S$3 million gift from venture capitalist to support alma mater’s first AI professorship
Mr Tan Lip-Bu, the chairman of venture capital firm Walden International and an alumnus of NTU Singapore’s predecessor Nanyang University, has pledged a gift of S$3 million to his alma mater to set up a new professorship in artificial intelligence (AI).
SGSAH Appoints New Director
The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Professor Maria Fusco.
Spotlight on: Dr Katherine McDonald – understanding the ancient world through language
The languages of the past can tell us more about human history than we might have thought. As a specialist in the ancient languages of Italy
Up on a roof: why New Zealand’s move towards greater urban density should see...
In an article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury History Professor Katie Pickles argues for a green rooftop revolution as New Zealand faces homes in short supply and shifts to medium-density-developments.
Bats struggle during organic farming transition
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows.
Western alumni appointed to Order of Canada for building “hope for a better future”
Three Western alumni and an honorary degree recipient have been named to the Order of Canada, the second-highest national honour for merit.
Talented student releases first EP ‘Piano Stories’
The five-song Piano Stories is the debut EP of Rahul Suntah, who is studying for a Masters in Composition of Music for Film and Television (MACMFTV) at the University of Bristol.
Pioneering research reveals growing dangers and repression of climate activism globally
A new report has uncovered the many risks of participating in climate and environmental protests across the world – and how more countries are criminalising and repressing this activity in a bid to keep it in check.
New programme for North East students studying STEM subjects
Their academics are supporting North East students with studying STEM subjects and applying to university, under a new scheme.
Baby fever: UBC study finds advertising and social media can boost desire to have...
What exactly motivates people to have children? Over time, researchers have attributed it to reasons like biological drive, social pressures and emotional fulfillment.
