PAST EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION ON smart cities - a sharing of regional perspectives



ICAASC, ICAAM and ICAAS held our first ever joint panel event on Zoom on 5th September 2024!


Our distinguished speakers—Hanyan Goh, Johan Nasir, and Wei Qiu—shared their invaluable insights on how smart technologies are transforming cities in Singapore, Malaysia, and South China into more livable and sustainable environments. The conversation was vibrant and thought-provoking, covering key issues such as nation security, climate change, and ageing population!


We extend our deepest thanks to all the attendees, as well as to the incredible Alumni Engagement Officers at Imperial College’s Alumni Relations Office for their unwavering support in making this event possible.


Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to connect and engage with the global Imperial College alumni community. We look forward to welcoming you at our next event!





PAST EVENT: ICAAS AGM 2024 and guest talk by Mr. Laurence Liew



ICAAS held our 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15th August 2024.


We were honored to have Mr. Laurence Liew, Author of AI-First Nation, as our guest speaker for the evening. His presentation titled "Demystifying AI: Capabilities, Risks, and Dangers" provided invaluable insights and sparked lively discussions among our members. Mr. Liew’s expertise in AI helped illuminate both the potential benefits and the ethical considerations crucial for our understanding of this rapidly evolving field. The event was well-attended, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all members who joined us.


We concluded the evening by reviewing the past year’s activities and welcoming our incoming ICAAS EXCO for the 2024/25 term.


The 47th ICAAS Exco is excited about the upcoming term and look forward to more enriching events and discussions. Stay tuned for our events this year!







Past EVENT: getting real about net zero (2nd November 2023)



Talk by Professor Niall Mac Dowell (Future Energy Systems)



We had the pleasure of Professor Niall Mac Dowell deliver a lecture to ICAAS members on Getting real about "net zero" on the 2nd of November 2023 at the National Library. Professor Neall is a Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Imperial College London. His research focusses on understanding the transition to a low carbon economy.







Professor Niall discussed emissions reduction policies and technology required to achieve net zero emissions and the struggle between generating energy to power growth and keeping it sustainable. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) were also explored as an integral means to aid transition to a low carbon economy. We thank Professor Niall for sharing his insights.



PAst event: 40th Anniversary of ICSS



Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS) recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. A dinner was held at Hort Park to mark the celebration. The dinner was attended by both current students and alumni. Past presidents of ICSS including Bae Yam Keng, Soh Kinn Roo, Jayson Goh and Ling Ming Koon also attended the event.