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Commentary: Fines alone won’t fix Singapore’s poor etiquette on public paths
Some cyclists are frustrated at being banned from pedestrian-only paths, when pedestrians often stray into bike lanes. This debate touches on more than just regulation, says SUTD’s Samuel Chng.
Veteran diplomats and tech pioneer receive honorary degrees from NUS
(From left) Honorary graduands Chan Heng Chee, Noeleen Heyzer and Wong Ngit Liong, and NUS president Tan Eng Chye during the graduation ceremony on July 14.
国大颁发荣誉博士学位给三位杰出人士
新加坡国立大学颁发荣誉博士学位给我国巡回大使陈庆珠（Chan Heng Chee）、联合国前副秘书长诺埃琳海泽（Noeleen Heyzer），以及上市企业创业公司（Venture）主席兼执行总裁王玉强（Wong Ngit Liong），以表彰他们在我国和国际所做出的贡献。
A Sentence Away
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on the importance of intergenerational conversations, and how small efforts can bridge age divides to build a more connected, caring society.
A nine-layer kueh pavilion and boardwalk activate a once-sleepy Katong-Joo Chiat corner for Archifest 2025
Archifest 2025 features works by SUTD students and partners, including playful Peranakan kueh-inspired installations.
What AI can’t replace: Rethinking human skills and intelligence
SUTD Provost Professor Chee Yeow Meng’s opinion piece on the evolving role of artificial intelligence emphasises that in our rush to embrace AI, it’s vital to continue valuing our human qualities – and this involves broadening our idea of what education is.
Is AI cheating on the rise? Few cases reported by S’pore universities, but experts warn of risks
All six universities here generally allow students to use gen AI to varying degrees, depending on the module or coursework.
67% of public transport commuters can reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours
LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng shares his views in this article, which reported that only 67% of commuters in Singapore could reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours last year, falling short of the 90% target set by the Land Transport Master Plan 2040.
Scholar: Whether the former Nanyang University’s cultural heritage holds global significance remains debatable
Former Nanyang University (Nantah) alumni are advocating for the school’s cultural heritage to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua notes that while Nantah holds local and regional significance, more evidence is needed to demonstrate that it meets the criteria of “Outstanding Universal Value.”
Watch a flying robot that also moves on the ground with just two moving parts
SUTD researchers have introduced ATOM, a dual mobility robot that works on just two actuators, making it as energy-efficient as it is mobile.
