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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
OceanX Education Welcomes Science Engagement Leader Prof. Tit Meng Lim as APAC Regional Executive Director
Renowned science educator and regional champion of STEM to lead OceanX Education's expansion and mission across Asia SINGAPORE, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanX Education is proud to announce the upcoming appointment of Professor Tit Meng Lim as its new APAC Regional Executive Director. Based in Singapore, Prof. Lim will lead the organization's growth and outreach efforts across Asia, guiding strategic vision, regional partnerships, and organizational development at a pivotal time for ocean literacy and environmental engagement. A household name in science education and public engagement, Prof. Lim brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning academia, government-linked institutions, and international science networks. He most recently served as Chief Executive of the Science Centre Singapore, where he oversaw national efforts to promote STEM innovation and led the transformation of science learning into vibrant, community-driven experiences. Prof. Lim also held leadership roles at the National University of Singapore for over two decades, including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science, where he was instrumental in shaping interdisciplinary science curricula and advancing life sciences education. His influence extends beyond Singapore through board leadership positions with organizations such as the Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres and the Association of Science-Technology Centres (ASTC). "Tit Meng is a visionary," said Mark Dalio, Founder and Executive Chairman, OceanX Education. "His ability to bridge science, education, public engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration is unmatched. We're excited to work with him to grow OceanX Education's impact in Asia and build a dynamic, inclusive future for ocean learning." In his role as APAC Regional Executive Director, Prof. Lim will spearhead efforts to scale OceanX Education's footprint in the region, from establishing new programs that blend science, education, immersive storytelling, and public programming, to building institutional partnerships and long-term funding strategies. He will also oversee operations, organizational planning, and the expansion of OceanX Education's regional team. "OceanX Education stands at the crossroads of science, media, and mission-driven innovation," said Prof. Lim. "To be part of building a movement that brings the ocean to life for learners across the region is deeply meaningful. I'm honored to help lead this next chapter." This appointment marks a significant milestone in OceanX Education's global strategy, reinforcing its presence in Asia and commitment to developing the next wave of ocean leaders. For more information about OceanX's ongoing work, please visit the OceanX website. For media inquiries regarding OceanX, please contact Karuna Tuli at About OceanX OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean's sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we're building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies. For more information, visit and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE OceanX Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Sassy Mama
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sassy Mama
Science Centre Singapore SG60 Deals: More Than 50% Off Tickets & New Omni-Theatre Movies Available!
Science Centre Singapore has some fab SG60 deals for the school break and beyond. Read on to find out more about these ticket promos, plus, be among the first to catch all-new Omni-Theatre movies! It goes without saying that Science Centre Singapore injects a tonne of fun when it comes to STEM education. Interactive and immersive exhibits? Check. Hands-on activities? Check. A cool 8K dome-screen theatre? Check! Now here's the good news: they've got SG60 exclusive promos with discounted tickets for the family. Look forward to saving more than 50% on tickets, making it the perfect time to catch new Omni-Theatre movies! Snag exclusive SG60 promos for the family We're always fans of promos and deals in Singapore, and this year's SG60 discounts are just the cherry on top of the icing. From now to 31 December 2025, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can get discounted tickets at Science Centre Singapore! Experience the magic of the Omni-Theatre at just *$6 per person (U.P. $14). Want to make a day of it? Purchase the Science Centre + Omni-Theatre bundle at only $8 (U.P. $17.90) and *$10 per adult (U.P. $19.90)–that's up to 50% off! That's not all; if you're a family of four (two adults, two children), you can book your family day out for just *$24. With this Family Pack, you will get access to Science Centre Singapore and Omni-Theatre for a whole day of family fun and discovery! *Applicable only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. New immersive movies at Omni-Theatre If you've never set foot in Southeast Asia's first 8K dome-screen theatre, this is your sign to do so! The Omni-Theatre offers an immersive educational experience that your kids will talk about for a while, thanks to high-resolution visuals and crystal clear sound. There are two new movies for you to check out. With Animal Kingdom, you can soar through the skies with a flight of birds, then dive into the ocean to explore coral reefs and learn more about a family of fish. See the world through the eyes of cold-blooded reptiles and amphibians, then stride through the fields with some of the mightiest animals alive! With Cities of the Future, you can take a sneak peek into our future and discover how smart cities will function. Can we really harness renewable energy as a primary power source? Is it possible to say goodbye to traffic by hopping into an electric flying vehicle? As a special bonus, Singapore's vision and progress toward a more sustainable and connected future are also featured in the movie! These films aren't just visually stunning–they spark curiosity, fuel STEM learning, and make complex topics fun and understandable for kids 5 and up. With these awesome SG60 perks, be one of the first to catch all-new releases at the Omni-Theatre and let the kids learn and explore at Science Centre Singapore! Excited to visit and save big? Book your tickets here! Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081,
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New chief executive to helm Science Centre Board
SINGAPORE – A long-term Ministry of Education (MOE) staff member will become chief executive of the Science Centre Board on July 1, a step up from her current role as the board's deputy CEO. In a statement on June 2, Science Centre Singapore said Ms Tham Mun See, 55, succeeds Dr Lim Tit Meng, who will step down on June 30 'to pursue other interests'. Dr Lim has helmed the Science Centre Board since 2010. Under his stewardship, the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) was made accessible to all ages, the statement said. During his tenure, Science Centre Singapore rolled out a variety of initiatives, including the Centre of Research and Applied Learning in Science, which mentored students conducting science and engineering research projects. The 65-year-old also kick-started a partnership with SG Enable, making it easier for people with disabilities to access various exhibits at the Science Centre. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, he led the Science Centre's pivot to live-streaming videos of science demonstrations, which reached about 170,000 students from more than 300 schools. The statement added that Dr Lim had overseen the development of the new Science Centre, which will be located in the Jurong Lake District, and is expected to open by the end of 2027. Expressing his appreciation, Education Minister Desmond Lee said: 'Dr Lim Tit Meng has played a key role in making Science Centre Singapore an important hub for science education in Singapore. 'Through various initiatives, he has brought Stem learning out of classrooms, and inspired students to apply scientific solutions to real-world problems.' Besides his achievements as CEO, the associate professor at the National University of Singapore's Department of Biological Sciences also held leadership roles in various scientific organisations. He was president of the Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science from 2011 to 2025, the Singapore National Academy of Science from 2019 to 2025, and the Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres from 2016 to 2024. Dr Lim also sat on the board of the US Association of Science and Technology Centres from 2013 to 2018, and expanded the scope of the Science Centre's business arm, which has secured international collaborations with Sarawak in Malaysia and Kazakhstan. His successor, Ms Tham, has held multiple leadership roles at MOE. These include executive director of the Academy of Singapore Teachers, as well as principal of Raffles Girls' School and Anderson Secondary School. On her appointment, Mr Lee said: 'I look forward to working with Ms Tham Mun See on the development of the new Science Centre, to continue to spark curiosity and nurture creativity through Stem education, and inspire future generations of scientists and innovators.' Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Science
- Straits Times
New chief executive to helm Science Centre Board
Ms Tham Mun See, 55, succeeds Dr Lim Tit Meng, who will step down on June 30, Science Centre Singapore said in a statement. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THAM MUN SEE SINGAPORE – A long-term Ministry of Education (MOE) staff member will become chief executive of the Science Centre Board on July 1 , a step up from her current role as the board's deputy CEO . In a statement on June 2 , Science Centre Singapore said Ms Tham Mun See, 55, succeeds Dr Lim Tit Meng, who will step down on June 30 'to pursue other interests'. Dr Lim has helmed the Science Centre Board since 2010. Under his stewardship, the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) was made accessible to all ages, the statement said. During his tenure, Science Centre Singapore rolled out a variety of initiatives, including the Centre of Research and Applied Learning in Science , which mentored students conducting science and engineering research projects. The 65-year-old also kick-started a partnership with SG Enabl e, making it easier for people with disabilities to access various exhibits at the Science Centre. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, he led the Science Centre's pivot to live-streaming videos of science demonstrations, which reached about 170,000 students from more than 300 schools. The statement added that Dr Lim had overseen the development of the new Science Centre, which will be located in the Jurong Lake District , and is expected to open by the end of 2027 . Expressing his appreciation, Education Minister Desmond Lee said: 'Dr Lim Tit Meng has played a key role in making Science Centre Singapore an important hub for science education in Singapore. 'Through various initiatives, he has brought Stem learning out of classrooms, and inspired students to apply scientific solutions to real-world problems.' Besides his achievements as CEO, the associate professor at the National University of Singapore's Department of Biological Sciences also held leadership roles in various scientific organisations. He was president of the Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science from 2011 to 2025 , the Singapore National Academy of Science from 2019 to 2025 , and the Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres from 2016 to 2024. Dr Lim also sat on the board of the US Association of Science and Technology Centres from 2013 to 2018 , and expanded the scope of the Science Centre's business arm, which has secured international collaborations with Sarawak in Malaysia and Kazakhstan. His successor, Ms Tham, has held multiple leadership roles at MOE. These include executive director of the Academy of Singapore Teachers , as well as principal of Raffles Girls' School and Anderson Secondary School . On her appointment, Mr Lee said: 'I look forward to working with Ms Tham Mun See on the development of the new Science Centre, to continue to spark curiosity and nurture creativity through Stem education, and inspire future generations of scientists and innovators.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
New Paper
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Phantom Of The Opera's lead actress, who grew up in Singapore, excited about homecoming show
While stage actress Grace Roberts is British, she considers herself an honorary Singaporean. So, returning to the Lion City feels like a homecoming for the London-based performer, who plays the female lead role of Christine in the upcoming Singapore run of the popular musical The Phantom Of The Opera. Her family migrated to Singapore from Britain when she was a six-week-old baby, and she lived here until she was 18, attending local schools and eating local food. Even after leaving what she calls her home city, she returns quite often. Ahead of the show's opening night at Marina Bay Sands' Sands Theatre on May 9, Roberts tells The Straits Times: "It always feels great to be back. "I have so many fond memories here, from watching Imax movies at Science Centre Singapore to playing around the water fountains at Bugis Junction. I have visited the Singapore Zoo at least 50 times and loved its water play area when I was younger." She also enjoys her satay, chicken rice, char kway teow and Old Chang Kee curry puffs. Roberts, who is in her late 20s, has been playing the titular antagonist's love interest on The Phantom Of The Opera's international tour since 2024. She has performed in Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, and in Mumbai in India. This will be The Phantom Of The Opera's fifth run in Singapore. It was first performed here at the Kallang Theatre in 1995 and then at the Esplanade Theatre in 2007. Live entertainment company Base Entertainment Asia presented the musical at Sands Theatre in 2013 and 2019. In a full-circle moment, she first saw the 2013 production as a teenager, and fell in love with its story, music and costumes. With music by legendary British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the show premiered in London in 1986. It features some of the most iconic numbers in musical theatre, such as its haunting title track, the spellbinding The Music Of The Night and the operatic ballad All I Ask Of You. "The show was so grand," recalls Roberts. "Everyone has heard of it, and everyone knows the organ, the chandelier. As a young performer, you just aspire to be part of something so epic. Being able to sing Think Of Me and Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again every night, it feels so amazing." She adds: "I think I have been practising for this role for more than five years in my bedroom." British actress Grace Roberts as Christine in The Phantom Of The Opera musical. PHOTO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA SINGAPORE 2025 One of her character's defining moments is belting out the ending high note with no accompaniment at the title track's climax. She says: "I get a big chord from the orchestra, sing three Cs, and then I am on my own. I have to hit it well, because it is so exposed. Thankfully, the stage lighting is on me, so I can't see the audience that much. It removes some nerves because it is like there is nobody there. "I sometimes do get nervous, but I have done so many shows now that it feels like second nature." Her family members still live here and have links to Tanglin Trust School, a British international school located in Portsdown Road. Roberts moved here from Britain when she was only six weeks old, and she lived here until she was 18. PHOTO: JENNIE SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Her father, Mr David Roberts, still teaches English at the school. Her mother, Mrs Sian Roberts, who is retired, used to teach German there. Both are in their 50s. Her older sister Megan, now a director in a professional services firm in Singapore, also attended the school. Grace Roberts, who attended Parry Primary School (now known as Xinghua Primary School), was from Tanglin Trust School's 2014 cohort during her teen years. She played the female lead Audrey in its production of the musical Little Shop Of Horrors, and was awarded the Tanglin Alumni of the Year Award for Excellence in the Arts in February. Roberts (left) in a production of the musical Little Shop Of Horrors at Tanglin Trust School, located at Portsdown Road, in 2014. In the show, she played the female lead Audrey, opposite her schoolmate Kyle Portnoy (right), who acted in the role of Seymour. PHOTO: TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL When she turned 18, she moved to London to train at the Royal Academy of Music and graduated in 2018. Roberts, who is engaged to fellow Britain-based theatre actor Simon Whitaker, played The Young Wife in the off-West End production of Hello Again in 2019, and appeared in a concert version of the musical Les Miserables in Guernsey, an island in the English Channel, in 2018. Roberts (front row, in front of cake) celebrating her seventh birthday at a McDonald's restaurant in Hougang with her schoolmates from Parry Primary School, and some family friends. Parry Primary School merged with Xinghua Primary School in 2007. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GRACE ROBERTS The soprano credits her classical training to her former singing teacher Hawk Liu, a Singaporean who gave her vocal lessons when she was 15 to 18. "He shaped my technique and artistry, introducing me to cantatas composed by Bach and works by Mozart. He really pushed me, and I would not have known I could do what I can do, had he not been my teacher. I genuinely believe he is responsible for my voice's trajectory, and we are still in touch." Singapore's melting pot of cultures and diverse arts scene were also instrumental in shaping her artistic journey, she adds. Roberts - who is also the writer and editor of Pixie Dust And Passports, a travel blog which focuses on theme park- and Disney-related content - says: "Growing up here, I saw ballet and opera shows, zitar performances, gospel choirs and Disney On Ice extravaganzas. There were small local shows as well as Wicked and Les Miserables. "There was so much available to me that would not necessarily have been the case had I been living in another country, and I am thankful for all of it." Book It/The Phantom Of The Opera Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue When: May 9 to June 22; 8pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays), 2pm (Saturdays), 1 and 6.30pm (Sundays) Admission: $93 to $298 via Marina Bay Sands ( and Sistic (call 6348-5555 or go to
