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SGSME

Showing green possibilities: ITE students bring new ideas to SMEs

Solutions that can save water and cut emissions are among winning projects at third edition of HSBC-NYAA-ITE Sustainability Initiative

Associate Provost Professor Tony Quek (above), who will be leading SUTD's new office of artificial intelligence and digital innovation (OAIDI), said its goal is to help students and researchers to work alongside AI and solve real-world problems.
Technology

SUTD launches new office of AI and Digital Innovation to foster Design AI skills in students

It is a department dedicated to drive curriculum, innovation and talent development

NIE's director, Professor Liu Woon Chia (left), and AWS' worldwide public sector and Singapore country manager, Elsie Tan at the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
Companies & Markets

NIE, Amazon Web Services set up AI-focused innovation hub for edtech research

The two organisations have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding

As of March, just 36 per cent of beds available for September had been signed, down from 46 per cent from a year earlier.
Property

UK student homes taking longer to fill on weaker overseas demand

The post-pandemic surge in leasing caused by pent up demand “has proved to be temporary”

Of some 45 per cent of fresh polytechnic graduates who were economically active in 2024, the full-time permanent employment rate was lower and the unemployment rate was higher, compared to 2023.
Singapore

Worse employment outcomes for poly grads in 2024 are not across the board: Chan Chun Sing

Unemployment has risen for tech-related polytechnic courses, but not for those in humanities and social sciences

The students behind the Steady Lah app demonstrating how seniors can play VR games to test their mobility and memory, as well as motor and cognitive skills.
Lifestyle
TAKING HEART

Singapore Poly projects spotlight VR solutions for elderly, circular economy

Other student initiatives showcased focus on sustainability as well

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