News
MOU established between SUTD and University of Bergamo
Under the initiative and leadership of Nuno Ribeiro, Assistant Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Principal Investigator at the Aviation Studies Institute (ASI), SUTD has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Bergamo, Italy in the area of Air Transport Research.
Study uncovers how China’s dams are operated along the Lancang-Mekong river
China’s dams along the Upper Mekong, or Lancang, are often blamed as the main cause of recent droughts in the downstream regions. Yet, it is challenging to corroborate these claims, since China has not been releasing detailed data on how its big dams in the Lancang are operated.
Reinventing drones with inspirations from nature
RIE News May 2022 issue featured Associate Prof Foong Shaohui
Underwater Stingray Robots
RIE News May 2022 issue featured research from Assistant Prof Pablo Valdivia y Alvarado regarding Underwater Stingray Robots
The Big Read: Generational gap — a bridge too far or are we making too much of it?
Whenever intergenerational animosity surfaces, barbs such as “boomers are out of touch”, “millennials are entitled” and “Gen Zs are softies …
Fighting for Data Dregs – and Losing The Fight Against Digital Violence
With more countries adopting legislation to tackle digital violence, there is hope in the battle against online abuse, write Sun Sun Lim of the Singapore University of Technology and Design and Roland Bouffanais of the University of Ottawa.
How Singapore firms are ramping up employee perks in fight for talent
Even though the entire workforce has been allowed back to the workplace, the jury is still out as to whether the Great Return to the Office will take place across the board.
Penang’s architectural gems collected in new book
Assoc Prof Yeo Kang Shua shares, “this book will provide insights not only into our architectural past and present, but also, perhaps, point the way to the future.”
20 winners lauded for contributions to develop green and sustainable environment
Professor Tai Lee Siang, head of the Architecture and Sustainable Design pillar at SUTD, was the sole winner of the Green Visionary Award, recognised for leading sustainability efforts locally and regionally.
How Sustainability Fits Into The Future Of Singapore Airport
The Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint is being developed by an international advisory panel purposely set up to drive the development and eventual publication. The panel is chaired by Professor Chong Tow Chong, SUTD president.