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Commentary: The case for universal digital access, as home-based computing becomes a post-pandemic norm
25 May 2020

In an increasingly digital world where more will work and learn from home, reliable technology and Internet access are needs not wants

COVID-19 and Challenges to the Future of Work
21 May 2020

Should countries speed up automation? Or should they slow down automation to preserve jobs?

COVID-19 and its Impact on Remote Work
20 May 2020

Even before our current situation, remote work, as a form of work arrangement, had become increasingly popular.

Seniors turn to tech to connect
17 May 2020

More are picking up new tools such as Zoom, Houseparty and Facebook livestreaming

Rewriting Buddhism – Dr Alastair Gornall publishes book on Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka
15 May 2020

Rewriting Buddhism – Dr Alastair Gornall publishes book on Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka

Tech is changing the way people help each other
12 May 2020

Rise of online social networks, cloud-based sharing have lowered barriers to starting, supporting such initiatives.

Coronavirus: Parenting changes amid pandemic
10 May 2020

While the circuit breaker period has intensified the load for some mums, many are seeing their husbands pull their weight at home and are also enjoying the quality time with their kids

SUTD research shows evidence that bilingualism delays the brain’s aging process
04 May 2020

The study found that seniors who speak two languages actively tend to maintain specific executive control abilities against natural age-related declines.

Screen time without guilt during Covid-19
03 May 2020

When the circuit breaker measures were announced almost a month ago, Dr Andrew Yee quickly drew up a home-based learning timetable for his four-year-old son.

Covid-19 outbreak brings migrant workers from margin to centre of Singapore’s attention
30 April 2020

Covid-19 has brought to the fore foreign workers and their living conditions. It’s time to rethink how we treat this group who are our guests, to whom we owe a duty of care.