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Universities - Singapore

New NUS building offers on-campus accommodation to overseas visitors

The Ridge, a new on-campus accommodation to host overseas research collaborators and academic visitors at the National University of Singapore, pictured on April 21, 2026.
The Ridge, a new on-campus accommodation to host overseas research collaborators and academic visitors at the National University of Singapore, pictured on April 21, 2026.

Graduates in an AI world must be problem solvers, not armchair thinkers

A world where humans work alongside AI can accomplish far superior outcomes compared to a purely human workforce.
A world where humans work alongside AI can accomplish far superior outcomes compared to a purely human workforce.

AI literacy mandatory for all NTU students from August as school rolls out free Google AI tools

Students will also receive free access to a suite of premium Google AI tools.
Students will also receive free access to a suite of premium Google AI tools.

University undergrads in tech courses to get more career support amid AI disruption

SCS’s Inaugural AI Conference 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Oriental Ballroom, Level 1 5 Raffles Avenue. Opening Address by Guest of Honour, Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information.
SCS’s Inaugural AI Conference 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Oriental Ballroom, Level 1 5 Raffles Avenue. Opening Address by Guest of Honour, Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information.

Fewer than 1 in 2 private university grads find full-time work, as median salary holds steady

Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.
Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.

Singapore universities produce top students. Why don’t more of them become entrepreneurs?

ST20231011_202366618531/etsit11/Elisha/Jason Quah A Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) graduates pose for a photo following the SIT graduation ceremony on Oct 11, 2023. Tertiary education, manpower, employment, salary, wages, graduate, degree, jobs
ST20231011_202366618531/etsit11/Elisha/Jason Quah A Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) graduates pose for a photo following the SIT graduation ceremony on Oct 11, 2023. Tertiary education, manpower, employment, salary, wages, graduate, degree, jobs

First win of season puts wind in Max Maeder’s sails as he launches World C’ships comeback

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.
Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.

Bangkok internship, exchange in London: Singapore students explore ASEAN, China beyond the West

Ngee Ann Polytechnic student Abby Lee visiting the Wachirathan Waterfall on a leisure trip in Chiang Mai.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic student Abby Lee visiting the Wachirathan Waterfall on a leisure trip in Chiang Mai.

Higher education must sharpen human judgment, problem framing: Panellists at ST Education Forum

(From left) Moderator Professor Lim Sun Sun, OpenAI's head of education for Asia-Pacific Raghav Gupta, Education Minister Desmond Lee and SMU Provost Alan Chan at the ST Education Forum 2026 held at SMU on April 1.
(From left) Moderator Professor Lim Sun Sun, OpenAI's head of education for Asia-Pacific Raghav Gupta, Education Minister Desmond Lee and SMU Provost Alan Chan at the ST Education Forum 2026 held at SMU on April 1.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Does a degree still guarantee a good full-time job?

Earning a university degree might be a traditional milestone, but consider how institutions must rapidly adapt to AI and a softer job market to ensure their credentials still lead to meaningful careers.
Earning a university degree might be a traditional milestone, but consider how institutions must rapidly adapt to AI and a softer job market to ensure their credentials still lead to meaningful careers.

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