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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Research & Innovation Institute

Research, collaboration and innovation in Singapore.

About NewRIIS

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Research & Innovation Institute (NewRIIS) is a research institute based in Singapore. We're part of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in Singapore, and a subsidiary of Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

 

NewRIIS is a Private Education Institute (PEI) operating under Singapore’s Education Regulatory Framework (ERF) by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), dedicated to delivering quality, industry-relevant education. We focus on equipping learners with practical skills, academic knowledge, and globally aligned competencies to succeed in a dynamic workforce. With a student-centric approach and strong commitment to excellence, NewRIIS prepares individuals for meaningful career growth and lifelong learning.

We offer research-informed postgraduate degrees, developed, monitored, and awarded by Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

 

We provide a unique blend of:

  • academic excellence
  • real-world relevance and research impact
  • a global reputation

Research and innovation is at the centre of what we do.

Board of Directors (Private Education Institute Managers)

Our Board of Directors comprises the following members:

    • Professor Jonathan Galloway, Provost and Chief Executive Officer (Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Singapore)
    • Professor Dennis Wong, Provost & Group Chief Executive Officer (East and South East Asia, Âé¶¹´«Ã½, UK)
    • Professor Li Li, Pro Vice Chancellor (Global, Âé¶¹´«Ã½, UK)
    • Professor Stephanie Glendinning, Professor of Civil Engineering and Pro Vice Chancellor (Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering, Âé¶¹´«Ã½, UK)
    • Ms Claire Brunton, People Services Manager (Âé¶¹´«Ã½, UK)
    • Dr Duncan Rayner, Chief Operating Officer (Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Singapore)
    • Mr Nicholas Marshall Collins, Chief Financial Officer (Âé¶¹´«Ã½, UK)
    • Ms Lau Lu Ching
    • Mr Wahi Rajiv
    • Mr Robert Teoh

 

Teaching and training

Our research students have 24 hours access to the facility at our premise at . The single workspace facility for students spans across 475 square feet area. We have computers for students to use during their research.

 

We also have a range of events and training available, including:

  • postgraduate training
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training
  • masterclasses
  • workshops


Research

At NewRIIS, we build on Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s well-established and excellent reputation in global research. We perform high-quality research across a wide range of disciplines and locations.

NewRIIS research focus areas include:

  • energy and sustainability
  • smart grids
  • process safety
  • marine technology
  • data visualisation

Contact NewRIIS

To discuss on our research or potential collaborations, email NewRIIS singapore.postgraduate@newcastle.ac.uk.