Lifelong learning

SG60: Why ageing needs a new narrative in Singapore

It is not about just living longer, but also about having a healthier, happier and better life

A book is still the best technology to convey the nuanced complexity of the world.

How to be a great thinker

Seven habits of highly intelligent people

The cohort, atrophy and obsolescence effects are some factors that could contribute to weaker adult competencies, says Chan.

SkillsFuture training, culture of learning needed to keep adults competent: Chan Chun Sing

More than 25,000 Singaporeans have used the S$4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up disbursed last May, adds Minister of State for Education Gan Siow Huang

You are never too old to learn. It is about finding the time, discipline and enthusiasm to start and complete the journey.

I embarked on a PhD at 53; this is what I learned

AFTER 25 years of corporate life, I went back to school to get a PhD. Deciding whether to do it was tough. Looking around, I found much to learn and so much to do; there were so many online courses an...

As the adage goes, teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
THE BROAD VIEW

Learning how to learn

Catalytic or purposeful learning is key to becoming highly successful

Success may come in different forms, and at different stages of life. Yet having a university degree remains a basic aspiration, not least in Singapore.
THE BROAD VIEW

Celebrating success beyond academic pedigrees

CELEBRATING success is an essential part of any society. However, the kudos and feting may tend to focus on the individual’s background and qualifications. We should honour success in Singapore by foc...

Enhancing lifelong learning for a more sustainable future

Enhancing lifelong learning for a more sustainable future

“SUSTAINABLE development” is a term that has been receiving increasing attention in recent years, referring to an organising principle for meeting human development and environmental goals to address ...

Life-long learning subsidy totals S$400m a year

Life-long learning subsidy totals S$400m a year

Education Minister Ong Ye Kung also says that 40% of the amount goes to individual-initiated training

NUS launches new school to promote lifelong learning opportunities

NUS launches new school to promote lifelong learning opportunities

[SINGAPORE] Singapore's education system is increasingly expanding the pathways in its Institutes of Higher Learning for people to develop mastery in diverse areas of interest, said acting minister fo...

Up to S$200m boost for NTUC education fund

Up to S$200m boost for NTUC education fund

A tie-up with NTU will help mid-career workers acquire new skills