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Set aside space for people to use spontaneously to create ‘magic’ in the city: Chan Heng Chee
Sustaining a city’s magic is among the urban issues explored in a new book launched on April 26. The City Rebooted: Networks, Connectivity And Place Identities In Singapore was edited by Prof Chan, from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and geographer Harvey Neo.
Tampines is Singapore’s most well-connected regional centre, says new book on urbanisation
The Straits Times reported on Tampines being Singapore’s most well-connected regional centre, says new book on urbanisation. The article quoted insights from Dr Harvey Neo and Adjunct Lecturer Li Ba Yi.
Crafting “magical’ spaces in urban planning
Sustaining a city’s magic is among the urban issues explored in a new book launched on April 26. The City Rebooted: Networks, Connectivity And Place Identities In Singapore was edited by Professor Chan Heng Chee and Dr Harvey Neo, both from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC). When a city loses its vibrancy and residents retreat indoors, the repercussions are significant, as noted by Professor Chan. The book seeks to answer perennial challenges that city planners face, such as the relevance of the city centre, decentralisation and the impacts of technology. Its 15 contributors represent various academic fields, including economics, sociology and anthropology.
How older workers can add value to their companies
How older workers can add value to their companies
NUS, NTU, SMU and other Singapore university degrees: How much do they cost in 2024?
One of the important things to note when deciding which university to continue tertiary education with is the cost – take a look at the expenses tied to university degrees in Singapore.
National Robotics Programme receiving $60m to help spur robot adoption in industry
A total of $60 million will be allocated to the National Robotics Programme (NRP) to advance robotic technologies and promote wider adoption across manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors. This funding will specifically support the RoboCluster initiative, acting as a research and development (R&D) collaboration platform for NRP’s engagement with industries. The inaugural session will be held at SUTD in July.
Commentary: Does bike-sharing have a future in Singapore?
Channel NewsAsia shared a video commentary by LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng on whether bike-sharing has a future in Singapore.
Singapore partners Amazon Web Services, S&P and more to boost maritime sector’s digital capabilities
SINGAPORE is partnering academic institutions and corporations such as Amazon Web Services and S&P Global Market Intelligence to improve its maritime industry’s digital capabilities and cybersecurity. Four memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were signed on Tuesday (Apr 16) between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and such partners at Singapore Maritime Week.
Singapore’s first maritime network security test platform is scheduled for launch next year
Singapore’s first maritime network security test platform built by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is expected to be completed next year. By then, this platform will allow maritime operators to simulate various cyber attacks and defense drills, thereby improving the security capabilities of different system softwares.
Solar system project helps improve the lives of villagers in Yogyakarta
The solar system installation project was part of SUTD’s FACT programme in collaboration with HCLTech and Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta, led by Dr Lee Chee Huei and Dr Ching Chee Leong.
