News The latest news and happenings at the College of Design and Engineering Year20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015 All CDE NewsAlumni & GivingAwards & AchievementsCDE in the NewsEventsResearch ImpactStudent LifeVideos Gillman Barracks housing would be sought after but must balance heritage, environment needs: ExpertsCNA article on the proposed residential developments at Gillman Barracks features comments from Dr Nikhil Joshi, senior lecturer Dept of Architecture.11 March 2024Read MoreS’pore scientists create way to preserve cancer tumour cultures for better targeted drug testingThe Straits Times reports on a novel platform jointly developed by CDE researchers that can significantly reduce the time needed to determine the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs.4 March 2024Read MoreWhat 10Gbps network speed could mean for SingaporeArticle on CNA on Singapore's plans to enable mass market internet access to speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second features comment from Prof Biplab Sikdar (Electrical and Computer Engineering).19 February 2024Read MoreIn a world of wicked problems, we must straddle disciplines for answersAsst Prof Andy Tay (Biomedical Engineering) explores how educational institutions can encourage teaching across traditional boundaries on The Straits Times.9 January 2024Read MoreAutonomous cleaning bot to start scrubbing public toilets in early 2024The Straits Times reports on Abluo, an autonomous toilet-cleaning robot developed by graduates from CDE.4 December 2023Read MoreLong Island reclamation plan the right solution to meet S’pore’s long-term needs: ExpertsReclaiming land off East Coast Park for coastal protection is the right approach that will also meet the country’s other long-term needs, said experts - includes comments by Professor Yong Kwet Yew.29 November 2023Read MoreExhibition shows how to build city resistant to high temperaturesThe Urban Renewal Authority (URA) has launched an exhibition highlighting collaborations with the Department of Architecture.18 November 2023Read MoreNUS scientists develop magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times fasterA team of researchers has developed a magnetic gel that promises to heal diabetic wounds three times faster and lower the rate of amputations.27 October 2023Read MoreNUS breakthrough a boost for more durable, comfortable healthcare equipmentScientists have developed an electricity-conducting circuit that stretches up to 22 times its original length and heals itself when it tears, paving the way for more durable and comfortable healthcare and monitoring equipment.3 October 2023Read MoreNew way to capture CO2 using incineration ash can lighten load on S’pore’s landfillThe Straits Times reports on a new way to capture carbon dioxide as it is produced and reduce incineration waste sent to Singapore’s only landfill.26 September 2023Read MoreTackling extreme weather: More advanced monitoring system in the worksAs extreme weather events like floods ravage some parts of the world, Singapore’s weather forecasting body is continuing its work to provide better predictions.21 September 2023Read MoreMore hot spots in Indonesia this week, but severe haze not expected for nowThe Straits Times reports on the chances of haze returning to Singapore from fires in Indonesia, includes comments by Professor Rajasekhar Bala (Civil and Environmental Engineering).14 September 2023Read MoreFirst1234567Last