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AsiaOne: ‘MRT Gala’: LASALLE’s graduation show at Cantonment station draws praise

15 May 2026

For its 2026 Graduate Fashion Show, LASALLE College of the Arts turned the upcoming Cantonment MRT station into a fashion runway. Themed DE:CENTERING, the show spotlighted 13 collections designed by …
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Media release: LASALLE College of the Arts presents a new generation of fashion designers foregrounding Asian culture and lived realities

14 May 2026

Thirteen fashion collections that foreground and contemporise Asian culture and fashion practices were unveiled at LASALLE College of the Arts’ 2026 graduate fashion show.  Designed by final year students who …
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Over 600 original student works in contemporary arts, design and performance to be unveiled at The LASALLE Show Exhibition 2026

6 May 2026

Over 600 works by final year students from the Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes at LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore will be unveiled at …
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QS Insights Magazine: The accidental academic

22 Apr 2026

Dr Venka Purushothaman on his journey to becoming president of LASALLE College of the Arts. By Anton John Crace Sometimes mimes give the best advice. It was while working on …
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The Straits Times: NUS tops Asian universities in subject rankings again

27 Mar 2026

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore climbed to 67th globally in Art & Design, up from the 101–150 band last year. …
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Lianhe Zaobao: In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 42 subjects from local universities were ranked in the top ten globally

26 Mar 2026

Lianhe Zaobao reports on the release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.  LASALLE College of the Arts ranked 67th globally in Art & Design, marking the first …
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Media release: LASALLE College of the Arts ranked by QS within top 100 universities worldwide for Art & Design and Performing Arts

25 Mar 2026

In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE), University of the Arts Singapore, has been ranked 67th globally in the category …
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Times Higher Education: Arts education in ‘tremendous’ demand across Asia – LASALLE chief

22 Mar 2026

By Tash Mosheim New president of leading Singaporean arts college discusses how creative industries are helping cities grow and importance of thinking differently and impact of moving into federated model …
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The Straits Times: Cool clothes a hot topic

20 Feb 2026

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: Cool clothes a hot topic
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The Straits Times: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints first Singapore-born president

14 Feb 2026

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 …

The Straits Times: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints first Singapore-born president
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Tabla: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints new President

11 Feb 2026

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, …
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Media release: LASALLE College of the Arts appoints Dr Venka Purushothaman as its seventh President

10 Feb 2026

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 …
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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 & 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 …