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A Sentence Away
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on the importance of intergenerational conversations, and how small efforts can bridge age divides to build a more connected, caring society.
A nine-layer kueh pavilion and boardwalk activate a once-sleepy Katong-Joo Chiat corner for Archifest 2025
Archifest 2025 features works by SUTD students and partners, including playful Peranakan kueh-inspired installations.
What AI can’t replace: Rethinking human skills and intelligence
SUTD Provost Professor Chee Yeow Meng’s opinion piece on the evolving role of artificial intelligence emphasises that in our rush to embrace AI, it’s vital to continue valuing our human qualities – and this involves broadening our idea of what education is.
Asian Port Cities: Uniting Land and Water Worlds – Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities
The LKYCIC is pleased to announce the launch of its latest book, Port Cities, by Dr. Sharon Siddique. Port Cities is a comparative study of Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tianjin, Tokyo, Jakarta and Johor Bahru (PTP) – and the complex, dynamic and symbiotic relationship between the ports and their cities.
Welcoming LKYCIC Visiting Professor Jane M Jacobs – Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities
The Centre would like to extend a warm welcome to Professor Jane M Jacobs, who will be spending a sabbatical year with LKYCIC. During this time, she will
67% of public transport commuters can reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours
LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng shares his views in this article, which reported that only 67% of commuters in Singapore could reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours last year, falling short of the 90% target set by the Land Transport Master Plan 2040.
Scholar: Whether the former Nanyang University’s cultural heritage holds global significance remains debatable
Former Nanyang University (Nantah) alumni are advocating for the school’s cultural heritage to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua notes that while Nantah holds local and regional significance, more evidence is needed to demonstrate that it meets the criteria of “Outstanding Universal Value.”
NLB partners SMU and SUTD to promote lifelong learning and community co-creation
Initiatives include enabling university faculty and students to use library resources to develop community projects, as well as co-producing video content to raise public awareness of key national issues.