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Singapore Doesn’t Need Public Transport to Be an Alternative. It Needs It to Be the Default.
At a RICE community event held in conjunction with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared how public transport journeys shape Singaporeans’ experiences and memories of growing up.
Singapore’s hydrogen power plans face supply, land hurdles
SUTD Senior Lecturer Teo Tee Hui shared the key challenges facing Singapore’s transition to hydrogen power.
SUTD Launches New Innovation Pathway to a PhD
SUTD launched Singapore’s first PhD by Innovation pathway for doctoral researchers to use rigorous research to build and validate solutions to real-world problems. SUTD Provost Professor Chee Yeow Meng shared that the pathway brings research and innovation together to build solutions that make a difference.
About Half of This Year’s University Graduates Have Secured Jobs; Around 20% Are Still Job Hunting
SUTD Engineering Systems and Design graduate Muhammad Irfan shared that his internship experience improved his employment prospects and clarified his career interests, helping him secure a product management role after submitting around 50 job applications.
Frequent Encounters Do Not Necessarily Build Social Cohesion; HDB Neighbourly Ties Need Further Nurturing
SUTD’s Project BOND examined how housing design and everyday interactions shape social cohesion among homeowners and rental residents in mixed-income HDB estates, with insights shared by LKYCIC Research Fellow Suhaila Zainal Shah and LKYCIC Professorial Research Fellow Harvey Neo.
Would You Recycle for 10 Cents?
LKYCIC Professorial Research Fellow Harvey Neo discussed the need to make recycling simple and convenient for sustained participation, and highlighted recycling rates and average daily returns per machine as key indicators of whether the 10-cent beverage-container deposit scheme can encourage lasting recycling habits.
Is it an uphill journey to turn Singapore into a cycling city?
Even as bike-sharing booms and facilities improve, missing links may keep the cycling push stuck in low gear. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted on the growth, challenges and future of bike-sharing in Singapore, noting that adoption is likely to increase gradually alongside improvements in infrastructure and accessibility.
There must be a point to age checks online
An op-ed by SUTD Associate Professor Roy Lee called for online platforms to go beyond age checks by embedding safety into product design, involving youths in developing safeguards, and making trust a competitive priority.
Mosquito-Catching Robots, Laboratory Breeding and Home Inspections: Singapore Mobilises Against Dengue-Carrying Mosquitoes
SUTD Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara’s mosquito-catching robots were featured in a report on Singapore’s multi-pronged use of technology, biological control and inspections to combat dengue.
Wee Hur donates S$1.5 million to SUTD to support students’ innovation efforts
The funds will go towards SUTD’s Design·AI Innovation & Venture Exploration (DIVE) programme, including innovation projects, venture development and overseas learning opportunities.
