Singapore Ministry of Education visited NAFA

 Singapore, 23 October 2024

NAFA faculty, students, alumni, with distinguished guests from Ministry of Education, including MOE Mr Chan Chun Sing, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Shawn Huang and Colleagues from the University of Arts Singapore.

We were delighted to welcome Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, and Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Shawn Huang, to NAFA on 23 October 2024.

Faculty, students, and alumni led an interactive showcase of their works, inviting Minister Chan to explore an immersive 360-degree music experience that integrated technology with traditional ethnic instruments, engage with an educational game designed for the Children’s Museum Singapore, interact with Chinese ink paintings enhanced with AR integration, and experience sustainably designed furniture firsthand.

The breadth of creativity and innovation on display was truly inspiring—from the intersection of art and technology to design solutions addressing real-world challenges. These works highlight how our students are actively shaping the future of art and design.

Thank you, Minister Chan, for your time and support for the next generation of artists and innovators!

 

For complete news, click https://www.nafa.edu.sg/about-us/news/minister-for-education-mr-chan-chun-sing-visit-to-nafa

Petra ACITYA: sekolah yang menggunakan AI (Artificial Intelligence) pertama di Indonesia

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Petra ACITYA: sekolah yang menggunakan AI (Artificial Intelligence) pertama di Indonesia

 

hello teman2 universal..

Berita popular kali ini datang dari dunia pendidikan yang berkenaan dengan AI

AI ini ternyata bukan cuman ChatGPT, tapi ternyata AI di-aplikasi-kan di dunia pembelajaran sehari-hari. Wow...seperti apa ya?

Siswa-siswa di Petra Acitya mendapatkan pengalaman yang luar biasa sebagai sekolah pertama di Indonesia yang menggunakan AI. 

Pernyataan menarik dari Direktur Eksekutif PPPK Petra, Pak Hengkie Porawouw saat Seminar Edukasi di SMA Kristen Petra Acitya, "Dalam sektor pendidikan, kita harus merangkul AI sebelum kita dikalahkan oleh AI itu sendiri". 

memang sudah waktunya pendidikan Indonesia harus berkembang supaya kualitas siswa-siswinya bisa lebih baik. Salut nih! sekolah mana yang menyusul??

Berita lengkapnya bisa dibaca di link ini 

https://www.jawapos.com/surabaya-raya/015239738/petra-acitya-pengguna-ai-scribo-pertama-di-indonesia 

 

My Merit Scholarship was approved!

Applying for university and scholarship was a challenge for me. But with Universal’s help, I’m able to apply to SIM GE and submit for scholarship application. Firstly, I got lots of information and guidance on what I should prepare.

Now because of their assistance, I got accepted into the program and my SIM GE merit scholarship was approved.

 

Overall, I am very grateful that I found universal and they helped me throughout all the process.

 

Jollyne Frances

SMA Petra 1

SIM GE - DMS Oct 2024 intake

Merit Scholarship (50%)

IG: jollyne_frances

Thank you, Universal!

 

Studying in Singapore has been a lifelong dream of mine from the moment I first set foot upon the country. I was immediately impressed by the core structures of the community and environment. However, during my middle and high school years, studying in Singapore seemed like a mere fantasy due to the high costs.

When I applied to Singapore Management University, I did so just to try, without really expecting to get in. But now, I am living out that dream without having to pay for tuition, all thanks to Universal Services.

From the start, Ce Ena provided immerse help with the application process, from handling documents, creating a student pass, to helping me secure the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship. Without Universal Services and Ce Ena, achieving this alone would have been impossible.

Thank you, Universal! I hope even more people can realize their dreams with the help of Universal Services.

 

Ferdinand Geraldo Lie

Alumni SMAK St Louis 1 Surabaya

Singapore Management University (SMU) - School of Accounting

Asean Scholarship

Applied through universal service was the right choice!

 

Applied SMU through universal service was the right choice! Kak Dini was always so helpful and provides me with complete information about the school and neccessities. On top of that, Kak Dini was always so supportive throughout my application. Thank you universal ✨

 

Eunice Timothy Given

Alumni Universitas Kristen Petra

Diterima di Singapore Management University (SMU) - MSc in Accounting (Data and Analytics)

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SGD 5,000

Universal assisted every step, boosting my confidence to pursue my dream

 

I dreamed of enrolling at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). But I was initially discouraged by the complicated and competitive application process. However, Universal assisted every step, boosting my confidence to pursue my dream. I received my acceptance along with a tuition grant and the ASEAN scholarship at NTU!

I am very thankful to Universal especially Ms. Ena, for invaluable support throughout my university application.

 

Catherine Wijaya

Alumni SMA KR PETRA 2 Surabaya

NTU - Art Design and Media

ASEAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

I am very grateful that I've found Universal!

 

Applying for university was a challenging and lengthy process. Throughout this journey, I have had countless of confusions and questions. With Universal, everything felt much easier. I obtained lots of information in such a simple explanation, giving me a clearer image of what I'll have to prepare. They guided me through every single process and was very helpful.

Overall, I am very grateful that I've found Universal.

 

Shannon Valerie

Alumni Mawar Sharon Christian School (MSCS)

NAFA – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design Practice (Fashion)

SHEIN - UAS Bursary – SGD 5000

LULUS DARI JCU SINGAPORE, ALUMNI ASAL BALI INI TEMUKAN SEGUDANG MANFAAT PSIKOLOGI

LULUS DARI JCU SINGAPORE, ALUMNI ASAL BALI INI TEMUKAN SEGUDANG MANFAAT PSIKOLOGI 

Congrats once again to MY PRETTY student @nasyaaad_ for your achievement 🎉✨

Psychology is the study of mind, emotion and behaviour. Psychologists don't work only in the field of mental health.
Good news! psychology opens many career paths, from clinical psychology to industrial-organisational psychology.
As you can see now Psychology has a powerful impact on the world today. Our daily lives are deeply impacted by the interaction of biology, relationships, and mental processes.
In Psychology, we all share one overriding goal: to help people live better lives. Cheers!

do you want to know more about psychology program or JCU Singapore? contact universal services in your city or WA 0817 930 4800 for detail info

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15 PROFESI rebutan perusahaan Singapura

Dilansir oleh CNBC Indonesia, 29 January 2023

https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/lifestyle/20230129080209-33-409009/15-profesi-rebutan-perusahaan-singapura-lagi-banyak-lowongan

 

Foto: Ilustrasi IT (CNBC Indonesia/ Edward Ricardo)

Perusahaan Singapura sedang gencar mencari pegawai baru seiring pemulihan tren bisnis. Platform LinkedIn merangkum 15 lowongan yang paling banyak dibuka oleh perusahaan Singapura.

Setelah gelombang PHK menerpa Asia Tenggara, tak terkecuali Singapura, situasi bisnis kini mulai kembali normal. Di Singapura, bahkan banyak perusahaan yang mulai agresif merekrut pegawai.

LinkedIn sendiri membeberkan bahwa di tahun 2023, banyak jenis pekerjaan yang mengalami kenaikan tren peminat, terutama untuk pekerjaan teknis di perusahaan teknologi di Singapura.

Pakar karir dan kepala editorial untuk Asia-Pasifik di LinkedIn, Pooja Chhabria mengungkapkan bahwa hampir setengah daftar pekerjaan dan pendaftaran kerja dipenuhi oleh pekerjaan yang berkaitan dengan pengemangan teknologi.

Hal ini dinilai lumrah lantaran Singapura menjadi salah satu negara yang telah membangun pondasi kuat untuk para perusahaan startup.

″Dari perspektif geografis, Singapura adalah basis yang baik bagi perusahaan teknologi yang ingin memasuki Asia Tenggara dan pasar APAC lainnya," ujarnya, dikutip CNBC Internasional, Senin (23/1/2023).

15 lowongan terbanyak di Singapura

Lalu, dengan kembali dibukanya gelombang perekrutan, pekerjaan jenis apa saja yang tumbuh cepat dan paling diminati masyarakat setempat? Melansir dari CNBC Internasional, berikut ini 15 pekerjaaan dengan pertumbuhan tercepat untuk tahun 2023, versi LinkedIn.

1. Sales development representative (Perwakilan pengembangan penjualan)

2. Cloud engineer (Teknisi Cloud)

3. Enterprise account executive (Eksekutif akun perusahaan)

4. Health-care assistant (Asisten perawatan kesehatan)

5. Cyber Security engineer (Teknisi keamanan siber)

6. Site reliability engineer (Teknisi keandalan situs)

7. Back-end developer (Pengembang back-end)

8. Cyber Security consultant (Konsultan keamanan siber)

9. Technical account manager (Manajer akun teknis)

10. Customer success specialist (Staff kepuasan pelanggan)

11. Machine learning engineer (Teknisi pembuat program dan algoritma)

12. Artificial intelligence engineer (Teknisi kecerdasan buatan)

13. DevOps engineer (Teknisi pengembangan software)

14. Investment associate (Mitra investasi)

15. Product owner (Eksekutif pelaksana produk organisasi atau perusahaan)

 

*Universal comment’s room*

Begitu banyak siswa-siswi yang mencari jurusan IT, Cyber security, computer science, Machine Learning di Singapore di 2 tahun terakhir, dan ternyata jurusan ini menjanjikan lapangan pekerjaan yang luas di Singapore dan negara2 sekitarnya. Program2 ini bisa diselesaikan dalam kurun waktu 2 tahun – 4 tahun untuk level Bachelor (S1). Singkat, padat, jelas J Yang lebih menarik lagi, siswa-siswi bisa mengambil program2 di atas di Singapore, bukan cuman degree dari Singapore tapi juga degreenya dari UK, Australia.  Info lebih lanjut, silahkan hubungi universal di kota2 terdekat kalian.

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Congrats Catryn! Listen to her testimony being one of best graduates of NAFA Singapore

 

Writing my biggest gratitude for Universal Service who had guided me even 2 years before my admission. As a curious person, I did my research for future art studies in Singapore from scratch with Universal Service and they answered every one of my detailed inquiries. Plus point, seeing my ambitions, they also gave me tips and honest opinions on how to prepare a good portfolio for my application. Thanks to them, I got a hint of what studying overseas is like before having to step foot in Singapore.

Huge thanks to Ms. Fani who thoroughly explained the Tuition Grant and Scholarship prospect from NAFA, an excellent opportunity that helped with financial burdens (especially for international students) during their studies! Without her guidance, I wouldn’t be able to be granted a scholarship (first year) and a tuition grant to cover my 3 years of studies.

It was a very meaningful head start for my NAFA journey as I was admitted during the pandemic days.

ps. They even helped me to communicate with the Ministry of Health since I was traveling during the pandemic!

Up to my last year in NAFA, I’m happy to say that I’m still in touch with Universal Services. Super satisfied with their service and help. All the best for Universal Services.

 

Catryn Anjanette

Former High school: St. Louis 1 Catholic High School, Surabaya

Graduate of NAFA Diploma in Fashion Design

Year 1 - Tan Chay Bing Scholarship Award for Diploma Entry SGD $6.000 awardee

Year 3 - Tan Ean Kiam Arts Scholarship  SGD $6.000 awardee

NUS enters TOP 10 in global university ranking for the first time

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has broken into the top 10 in a global ranking of institutions for the first time.

It emerged eighth in the latest Britain-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2024 released on Wednesday. It was previously 11th in the 2023 edition, which was released in 2022.

It is the highest-ranked Asian university and the first from Asia to be placed among the top 10 in the table, which is dominated by universities from the United States and Britain.

The chart is topped by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as it was in previous years, followed by the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford.

Harvard University is fourth, and Stanford University fifth.

The latest QS ranking is the 20th edition and features updated methodology using three new metrics – an institution’s commitment to sustainability, employment outcomes, and international research network.

QS has also made some changes to the weighting of some existing indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation and faculty-to-student ratio.

For example, academic reputation is now worth 30 per cent, down from 40 per cent, while employer reputation is accorded 15 per cent instead of 10 per cent previously.

NUS came in seventh for employment outcomes and 15th for academic reputation. It ranks 54th globally for employer reputation and 64th for citations per faculty, which measures research impact.

In a statement, NUS president Tan Eng Chye said: “This is a historic first for NUS to be placed within the top 10 globally, amongst many other prestigious institutions worldwide.

“This is a testament to our capabilities and commitment to providing a world-class and interdisciplinary education to nurture agile and resilient graduates with diverse skills and knowledge for an ever-changing world.”

He added: “This achievement was made possible by the excellent contributions and outstanding work of our talented faculty, staff and students who remain deeply committed to flying the flag of our distinguished quality of education and creating positive impact in the classroom and beyond.”

QS chief executive Jessica Turner said: “This unprecedented milestone marks a remarkable moment for Asian higher education and showcases NUS’ dedication to research excellence, innovation and sustainability.”

Nanyang Technological University was ranked 26th in the latest table, down from 19th in the previous edition.

Singapore Management University was in 545th position, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design made its debut in 429th place.

 

Original Source:

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nus-enters-top-10-in-global-university-ranking-for-the-first-time

Amelia Teng

Education Correspondent

St Photo: Jason Quah

 

many thanks for assisting my educational needs at Edith Cowan University!

 

Hello Ce Ester and Kak Herna, many thanks for assisting me with my educational needs throughout my studies at Edith Cowan University (ECU). I enjoyed my stay in Perth so far, be it for study, part-time work, or my leisure activities.

Perth is, without any doubt, the most balanced and livable city in Australia, if not, in the world. The nature is beyond fascinating, the public transport is reliable, and the people are so welcoming and friendly. I also feel safe residing in Joondalup and strolling around the neighborhood.

Overall, my experience in ECU has been positive for a couple of reasons. Firstly, ECU offers the best student, mental health, and career & employment services amongst other universities in Western Australia (WA). Secondly, ECU has a range of fun and engaging academic and non-academic events throughout the year.  Thirdly, ECU maintains its top position for its overall teaching experience, which I also personally feel throughout my studies.

Perth is also a fast-developing city where there are so many opportunities to secure your career and employment, be it STEM, arts, businesses and law or healthcare. The state government also supports graduates who want to build their career through temporary and permanent migration program in WA.

Therefore, I would definitely recommend for students to continue their studies in Perth, especially in ECU

 

Putu Shiong

Graduate of Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering, 2022

Edith Cowan University, Perth - Australia