Mar 2025 Newsletter

The latest version of NALA introduces multiple prompt templates, allowing educators to craft tailored chatbot responses while giving students the flexibility to choose a response style that suits their needs. This enhancement, based on student feedback, supports more flexible learning and exam preparation.

Learn more about NALA.

The EdeX Grant offers financial support to faculty members engaging in scholarly projects aimed at enhancing teaching practices and improving student learning experiences at NTU. For the AY2025-2026 cycle, the application deadline is 2 June 2025.

Visit the EdeX Grant page. You may also view the recording of the Grant briefing session (intranet).

Last November, the inaugural AI for Education Singapore conference positioned NTU at the forefront of educational innovation, underscoring the University’s commitment to leveraging AI for academic excellence and societal advancement.

Key takeaways include:

• The importance and strategic vision for AI integration into educational frameworks.
• The need to address ethical challenges associated with AI deployment in educational settings.
• The opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry, which can serve as a catalyst for innovation.

Learn more about the conference and watch the highlight video.

Highlights from NTU’s 3^rd Quantum Industry Day (Dec 2024) include:

• Quantum research at NTU
• Quantum-inspired algorithms and applications
• Quantum error correction
• Demos of various platforms such as Loom, Classiq and Triple Alpha, and  
• A hands-on IBM Quantum Qiskit workshop

The event reinforced NTU’s commitment to quantum research, education, and industry collaboration, driving innovation in the rapidly expanding quantum ecosystem.

Learn more about QID. You may also view recordings of the event.

Out of more than 1300 submission, ML0004 Career and Innovative Enterprise for the Future World won the Bronze award for “Nurturing Employability” while CC0006 Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment was shortlisted for the “Sustainability Education Literacy Award”.

Watch the introductory videos to these two award-winning courses:ML0004 and CC0006

The Course Material Enhancement Project, provides $1,000 per course (or $2,000 if AI is involved) to support faculty in refining course materials, such as handouts, slides, and animations.

Key details:

• Funding: $1,000 per course (or $2,000 if AI is involved)
• Submission Requirements: No formal proposals; only a brief project description is needed.
• Review Process: Applications reviewed within 3 weeks.
• Application: Apply here (intranet).