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The hardest thing for a robot to do is become useful
In this op-ed, EPD Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara, Academic Director of Innovation PG at SUTD, discusses and shares his views on “When does an impressive robot become a useful one?”.
This Singaporean's cute cat guitar pickguards have found fans worldwide – even metalheads love them
She started by painting the pickguard of an old bass guitar she bought on Carousell. Today, EPD alumna Julia Becker’s business ThreeStools has gone viral, attracted customers around the world and built up a two-month waitlist for custom orders.
How Should You Choose an AI Course? Knowing How to Use AI Is Not Enough—You Must Also Create
As AI reshapes workplace demands, digital and AI capabilities are increasingly regarded as essential skills. SUTD Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Design & AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang encouraged workers to move beyond simply using AI and become “AI creators” who use it to create value that sets them apart.
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.
