NUS Centre for Family and Population Research - NUS CFPR

NUS Centre for Family and Population Research - NUS CFPR Welcome to the Official page of the Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR)

The Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) is an interdisciplinary Centre at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS that advances scientific research and training on family and population changes particularly in Asia. The Centre aims to stimulate dialogue and foster cross disciplinary collaboration between students, faculty researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. The goal is

to address critical issues and policies related to the family's well-being. We will utilise life course and international perspectives using a range of quantitative and qualitative methods. In the long run, CFPR envisions to achieve the following:

• To provide thought leadership in family and population research, particularly in Asia.

• To become a regional training centre for family and population research.

• To bridge basic academic research with public policies that affect families and children’s well-being.

• To collaborate with family and population centres around the world.

NUS CFPR is proud to present our bi-annual newsletter (Issue 24) 🎉This issue explores “The Fertility Shift”, featuring a...
07/09/2026

NUS CFPR is proud to present our bi-annual newsletter (Issue 24) 🎉

This issue explores “The Fertility Shift”, featuring an interview with CFPR Founding Director Prof Wei-Jun Jean Yeung on rethinking low fertility beyond population numbers. Prof Yeung calls for a shift in the conversation from simply "counting births" towards understanding fertility as a broader question of human development, social inclusion, family aspirations, and confidence in the future.

We also feature highlights from the Population Association of Singapore (PAS) 2026 Conference, where CFPR was honoured to co-host the special panel “Confronting Asia’s Fertility Challenges: Policy Paths for the Future”. CFPR research affiliates and students also shared their work during the conference, joining wider conversations on population and family research in Singapore and Asia.

You’ll also find:

- Leadership updates and reflections from our new Co-Directors
- Updates on our Seminar Series and Training Programmes
- Our latest research projects and publications by CFPR affiliates
- Conference experiences, academic visitors, and CFPR community updates

From rethinking fertility to new perspectives on ageing, discover what the CFPR community has been working on: https://buff.ly/C3FqSnj

03/09/2026

📣 PhD Research Scholarship Opportunity at NUS: Population and Demographic Resilience in Southeast Asia

The NUS Department of Sociology and Anthropology is seeking a prospective PhD student to join our research on population and demographic resilience in Southeast Asia, with admission to the PhD in Sociology programme in August 2027.

The research forms part of the larger NUS-led project, Rethinking Regional Resilience in a Changing World, funded under the Ministry of Education’s Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Special Programmatic Grant.

🔎 We welcome applicants who:
• Have a strong interest in population and demographic issues in Southeast Asia
• Are interested to pursue doctoral research in Sociology
• Preferably hold a Master’s degree in the social sciences
• Have quantitative research skills, which are highly desirable

📄 Interested? Read this document for more information about the research project and scholarship opportunity:https://fass.nus.edu.sg/socanth/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2026/09/RS-Population-Demographic-Resilience-Ad.pdf
📄Visit our website for more information about the PhD programme: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/socanth/programmes-phd/ -of-philosophy-in-sociology-anthropology

For enquiries, please contact Dr Bussarawan (Puk) Teerawichitchainan at [email protected].

📢 Join us for a seminar by Prof. Fumiya Uchikoshi on "The Emergence of Gray Divorce in Japan: A Data Linkage Approach". ...
01/09/2026

📢 Join us for a seminar by Prof. Fumiya Uchikoshi on "The Emergence of Gray Divorce in Japan: A Data Linkage Approach".

📅 2 October 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 NUS AS7 The Shaw Foundation Building (Seminar Room AS7-06-42)

Registration Link: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73cQ5sqIr17khJc
Find out more on our upcoming seminars: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cfpr/seminars/
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Only 2 days left to register for Prof Jen-Hao Chen’s upcoming seminar on unequal aging in Taiwan. He will examine differ...
26/08/2026

Only 2 days left to register for Prof Jen-Hao Chen’s upcoming seminar on unequal aging in Taiwan. He will examine differences in physical limitations, daily functioning and depression among Taiwanese and Mainland older adults.

📅 21 August 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
📍 NUS AS7, Level 6 Seminar Room

Registration Link: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WeRtngYDSulGjI

Dr. Fangqi Wen recently joined us to discuss family, lineage and gender inequality in contemporary China, offering new p...
24/08/2026

Dr. Fangqi Wen recently joined us to discuss family, lineage and gender inequality in contemporary China, offering new perspectives on how these dynamics shape family relationships and support.

We thank Dr. Wen for an insightful seminar.

Register for future seminars here:
https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cfpr/seminars/
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21/08/2026

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 | PAA 2027 Annual Meeting

The Population Association of America (PAA) Annual Meeting brings together demographers and social and health scientists from the United States and around the world. It provides an opportunity for researchers at all career stages to present their work, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues in the field.

📅 Submission deadline: 20 September 2026

🔗 Detailed Information:https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/POPULATIONASSOCIATION/e0e6bd03-90d3-4a59-b212-61c2f12e3ceb/UploadedImages/PAA_2027/Call_for_Papers_PAA_2027.pdf
🔗 Website: https://www.populationassociation.org/paa2027/call-for-papers

CFPR Steering Committee Member and Research Affiliate A/Prof Bussarawan (Puk) Teerawichitchainan was quoted in DW’s arti...
21/08/2026

CFPR Steering Committee Member and Research Affiliate A/Prof Bussarawan (Puk) Teerawichitchainan was quoted in DW’s article, “Vietnam’s baby bonuses unlikely to stop the aging clock”, which discusses Vietnam’s new population measures and the wider challenge of adapting economies and welfare systems to population ageing. In the article, A/Prof Puk highlights that countries which age before becoming wealthy may face slower economic growth, rising inequality, and greater pressure on healthcare and social support systems.

Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/vietnams-baby-bonuses-unlikely-to-stop-the-aging-clock/a-77901363

Only 2 days left to register for this week's CFPR Lunchtime Seminar.Join Dr Fangqi Wen from The Ohio State University as...
19/08/2026

Only 2 days left to register for this week's CFPR Lunchtime Seminar.

Join Dr Fangqi Wen from The Ohio State University as she presents research on lineage succession, intergenerational support, and gender inequality in contemporary China. Drawing on original surveys and field research, her work explores how changing family practices and social norms are reshaping gender and family dynamics.

📅 21 August 2026
🕛 10:00 - 11:30 AM
📍 Online (Zoom)

Registration Link: https://nus-sg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8bshYteXQ4yCorZrYc-wrw
Find out more on our upcoming seminars: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cfpr/seminars/
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NUS CFPR warmly congratulates our research affiliate A/Prof Denis Tkachenko from the Department of Economics on his prom...
17/08/2026

NUS CFPR warmly congratulates our research affiliate A/Prof Denis Tkachenko from the Department of Economics on his promotion to Associate Professor on the Educator Track, effective 1 January 2026.

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