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Media release: ITI-LASALLE agreement offers new pathway to BA (Hons) Acting degree

8 Jan 2026

Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) and LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (LASALLE) have signed an Articulation Agreement on a new academic pathway for ITI students to …
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Channel NewsAsia: Institutes of higher learning expand industry partnerships to prepare students for tech-driven media landscape

29 Dec 2025

Deputy President and Provost Dr Venka Purushothaman speaks with Channel NewsAsia on how LASALLE College of the Arts is preparing students for a rapidly changing media industry while making sure …
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The Straits Times: Rare Chua Ek Kay ink works from a private collection on show at Lasalle retrospective

28 Nov 2025

The Straits Times selects The Clarity After (一雨净虚空), a major retrospective at LASALLE honouring alumnus and Cultural Medallion recipient Chua Ek Kay (1947–2008), as an Arts Pick for the week. “From …
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Lianhe Zaobao: A retrospective narrated by the artist; revisiting the artistic path of Chua Ek Kay

26 Nov 2025

The Clarity After (一雨净虚空) is a major retrospective honouring Cultural Medallion recipient Chua Ek Kay (1947–2008), one of Singapore’s most notable contemporary artists and a distinguished alumnus of LASALLE. Showcasing …
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Esquire Singapore: Toy Story 2.0: Capital, Culture, and the Cult of Collecting

17 Nov 2025

By David Lee This past August, while Singapore was waving flags and belting out the national anthem, another expression of patriotism was happening on the store shelves. Plush kopi cups …
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F ZINE: 9 film students on the future of Singapore cinema

13 Nov 2025

F ZINE speaks with three BA (Hons) Film students—Charmaine Chua, Emma Rose and Fadzli Jambari—on why they chose to study film, their thoughts on the local film scene and which …
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Tamil Murasu: Singapore’s first arts university’s postgraduate convocation ceremony

10 Nov 2025

At the LASALLE Postgraduate Convocation ceremony for the Class of 2025, Tamil Murasu spoke with MA Design graduates Swetha Raja and Sukriti Singh on their design projects and what led …
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Media release: LASALLE presents major Chua Ek Kay retrospective featuring 50 works shown for the first time in public

10 Nov 2025

LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (LASALLE) presents a major retrospective honouring alumnus and Cultural Medallion recipient Chua Ek Kay (1947–2008). Titled The Clarity After (一雨净虚空), the exhibition …
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Media release: Celebrating the first cohort of postgraduates from Singapore’s arts university

7 Nov 2025

The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) and its founding member LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE), celebrated a historic milestone today with its inaugural postgraduate Convocation. The ceremony saw …
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CNA938: Dance movement therapy

27 Aug 2025

Cerise Tean, instructor of LASALLE’s Dance Movement Therapy short course, joined CNA938 to discuss the healing benefits of dance movement therapy and what participants can expect from the course.  Cerise shares, …
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BERITA Mediacorp: Two LASALLE graduates prove interest in arts opens new paths

20 Aug 2025

Two LASALLE College of the Arts graduates, Aqil Fitri and Ilya Suraya Ahmad Razib, chose to leave their old careers behind to pursue their interests in the arts and media, …
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Lianhe Zaobao: Electronic waste becoming artwork–skilful hands transform waste into treasure

17 Aug 2025

Earlier this year, LASALLE’s Diploma in Fine Arts programme collaborated with ALBA, an e-waste collection and recycling organisation, where nine students were challenged to create artwork using recycled electronic components and cables.  Lianhe …
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Tamil Murasu: Student artwork showcases the fusion of diverse Indian cultural traditions

11 Aug 2025

Thirishaa Selvaraj, who graduates with a BA (Hons) Fine Arts, uses elements like sarees, rice powder and hair to connect shared experiences amongst Indian women. Often inspired by Hinduism and Indian …
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Lianhe Zaobao: Technology cannot replace social issue exploration through artistic forms

8 Aug 2025

Art and design play a crucial role in the development of various industries, and a sense of curiosity, empathy, and creativity are qualities that machines cannot replace. Minister for Manpower …