New Centre to Strengthen Singapore’s Tunnelling
and Infrastructure Development Capabilities
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to establish a Centre for Infrastructure and Tunnel Engineering (CITE).
Building a Talent Pipeline for Infrastructure and Tunnel Engineering
8. The CITE will also serve as a platform to build a pipeline of qualified young professionals looking to join the industry. Through the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) attachment to the Centre, civil engineering undergraduates at SIT will have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge and work experience in infrastructure and tunnel engineering. The IWSP is a distinctive feature of SIT's degree programmes, where students undertake six to 12 months of paid employment relevant to their programmes during the course of their studies. Postgraduate students can also engage with the industry through collaboration with the Centre for their Industrial Master and Doctorate projects.
Boosting Industry Capabilities with Applied Research and Sharing of Best Practices
10. By engaging government agencies and industry players, the Centre aims to improve companies’ productivity, expertise and technology in infrastructure and tunnel engineering. Beyond applied research, the Centre will also grow industry knowledge through the sharing of best practices via technical seminars, workshops and by providing consultancy services.
About Singapore Institute of Technology
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s University of Applied Learning, offering applied degree programmes targeted at growth sectors of the economy. With a mission to nurture and develop individuals who impact society in meaningful ways, SIT aims to be a leader in innovative learning by integrating learning, industry and community.
The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study by incorporating applied research for students to work on real industry problems and creating solutions that meet industry needs. SIT also advocates the work-learn continuum, which places an emphasis on upskilling and lifelong learning.
For more information, visit www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg
About Land Transport Authority
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport, which spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. As the agency responsible for planning, designing, building and maintaining Singapore’s land transport infrastructure and systems, we aim to bring about a greener and more inclusive public transport system, complemented by convenient options to walk and cycle from their homes or to their destinations. We leverage technology to strengthen our rail and bus infrastructure and provide exciting options for future land transport. For more information, please visit LTA’s website at www.lta.gov.sg.
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