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Culture of Singapore’s smallest Malay sub-group on show at 8-month long exhibition
SINGAPORE – An exhibition showcasing the culture and heritage of the smallest sub-ethnic group in Singapore’s Malay community opens on …
How digital natives struggle with the ‘right to disconnect’
It may be hard for digital natives to quit the habit of being connected. But it is worth the effort because the uninterrupted rest afforded to workers may boost their mental health while helping them avoid burnout.
Some rethink BTO plans, current living arrangements
First apply for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat, then have a wedding three to four years later.
Career Prospects Hampered by Digital Skills Gap
Job hiring practices have shifted online in the light of the pandemic – be it using algorithms to sieve out inappropriate resumes or conducting job interviews virtually.
Tech helps improve lives but also leaves some struggling
Professor Lim Sun Sun, head of humanities, arts and social sciences at SUTD, highlighted the need for inclusion by design in digital solutions, where the needs of every group of society, including people with disabilities, are considered in the planning stages.
Parsing the pandemic
From NRF RIE Magazine October issue: Prof Lim Sun Sun writes about how computational social science can be harnessed to staunch the spread of COVID-19.
‘Virulent Zones’ – New book published by Dr Lyle Fearnley
‘Virulent Zones’ – New book published by Dr Lyle Fearnley
A Sustainable Alternative to Blanket Lockdowns
Instead of shutting down whole cities, we can use big data to take a more targeted approach. Blanket lockdowns may be effective, but they are blunt and brutal tools.
Commentary: Laptops for every student – a lot could go wrong
Issues with distraction and unsafe content are real and safeguards must be in place before every student is given a digital device, says …