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SIT/Singapore Institute of Technology

Over $30 million to be pumped into construction research programme on greener building methods

The programme will be funded by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), A*STAR, and other industry players, and also involves construction and civil engineering firm Woh Hup.
The programme will be funded by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), A*STAR, and other industry players, and also involves construction and civil engineering firm Woh Hup.

SIT to give undergrads nearly 2 years’ work experience for better job prospects in age of AI

Dubbed “2+2”, the programme will have undergraduates spending their first two years on campus and the next two years in deeper workplace immersion.
Dubbed “2+2”, the programme will have undergraduates spending their first two years on campus and the next two years in deeper workplace immersion.

Guangzhou Knowledge City to work with SUSS and SIT on healthcare and AI

Established in 2010, the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City is located in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District.
Established in 2010, the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City is located in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District.

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".

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