Singapore's NTU bets on global talent, agility to boost university competitiveness
SINGAPORE — Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has risen rapidly among the world's leading universities despite its relatively short history, driven by its ability to respond quickly to change and aggressively compete for skilled workers. NTU President Ho Teck Hua attributed the university's agility in part to its relatively short, 35-year history, saying its startup-like culture has enabled…
Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has quickly become one of the world's leading universities, despite its young age of just 35 years. NTU's success can be attributed to its ability to adapt rapidly and aggressively pursue skilled workers, according to NTU President Ho Teck Hua.
Ho attributes NTU's agility to its startup-like culture, which allows the university to respond swiftly to technological advancements, such as the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview with The Korea Times, Ho stated, "We are like a startup — only 35 years old — we are very agile and we move fast."
Ho's leadership has seen the establishment of the College of Computing and Data Science within just six months of his appointment in 2023. He noted that in contrast to older universities, where such changes can take years to materialize, NTU's agility allows for swift progress.
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