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Singapore’s Engineering Doctorate (EngD) Pioneers
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) were the first two local Universities to approve the EngD programme in 2017 and started admitting the first batch of EngD students in 2018.
Time to break free of the incessant tech upgrade cycle
Prof Lim Sun Sun writes for the Straits Times in a monthly column on technology and society.
NTUC launches task force to look into work-life aspirations of young people
A task force was launched by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) on Saturday (Jul 23) to better understand the work-life aspirations of youths and support them in their careers.
Inaugural job skills quarterly report focuses on training and adult education
Universities and vocational training institutions are increasing demand for education technology skills such as learning solution design and user experience design. The transformation of various sectors of the job market is also driving demand for career coaches.
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.
Tech products that are no longer unsuitable for kids
Prof Lim Sun Sun was interviewed on how the kids’ tech market is growing with customised smart watches, cameras, printers, tablets and headsets. She explained that #techforkids is a natural expansion strategy since the technology market for adults is reaching saturation for some product categories.
We get to know Jeff Lai, the Singaporean artist who’s inspired to draw portraits of strangers on trains
Singaporean artist Jeff Lai, aka Jeff Draws, and one of the sketches he’s made of people in public places.
Explore the integration of cultural heritage and development planning; Keppel Club site to start archaeological study this year
An archaeological study of the Keppel Club site will begin later this year and be completed prior to the area’s redevelopment into a housing estate.
Foodpanda launches regional HQ and tech academy, names new Singapore MD
Foodpanda has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Singapore University of Technology and Design focused on talent development, research and innovation.
DB Schenker Upcycling Hub / AIRLAB
The DB Schenker’s Upcycling Hub in Singapore, designed by Airlab SUTD, demonstrates the future of manufacturing by presenting novel ways to respond to the climate crisis by recycling waste material.
