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Rising demand for AI training prompts multiple organisations to roll out more courses
SUTD Chief Communications Officer Ms Tammy Tan said the SUTD Academy will launch more AI courses, while Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang noted that the free six-month access to paid AI tools for Singapore citizens enrolled in designated AI courses will help learners apply skills in the workplace.
MND, SUTD launch S$30 million Built Environment AI Centre of Excellence
The Ministry of National Development (MND) is partnering the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to launch a new S$30 million Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for the Built Environment. SUTD is the host institution of the centre, and will serve as a convenor of institutes of higher learning, research institutes and industry partners for cross-institutional research, to support the sector’s adoption and application of AI.
Commentary: The real purpose of the 10-cent deposit on your beverage container
LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng and Research Fellow Sarah Chan’s commentary on how the 10-cent deposit return scheme reframes empty beverage containers from rubbish into unfinished resources.
More rides on MRT in 2025 as LRT use fell; bus ride numbers still below pre-Covid-19 levels
LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng weighed in on buses’ shift to coverage and first- and last-mile connectivity, and on LRT ridership remaining sensitive to local shifts.
From frosted glass walls to anti-ball game void deck barriers, designing public spaces is a tough balancing act
Experts and users agree that public space is not just a physical construct, but a cultural one, shaped by consideration for others and ongoing negotiation between planners, managers and everyday users. LKYCIC Chair, Professor Cheong Koon Hean shared her views.
From Smart Nation to Wise Nation: Bridging the Last Digital Mile for Seniors
LKYCIC Research Fellow Dr Cai Yanjun wrote an opinion piece on how Singapore should not leave older seniors behind in our advancement towards becoming a Smart Nation. This includes providing the right learning support, garnering seniors’ feedback when designing new tech, not completely phasing out physical counters for public services, among others.
Changi’s new Terminal 5 will stress-test Singapore’s land transport
LKYCIC’s Assistant Prof Samuel Chng co-authors an opinion piece with Adjunct Associate Prof Lynette Cheah. They explore the question of whether Singapore’s land transport system will be able to cope with the increase in passengers brought on by the opening of Changi’s new Terminal 5 airport.
As traditional work models evolve, more local youth embrace diverse career paths
Traditional full-time employment with a single employer is gradually giving way in Singapore to portfolio careers, as more young people take on freelance work and side hustles. Research by LKYCIC’s Mr Poon King Wang and Isabel Lam was referenced in the report.
Can Singapore ever stop being a ‘Fine City’? The psychology of etiquette on public transport
Behaviours of inconsiderate commuters on public transport and interchanges are set to be regulated under new laws passed in Parliament. The latest legislation raises the question of whether we can ever shake off Singapore’s reputation of being a ‘fine’ city. LKYCIC’s Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares his views in this podcast.
By redesigning roads into winding S-shaped layouts, accidents involving elderly pedestrians reduced by 80%
Singapore redesigns roads in Silver Zones, using S-shaped layouts, narrower lanes and pedestrian-priority features, to slow traffic naturally and reduce accidents involving elderly pedestrians. LKYCIC’s Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted in this article.
