Highlights
LKYCIC Showcases Research on Responsive Cities at the Science of Cities Symposium 2026
Researchers from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) contributed to the Science of Cities Symposium (SOCS) at the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026, sharing research and insights on how cities can become more responsive, resilient, and people-centred.
LKYCIC at World Cities Summit 2026
The World Cities Summit 2026 (June 14-16, Singapore) is a global platform for leaders and experts to share solutions for liveable and sustainable cities.
Mr Poon King Wang conferred the Partner of Labour Movement Award at May Day Awards 2026
Recognised by NTUC PME, he champions workers’ interests through industry mentorship, labour research, and driving AI readiness for the future of work.
New book by Belinda Yuen, Yanjun Cai and Xin Yang
Innovation Towards Sustainability: 6 Cities, 12 Approaches – Using mixed methods research including archival research, case studies, and interviews, this book examines how urban innovation approaches and strategies progress through their inception, initiation, implementation, institutionalisation, integration with infrastructure, and eventual impact.
Visit by Universidade da Região de Joinville, Brazil
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by Universidade da Região de Joinville, Brazil on 25 May 2026.
Digitalisation and Everyday Life Activities: Ageing with AI Exhibition
How is digitalisation reshaping the everyday lives of older adults? This question drove the exhibition Digitalisation and Everyday Life Activities, held on 8 and 9 May 2026 at Chinatown Point’s JiaYou Centre.
Dr Harvey Neo appointed as “Member of Ministry of Education Geography Curriculum Committee”
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Dr Harvey Neo has been appointed as “Member of Ministry of Education Geography Curriculum Committee”, effective from April 2026.
CoHabit: Eco-social artmaking for sustainable human-nature co-existence
How do we live alongside nature—not as distant observers, but as co-inhabitants sharing space, resources, and daily encounters?
Urban Resilience in 3 Acts: A Collaborative Showcase of Research from LKYCIC
As part of Ideas Festival 2026 supported by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), LKYCIC organised a seminar on 13 March looking at Singapore’s urban resilience from three interconnected lenses.
Visit by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by Ms Irma Ylikangas, Lead, Microelectronics Services, Microelectronics and Quantum Technology,
and Mr Jukka Kiviniemi, Customer Account Lead, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.