Tertiary education

Fewer American students are studying in China. What does this mean for future ties?

American student Peter Boehm at the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall of China in May 2025. Boehm went to China to immerse himself in the language and to understand the country first-hand.

NUS introduces minor in criminal justice after strong uptake of related courses

The criminal justice programme will begin in Semester 2 of the 2026/2027 academic year.

Why philosophy is having a moment

China’s top universities expand enrolment in AI, strategic fields

AI-related disciplines are a major focus at China’s universities.

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Phone Sleeps First: NTU student project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.

China’s tech giants dangle annual pay packages from $200k to woo S’pore-trained AI grads

A pop-up career fair by Chinese online travel giant Trip.com on the NTU campus in Boon Lay on April 16, where roles for AI engineers and data analysts were highlighted.

From 2027, all university, poly and ITE students will learn AI skills as part of their studies

Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaking to attendees of the NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series at the National University of Singapore on May 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

The AI risk of losing the skills you’ve mastered over the years

Clearly, AI has accelerated learning – but has it sharpened critical thinking, or is this precious ability that sets humans apart now at the risk of atrophy?

Sarawak is betting millions on free tertiary education. Will it keep its brightest from leaving?

Students reading at the library of Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak

Can food actually be medicine? These doctors in the US say yes

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