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Yeo Kang Shua and Tan Kay Ngee engage in an in-depth dialogue on "Home" and "Temple"
Architectural historian and associate professor at SUTD, Yeo Kang Shua, and architect Tan Kay Ngee will engage in a dialogue exploring the relationship between home and temple, private and public, and history and modernity.
As traditional work models evolve, more local youth embrace diverse career paths
Traditional full-time employment with a single employer is gradually giving way in Singapore to portfolio careers, as more young people take on freelance work and side hustles. Research by LKYCIC’s Mr Poon King Wang and Isabel Lam was referenced in the report.
148-year-old Orchard Road Presbyterian Church proposed for conservation status
URA plans to designate the main building of the 148-year-old Orchard Road Presbyterian Church as a conserved building. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua shares his expert views.
SUTD hosts its first Festival of Funny Machines, showcasing creative design and AI-powered inventions
SUTD hosted its inaugural Festival of Funny Machines, which aims to use humour and creativity to showcase creative design and AI-powered inventions.
Nanyang Polytechnic Expands Learning Pathways; SUTD to Provide AI Skills Training for First-Year Students
SUTD will be providing all first-year students training in Design AI skills, where they will learn to integrate AI tools into design processes.
How are Singapore youth hashing out their career aspirations?
The Straits Times commissioned a survey to understand the career priorities and aspirations of today’s youths. SUTD alumna Cheng Ruo Xi was featured in the story.
New physical security token could be introduced this year to prevent high-value transfers scams
Singapore authorities are exploring the introduction of a new physical security token based on Fast Identity Online standards to strengthen safeguards against scams involving high-value bank transfers. Professor David Yau explains how it works.
Paddling through loss: National canoeist’s passion endures despite dad’s death during O-level exams
SUTD student and national canoeist Jovi Jayden Kalaichelvan was featured in ST’s latest ‘More than Grades’ series.
All the ways AI did not live up to the hype in 2025 – and what’s next in 2026
The article examines the ways that AI did not live up to the hype in 2025 and what is next for it in 2026. SUTD’s Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer, Mr Poon King Wang, was quoted.
ChatGPT: Everyone’s minion… and boss?
Although AI’s rise raises confidence and anxiety, with concerns over mental health advice, laziness and job impact, certain initiatives like the Feynman bot, by SUTD alumnus Akshaya Rajesh balances things out with its creative use.
