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Universities - Singapore

Forum: Fast-tracking learning in university could have a hidden cost

Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu to speak at KFF event at SMU in Singapore

Eileen Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history.
Eileen Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history.

Will AI help you earn a degree in 2 years and PhD in double-quick time?

AI tutors and tools can potentially allow students to graduate in less time, says the writer.
AI tutors and tools can potentially allow students to graduate in less time, says the writer.

How to thrive in a tight graduate job market

Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung speaking during the dialogue session at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum on Sept 7.
Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung speaking during the dialogue session at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum on Sept 7.

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.

The e-mail was professionally written, but it didn’t answer my question

Educators are increasingly concerned that students may become dependent on AI-generated writing that sounds polished but generic.
Educators are increasingly concerned that students may become dependent on AI-generated writing that sounds polished but generic.

‘Not about preventing AI misuse’: S’pore universities move from grading essays to assessing thinking

SMU students present their projects and take questions from peers and instructors during an assessment component called ‘Pitch Perfect’.
SMU students present their projects and take questions from peers and instructors during an assessment component called ‘Pitch Perfect’.

New broodstock and hatchery facility at James Cook University aims to produce better Asian seabass

Currently, the facility houses about 50 breeding fish weighing 3kg to 8kg each, said Professor Jose Domingos, deputy director at JCU’s Tropical Futures Institute.
Currently, the facility houses about 50 breeding fish weighing 3kg to 8kg each, said Professor Jose Domingos, deputy director at JCU’s Tropical Futures Institute.

Several S’pore universities increase hostel fees by up to $80 a month

An air-conditioned double room at NUS’ UTown Residence will cost $275.50 per week, up from $255 last year.
An air-conditioned double room at NUS’ UTown Residence will cost $275.50 per week, up from $255 last year.

NUS falls to 10th place while NTU retains 12th spot in latest global university rankings 

Singapore is one of only four countries represented in the global top 10 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026, alongside UK, US and Switzerland.
Singapore is one of only four countries represented in the global top 10 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026, alongside UK, US and Switzerland.

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