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When children outgrow playgrounds, where can they go?
A study by LKYCIC’s Dr Belinda Yuen and Dr Xin Yang observed a lack of suitable outdoor recreational spaces for teenagers. More inclusive, accessible and teenager-friendly outdoor spaces, particularly for girls are needed, to encourage youths to be more physically active and spend less time on screens.
The seniors silently enduring chronic heat at home during this haze season
The worsening haze is making life harder for seniors trapped in stuffy homes who are forced to shut windows to keep out the toxic air. The article referenced a 2026 study by SUTD that found that more than half of 400 flats the researchers visited were warmer than outdoors largely because of poor airflow.
If You Can Solve Problems, Can You Innovate?
Prof Yow Wei Quin noted that Singapore’s students are already strong problem-solvers, but innovation requires something more: the ability to question assumptions, identify problems that others may have overlooked, and redefine what needs to be solved.
Why Do Seniors Still Jaywalk On Singapore Roads Despite Safer Crossings?
SUTD Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng discuss how road design can better meet seniors’ needs and improve pedestrian safety on CNA’s Talking Point.
OT-ISAC, SUTD combine research and industry threat intelligence to strengthen OT cybersecurity preparedness
SUTD signed an MOU with OT-ISAC to strengthen critical infrastructure cybersecurity in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific through joint research, threat intelligence sharing, cyber exercises and professional training.
OT-ISAC and SUTD Team Up to Strengthen Cyber Defences for Critical Infrastructure in Singapore and Asia-Pacific
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to work together on cybersecurity research, threat intelligence and cyber exercises.
COE system takes a hard look at itself on road to fairness
In this opinion piece, LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng discusses fairness in the COE review and the importance of meeting diverse transport needs.
COE review: Impact of proposed changes on premiums uncertain, say experts
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared his views on the proposed changes and their implications for car buyers. He said there is no clear basis to expect that merging Categories A and B will lower COE prices.
Merging Cat A and B, rebates based on car value among proposed changes to COE system
A merger of the two certificate of entitlement (COE) car categories is among several proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models. LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared the implications for car buyers.
Proposed COE changes could better separate luxury, mass-market models but may not lower prices
Academics also weigh in on how some other ideas in the consultation, including a surcharge on multiple-car ownership, might work in practice. Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted in this article.
