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Why a university of the arts now?
Prof Chan Heng Chee at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, SUTD, writes an opinion piece on why Singapore decided to establish a university of the arts now.
When positivity becomes toxic
WORKED off your feet? Pause for a cup of tea.
NTUC forms task force to better understand work-life aspirations of youth
Straits Times reported that NTUC has formed a task force to better understand work-life aspirations of youths. The article mentioned multiple survey results that gathered various insights from youths, one of which was a study done in partnership with SUTD’s LKYCIC.
The ‘Third Space’ gains traction
Prof Chan Heng Chee (Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities) writes commentary on the ‘Third Space’ gaining traction after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused a profound rift in the world.
Takeaways from the pandemic
Business Times published an article on the takeaways from the pandemic, which included expert quotes from LKYCIC research fellow, Dr Samuel Chng.
NTUC to set up task force to look at needs of young people entering workforce
A study done last year in partnership with SUTD found that the top three challenges faced by young people just starting out at work revolved around career opportunities and prospects, finances, and mental health.
KONE Experience maps out the sustainable cities of the future
In ASEAN, where more than 50% of the population live in urban areas, cities play a crucial role in the economic growth and advancement of the region.
Beef up support network so lifelong learning can yield payoffs
Skills training programmes should be even more closely aligned with job-placement programmes so that the utility of skills training is maximised for trainees and industry alike.
Commentary: What happens when women have to juggle ‘worry work’ with paid work
COVID-19 has wrought a cost on workers, families and most pressingly, on women who shoulder the invisible labour of caregiving in addition …
Avoiding scams – need to ‘ownself check ownself’
Business Times wrote an article about how consumers must take steps to protect themselves and avoid scams. The article included an expert quote from LKYCIC research fellow Dr Samuel Chng.
