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Singapore will invest nearly $300 million to develop quantum technology over the next five years
Singapore will invest nearly $300 million in the development of quantum technology over the next five years. The investment and plans for the quantum sector were announced on May 30 by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.
The Holland Village we love is fading. But there are lessons we can learn from its constant change
Dr Yeo, an associate professor of architectural history, theory and criticism at SUTD, says gentrification turns problematic when the process happens too fast that people “cannot react to things and they get pushed out”, for instance, due to rising rent.
SUTD forms global alliance with 12 institutions to enhance design education
The alliance, which was launched on May 15, will explore student and faculty exchanges, and other forms of collaboration to bring students from different fields of study together as they solve real-world design problems.
About 70% of people surveyed have heard of net-zero emissions
8 World News reported about a nationwide survey conducted among 2,300 people to understand their attitudes towards Singapore’s net-zero target and its associated policies, as well as the actions they intended to take to support the target. Dr Samuel Chng from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at SUTD offers his insights in the interview.
Chan Chun Sing: Local design community can achieve breakthroughs in energy management and clean transition
Speaking at the Design Innovation Forum organised by SUTD, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing highlighted the significant role the local design community can play in driving breakthroughs in energy management and transitioning to cleaner alternatives over the next 50 years.
Heritage of city ports’ structures under study ahead of Greater Southern Waterfront development
SUTD’s Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua, an architectural historian, said that given the scale of the city ports, the anticipated extent of redevelopment in the coming years, as well as the extended history of the site, a heritage impact assessment should be carried out ahead of its development.
Innovation without age limits
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at SUTD, writes about recent studies challenging the notion that older adults are inherently less creative or innovative than their younger counterparts.
Advantages of Early Bilingualism
As individuals age, both their bodies and brains undergo changes. Certain brain regions shrink, and the communication between neurons becomes less efficient. According to Professor Yow Wei Quin from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), these structural and functional changes contribute to an age-related decline in cognitive function, affecting language, processing speed, memory, and planning abilities.
Singapore’s Wefaa Robotics Receives Seed Funding To Further Transform STEAM Education With Its Transformer Robots
Singapore-headquartered EduTech startup Wefaa Robotics has recently raised undisclosed seed funding to expand its market, as well as deepen its research and product innovation. The investment, led by Zelos Megatrends Fund and SUTD Venture Holdings, will enable Wefaa to multiply its technological capabilities, strengthen the development team, and expand its product offerings. Wefaa will also invest in growing its customer base and establishing strategic partnerships to achieve sustainable success.
Economies take off with new airports: Research shows positive impacts of airport investments
Be it for work or vacation, chances are that many will have passed through an airport. In the largest cities, the airport presents to travelers the first glimpse of a new land and a reflection of the surrounding city. Beyond first impressions, airports stand as an important economic hub for local policymakers, with a continuous flow of goods and passengers fueling the urban economy.
