Highlights
Visit by Embassy of Poland – Young Scientists in AI
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by Embassy of Poland – Young Scientists in AI on 1 August 2024.
LKYCIC – SUTD signs MoU with the Institute of Smart City and Management, University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh (UEH) on 17 July 2024 during the 2nd International Conference on Resilience by Technology and Design to collaborate in interdisciplinary and sustainable urban development research and education.
World Cities Summit 2024
At the Opening Plenary of the recently-concluded World Cities Summit 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, spoke about how the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at SUTD was undertaking research on ageing urbanism – to better understand older residents’ needs, and work with partners to develop innovative designs and solutions to meet these needs.
Visit by Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH), Architecture & Urban Research Institute (AURI) and Studio mxd, South Korea
LKYCIC was delighted to host Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH), Architecture & Urban Research Institute (AURI) and Studio mxd from South Korea on 23 May 2024.
Launch of ‘Getting to Net Zero’ Report
The ‘Getting to Net Zero’ Report was jointly launched on 15 May 2024 by the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) at the National University of Singapore, and the Environmental Behavioural Sciences and Economics Research Unit (EBERU) of the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
In conversation with Cheong Koon Hean – Duke-NUS Magazine MEDICUS
The Duke-NUS Magazine MEDICUS interviewed Prof Cheong Koon Hean on her thoughts of how urban environments affect health and how can arising urban issues be tackled.
Visit by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
LKYCIC was delighted to host United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led by Mr Joe Hooper, Director on 13 May 2024.
Methodist Girls’ School Learning Journey to LKYCIC
LKYCIC was delighted to host Methodist Girls’ School, Teachers Learning Journey on 9 May 2024. The event was led by Dr Belinda Yuen, LKYCIC.
Book launch of “The City Rebooted: Networks, Connectivity and Place Identities in Singapore”
The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) launched its latest book “The City Rebooted: Networks, Connectivity and Place Identities in Singapore”, edited by Prof Chan Heng Chee, SUTD Honorary Professor, and Dr Harvey Neo, Professorial Research Fellow at LKYCIC. The book launch was held on 26 April 2024 in the Living Room at the Arts House.
“Planning for Australian Cities: National Urban Policies and Future Challenges” – a public lecture by Professor Stephen Hamnett
On 25 April 2025, the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) hosted Professor Stephen Hamnett for a public lecture titled “Planning for Australian Cities: Nation Urban Policies and Future Challenges”.