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The Straits Times: Cool clothes a hot topic
In this article, The Straits Times explores how Southeast Asian designers are creating fashion for warmer climates. Fashion lecturer Daniela Monasterios-Tan observed that industry players are invoking the tropics more …
The Straits Times: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints first Singapore-born president
Dr Venka Purushothaman will be LASALLE College of the Arts’ seventh president—a promotion from his prior roles as deputy president and provost. Dr Venka told The Straits Times of his …
Tabla: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints new President
LASALLE College of the Arts has appointed internationally recognised academic, arts and cultural leader Dr Venka Purushothaman as President from February 2026. “I’m truly honoured to serve as LASALLE’s President, …
Media release: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints Dr Venka Purushothaman as its seventh President
LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore (LASALLE), has appointed internationally recognised academic, arts and cultural leader Dr Venka Purushothaman as President from February 2026. Dr Venka …
Media release: ITI-LASALLE agreement offers new pathway to BA (Hons) Acting degree
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 …
Channel NewsAsia: Institutes of higher learning expand industry partnerships to prepare students for tech-driven media landscape
Deputy President & 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 …
The Straits Times: Rare Chua Ek Kay ink works from a private collection on show at Lasalle retrospective
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 …
