First apply for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat, then have a wedding three to four years later.

Job hiring practices have shifted online in the light of the pandemic – be it using algorithms to sieve out inappropriate resumes or conducting job interviews virtually.

Professor Lim Sun Sun, head of humanities, arts and social sciences at SUTD, highlighted the need for inclusion by design in digital solutions, where the needs of every group of society, including people with disabilities, are considered in the planning stages.

From NRF RIE Magazine October issue: Prof Lim Sun Sun writes about how computational social science can be harnessed to staunch the spread of COVID-19.

‘Virulent Zones’ – New book published by Dr Lyle Fearnley

Instead of shutting down whole cities, we can use big data to take a more targeted approach. Blanket lockdowns may be effective, but they are blunt and brutal tools.

Issues with distraction and unsafe content are real and safeguards must be in place before every student is given a digital device, says …

Instead of locking down an entire city, officials can shut down or reconfigure specific locations with a high potential to trigger outbreaks by tapping big data

Dr Jeffrey Chan, Assistant Professor at SUTD, said larger flats may become more popular if working from home becomes a permanent trend.