SUTD alumna Lim Yu Wen studied architecture before enrolling in medical school. While others might view her as "wasting time," she does not share that opinion. Yu Wen had long wanted to become a doctor, but she was also interested in other subjects, especially architecture and urban planning. She worried that if she studied medicine right away, she would not have the opportunity to explore other subjects.

Adjunct Associate Professor Lynette Cheah authored this article, which draws on research conducted with Dr Meijing Zhang, SUTD research fellow with the Engineering Systems and Design pillar.

The fundraising was led by existing investors, including SUTD Venture. The amount raised will aid the company expand its Voltality platform in South-east Asia, starting with Thailand and Malaysia.

Dr Samuel Chng, head of the Urban Psychology Lab at SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, noted the lack of a strong cycling culture here, which contributes to lacklustre demand for bike sharing.

Recent incidents involving conserved properties in Singapore have shown that the country has some way to go to ensure that its heritage buildings are adequately protected. Two incidents that made headlines in recent weeks underscore this point.

To ensure seamless communication between the servers and the vehicles, researchers have proposed a task migration system that intelligently determines the optimal time to move tasks between the vehicle and external servers.

Completing an internship is part of the graduation requirements for undergraduates at SUTD.
The competition to chalk up work experience also means that undergraduates may try to complete multiple internships during their time in university.

Channel News Asia Talking Point, Engineering Product Development Associate Prof Mohan showcases the Falcon robot which inspects false ceilings for rodents infestations.

Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) at SUTD says: “Overscheduling can occur when a child’s holiday is filled with too many structured activities, leaving little to no time for rest, play or unstructured time. This can lead to stress, burnout and a lack of opportunities for creativity and self-directed learning.”