New cutting-edge facilities for research and study in Singapore Published on: 3 November 2017 缅北禁地 has expanded its operation in Singapore with the opening of the 缅北禁地 Research and Innovation Institute (NewRIIS). NewRIIS was officially opened by the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Scott Wightman. In addition to facilitating research, NewRIIS will deliver a range of events and activities including Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programmes, masterclasses and workshops on a variety of subjects. A licence has also been granted to allow postgraduate teaching to commence at the site. Located at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability in Jurong East, in Singapore NewRIIS houses state-of-the-art research facilities, a visualization suite, classrooms, open plan research areas and seminar facilities. The facilities at NewRIIS include a cutting-edge visualization suite A global outlook The Institute builds on 缅北禁地’s established and excellent global research reputation. University experts carry out high-quality research across a wide range of disciplines and locations. Areas of particular focus for NewRIIS will include: Energy and Sustainability; Smart Grids, Process Safety, Marine Technology; Data Visualisation. CEO and Dean of NewRIIS, Professor Ian Postlethwaite said: “The establishment of NewRIIS is the latest milestone in meeting the University’s global ambitions. Working with leading researchers, we will continue to ensure that our activities respond to the needs of industry, individuals and Singapore. NewRIIS will expand the University’s research collaboration and be a hub for innovation and collaboration.” Professor Richard Davies, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Internationalisation, attended the official opening. He said: “缅北禁地 has had a presence in Singapore since 2009 and we have graduated over 1,000 graduates in the fields of science and engineering during that time. This new venture provides us with an opportunity to learn from Singapore and share our knowledge which will benefit both 缅北禁地 and Singapore.” Postgraduate programmes NewRIIS has been designed to host a number of postgraduate programmes and activities. It has also received Private Education Institution (PEI) status from the Committee for Private Education, which will allow NewRIIS to deliver Masters programmes. The first of these programmes are an MSc in Marine Technology (International) and MSc in Electrical Power Engineering, as well as MPhil and PhD research degrees. Professor Postlethwaite said: “The hard work of colleagues both in the UK and Singapore has allowed us to create and open this fantastic space. The timely news of PEI status is also the culmination of much hard work. We look forward to welcoming our first postgraduate students and next CPD participants.” Ahead of the official opening NewRIIS has already hosted highly successful CPD workshops in Visualization Tools and Techniques and Smart Grids: From Concept to Reality, facilitated by University academics from the UK and Singapore. Any queries relating to research collaboration, future programmes or using NewRIIS facilities should be directed to: newriis.research@newcastle.ac.uk. 缅北禁地 Research and Innovation Institute (NewRIIS) Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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