Singapore Institute of Technology

People are at the heart of everything we do at SIT. ❤️

At the University Awards Ceremony 2026, we celebrated colleagues whose dedication, passion and commitment continue to shape our culture, strengthen our partnerships, and empower our students to succeed.

This year also marked the inaugural Core Values Award: Celebrate ASPIRE, recognising colleagues who bring SIT’s core values to life through their everyday actions. Through Purpose & Agility, Respect & Sustainability, and Integrity & Excellence, they exemplify what it means to be part of OneSIT.

As SIT continues its journey to be recognised as Singapore’s University for Industry, we remain guided by a simple truth: while technology and the world around us continue to evolve, it is our people who make the difference.

Congratulations to all our award recipients, and thank you for creating impact, together.

List of winners: https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/sit-university-awards

Most people want to reduce their electricity bills, but few know exactly which appliances are the real guzzlers.

That thinking inspired Saivers, an AI-powered energy coach developed by Team Cenior SITizen, which clinched the top prize under the SP Group Challenge track at HackOMania 2026.

Designed to work with smart home devices, Saivers delivers personalised recommendations that users can act on with a single tap, making energy choices simple and actionable.

Read how a last-minute dash home for a smart air purifier helped bring their winning demo to life: https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/news/changing-energy-habits-one-tap-sit-team-wins-ai-powered-energy-solution-hackomania-2026

“The best ideas come from understanding real human needs, observing the world closely, and collaborating to solve problems that truly matter.” These were the words of advice from Ms Tay Su Chin, Deputy CEO, Quantedge Foundation, to the awardees of the Quantedge Foundation-Forward SITizen Award.

This year, 35 SITizens received the award, which provides full tuition fee coverage for SITizens with the greatest financial need.

The Quantedge-SIT partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering students to realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to industry and society.

Thank you, Quantedge Foundation, for investing in our students and their future!

This Father's Day, meet the Fallers!

At 13, Ralph walked through the Dubai stations his dad had spent 3 years building, and this opened his eyes to the world of engineering. Fast forward to today: Ralph is a System Assurance Engineer at Hitachi Rail Singapore, having completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at SIT.

The path wasn't always smooth, with challenges that almost seemed impossible.

"Remember why you started."

Words from his father inspired him to climb every hill, no matter how steep.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads whose words of wisdom continue to guide their children through life’s toughest challenges toward something worth building.

What does the future of higher education look like in the age of AI?

This question took centre stage at the 2026 HEDx Conference, hosted by UTS: University of Technology Sydney. SIT President Professor Chua Kee Chaing delivered a keynote on SIT's vision of a "University for Industry" and how universities can evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.

Drawing on SIT's distinctive model of industry-integrated learning, Prof Chua shared how initiatives such as the Integrated Work Study Programme, competency-based education, living labs, and skills assessment and validation are helping to prepare learners for the future of work.

The keynote sparked lively discussions among higher education leaders, with strong interest in SIT's industry partnerships, AI-enabled teaching and learning, skills validation, and interdisciplinary approaches to education. Participants also had the opportunity to continue the conversation during a follow-up discussion session, exploring these topics in greater depth.

We are heartened by the enthusiasm and exchange of ideas and look forward to continuing conversations on shaping a more agile, skills-focused, and industry-connected future for higher education.

Not every win happens on site. 👷‍♀️✨

While gaining hands-on industry experience through her IWSP at Woh Hup, Civil Engineering student Mahira Mazlan also found joy in the little moments that kept her going throughout the week.

Here are a few of them. 👇

What does it take to build the engineers who'll power Singapore's semiconductor future? Strong partnerships and a shared belief in talent development.

Together with Applied Materials, SIT is launching: The Applied Materials Professorship, our very first industry-based Professorship, and The Applied Materials Scholarship for our Engineering undergraduates – made possible through a S$3 million endowed gift.

The Professorship will drive applied research in semiconductor technologies, artificial intelligence and robotics, with Professor Stefan Winkler appointed as the inaugural Applied Materials Professor. His work will focus on areas such as robotics and agentic AI for semiconductor manufacturing and operations.

The Scholarship will support deserving Engineering undergraduates from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them access industry-relevant education and opportunities.

As Singapore’s semiconductor sector continues to grow, this partnership brings education, research and industry closer together to develop future-ready engineering talent.

Photo: Applied Materials

What does 5G research have to do with saving lives? More than you'd think.

Our Future Communications Translation Lab (FCTLab) is where SIT's advanced 5G research capabilities and industry partnerships come together, built to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world application. The lab’s latest Research Collaboration Agreement that we have signed with Airbus is a clear example of that – focused on keeping first responders reliably connected during emergencies, so that rescue and police operations can continue without disruption even when networks are under pressure.

When networks fail in an emergency, the consequences are real. This collaboration works to make sure they don't.

For our students, this means hands-on work on current industry challenges. A doctoral researcher from our ICT cluster will be embedded in this project for two years, contributing to live experiments and trials – with learnings feeding directly back into our classrooms and curriculum.

For Singapore, it is a meaningful step forward in deepening local research capability and strengthening our position as a hub for impactful, industry-driven innovation.