume.

In a recent CNA Deep Dive Podcast episode, Ian Yong Hoe Tan, Lecturer at , discusses whether educators, fresh graduates, and employers are aligned in preparing for an AI-enabled future. The conversation explores changing expectations in the classroom and workplace, the skills employers value, and how graduates can differentiate themselves as organisations continue to shape their AI strategies.

🎙️Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=bk_Ioxjp5H7jwe6C&v=F9GjlIgxw_8&feature=youtu.be

Explore more of Ian's perspectives on AI across education, the workforce, and the media landscape:

🔗 CNA938 Rewind - : how do you know your news wasn’t written by AI?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/talkback-how-do-you-know-your-news-wasnt-written-ai-6169216

🔗 Money FM 89.3 – Viewpoint Friday: AI boom, rising costs and Singapore’s multi-speed economy
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-afternoon-show/viewpoint-friday-ai-boom-rising-costs-and-singapore-s-multi-speed-economy

brought together scholars, practitioners, and students from around the world to engage with the evolving landscape of communication.

Through insightful panels, thought-provoking presentations, and meaningful conversations, the conference has offered an inspiring platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives across the field.

We are especially proud to celebrate members of the community for their achievements:

🏆 Top Faculty Paper Award (Journalism Studies Division)
Prof Edson Tandoc, Sofia Contreras-Yap, Nur Isyana – “Distinguishing News Media Trust, Skepticism, and Cynicism Through Elaboration: Toward a Global Typology of Distrustors, Mistrustors, Automatic Trustors, and Engaged Trustors”

🏆 Top Faculty Paper Award (Popular Media and Culture Division)
Asst Prof Hai Wang – “Behind the Kidney-harvest (Ge Yaozi) Panic: Thailand-Focused Content Creators and the Spillover of Geopolitical Discourse on Chinese Platforms”

🏆 Outstanding Dissertation in JS Award (Journalism Studies Division)
Asst Prof Hai Wang – “Ties with Thais? Chinese Media Expats and China's Soft Power Footprint in Thailand”

🏆 Promising Student Paper Award (Information Systems Division)
Shruti Malviya – “Are You in Control of Your Meetings? Autonomy Balancing Fatigue and Vigour in a Videoconferencing World”

🏆 Annie Lang Dissertation Award (Information Systems Division)
Heng Zhang – “Investigating the Effect of Virtual Background in 2D and Virtual Reality Videoconferencing Platforms on Attention Control and Videoconference Fatigue”

Congratulations to our faculty and students for these well-deserved recognitions, and thank you to the ICA community for the conversations, connections and exchange throughout the week in Cape Town.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year. 👋

Reviving a student newspaper after a six-year hiatus is no small undertaking.

What started as an idea to launch a new publication eventually became the revival of The Nanyang Chronicle, a student newspaper with a history dating back to 1994. Over the past months, students worked to rebuild the publication from the ground up, supported by alumni and faculty who helped reconnect it with its longstanding legacy.

The return of The Nanyang Chronicle comes at a time when news competes with an endless stream of content for attention. Yet these students chose to take on the challenge of reporting, investigating and telling stories that matter. They recognised that journalism is not simply about publishing stories, it is about informing, sparking conversation and making an impact.

Congratulations to the Nanyang Chronicle team, and to the alumni and faculty members who supported this revival. We look forward to seeing the publication's next chapter unfold. 🎉

Read the latest stories at: https://www.nanyangchronicle.com/

Read more about the revival in CNA TODAY: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/ground-up/ntu-nanyang-chronicle-student-paper-publication-6149281

Cover Photo: CNA/Alyssa Tan

is underway in Cape Town, and is proud to be part of the global conversations shaping the future of communication and media research.

Across the conference, our faculty, researchers, and students are presenting more than 80 papers spanning news media trust, digital communication, digital platforms and cultures, AI and communication, geopolitical discourse, health communication, and computational communication research.

Beyond the conference programme, the community is connecting with collaborators, alumni, and peers through conversations at our booth, faculty coffee chats, and the Nanyang Reception.

Find out more about NTU WKWSCI at ICA 2026: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/news-events/events/ntu-singapore---ica-2026

Heading to in Cape Town? Join our Coffee Chat with faculty members from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and learn more about faculty opportunities at one of the world’s leading communication schools.

Held in a small-group setting, the session offers an opportunity for scholars and researchers to learn more about academic life at , WKWSCI’s research environment, and anticipated faculty openings across communication, media, and information studies.

📅 7 June 2026, Sunday | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Participation is by registration and selected participants will be contacted with further details.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/xrjeFKSHmX

You can also connect with us at Booth 10, Hall 2, CTICC 1, from 5 – 7 June 2026.

Explore anticipated faculty openings and career opportunities: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/about-us/careers---wkwsci

Join NTU Singapore at the Nanyang Reception during the 76th International Communication Association (ICA) Conference in Cape Town, one of the world’s leading gatherings for communication scholars and practitioners.

Held on Saturday, 6 June 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Ballroom East, CTICC 1, the reception brings together the community, collaborators, alumni, and peers from around the world for an evening of conversation and exchange.

The reception also marks WKWSCI’s strong presence at ICA 2026. This year, our faculty, researchers, and students will present more than 80 papers spanning news media trust, digital communication, digital platforms and cultures, and geopolitical discourse in Asia and beyond.

We are proud that all Communication Studies full professors are recognised as ICA Fellows. Our faculty also continue to contribute to the association through leadership roles across ICA divisions and interest groups.

We look forward to connecting with the global communication research community throughout .

Find out more about NTU WKWSCI at ICA 2026: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/news-events/events/ntu-singapore---ica-2026

Congratulations to Jordan Lim, a fourth-year undergraduate student, for representing and Team Singapore at the 2026 Asian University Cup in Hainan, China.

Competing in the U120 Men’s Category, Jordan won Bronze medals in both the Squat and Deadlift events, and placed 3rd overall in the competition. The Asian University Cup brings together student-athletes from across the region, showcasing sporting excellence at the university level.

Sharing about the experience, Jordan said, “Powerlifting was a sport I turned to as a form of de-stressing amidst the hectic pace of life, which eventually became about discipline, consistency, and pushing beyond my limits. Representing both country and school was beyond memorable, and I am grateful for everyone who supported me through my journey of getting onto the international stage. I am proud to have represented both Singapore and NTU at the competition.”

A proud moment for Jordan and the community. 💪🏻🏅

As takes on more repetitive and rule-based tasks, human skills such as judgment, creativity, communication, and decision-making are becoming even more valuable.

Join Mr Francis Tay, Lecturer for the MSc in Knowledge Management, for the next session in the Knowledge Management (KM) Webinar Series as he shares how professionals can adapt, grow, and future-proof their careers in an AI-driven world.

From data and automation to Human-in-the-Loop systems, the webinar will examine how individuals can move up the value chain and position themselves where human intelligence still matters most.

📅 Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/9vseWM9UST

Stay tuned for more sessions in the series exploring emerging KM trends and insights in an AI-driven world.

is an experiential learning module where students produce documentaries overseas. This year, our ODYSSEERS travelled to Manila.

Their journey came to life at a special private screening held at Filmhouse, where the cohort premiered their documentaries to friends, family, and invited guests after months of hard work, creativity, and discovery.

We were honoured to have Ms Renee Chua, Second Secretary and Consul (Cultural and Filipino Community Relations) of the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore, as our Guest of Honour. Her presence made the evening even more meaningful, especially as the films will also be screened at the Embassy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our student filmmakers. We are incredibly proud of this cohort and cannot wait to see where their storytelling journeys take them next. 🎬

Find out more about ODYSSEE: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/admissions/experiential-learning/odyssee

The cohort’s documentaries included:
🎵 Musika Ng Bayan (Music of the People) – Julieanna Laboc, Megan Tan, Tu Sijie
🌊 The Weight of Water – Goi Ruo En, Jermaine Yeo, Natalie Liew
👑 What Makes A Queen – Silvia Chew, Tay Wen Wei, Ying Qi Foo
💃 What We Dance For – Edgen Teng, Lecia Tham, Shi Xian Ng
🐟 Where the Water Feeds Us – Elisha Basbas, Eliza Toh, Janelle Ling