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Who Cares About Polar Bears?
25 November 2022
Who Cares About Polar Bears?
Channel NewsAsia’s documentary “Who Cares About Polar Bears?” looks into climate change – which is said to be the worst problem for the human psyche to handle. LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng is featured in an interview.
$1m makerspace opens at SUTD as part of James Dyson Foundation’s plan to support Stem education
25 November 2022
$1m makerspace opens at SUTD as part of James Dyson Foundation’s plan to support Stem education
The 6,200 sq ft space is sponsored by the James Dyson Foundation, technology company Dyson’s global charitable foundation, as part of its $3 million plan to support Singapore’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) education.
A vegetable garden’s green view can reduce stress
25 November 2022
A vegetable garden’s green view can reduce stress
The SUTD research team polled 300 residents with the aim of creating a space that promotes mental wellbeing. The art farm was born to help residents relieve their psychological pressure.
2 in 3 S’pore residents not reporting scams on messaging platforms: WhatsApp survey
25 November 2022
2 in 3 S’pore residents not reporting scams on messaging platforms: WhatsApp survey
The three most common scams encountered were investment, phishing and job types.
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Bus stop in Boon Lay allows residents to exercise to charge their phones
24 November 2022
Bus stop in Boon Lay allows residents to exercise to charge their phones
Called “Recharge”, the prototype will allow commuters to exercise and charge their mobile phones while waiting for their bus.
CNN’s ‘Tech for Good’ spotlights the technologists defining the mobility of the future
24 November 2022
CNN’s ‘Tech for Good’ spotlights the technologists defining the mobility of the future
CNN meets Dr. Lynette Cheah, Associate Professor of Engineering Systems at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, who seeks to define a “smart city” as one that uses data and technology in a more “human-centric” way.
Celebrating A Decade of Defence Research at Temasek Laboratories @ SUTD
24 November 2022
Celebrating A Decade of Defence Research at Temasek Laboratories @ SUTD
The Temasek Laboratories @ SUTD celebrated its 10th anniversary today with Guest-of-Honour Mr Chan Heng Kee, Permanent Secretary (Defence). To foster closer collaboration on multi-disciplinary research and professional exchanges amongst researchers, a tripartite MOU was signed between TL@SUTD, TL@NTU, and TL@NUS.
Surge in demand for green, digital, care skills in Singapore in last 4 years: SkillsFuture report
22 November 2022
Surge in demand for green, digital, care skills in Singapore in last 4 years: SkillsFuture report
Demand for workers with skills in the digital, green and caregiving spheres has surged over the last four years, the latest report by SkillsFuture Singapore has found.
Some green and sustainable facilities under the Tampines MRT Viaduct have been completed
21 November 2022
Some green and sustainable facilities under the Tampines MRT Viaduct have been completed
The Tampines Town Council collaborated with SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities to understand how neighbourhood-built environment can support the walking needs of residents in Tampines town.
Year-end Orchard Road busking curbs: Crowd control measures necessary to ensure safety, say police
19 November 2022
Year-end Orchard Road busking curbs: Crowd control measures necessary to ensure safety, say police
Very large crowds are expected in Orchard Road during the year-end festive celebrations and public safety cannot be taken for granted, the police said on Saturday.
