INSPIRE COLLAB

INSPIRE Collab(oratory): Catalysing Interdisciplinary Action is a one-day online conference initiated to bring together academics from different universities to explore interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities in the context of innovation and beyond.

This ‘collaboratory’ is not a traditional conference. It is a facilitated, participatory space where academics can:

Strengthen academic and research network among partner universities.
Promote knowledge exchange and shared research interests
Form interdisciplinary clusters for joint projects, grants, amd publications

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Innovation
Networks
Strategy
Practice
Impact
Regeneration
Ecosystem

These values form the philosophical core of the INSPIRE Collaboratory, aimed at fostering meaningful academic partnerships.

Date: 15 October 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT+8)
Platform: Zoom

Be part of a dynamic, full-day online conference bringing together academics and researchers to explore the intersections of innovation, creativity, and impact.

Who Should Attend?

If you are ready to collaborate across disciplines, INSPIRE Collab is for you. This conference is ideal for academic staff, researchers, and university partners who are looking to explore new perspectives and build partnerships that go beyond their own specialisation.

Target Participants:
Academic staff from all disciplines related to or intersecting with innovation, such as:

Arts & Design
Business, Management, HR
AI & Data Science
Psychology & Education
Built Environment
Flexible etc (identified partner Uni.)

INSPIRE Collab is an interactive space where you will gain insights from experts of various disciplines, take part in thematic networking sessions, and contribute to collaboration mapping that can lead to real world projects. You will leave with new ideas, valuable contacts, and a clearer path forward for your research or professional initiatives.

Step into a space where ideas take shape

A welcoming space for academic collaboration, where diverse ideas intersect, evolve, and lead to meaningful research, innovation, and real-world impact.

Join as a participant.

RU EVENT

Wave Sense: A Creative
Journey Curated by
Faculty of Arts & Design

The Faculty of Arts & Design at Raffles University is proud to present Wave Sense — a half-day multidisciplinary event that celebrates the evolving intersections of creativity, culture, and music, thoughtfully curated by our Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours) and Bachelor in Multimedia Design (Honours) students.

Rooted in the idea of intuitive awareness, Wave Sense captures the rhythm of emotions, expressions, and shared experiences. It reflects how creativity flows like a wave — connecting people through feeling, sound, movement, and story.

This immersive creative gathering features a continuous rhythm of talks, live performances, and networking sessions, forming a dynamic space where ideas and expressions collide. It invites students, alumni, industry professionals, and the wider public to come together in a vibrant atmosphere of artistic exchange and cultural resonance.

Wave Sense Event Details

Date: Friday, 8 August 2025

Time: 3:00PM - 10:00PM

Venue: Space Oddity, JB

Ticket link: https://forms.gle/fpuVbQXAhA5jJfNJA

Seats are limited — early registration is encouraged!

Who Should Join?

Creative professionals, students, industry collaborators, and members of the public passionate about arts, design, culture, and music.

Event Speaker Lineup:

We are honored to have a lineup of talented and passionate speakers joining us for this event. Each one brings unique experience and insight, and we’re excited for you to learn from their creative journeys.

Tauras Stalnionis | Design Researcher | Food Choreography
Roy Wang | FACTORY | Brand and Design
Monameqa | Motion Graphics & Visual Arts
Reason & Ray | Tekan.co | Design and Subculture
Ar Razin | Razin Architects | Architecture and Culture
Zarif Hefni | Bando Kita | Community Culture
96000Hz | DJ | Music

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SPECIAL SHOUTOUT

The Faculty of Arts & Design at Raffles University would like to extends our heartfelt gratitude to the following esteemed industry partners for their invaluable support and dedication to Wave Sense. Your collaboration, trust, and contributions have been instrumental in bringing this creative journey to life. Thank you for helping us make this event a meaningful and memorable experience for all.

Snack Party Sponsor

Supporting Partner

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