The NUS Singapore Prize For Non-Fiction Books

The NUS Singapore History Prize is an annual book award for non-fiction titles that contribute to our understanding of the nation’s unique and complex history. It was launched in 2014 with the aim of spurring interest in Singapore’s past and enhancing the general awareness of its significance to our society today. The award is open to all non-academic readers, including the general public and school students.

The winning title is selected by a jury panel, which is made up of scholars from the Department of History at NUS and representatives of non-academic institutions such as publishers, museum curators, arts and literary figures, and history teachers and educators. The jury panel is assisted by a nominating committee, which draws its members from across the globe.

This year’s event, to be held in Singapore, will see a prize of S$200,000 awarded to the best entry that addresses the theme of “A Future for the Planet”. It is the first time the award has been presented at an international conference and the prize money is designed to help the winner to scale their work in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking. The winner will also be given a platform to raise their profile and connect with partners working to combat the global trade in illegal wildlife products, worth $20 billion annually.

In addition, the award will include a grant of S$500,000 to support the publication and dissemination of the winning book. This will enable the book to reach a wider audience in the region and beyond, including the growing community of people interested in the impact of our modern lifestyles on biodiversity.

Aside from the cash prize, winners of the Singapore Prize will receive a plaque and a certificate. They will be presented with their prizes at a special ceremony in Singapore, hosted by the Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cornwall, who will join a host of dignitaries from across the globe for the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

LIV Golf returns to Asia this week for the fourth leg of its 2025 schedule and a huge prize purse on offer at Sentosa. The top-flight individual winner will pocket $4 million, the same amount that Brooks Koepka received last time out in Singapore.

Koepka is a clear favorite to win again this time around, especially since he’s very familiar with the course. The next most obvious choice is Sergio Garcia, who’s on a roll following his Hong Kong victory and will be looking to clinch the final spot in the PGA Tour’s Masters field. Tyrrell Hatton rounds out the top three, though his recent form hasn’t been all that great.