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National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University have both improved their rankings in the World’s Most Innovative Universities list

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03 November 2019

The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University have both improved their rankings in the World’s Most Innovative Universities list, which identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.

This ranking exercise was conducted by the news agency Reuters, and is based on proprietary data and analysis including patent filings and research paper citations.

In the latest ranking exercise, NUS climbed five spots to rank 58th, while NTU made its first appearance in the top 100 of the global list to occupy the 67th position.

In a separate index that tracks contributions to research articles, NTU came in second while the Singapore University of Technology and Design was ranked 70th.

An NUS spokesman said: “The latest rankings reflect our impact globally in both education and research. It is important that universities continue to stay relevant to the needs of our communities and deepen our research capabilities to develop ground-breaking, innovative solutions to address pressing needs.”

NTU president Subra Suresh said NTU has “consistently delivered in terms of research output, innovation and teaching excellence”.

National University of Singapore came under a phishing attack

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01 November 2019

In was recently reported that the National University of Singapore came under a phishing attack earlier this month in an attempt to gain access to its academic research.

The attack targeted student and alumni accounts.

An NUS spokesman said its information technology department is carrying out a thorough internal investigation to assess the potential impact of the phishing attack.

In the latest attack, students and alumni were sent an e-mail informing them that their access to the library system would expire soon. They were told to renew it by clicking on a link by a certain date, failing which they would lose access to all library online services.

It is understood that the source of the attack could be Silent Librarian, a cybercrime group operating out of Iran that directs attacks at universities.

Singapore University of Technology and Design introduces new tuition grant and bursary award

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30 October 2019

The Singapore University of Technology and Design will be offering students from low-income families a new tuition grant and bursary award, which will commence from the academic year starting May 2020.

Charity Quantedge Foundation has contributed $3 million to seed-fund one of the grants. The Quantedge Foundation-SUTD Education Opportunity Grant guarantees that every incoming undergraduate who is in need of financial help will not have to pay tuition fees.

SUTD said there is no limit to the number of students who can benefit from the education opportunity grant. Whoever meets the eligibility criteria, and has applied for it, will get it.

The grant is primarily for students who come from families with a monthly per capita household income of $690 and below. They would be residing in a four-room type Housing Board flat or smaller, and would not have immediate family members who own private property.

At the same time, SUTD also announced a new Global Excellence Scholarship for those interested in pursuing postgraduate studies. It covers the full undergraduate tuition fees, among other costs.

Students should apply for the scholarships and financial aid when they apply for admission to SUTD next year.

39 distinguished Nanyang Technological University alumni recognised at Annual Homecoming event

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27 October 2019

Nanyang Technological University of Singapore is one of the world’s top universities today.

This fact was not lost on the 39 distinguished NTU alumni who were recognised at the NTU Annual Homecoming event held recently.

Of the alumni honoured with the Nanyang Alumni Awards, three received the highest honour, the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award.

Professor Subra Suresh, the NTU president, said: “This year’s recipients have made positive impacts in various fields such as the literary arts, business, community and public service. Through their career achievements and engagement with the university and the community, these alumni have set a standard to which our students and fellow alumni can aspire.”

The other award categories are the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award, Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award and Nanyang Alumni Service Award.

The SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree Programme

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27 October 2019

Mr Chua Kah Sheng was one of 14 graduates this year from the Singapore Institute of Technology who were part of the SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree Programme.

In his final year of university, Mr Chua attended school for only half a day each week. The other four days were spent at the Defence Science and Technology Agency, where he was doing a year-long internship in data analytics.

Mr Chua, who received a bachelor’s degree with honours in information and communications technology (software engineering), now works as a data analytics engineer at DSTA.

The scheme, which was until recently known as the Earn and Learn Programme, is a key part of a national drive to send the signal that job experience is as important as, if not sometimes more vital than, holding a degree that may be irrelevant to the needs of workplaces.

Mr Chua told the media: “The experience and skills I picked up during my internship were applicable to my school modules as well. I am able to better think from the user’s perspective… I think the key takeaway from this experience would be the skills I’ve learnt — technical and soft.”

Education Minister Ong Ye Kung sets framework on what educational institutions should adhere to in planning activities for students

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25 October 2019

Education Minister Ong Ye Kung has set a framework on what educational institutions should or should not do when planning activities for their students.

Mr Ong said in Parliament earlier this month that among other things, educational institutions “should not work with speakers and instructors who have been convicted of public order-related offences, or who are working with political advocacy groups funded by foreigners, or who openly show disloyalty to Singapore”.

Academics interviewed by The Straits Times had differing views on Mr Ong’s statement. While some welcomed the attempt to spell out principles governing such activities, others said the guidelines were vague and could lead to self-censorship.

Mr Jiang Hao Lie, coordinator of student group Community for Advocacy and Political Education and a third-year global affairs student at Yale-NUS College, said that as a society, we have to be able to be inclusive, even of views that are uncomfortable and disagreeable, from all parties and all sides, as long as we work towards a better Singapore.

NUS political scientist Terence Lee said educational institutions would benefit “from a diversity of views from all walks of life”.

“Having said that, educators should be mindful of inviting people who have prior criminal records or have broken the law,” he said.

Food industry veteran gets bachelor’s degree with honours from SUSS

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24 October 2019

Food industry veteran Jean Ang recently graduated from the Singapore University of Social Sciences with a bachelor’s degree with honours in business.

Ms Ang, who is currently, in her early 50s, attained her bachelor’s degree back in 2017 when SUSS was still known as SIM University or UniSIM.

She said that she had always wanted to get a university education, but the career exposure and opportunities that came her way early in life had been too good to pass up.

She joined Chop Hup Chong Food Industries, known for its “bak kwa” or barbecued meat brand Bee Cheng Hiang, in 1992 as a management trainee, shortly after graduating from Singapore Polytechnic with a diploma in chemical process technology and a major in food science. Today, she leads about 1,200 people and oversees 100 or so Bee Cheng Hiang stores in China.

Ms Ang is one of some 2,000 SUSS graduands to receive bachelor’s and higher degrees at SUSS this year.

40 Singapore schools will be getting new principals next year

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21 October 2019

40 Singapore schools will be getting new principals next year, as part of the Ministry of Education’s annual reshuffle exercise.

This practice allows schools to benefit from new perspectives, and enables experienced principals to bring and share best practices across schools.

This year, 21 schools will be getting first-time principals. They include Mr Kevin Pang Chin Keat, who will head Yuhua Secondary School, and Madam Tey Kah Hwee, who will helm Cedar Girls’ Secondary.

The 40 new principals will receive their letters of appointment from MOE’s director-general of education Wong Siew Hoong, at a ceremony in December which Education Minister Ong Ye Kung will attend.

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Ph.D. in Mathematics;
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