News The latest news and happenings at the College of Design and Engineering Year20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015 All CDE NewsAlumni & GivingAwards & AchievementsCDE in the NewsEventsResearch ImpactStudent LifeVideos NUS Galassia-2 satellite among seven Singapore satellites launched into spaceMedia reports on the launch of the Galassia-2 satellite, built by NUS students, along with several other Singapore satellites from a space centre in southern India. 31 July 2023Read More5 cents each: Drop in plastic bag use likelyReport on the effect on consumer behaviour of the 5 cent plastic bag charge recently introduced by major supermarket chains in Singapore. 17 July 2023Read MoreCNA Explains: Do you need an air purifier if haze hits?With a high risk of severe transboundary haze this year, consumers are turning to air purifiers.10 July 2023Read MoreSensor patch developed in Singapore aims to monitor wound recovery using AIA paper-thin sensor patch the size of a postage stamp attached to the skin could soon help to determine how well a wound is healing – without the need to remove its dressing.27 June 2023Read MoreLove affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate changeArticle discusses the impact of the Urban Heat Island effect on Singapore's climate and includes reference to SDE4 - Singapore's first net-zero energy building.12 June 2023Read MoreNUS student designs lightweight and durable assistive walker for dogsNews reports on DID student Chong Zi En and his design for an assistive walker to help mobility-impaired dogs on show in the DID GradShow 2023.9 June 2023Read MoreTurf Club land may be used to expand WoodlandsSenior Lecturer Nikhil Joshi (Dept of Architecture) speaks to CNA about the proposed redevelopment in Woodlands on the site of the soon-to-be-closed Singapore Turf Club.7 June 2023Read MoreAmid high COE prices, remember goal of car-lite societyIn an op-ed article, Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) says Singapore’s goal of a car-lite society hinges on the efficiency, accessibility and affordability of public transport.9 May 2023Read MoreChanging mindsets to go greenFeatures comments from Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian (Civil and Environmental Engineering) on the need to adapt our lifestyles to be more environmentally friendly.8 May 2023Read MoreIndian rocket sends 2 Singaporean satellites to orbit in ‘textbook launch’News coverage of launch of Lumelite-4 satellite, co-developed by CDE's Satellite Technology and Research (STAR) centre and A*STAR.26 April 2023Read MoreOn The Pulse: Breakthroughs in dementia researchCNA documentary series features interview with Poh Yun Ru, a designer at the NUS Design Incubation Centre.3 April 2023Read MoreSmart recycling boxes that reward residents for sorting waste have cut contamination rateA trial in Bishan and Sin Ming to collect recyclables using smart boxes has managed to cut the contamination rate of their contents to just 5 per cent – far lower than the national average of 40 per cent. News report includes comment from Professor Seeram Ramakrishna (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), who chairs the Circular21 March 2023Read MoreFirst2345678Last
