LKYCIC NEWS
The Climate Conversations: Why is it so hard to recycle? (CNA, 20.10.2022)
Dr Samuel Chng was interviewed in the Channel News Asia’s podcast series on the psychology of recycling behaviour, “The Climate Conversations: Why is it so hard to recycle?”on 20 October 2022.
Public Lecture on Shaping Cities in an Urban Age by Professor Ricky Burdett
As part of LKYCIC’a 10th anniversary event, LKYCIC’s distinguished visiting fellow Professor Ricky Burdett from the London School of Economics (LSE) presented a public lecture on ‘Shaping Cities in an Urban Age’. He provided insights
Staff Achievement: Prof Cheong Koon Hean
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Prof Cheong Koon Hean was honoured with the key to the City of Newcastle on 25 July 2022.
Staff Achievement: Dr Belinda Yuen
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Dr Belinda Yuen has been appointed to Milan Pact Awards 2022 evaluation committee by city of Milan. She is also science reviewer in WWTF- Vienna Science and Technology Fund (Austria) in field of public health.
Staff Achievement: Dr Harvey Neo
LKYCIC is pleased to announce the staff achievements in FY2021 for Dr Harvey Neo.
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South-east Asia could pay dearly for worsening US-China ties (ST,12.11.2022)
Straits Times published an article about the grave implications for South-east Asia as US-China ties worsen. This article was written by LKYCIC Prof Chan Heng Chee.
Commentary: Mindsets must change before drivers will give up their cars (ST, 29.10.2022)
Channel NewsAsia published a commentary on the need for mindsets to change before drivers will give up their cars. The article included mention of research led by LKYCIC's Dr Samuel Chng.
Why a university of the arts now? (ST, 31.08.2022)
Straits Times published an opinion piece by LKYCIC's Prof Chan Heng Chee on why Singapore decided to establish a university of the arts now.
Commentary: The ‘Third Space’ gains traction (ST,06.06.2022)
Straits Times published a commentary by LKYCIC's Prof Chan Heng Chee on the 'Third Space' gaining traction after Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused a profound rift in the world.
Beef up support so lifelong learning can yield payoffs (BT, 17.03.2022)
Business Times published an opinion piece written by HASS head Prof Lim Sun Sun, NUS' Dr Sreeja Nair and LKYCIC research fellow Dr Gayathri Haridas on the need to provide more support for vulnerable workers so lifelong learning can yield payoffs.
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Forum: Singapore has made moves to harness full potential of AI and ensure responsible use (ST, 16.01.2023)
Straits Times posted a forum letter, written by SNDGO’s director of National AI Office, about the moves Singapore has made to harness the full potential of AI and ensure responsible use. The letter mentioned that IMDA and LKYCIC published "A Guide To Job Redesign In The Age Of AI", which aims to help companies manage AI's impact on employees and prepare for the future of work.
Some green and sustainable facilities under the Tampines MRT Viaduct have been completed (Lianhe Zaobao, 21.11.2022)
Enhancements to the park connector under the MRT viaduct stretching from Tampines Town Centre to PIE Expressway have been completed after two years of planning. Residents, pedestrians and cyclists can now enjoy the new amenities, such as parks, fitness corners and adventure playgrounds. The Tampines Town Council have also collaborated with Singapore University of Technology and Design's Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities to understand how neighbourhood-built environment can support the walking needs of residents in Tampines town. The study will be completed in March next year.