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Universities - Singapore

Despite hiring uncertainty, SMU graduates are in high demand by employers

According to the survey, more than nine in 10 SMU graduates land jobs within six months of graduation.
According to the survey, more than nine in 10 SMU graduates land jobs within six months of graduation.

Humans stay at the heart of AI mission as SMU looks both inward and outward, says provost Alan Chan

SMU Provost Alan Chan says the university is positioning itself at the forefront of research that solves societal problems, while keeping one principle non-negotiable: human centricity.
SMU Provost Alan Chan says the university is positioning itself at the forefront of research that solves societal problems, while keeping one principle non-negotiable: human centricity.

Fewer fresh S’pore uni graduates in 2025 found full-time work, but pay held steady: Survey

Results from the latest graduate employment survey showed that 74.4 per cent of graduates secured full-time positions in 2025, down from 79.4 per cent in 2024.
Results from the latest graduate employment survey showed that 74.4 per cent of graduates secured full-time positions in 2025, down from 79.4 per cent in 2024.

Bond-free Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship for study at local unis open for application till April 30

The scholarship covers full course fees and includes a $2,500 living allowance and a $500 book allowance per year.
The scholarship covers full course fees and includes a $2,500 living allowance and a $500 book allowance per year.

Predicting public opinion, preserving historical texts: New NUS centre marries humanities with AI

NUS's Centre for Computational Social Science and Humanities deputy director Assoc Prof Miguel Escobar Varela (right) and co-director Professor Atreyi Kankanhalli.
NUS's Centre for Computational Social Science and Humanities deputy director Assoc Prof Miguel Escobar Varela (right) and co-director Professor Atreyi Kankanhalli.

Scholars’ Choice hosts second outreach event at TMJC for A-level graduates looking for scholarships

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Mr Goh Jun Keat, 21 being interviewed by Kiss92FM DJ Shawnia Seah at ST's booth at Tampines-Meridian Junior College on Feb 27, 2026. 

ST will be hosting its second school outreach event for platform Scholars' Choice at Tampines-Meridian Junior College on Feb 27 (Friday), which coincides with the release of the A-Level results.

Scholars' Choice is a one-stop website that provides comprehensive information about scholarships offered by both private organisations and government bodies.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Goh Jun Keat, 21 being interviewed by Kiss92FM DJ Shawnia Seah at ST's booth at Tampines-Meridian Junior College on Feb 27, 2026. 

ST will be hosting its second school outreach event for platform Scholars' Choice at Tampines-Meridian Junior College on Feb 27 (Friday), which coincides with the release of the A-Level results.

Scholars' Choice is a one-stop website that provides comprehensive information about scholarships offered by both private organisations and government bodies.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

ST Education Forum 2026 to explore AI’s role in universities and future of learning

The forum is held in partnership with Singapore Management University.
The forum is held in partnership with Singapore Management University.

Tourist crowds stabilise at NUS and NTU a year after tightening of visitor rules

Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.
Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.

About 9 in 10 retrenched eligible workers received retrenchment benefits: MOM

Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy
Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026
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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

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