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Adapting to home-based learning
7 June 2020
Adapting to home-based learning
While it cannot replicate the classroom experience, some educators have seen better participation, quality of work from students
S R Nathan Fellow, Professor Chan Heng Chee to Deliver IPS-Nathan Lectures
5 June 2020
S R Nathan Fellow, Professor Chan Heng Chee to Deliver IPS-Nathan Lectures
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) announced on 5 June 2020, the commencement of the 7th IPS-Nathan Lecture series, titled World in Transition: Singapore’s Future.
Three Singapore Start-Ups Tackling the Ugly Side of Food Waste
5 June 2020
Three Singapore Start-Ups Tackling the Ugly Side of Food Waste
When I first heard talks about climate change, in the early 2000s, media outlets at the time spoke of the topic as a distant threat that…
Traineeship to pave way for career in cyber security
5 June 2020
Traineeship to pave way for career in cyber security
When Mr Muhammad Syabil Mohamed Sazali was in his final semester at the National University of Singapore earlier this year, he was…
Coronavirus: Dorm operators expect changes to push up costs by at least 50%
5 June 2020
Coronavirus: Dorm operators expect changes to push up costs by at least 50%
New standards for migrant worker dormitories will enhance workers’ well-being, said dormitory operators here, but will come at a cost…
Prof Ricky Ang, Dr Ang Yee Sin and Dr Cao Liemao featured on Phys.org
3 June 2020
Prof Ricky Ang, Dr Ang Yee Sin and Dr Cao Liemao featured on Phys.org
Phys.org reported that topological semimetals could potentially boost energy efficiency of 2D semiconductors. This research was led by a team from the Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) cluster, which includes lecturer Dr Ang Yee Sin, postdoctoral research fellow Dr Cao Liemao and SMT head, Prof Ricky Ang.
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SMT
Research powers longer lasting rechargeable batteries
3 June 2020
Research powers longer lasting rechargeable batteries
With the continuous improvement of electronics, the development of high-energy power supplies has become a key link in the future…
EPD
Smart devices should space out vibrations to maximize user alert benefits
2 June 2020
Smart devices should space out vibrations to maximize user alert benefits
A research team found that haptic feedback (such as vibration feedback) causes distraction, but this loss of focus lasts only for about one second.
Stagger hours, increase cleaning: Experts
29 May 2020
Stagger hours, increase cleaning: Experts
Reduced density, flexible work arrangements and more frequent cleaning are some immediate practices that employers can implement in their…
HASS
AIRLAB led by Asst Prof Carlos Banon features in designwanted, Coding the Future of Design with AIRLAB
26 May 2020
AIRLAB led by Asst Prof Carlos Banon features in designwanted, Coding the Future of Design with AIRLAB
AIRLAB led by Asst Prof Carlos Banon features in designwanted, Coding the Future of Design with AIRLAB
ASD
