Social sciences

28 October 2024, Singapore – EDUtech Asia 2024, will be back for its 9th edition from 6 to 7 November. Organised by Terrapinn, EDUtech Asia 2024 will offer a distinguished lineup of education leaders, decision-makers, policy makers, educators, innovators and disruptors to collaborate and reimagine the future of education with the power of tech.

- As the inaugural Chairman, he has contributed to DGIST’s rise as a global university by nurturing talent in science and technology and creating an innovative research environment.

A new scientific study reveals the complex relationship between the impacts of climate change and the adaptive responses of coastal fishers in the southern coasts of Japan.

DB Kim Jun Ki Cultural Foundation Pledges to Donate KRW 120 Million to Support International Students at DGIST

This global event will showcase groundbreaking innovations aimed at advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), bringing together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from around the world.

- DGIST holds free 1:1 consultation sessions customized for companies at “FIX 2024” - Offers solutions based on research accomplishments and infrastructure for the technical problems of companies

Researchers performed two studies to better characterize the effects of job embeddedness, or factors that influence an employee’s commitment to their job, on voluntary turnover in the face of job insecurity.

A study underscores the importance of taking into account local peoples’ everyday experiences, practices, and perceptions in establishing water quality.

Expectations for Global Advancement through Distinguished Professorship Program

- A total of 5,010 applicants for 215 slots, marking a 17.4% increase from the previous year, resulting in a competition rate of 23.3 to 1 - Achieved a high competition rate despite challenges such as an increased admission quota for medical schools, a declining school-age population, and being located outside the Seoul Capital Area

A study on factors that contribute to population changes based on city size

SUTD researchers delved into the lived experiences of Singaporeans including older adults to uncover key factors influencing their walking habits, which can guide urban planners in designing people-centric environments that promote active mobility.

- The strategic alliance with 'JOIn,' Elsevier's open-access journal, is expected to promote academic activities and expand global exchange and collaboration.

Songok Cultural Scholarship Foundation pledges 100 million won in development funds to DGIST

- 42 high school students in Dalseong-gun joined a coding camp on DGIST’s campus for two days - Students organized themselves into groups, planned topics, and experienced an actual development environment

—grants degrees to 30 PhD, 53 Master’s, and 51 Bachelor’s students, fostering a total of 134 talented individuals in the field of science and technology

- DGIST to open a new science school for the gifted in March 2028

- Showcase best practices in interdisciplinary research with the selection of the research group evenly consisting of three departments within DGIST - Receive a total research fund of KRW 1.5 billion for the selected projects over the next three years

- DGIST was selected as the lead research and development organization for two projects in the Korea-EU Semiconductor Joint Research. - As an institute of science and technology, DGIST seeks to obtain original technologies through global joint research in semiconductors and contribute to stronger national competitiveness based on the technologies.

It is the first study to estimate informal caregiving time and its monetary value in Singapore in the context of seniors requiring day-to-day care. Study findings highlight the need to acknowledge the contributions of informal caregivers—family members or friends providing unpaid help to seniors for their daily living activities.

- The responsibility and expectations of those responsible for research are heightened, reflecting the assessment of the open evaluation panel - It will be implemented once again in the second half of this year, expanding the composition of the open evaluation panel to include members of the general public

A case study in post-siege Marawi City, Philippines

SUTD researchers had set out to test the effect of bilingualism in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults. The team developed and conducted a novel game-based cognitive training programme and found that older adults who played in dual-language mode improved their cognitive skills more than those who played in single-language mode.

- Achieved "Outstanding" Rating in the 2024 Research Project Evaluation for Research Institutions Directly Under the MSIT!

- DGIST invites Jon Hirschtick, co-founder of SolidWorks, to give a lecture - Hirschtick provides deep insights into CAD and AI technology advancements and future prospects

Scientists show the interplays in late emerging adulthood between employment status, identity development and life satisfaction

- Diverse experts in biomedical and future mobility from Purdue University to convene at DGIST - Facilitate discussions on research achievements, collaborative research, and student exchanges in related fields

- Students from the joint research team of Professors Jae-Seok Yoo and Jeong-Ho Hyeon won the YIA Gold Award at an international congress of medical ultrasound societies for developing an innovative data reduction technique for ultra-fast brain ultrasound imaging - Solved the problem of large data transmission required by conventional ultrasound technology

Eye-contact has a significant impact on interpersonal evaluation, and online job interviews are no exception. In addition to the quality of a resume, the direction of the interviewee’s gaze might help (or hinder) their chances of securing the job.

A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at home, revealing a need for better guidance and alternative care approaches.