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JPMorgan and SUTD’s programme opens students up to careers in STEM sector
SUTD collaborates with JPMorgan on the Career Connect programme, which nudges youth – including females aged 13 to 15 from underprivileged families – towards careers in STEM.
Modernity and Tradition
Local author and photographer Lee Leng Kiong writes about SUTD’s unique campus design, which blends the modernity and openness of Western architectural design with classical antique architecture from the East.
Controlling quantum light at room temperature with tunable nanostructures and low voltage
A research team led by Associate Professor Dong Zhaogang demonstrates a novel way to control the colour of quantum light at room temperature, unlocking new applications in quantum communication and photonics.
New study aims to improve Singapore’s green spaces for humans and wildlife
Professor Thomas Schroepfer (Architecture and Sustainable Design) will be leading a new $2.75 million three-year study to improve the design of green linkages in Singapore for humans and wildlife.
‘A simple thank you…that’s all I need,’ says artist who surprises strangers with portraits
SUTD alumnus Jeff Lai (DAI, Class of 2024) – aka playingwithpencil on Instagram and jeffandpencil on TikTok, shares his journey to earning viral fame on social media by sketching strangers in public places.
Two interim parks take root in Taman Jurong to bring nature closer to residents
A 2024 study published by NTU and SUTD found that “more than 70 per cent of the respondents expressed that they would not mind having more nature in their neighbourhood, even though they indicated that the current amount of nature was adequate”.
How do green roofs contribute to sustainable urban development?
The SUTD campus was designed with a set of terraces and sky gardens as part of the various passive design strategies implemented to combat the tropical climate conditions of Singapore.
SUTD Student Wins Singapore Valley Award for AI Software Aimed at Reducing Teacher Workload
SUTD Computer Science and Design (CSD) students Htet Myat Ko Ko and Lim Han Yang secured spots among the five winners of this year’s Singapore Valley Awards.
What’s a bus shelter doing in a dementia ward in Singapore?
The Straits Times explores why a bus shelter stands at the heart of a dementia ward. Dr Sarah Chan from LKYCIC shares that the use of a landmark like a bus shelter in a dementia ward serves as a navigational aid.
Who needs a car when there is a driverless bus at 2am?
The Straits Times’ Wheel Insights Podcast: Dr Samuel Chng from the LKYCIC at SUTD shares his views on how Singapore can go beyond “car-lite” and aspire to be “car-free”.
