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New Pathway Programme Allows Temasek Polytechnic’s Engineering Students to Start Classes at Singapore University of Technology and Design Earlier
Starting from the AY2020 intake, the TP-SUTD Pathway Programme (TPP) will be open to TP students undergoing Electronics, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer Engineering courses.

Ambassador-at-Large Prof Chan Heng Chee steps down as SUTD LKYCIC’s Chair; Former HDB CEO Dr Cheong Koon Hean to take over
Ambassador-at-Large Prof Chan Heng Chee will be relinquishing her position as Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities on 14 June 2021. Taking over the appointment will be Dr Cheong Koon Hean, former HDB CEO.


SUTD Appoints New Provost
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Phoon Kok Kwang as the University’s new Provost.


Report Maps Out How Companies Can Redesign their Finance Function Amid Digital Transformation
Technologies like robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, big data and blockchain will greatly enhance decision making and effectiveness of finance functions.


SUTD collaborates with Shenzhen Technology University on joint immersion programme
On 16 July, the Singapore University of Technology and Design signed an MOU with the Shenzhen Technology University to collaborate on faculty and student visits, academic and research activities, and an agreement to collaborate on a joint immersion programme.


Autonomous Universities to Consider New Applications; Prospective Students May Apply by 17 May
Given the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be prospective Singaporean undergraduates who were planning to study overseas but now prefer to study locally. To support these students, all AUs will now consider applicants on a case-by-case basis.


SUTD to Start Academic Year in September 2020, to Preserve Fuller Educational Experience for Incoming Cohort
SUTD will be pushing back the start of its Academic Year (AY) from 18 May to 14 September this year for the AY2020 intake cohort. This change to start the AY in September will be a permanent one, and will extend to subsequent intake cohorts as well.


Singaporean Students to Benefit from Freeze in Increases in Autonomous Universities’ Tuition Fees for AY2020
All 6 Autonomous Universities (AUs) will freeze tuition fee increases for the Academic Year 2020, for Singapore Citizens enrolled in government subsidised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.


Singapore Ranks First as the Most Optimistic City for Driverless Mobility
TUMCREATE and SUTD worked together to conduct a Driverless Mobility Dialogue, with 60 Singaporeans from all walks of life, to better understand Singaporeans’ expectations and perceptions of autonomous vehicles in Singapore.


SUTD and Thales collaborate to accelerate the development of smart aviation technologies
SUTD and Thales have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paving the way for deeper collaboration on R&D, and the development of innovative solutions for mission critical systems design.
