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Prof Kuo was also an honorary advisor for the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).<\/p>\n
In a statement, SUSS said that Prof Kuo was “a respected academic who made significant contributions to the study of language policy and national integration, as well as to the sociology of multilingualism and communication studies”.<\/span><\/p>\n “In recent years, he also championed the concept of ‘Cultural China’, which has guided and enriched the work of the CCS,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\n Prof Kuo served as academic advisor for SUSS from 2008 to 2022. He served as the founding director of the CCS from 2012 to 2016, and most recently, as its honorary adviser from 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Through his steadfast support of key initiatives, Prof Kuo made meaningful contributions to SUSS, the university said.<\/span><\/p>\n “He was a strong advocate of the SUSS Student Care Fund since its inception, which provides critical financial assistance to students facing sudden hardship arising from unexpected life circumstances,” SUSS added.<\/span><\/p>\n Prof Kuo also contributed to the Eddie Kuo Fund for Chinese Studies, which advances the study and appreciation of Chinese language, literature, culture and the arts in Singapore and the region.<\/span><\/p>\n