Prof. WU Chen received souvenir from Ms Thong Wai Lin, Deputy Chief Executive of SLA
Group photo with SLA and LSGI representatives
Lab tour and equipment demonstration
Lab tour and equipment demonstration
On 23rd September 2024, a delegation of four representatives from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), led by Ms. Thong Wai Lin, Deputy Chief Executive of SLA, visited LSGI. The delegation received a warm welcome from Prof. Wu Chen, Head of LSGI, along with Prof. Wallace Lai, Dr. Yang Xu, and Dr. Tiangang Yin, who joined the meeting representing LSGI.
Prof. Chen Wu provided an overview of LSGI and our programmes at all levels, including MSc, BSc, and joint BSc, and expressed interest in seeking accreditation from the Singapore Surveyor Board and related professional bodies. Both parties agreed to continue the dialogue through more frequent visits and the potential signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future collaboration.
During the visit, the delegation toured several laboratories of LSGI, including Underground Utility Survey Laboratory and Laboratory for Smart City and Spatial Big Data Analytics to understand the different surveying technologies and equipment at LSGI. Prof. John Shi, Chair Professor of LSGI and Director of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute, shared the latest research initiatives and development by PolyU on smart cities with the guests.
This visit is a significant step towards exploring collaboration in educational matters related to various land and utilities survey professions, addressing the shortage of expertise in Singapore. It provides a platform to foster the cooperation between LSGI and SLA.
