Chasing the Silicon Valley dream
When it comes to encouraging innovation and invention, it seems the ?standard approach? Edward Jung, co-founder and chief technology officer of…
Increase grant for overseas medical students
A Straits Times reader writes in to comment on the necessity of increasing grants for overseas medical students. He added that the government should…
Singaporeans want greater say, latest poll shows
Singaporeans want to have a greater say and be more involved in the political process and policy making compared to 12 years ago, according to a…
Students should gain basic knowledge in local politics
President of Apolitical, an SMU politics interest club for students, Karthik s/o Rames commented that it is more important for undergraduates to…
S'poreans want more say in govt policies
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan noted that there is greater active citizenry and Singaporeans increasingly expect to be consulted on major policy…
Transgenic fish is HK winner
Undergraduates Kunal Parwani and Chen Zi Xiang from City University of Hong Kong came in third in this year's Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan…
Political observer: what happens on a rainy day?
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan expressed concern over the findings of the recent study released by the Institute of Policy Studies. He said: ?…
Get a Korean groove
Students are mostly fans of the Korean pop craze that is packing classes at dance studios. Some dance schools such as Studio Wu at Singapore…
He earned his place in SMU while in prison
SMU third-year undergraduate David Thorairajan received the Stars of Shine award from the National Youth Council for his tenacity in beating the odds…
Studies show that the wealthier has less national pride
Commenting on the study by the Institute of Policy Studies, Assistant Professor Eugene Tan expressed worry that economic performance is a primary…
