Towards University 2.0

Differentiation: Varsities need to identify areas in which they can lead in teaching and research. – Photo: 123rf

AT an education forum held last month, Singapore Education Minister Lawrence Wong discussed three areas the republic’s universities could do better.

They were: teaching and learning, lifelong learning and collaborating with industry. Although the ideas were not new, they provided food for thought on how universities need to adapt to remain relevant.