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Leading The Way
The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University is widely regarded as one of the top schools in communication and information globally. QS World University Rankings 2024 by Subject ranked the School at #4 globally for Communication and Media Studies and #7 for Library and Information Management. With a team of talented faculty and research staff, the School undertakes a range of interdisciplinary research that straddles across the fields of communication and information.
Associate Chair (Research)'s Message
For the past five years, we have made significant strides in research in terms of competitive grants, high impact publications and citation counts. In 2023, the total value of externally funded projects in WKWSCI exceeds S$12M from various public grant agencies and private enterprises such as Singapore Cancer Society, Sport Singapore, The Tides Centre, SSHRF, NMRC, National Academy of Sciences and SG Enable Ltd. Many of our faculty members regularly publish in top-tier journals in the fields of communication and information.
Our research achievements would not have been possible without the efforts of our people who are committed to pushing the frontier of knowledge constantly. If you share our passion for research excellence, please let us know. We are always looking to collaborate with local and international universities, research institutions and industry partners.
Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
President's Chair Professor of Communication Studies
Director, Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube)
Associate Chair (Research)
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information
Research Focus
Research Grants
Find out moreReflective of the significance and richness of the School’s research efforts, our current projects are funded by a variety of organisations. They include government agencies such as the National Medical Research Council, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, National Heritage Board, A*STAR, National Healthcare Group, National University of Singapore, Workplace Safety and Health Institute, Institute for Adult Learning, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Skoll Foundation, Singapore Heart Foundation, as well as commercial companies such as DSO National Laboratories, Agency for Integrated Care, WhatsApp and Grabtaxi Holdings.
Institutes & Centres
Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet
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Centre for Healthy and Sustainable Cities
ExploreThe Centre for HEalthy and Sustainable citieS (CHESS) is an interdisciplinary research centre devoted to projects on health, risk and environmental issues from human-centred perspectives in the Asian context.
CHESS draws upon theories and concepts from communication and information science, bringing into play the interaction of technology – new, emerging and future – with human behaviours.
Asian Communication Research Centre
ACRC aspires to become globally recognized hub for the advancement of cutting-edge research, ideas, and engagement in the dynamic field of studying communication, media, technology, culture, and society in contemporary Asia. It brings together established and new voices in the field, incubating and showcasing innovative and incisive research and reflection on key issues of concern and opportunity.
Underpinned by an authoritative and original group of researchers, advisors, and affiliates, ACRC provides evidence, perspectives, advice, for the full range of industry, entrepreneurs, policymakers, civil society, and social institutions interested in communication and social progress, in Asia and in global contexts.
