LKYCIC in the News

30 Jun 2025

Is AI cheating on the rise? Few cases reported by S’pore universities, but experts warn of risks (ST, 29.06.2025) 

While SUTD and other universities say confirmed cases of academic dishonesty involving generative AI remain low, faculty are watching closely for signs of misuse and calling for more creative forms of assessment to uphold academic integrity. SUTD Research Fellow Dr Thijs Willems said more attention needs to be paid to the originality of ideas, the sophistication with which AI is prompted and questioned, and the human judgment used to reshape machine output into something unexpected. [...]

18 Jun 2025

67% of public transport commuters can reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours (Lianhe Zaobao, 18.06.2025) (summarised translation) 

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. To bridge the gap, the government is improving bus services and accelerating the adoption of autonomous vehicles, especially in newer towns like Tengah and Punggol. LKYCIC's Dr Samuel Chng shares his views on this. [...]

22 May 2025

Nostalgia in Singapore: Why do we always long for the past and what does that say about us? (CNA,18.05.2025) 

Dr Felicity Chan shares her insights on how urban change is perceived and managed. [...]

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LKYCIC News Articles | Op-Eds

22 Apr 2025

Commentary: Take your kids to a park on Earth Day (CNA, 22.04.2025) 

This commentary, co-written by LKYCIC's Dr Sarah Chan and Dr Samuel Chng, and NUS’ Dr Yingshan Lau, reflects on the benefits of nature and why it should be made a part of children's everyday lives. [...]

24 Dec 2024

Blowing hot and cold: How does the weather affect your mood and well-being? (ST, 24.12.2024) 

Straits Times examined how the weather affects one’s mood and well-being and the article included quotes from LKYCIC’s Dr Sarah Chan. [...]

16 Dec 2024

Bus drivers in Singapore aren’t getting any younger. Here is why it’s a big problem (CNA, 13.12.2024) 

CNA featured an article on the challenges posed by Singapore's ageing bus driver workforce and its impact on public transport, quoting Dr Samuel Chng.

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