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Malay/Muslim parents hold diverse aspirations for children, with university not the only goal: Study
A new study on parental motivations in education by MENDAKI found that success in the Malay/Muslim community is not confined to a single academic pathway. SUTD alumnus Qistina Sahril was featured in the article.
Science has cracked the concept of a better password – your breath
Researchers at SUTD developed BlowLive, a system that identifies users by how they breathe into their phone with 99.56% accuracy. This biometric system was developed by iTrust research team, Dr Eyasu Getahun Chekole, Howard Halim, Dr Daniël Reijsbergen, and Prof Jianying Zhou.
Hearing Grandma's Voice
Professor Yow Wei Quin shares that language is more than a means of communication. It preserves memories, emotions and personal identity, serving as a powerful connection to loved ones and cultural heritage, rather than competing with other languages.
Chan Heng Chee: A China-US “Group of Two” (G2) Is Emerging
Ambassador-at-Large and Honorary Professor at LKYCIC Chan Heng Chee, was one of the panellists at the eighth Singapore-China Forum organised by Lianhe Zaobao. She shared her views on the emerging of a China-US “Group of Two”.
Heat and habits: Survey finds hotter days changing how S’pore residents live
A survey found that hotter days are changing how Singapore residents live. Research Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares some insights.
The HDB town your children move to in 2050 will do more than just house them
In this opinion piece, Prof Cheong Koon Hean shares insights about Singapore’s next chapter in urban development, where HDB towns will do more than just house people; it will enable healthier communities and climate resilience to provide greater biodiversity.
SUTD Graduate Determined to Help At-Risk Youth Find Direction in Life
SUTD recent graduate, Muhammad Irfan Djuanda, grew from an unmotivated student to become an inspiring youth leader who is determined to help at-risk youths find direction in life.
Residents in towns like Sembawang, Bukit Panjang, Punggol have longest work commutes
The General Household Survey 2025 found that residents in Sembawang took the longest time to get to work in 2025. Research Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares his views on the findings.
The Things That Matter Most Are Learnt by Doing
Professor Chee Yeow Meng and Ms Jenny Lee wrote an opinion piece about the four parts of education: values, character, mindset and skillset, and how learning by doing them will be the mechanism that shapes the future of education.
Electricity Prices Are Up 17%: Here’s How Understanding Energy Labels Can Help You Save
SUTD Senior Lecturer Teo Tee Hui shared his views on how understanding energy labels can help consumers save energy and money.
