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SIT/Singapore Institute of Technology

Former DPM Heng Swee Keat appointed SIT’s first chancellor

As chancellor, former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat will serve as SIT’s highest-ranking ceremonial office holder and ambassador.
As chancellor, former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat will serve as SIT’s highest-ranking ceremonial office holder and ambassador.

Planned centre will research better fish feed to help Singapore farms increase yield.

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary said the growth of aquaculture must increasingly be driven by improving productivity through better inputs.
Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary said the growth of aquaculture must increasingly be driven by improving productivity through better inputs.

SIT-designed AI, VR tools used to assess workers’ skills and address gaps

SIT associate professor May Lim interacting with an AI avatar. Part of SIT’s Centralised Skills Assessment and Validation Initiative involves interacting with an AI avatar designed to portray a disengaged and challenging elderly individual.
SIT associate professor May Lim interacting with an AI avatar. Part of SIT’s Centralised Skills Assessment and Validation Initiative involves interacting with an AI avatar designed to portray a disengaged and challenging elderly individual.

New halal-compliant ingredient to help S’pore seniors with chewing difficulties enjoy meals

Satay, ketupat and satay sauce (left), and Curry fishballs (right) using Makan Soft powder (background) to make. Makan Soft powder is an ingredient to be added into the food to adjust the texture during the preparation process to created molded foods suitable for chewing and swallowing problem.
Satay, ketupat and satay sauce (left), and Curry fishballs (right) using Makan Soft powder (background) to make. Makan Soft powder is an ingredient to be added into the food to adjust the texture during the preparation process to created molded foods suitable for chewing and swallowing problem.

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askST: Which jobs and skills will be in demand in a greener economy?

Demand for sustainability reporting and assurance professionals could double to 4,000 by 2030 from 2,000 in 2023, according to The Green Skills Committee Report 2025.
Demand for sustainability reporting and assurance professionals could double to 4,000 by 2030 from 2,000 in 2023, according to The Green Skills Committee Report 2025.

SIT launches energy efficiency training centre to support Singapore’s decarbonisation

The facility provides students and industry professionals with a controlled environment to acquire practical energy audit skills without disrupting live operations.
The facility provides students and industry professionals with a controlled environment to acquire practical energy audit skills without disrupting live operations.

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".
(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".

All SIT students and alumni to receive career planning support

SIT graduates celebrate by tossing their mortarboards at the SIT convocation on Oct 13, 2025.
SIT graduates celebrate by tossing their mortarboards at the SIT convocation on Oct 13, 2025.

Higher salaries, but slight dip in full-time employment for SIT’s class of 2024

smsit16 pixgeneric ST20250916_202513200939 Ong Wee Jin / Shermaine Ang /

Generic, facade photo of Singapore Institute of Technology's (SIT) Punggol Campus on its official opening day on Sept 16, 2025.
smsit16 pixgeneric ST20250916_202513200939 Ong Wee Jin / Shermaine Ang /

Generic, facade photo of Singapore Institute of Technology's (SIT) Punggol Campus on its official opening day on Sept 16, 2025.

SIT’s new AI programme to train 200 practitioners in 3 years

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo being taken on a virtual tour of the SIT x Nvidia AI Centre by Professor Ian McLoughlin from the Singapore Institute of Technology at the official opening of the centre on Oct 2.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo being taken on a virtual tour of the SIT x Nvidia AI Centre by Professor Ian McLoughlin from the Singapore Institute of Technology at the official opening of the centre on Oct 2.

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