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The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent by the day, with people employing the technologies in various fields and applications. However, the power of AI does not come without drawbacks, and users are aware of this. There are significant ongoing debates within the scientific and technological communities about the implications and future …
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Since 1999, GIS Day has been held annually in mid-November to celebrate the technology of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS encompasses large databases which capture, store, and display data related to positions on and spatial relationships across Earth’s surface. Leveraging GIS technology requires practitioners to have strong data analytics and design thinking skills, which has …
International Students’ Day is held annually on 17 November. According to QS World University Rankings 2023, 14 out of the top 50 universities are based in Asia. As internationalization becomes a crucial criterion of university rankings, Asian universities have mixed feelings about internationalization and interaction with the state. ‘Emotional Geographies of University Officialdom’ (in Student …
Associate Professor Elmie Nekmat (NUS Communications and New Media) has been honored with the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contributions to the field. This accolade acknowledges his dedication to promoting online safety and his service of over five years, reflecting his commitment to the welfare of digital communities. …
In episode 4 of “Lens On Singapore” (The Business Times, October 2023), Jonathan Sim (Lecturer, NUS Philosophy) champions the humanities in our tech-driven age. Sim, who transitioned from computer engineering to philosophy, personifies the podcast’s central theme: the intrinsic value of non-technical education. He argues that the true worth of an individual transcends their academic …
On 14 October 2022, eminent scholar Professor Justin McDaniel from University of Pennsylvania delivered the inaugural lecture, entitled “Hypnotic Ecologies and Thin Description in the Study of Southeast Asian Buddhist Art.”
In “Lights. Camera. Action on Caldecott” (October, 2023), Channel NewsAsia delves into the history of Singapore’s broadcasting hub, the Caldecott Broadcast Centre. The documentary spans many decades, and discusses the intersections between developments in Singapore’s broadcasting industry and the nation’s history. Dr Jinna Tay (Senior Lecturer, NUS Communications and New Media) provides her expertise to …
Since 1999, GIS Day has been held annually in mid-November to celebrate the technology of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS technologies capture data about spatial relationships across Earth’s surface and have important applications in urban planning and zone classification. However, specific applications such as classifying urban functional zones (UFZs) into industrial, residential, and other categories …
Once staunchly against unemployment benefits, Singapore is currently in the midst of reconsidering its stance. In ‘Commentary: Singapore has long resisted unemployment benefits, so why the change of heart?’ (Channel NewsAsia, October 2023), Dr Kelvin Seah (NUS Economics) explores this development and points to the whirlwind of economic changes and tech disruptions as the driving …
As part of its efforts to protect intellectual property rights, the Singapore Parliament passed the Patents Act on 31 October, 1994. Given the difficulties for private parties to derive commercial benefits from investment in basic scientific research, besides legal protection, public funding is also necessary to sustain basic research. A natural question then is, to …
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