Singapore, May 15, 2025 – The Einstein Telescope (ET) project, Italy’s proposal to host the next-generation European research infrastructure for gravitational wave detection at the Sos Enattos site in Sardinia, was presented today at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore by Professor Fernando Ferroni, Co-Director of the project, former President of the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), and Emeritus Professor at the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI).
The seminar, titled “Einstein Telescope: a look at the Dawn of the Universe”, was organized together with the Institute of Advanced Studies and the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at NTU. It was introduced by the Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, Dante Brandi, who emphasized its significance in relation to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Singapore:
“Since recognizing Singapore in 1965, the year of its independence, Italy has worked to build a partnership rooted in trust, innovation, and shared values. Today’s event is a testament to this enduring relationship and our shared commitment to advancing knowledge.”
At the end of the seminar, a panel discussion was held featuring Prof. Ferroni, Dr. Nicola Bianchi, Science Attaché at the Embassy, and Cesare Soci, Associate Professor of Applied Physics at NTU.
The seminar was attended by a large and highly qualified audience of students, researchers, and faculty not only from NTU, but also from the National University of Singapore (NUS), the A*STAR research institute, and various other public and private institutions interested in astrophysics, quantum technologies, and large-scale scientific infrastructure.
The event also served to celebrate the Italian Research Day in the World, which is marked with scientific and technological promotion initiatives around April 22, organized by Italian Embassies worldwide.
The Einstein Telescope project gained momentum during Italy’s G7 Presidency and has received €1.3 billion in funding from national and regional (Sardinia) sources. It involves nearly all major Italian research institutions, most notably the aforementioned INFN, which includes over 6,000 researchers and staff.
ET is part of a wider European vision for gravitational wave research, with several member countries already on board and others participating as observers. Its scale demands global cooperation, and Singapore, as a leading country in science and technology, can engage in this effort in various meaningful ways.
