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35 executives and seafarers trained as Singapore builds maritime cybersecurity testbed for shipowners
iTrust’s Maritime Testbed of Shipboard Operational Technology, or MariOT has trained 35 executives and seafarers on recognising cyber incidents and responding effectively during vessel operations.
Some fresh grads endure tough job hunts, even with thousands of entry-level PMET job openings
Despite thousands of entry-level PMET job openings, some fresh graduates endure tough job hunts. SUTD alumnus Muhammad Irfan Djuanda was interviewed in the article.
Gemini can make sense of the world around you, but don’t let it observe your children just yet
A research study led by Assistant Prof Kenny Choo found that AI can identify subtle behaviours in parent-child interactions with impressive accuracy, but human judgement remains essential for interpreting what the behaviours mean.
Overseas internships may open doors, but they are no golden ticket in tough graduate job market
Overseas internships may make resumes more memorable and potentially secure an interview, but they are not a primary factor employers use to differentiate candidates. Ms Angelvin Parma, head of the Career Development Centre at SUTD, was quoted in the article.
Small States Likewise Possess Autonomy and Agency
In this opinion piece, Professor Chan Heng Chee shared that the rules-based international order is weakening amid intensifying US–China rivalry, the rise of middle powers and growing nationalism, and stressed that Singapore must continue exercising strategic agency by strengthening multilateralism, diversifying partnerships and forging new avenues for trade and investment.
Robots significantly improve safety and efficiency in environmental monitoring and maintenance
With climate change and increasingly recurrent extreme weather events, sewers and drainage infrastructure requires more frequent inspection and maintenance. Iguana, a robot designed and developed by Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara and his research team can help with such inspections, increasing work efficiency and worker safety.
Former Nanyang University Library and Administration building, home to the Chinese Heritage Centre, to close for renovations
The former Nanyang University Library and Administration building has closed for renovations. Architectural historian Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua shares some insights and opinions on the planned refurbishment.
Upcoming Woodlands Gateway to have major transport hub with retail, park and office spaces
The upcoming Woodlands Gateway is slated to be a major mixed-use transport hub with retail, park and office spaces. LKYCIC’s Dr Harvey Neo and ASD’s Professor Khoo Peng Beng share their views on the mega-project.
The free ride on an autonomous shuttle is not the point. Building trust is
Dr Samuel Chng points out that the autonomous vehicle trials are meant to build public’s trust in a technology that could become an increasingly familiar part of everyday life.
New Tech Enables Communication for Nonverbal Patients
This research by Assistant Prof Kenny Choo explores the use of an AI-driven prototype named ACPAgent to act as an autonomous advance care planning proxy for individuals nearing the end of their lives.
