Newcastle Research & Innovation Institute
Research, collaboration and innovation in Singapore.
About NewRIIS
The Newcastle Research & Innovation Institute (NewRIIS) is a research institute based in Singapore. We're part of Newcastle University in Singapore, which in turn is part of Newcastle University UK.
NewRIIS has the status of a Private Education Institute (PEI) and operates in accordance with the Singapore’s Education Regulatory Framework (ERF) by Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA). NewRIIS is dedicated to delivering quality, industry-relevant training and research. It offers MPhil and PhD programmes under the supervision of international academic experts based in both the Singapore and UK campuses. Many of the research projects undertaken for these qualifications are funded through the Singapore government Industrial Postgraduate Programme. NewRIIS also offers specialised professional training across a range of STEM disciplinary areas such as energy, sustainability, digital and AI, electrical power engineering, marine and offshore technologies, and mechanical engineering. These training programmes can be offered to meet the needs of individual companies and can draw on the expertise of Newcastle University’s multi-campus faculty.
All the research and training programmes at NewRIIS are developed and managed in accordance with the policies and quality standards of Newcastle University UK.
Board of Directors (Private Education Institute Managers)
Our Board of Directors comprises the following members:
- Professor Jonathan Galloway, Provost and Chief Executive Officer (Newcastle University, Singapore)
- Professor Dennis Wong, Provost & Group Chief Executive Officer (East and South East Asia, Newcastle University, UK)
- Professor Li Li, Pro Vice Chancellor (Global, Newcastle University, UK)
- Professor Stephanie Glendinning, Professor of Civil Engineering and Pro Vice Chancellor (Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering, Newcastle University, UK)
- Ms Claire Brunton, People Services Manager (Newcastle University, UK)
- Dr Duncan Rayner, Chief Operating Officer (Newcastle University, Singapore)
- Mr Nicholas Marshall Collins, Chief Financial Officer (Newcastle University, 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 Beach Road. 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 Newcastle University’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.