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Public, building owners must step up to protect Singapore’s heritage
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.
Experience and Innovation goes hand in hand
Mr Wang, 55, is a senior network engineer at Singtel. He found that fixing network issues was both difficult and time-consuming. Drawing on his years of experience, he guided young engineers to create an automated alert system that uses AI to detect and resolve problems before they escalate. This system has made the network more reliable and reduced downtime. Mr Wang’s innovation not only enhanced network performance but also demonstrated how senior employees can leverage their accumulated knowledge to create significant value and help train the next generation.
New Study Improves Virtual Travel Experience with Efficient Avatar Task Migration
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.
Singapore’s War On Rats: Can These Rat Busting Solutions Work?
Channel News Asia Talking Point, Engineering Product Development Associate Prof Mohan showcases the Falcon robot which inspects false ceilings for rodents infestations.
Why some kids end up studying more during the school holidays
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.”
Why some kids end up studying more during the school holidays
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (SINGAPORE – The mid-year school holidays are almost over, but some students in Singapore have been focusing more on academics than relaxation during their month-long break.
Tuition centres report a spike in demand for their academic “boot camps” for June for primary and secondary school students. And observers say that spending a significant portion of the holiday period, which ends on June 23, on studies is commonplace in Singapore, which risks fatigue and burnout for kids.
However, some children and parents report satisfaction with the youngster’s goals, motivation and packed holiday schedule.
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.”
New 3D printing technique integrates electronics into microchannels to create flexible, stretchable microfluidic devices
Traditional methods such as soft lithography fabrication which requires cleanroom facilities have limitations in achieving fully automated 3D interconnected microchannels.
The dynamics of healthy aging
Imagine how wonderful it would be if every senior was filled with the energy and curiosity of young people! In Singapore, we are creating a reality where seniors not only live longer, but also live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Through psychological research and carefully designed activities, we are helping seniors maintain their zest for life.
SITA forges ahead with exciting research of off-airport traveller processing prototype with SUTD
Global IT aviation provider SITA is partnering the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to create new offsite passenger processing solutions that would provide airline passengers with a fresh experience of checking themselves and their luggage in from almost any location – even before they arrive at the airport.
NUS retains 8th spot in global university rankings, NTU rejoins top 20
In this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2025 released on June 5, the National University of Singapore (NUS) has retained its 8th place, while Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) was in 440th place. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in re-entered the top 20 in 26th place, and Singapore Management University (SMU) was in 585th position. The ranking of institutions in this edition features 1,500 universities across 106 countries, with NUS as the highest-ranked Asian university and the first from Asia to be placed among the top 10 in the table.