Highlights
Media interview: How Singapore Adapts In A Changing World
The Front Row Podcast hosted by Keith Yap interviewed Professor Chan Heng Chee in the episode titled “How Singapore Adapts in a Changing World”.
From Smart to Trusted Mobility: Why Trust in AI Matters for Singapore’s Transport Future
As Singapore advances toward smarter urban mobility, the next leap isn’t just technological—it’s trust-based. In our latest blog post, we explore how experimental research on trust in AI can inform transport policies that are not only efficient but also inclusive, transparent, and human-centered.
Visit by Vocational Training Council Hong Kong
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by Mr Donald Tong and his delegates from Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong.
SUTD Honorary Professor and Ambassador-at-Large Professor Chan Heng Chee conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the National University of Singapore
Presented during a Special Ceremony on 14 July 2025, the Honorary Degree is NUS’ highest form of recognition for outstanding individuals who have rendered distinguished service and had a great impact in Singapore and globally.
Staff Achievement: Dr Suhaila Zainal Shah
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Dr Suhaila Zainal Shah’s co-authored book chapter titled “Bridging Singapore’s Digital Divides: Making Our Smart Nation Smarter”, has been published in World Scientific’s latest commemorative title, Singapore Unveiled—a two-volume set launched in celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence.
Visit by Prof Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large (MFA)
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by Prof Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large (MFA) on 7 July 2025.
AI Job Disruption Forecasting — Issue #2: What Jobs Are Really Made Of: A Closer Look at Task-Based Forecasting
In this issue, we explore the value of focusing on job tasks rather than job titles when forecasting how work may evolve. We also examine the limitations of this task-based approach and why it may offer only a partial view of the future of work.
New journal papers by Thijs Willems, Qian Huang, Poon King Wang & Vinod Radha
Willems, Thijs., Hotan, Darion Jin., Tang, Jiawen Cheryl., Norhashim, Norakmal Hakim bin., Poon, King Wang., Goh, Zi An Galvyn., & Vinod, Radha. (In press). Assessing employment and labour issues implicated by using AI. In Yaghmaei, E., et al. (forthcoming 2025) Global Perspectives on AI Impact Assessment. Oxford University
Best Paper Award at the 21st CDIO International Conference
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Dr Thijs Willems et al’s paper titled ” Learning from Deliberate Failure: A Holistic Approach Using the CDIO Framework” won the Best Paper Award at the 21st CDIO International Conference (CDIO 2025), Melbourne, Australia.
Visit by Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by Dr Ick-Hoi Kim (Rick) and his delegates from Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements.