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Could the next generation of 💻 AI orbit in space? 🚀🌌

As demand for power continues to surge, the idea of processing data in space is moving from science fiction to reality.

Researchers at are helping to tackle the engineering challenges behind orbital data centres, from testing AI chips for use in space to developing flexible solar technologies capable of powering future space-based computing systems.

Transcelestial, founded by NTU alumni Rohit Jha and Mohammad Danesh, is also developing laser-based communications technology that could one day enable high-speed data links in space.

Take a closer look at how researchers are helping to put the future of computing on the launchpad in this 📹Bloomberg Originals video 👉https://ntu.sg/BloombergNTUSpaceTech

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💡🤖 What happens when students turn everyday frustrations into opportunities for ?

At , students are harnessing to build solutions with real-world impact, from a platform that lets users interact with ChatGPT while reading lecture notes side by side on screen, to an affordable kit that upgrades conventional microscopes with smart imaging and cell analysis capabilities.

These are just some of the AI-powered solutions taking shape on campus as students combine emerging technologies with entrepreneurial thinking to address practical needs across industries and communities.

Discover more AI-powered innovations developed by 👉 https://ntu.sg/HEY64AI

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💡Illuminating the future of and : The future of computing is looking brighter thanks to a 200-year-old optical phenomenon called the Poisson spot – a bright point that appears at the centre of a shadow when a circular object is illuminated by a coherent light source like a laser.

scientists, led by Asst Prof Shen Yijie, have brought this classic light phenomenon back into the spotlight to create stable, particle-like patterns of light known as optical skyrmions. They achieved this by shining a simple laser at a small circular disc.

This method offers a simpler alternative to existing approaches that rely on complex and expensive man-made materials.

Published in Optica, the findings could light the way for researchers to more easily generate, study, and adjust optical skyrmions as a light-based way to encode, transmit, read or write information for future , , and . https://ntu.sg/OpticalSkyrmions

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As higher education navigates profound change, universities have an increasingly important role in connecting talent, ideas and expertise across borders.

Speaking at the opening of the APRU - Association of Pacific Rim Universities 30th Annual Presidents' Meeting (APM) in Hong Kong today, President Prof Ho Teck Hua highlighted how shifts in research funding priorities and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence are reshaping the global higher education landscape.

While these developments present challenges, Prof Ho argued that they also create opportunities for universities to strengthen international collaboration, advance scientific discovery, and prepare students for an AI-enabled future.

These themes resonated throughout discussions at the meeting, where university leaders explored how institutions can respond to global challenges, foster innovation, strengthen research partnerships, and shape the future of education in a rapidly changing world.

The APM also marks the start of Prof Ho's term as Chair of APRU, a network of leading universities across the Americas, Asia and Australasia committed to advancing knowledge and addressing shared challenges through collaboration.

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🌊Riding the wave of for : How can science help strengthen in a changing world? 🐟

Featured in the World Ocean Council’s Ocean Titans documentary series, Prof Joachim Loo's research is helping young Asian seabass thrive. He developed a novel fish feed supplement that helps fish better resist infections and boosts their survival rates, supporting more resilient and sustainable aquaculture.

▶️ Dive into the Ocean Titans documentary to learn more: https://ntu.sg/OceanTitans-NTUsgFishResearch

▶️ To wade deeper into the science behind sustainable food systems, watch this podcast episode 👉https://ntu.sg/NTUsgThinksEp5

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From friends who once built dreams together, to fathers or fatherly figures who are now guiding the next generation.

👨‍🍼 to all dads who are lighting the path. ❤️

Springboard to Silicon Valley: For mathematics and computer science student Sophia Riaz, an turned into something she never expected: fine-tuning a tool while co-authoring a research paper, all during her time in .✈️🌎

At Kaliber Labs in the US, a developing AI tools for clinical applications, she worked as a 👩‍💻machine learning researcher exploring ways to improve voice recognition accuracy in clinical settings, helping reduce transcription errors caused by mispronounced words.

Beyond the technical work, her time in Silicon Valley offered a front-row view of innovation and entrepreneurship. The steep learning curve, high level of autonomy, and opportunities to connect with startup founders reshaped how she views her future. “What once felt distant now feels within reach. Being around people who have done it makes it seem like something I could achieve too,” she reflected.

Find out how NTU’s global opportunities are helping students turn real-world experience into career growth.👉https://ntu.sg/HEY64Interns

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A S$500 boost may help ease day-to-day spending, but how does it impact future household budgets?

Speaking on MONEY FM 89.3's The Big Story, Asst Prof Yeow Hwee Chua from the School of Social Sciences, NTU Singapore unpacks how can be put to meaningful use to help cushion cost-of-living pressures, especially for essentials like food and , while also enabling households to plan ahead amid continued uncertainty in the global .

🎧 Listen to the full discussion: https://ntu.sg/MoneyFM-TheBigStory

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🤝🌏Strengthening global ties: and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich ( ) have stepped into a new chapter of collaboration, opening up fresh opportunities for students, researchers, and academic leaders to collaborate and exchange ideas across borders.

Building on the strong existing partnership between both universities, NTU welcomed a delegation from LMU led by its President, Prof Dr Matthias H. Tschöp, to explore a broader strategic collaboration.

Hosted by NTU President Prof Ho Teck Hua and NTU Deputy President and Provost Prof Christian Wolfrum, the visit laid the groundwork for deeper collaboration in research, teaching, academic leadership, and institutional exchange between the two universities underlined by the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding.

The two-day visit included meetings at NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, a workshop on and Society organised by NTU College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences - Cohass and College of Computing and Data Science, a student engagement session hosted by NTU Global Ambassadors, and discussions on and .

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