News
Being financially savvy makes ageing less worrying
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), writes about being financially savvy and ageing.
National heatwave response plan a signal that Singapore should start taking heat seriously
Studies are being done to help people weather the heat at home, without relying on air-conditioning too much. Researchers from SUTD and NUS have been tracking the thermal comfort of participating residents for two weeks with the help of skin temperature sensors, wearables and survey responses.
Scientists unveil new way to electrically control spin for ultra-compact devices using altermagnetic quantum materials
A research team led by Assistant Professor Ang Yee Sin discovered a new way to electrically control spin for ultra-compact devices using altermagnetic quantum materials.
Grab’s entry into taxi market allows it to gain reliable supply of drivers, vehicles: Experts
LKYCIC Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared his opinion regarding Grab’s entry into Singapore’s taxi market.
JPMorgan and SUTD’s programme opens students up to careers in STEM sector
SUTD collaborates with JPMorgan on the Career Connect programme, which nudges youth – including females aged 13 to 15 from underprivileged families – towards careers in STEM.
Modernity and Tradition
Local author and photographer Lee Leng Kiong writes about SUTD’s unique campus design, which blends the modernity and openness of Western architectural design with classical antique architecture from the East.
Controlling quantum light at room temperature with tunable nanostructures and low voltage
A research team led by Associate Professor Dong Zhaogang demonstrates a novel way to control the colour of quantum light at room temperature, unlocking new applications in quantum communication and photonics.
New study aims to improve Singapore’s green spaces for humans and wildlife
Professor Thomas Schroepfer (Architecture and Sustainable Design) will be leading a new $2.75 million three-year study to improve the design of green linkages in Singapore for humans and wildlife.
‘A simple thank you…that’s all I need,’ says artist who surprises strangers with portraits
SUTD alumnus Jeff Lai (DAI, Class of 2024) – aka playingwithpencil on Instagram and jeffandpencil on TikTok, shares his journey to earning viral fame on social media by sketching strangers in public places.
Two interim parks take root in Taman Jurong to bring nature closer to residents
A 2024 study published by NTU and SUTD found that “more than 70 per cent of the respondents expressed that they would not mind having more nature in their neighbourhood, even though they indicated that the current amount of nature was adequate”.
