Library Highlights. 28 Aug. 2020. Library is open for reservations collection
Date: 2020
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Description: Catchline: From 28 August 2020, the library is open for all staff and students to collect their book reservations. Students to present the Library Hold Notification email to the Safe Distancing Ambassador at the temperature screening station. The Hold Notification...
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Library Highlights. 26 Feb. 2020. Introducing Padlet for staff!
Date: 2020
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Description: Catchline: All TP staff are given an account with Padlet, an online teaching tool. Use Padlet to create virtual walls, spark discussion in the classroom, or to share…
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Ts. Feb. 2002
Date: 2002
Content Type: Text
Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Press release. 30 Sept. 2015. Singaporean's short story is an O-Level literature text in British schools!
Date: 2015
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Description: "Anil", one of the short stories written by thirty-six-year-old Ridjal Noor, was used as a preparatory text for General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) students in the UK. Ridjal, who graduated with a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic (TP), nurtured his love for writing when he was in TP under the guidance of his communication skills lecturer, Miss Shirley Joseph, who spotted his enthusiasm and ability to write. He wrote articles for TP's School of Engineering newsletter, "Engineerrus". Ridjal, now a successful entrepreneur, said he owed his success in writing to his days at TP.
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Press release. 13 Jan. 2016. More intake places for early childhood education courses in the polytechnics
Date: 2016
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Description: To meet the rapid expansion of the early childhood education sector and increased demand for trained preschool teachers in Singapore, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) increased the intake places for their full-time early childhood education diploma courses, from a combined total of 380 to 675 places, in the new Academic Year starting April 2016. This represented a 77 per cent increase in total intake places. Starting from January 2016, the Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) students at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) could enhance their learning experience with TP's newly-enhanced laboratory preschool called PLAY (Preshool Learning Academy). PLAY was set up in January 2011 to provide TP's ECS diploma students with opportunities for demonstration, observation, modelling, and hands-on practice.
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Press release. 10 Mar. 2016. Our stories, our home: 40 years of Marine Parade
Date: 2016
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Description: More than 70 first-year students from Temasek Polytechnic (TP) School of Design Digital Film & Television course had the invaluable opportunity of working alongside Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM), Mr Goh Chok Tong, to produce a series of short films in celebration of 40 years of Marine Parade memories. The result, produced in a mere four months, was a collection of stories that brought to life the colourful memories of the people who grew up in Marine Parade - the MParaders. These stories of love, pain, friendship, camaraderie, second-chances and perseverance also showcased the many different aspects of Singapore's history, beautiful architecture, multi-ethnicity and kampong spirit, which would resonate with many Singaporeans. An under-the-stars picnic premiere of "Our stories, our home: 40 years of Marine Parade" was held on Saturday, 12 March 2016 at 7.45pm at Block 50A Marine Terrace with Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok Tong as the guest-of-honour. Prizes were awarded for best film, direction, cinematography, script and editing. Generous funding for the partnership came from the Lee Foundation and Marine Parade CCC.
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Press release. 01 Feb. 2017. Local polytechnics and Singapore Fintech Association sign MOU to intensify industry collaboration
Date: 2017
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Description: The five local polytechnics, namely Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic, and Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen collaboration between educators and the FinTech industry. This MOU supported the PolyFinTech 100 initiative, launched in October 2016 to develop a strong talent pool trained in financial technology to aid Singapore in becoming a smart financial centre. The MOU underscored SFA's commitment to enhance the FinTech eco-system through active and continuous engagement of polytechnic students. Plans for 2017 included the innovation lab crawls, internships and workshops. SFA's President Mr Chia Hock Lai and Mr Clarence Ti, Principal of Ngee Ann Polytechnic shared their comments on the collaboration.
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Press release. 25 Sept. 2015. Re-thinking teaching : re-designing learning
Date: 2015
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Description: In conjunction with its 25th anniversary celebrations, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) organised a 3-day International Conference on Learning and Teaching. It was held from 29 Sep to 1 Oct 2015 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. Professor Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment, from the Institute of Education, University of London delivered the 1st and 3rd keynote addresses titled "How do we prepare our students for a world we cannot possibly imagine?" and "Principles of curriculum design". Professor Dai Hounsell, Professor of Higher Education & Vice-Principal for Academic Enhancement, Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, Scotland delivered the 2nd keynote address titled "Trying something new : rethinking teaching, advancing learning". Ms Sim Ann, Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Communications & Information was the guest-of-honour at the opening of the 3-day conference.
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Press release. 02 Jun 2016. Temasek Polytechnic appoints new Principal & Chief Executive Officer
Date: 2016
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Description: Mr Peter Lam, Deputy Principal and Registrar of Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) has been appointed Principal & Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Polytechnic with effect from 2 July 2016. He succeeded Mr Boo Kheng Hua who retired as TP's Principal & CEO on the same date. Chairman of Temasek Polytechnic's Board of Governors, Mr Lee Kok Choy thanked Mr Boo for his leadership and dedication in driving the institution to even higher levels of excellence.
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Ts. Aug. 1995
Date: 1995
Content Type: Text
Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Ts. Feb. 2000
Date: 2000
Content Type: Text
Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Ts. Aug. 1997
Date: 1997
Content Type: Text
Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Graduation 93 : programme booklet
Date: 1993
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Description: A programme booklet of Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony 1993 held on Thursday, 19 August 1993 at the Harbour Pavilion, World Trade Centre. Mr. Lee Yock Suan, Minister for Education, Ministry of Education was the Guest-of-Honour.
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Temasek Polytechnic postcards
Date: [between 1995 and 2011]
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Description: A set of 4 postcards with captions : 1. Experience a vibrant campus life at TP, 2. Sharpen your competitive edge at TP, 3. Explore your creativity at TP, and 4. Unleash your leadership potential at TP.
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Graduation 92 : invitation card
Date: 1992
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Description: An invitation card to Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony 1992 held on Friday, 7 August 1992 at Singapore Labour Foundation Auditorium. Mr. Lim Boon Heng, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry was the Guest-of-Honour and Dr. Tay Eng Soon, Senior Minister of State for Education was a Special Guest.
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Press release. 26 Apr. 2022. Creating Tomorrow - TP’s poly-level award winners plan to do just that!
Date: 2022
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic’s 11 Polytechnic-level Award winners were introduced to the Media on 26 April 2022.
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Press release. 29 Sept. 2021. Sumitomo Life Insurance and Temasek Polytechnic run inaugural Talent Explorer Programme for Persons with Disabilities across all polytechnics and the ITE
Date: 2021
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Description: Sumitomo Life Insurance and Temasek Polytechnic have opened the Talent Explorer Programme (TEP), to persons with disabilities (PWDs) from all local polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), across all academic years. The TEP provided opportunities for PWD to explore jobs and careers in high-demand sectors beyond their areas of study.
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BITe. No. 7. Jan. 2008
Date: 2008
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Description: News and updates about activities and achievements of students from the Diploma in Business Information Technology (BIT).
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Campus Care Network memories : postcards
Date: 2017
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Description: A compilation of hand written messages from TP staff and students during CCN exhibition, the 1st curated exhibition to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the TP Archives which was held in the Library foyer on Level 2 from 19 May 2017 to 16 June 2017.
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Stop Press. May 2006
Date: 2006
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Description: Accompanied by separately paged supplement in Chinese.
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Stop Press. May 2005
Date: 2005
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Description: Accompanied by separately paged supplement in Chinese.
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Stop Press. Nov. 2003
Date: 2003
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Description: Accompanied by separately paged supplement in Chinese.
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TP alumni enews. Jan. 2015
Date: 2015
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Description: An online alumni newsletter.
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Culture Smart in Singapore : brochure and application form
Date: 1998
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Description: Brochure on Culture Smart in Singapore, a hands-on course conducted in three sessions by International Relations & Business Development (IRBD), Temasek Polytechnic. The course facilitated participants to get up close and personal with the Singapore culture and also guide them through the cultural maze of the different communities. An application form with course fee/date and registration details was included with the brochure.
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Get an integrated polytechnic education at Temasek Polytechnic : brochure
Date: 1990
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Description: A brochure about Temasek Polytechnic, the courses offered, entry requirements, services and facilities.
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Press release. 8 Apr. 2020. Upskilling and re-skilling opportunities to stay relevant during a pandemic
Date: 2020
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) will be offering 33 Micro-Learning courses (MLCs) to help individuals and companies tide over this period of employment disruptions and uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. Working in collaboration with our partner and micro-learning pioneer, Gnowbe, these courses will be offered by FastJobs to some 300,000 job seekers. FastJobs is a mobile platform for both job seekers and employers to fill non-executive and part-time jobs on the go.
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Infowise. Jan. 2008
Date: 2008
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Description: Previously published as Library News (No. 1 Nov. 1990 - No. 2 Apr. 1998).
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The Tourism Academy @ Sentosa : brochure
Date: [200-]
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Description: Information about the The Tourism Academy at Sentosa, include vision and mission, the partners - Temasek Polytechnic and Sentosa - industry and career prospects
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Graduation 2014 : information for graduands
Date: 2014
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Description: Information on the graduation ceremony on 11 November 2014 for Continuing Education & Training (CET) graduands.
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Library Highlights. 1 July 2016. Material ConneXion
Date: 2016
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Description: Catchline: Material ConneXion owns the world's largest collection of unique, innovative and sustainable materials divided into eight material categories. These are based on the materials' chemical compositions and include carbon-based, cement-based, ceramics, glass, metals, naturals, polymers, processes.
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TP alumni enews. Jan. 2016
Date: 2016
Content Type: Text
Description: An online alumni newsletter.
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Press release. 1 Oct 2020. A timely partnership to step-up Covid-19 testing in Singapore
Date: 2020
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Description: Temasek Foundation brought together Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and NTUCs Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) to develop a two-week course called RNA Virus Molecular-based Testing-Training to support the demand for more specialised laboratory technicians. The course curriculum was developed by staff from TPs School of Applied Science, and will train participants to do COVID-19 testing via blended learning and hands-on practical sessions. Lessons will cover basic knowledge and skills needed to work in a molecular diagnostic laboratory for virus detection. The training involves the use of automated commercial diagnostic equipment, contributed by Temasek Foundation.
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Library Highlights. 10 Sept. 2019. LinkedIn Learning
Date: 2019
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Description: LinkedIn Learning is now live! Apart from having the same courses and videos as Lynda.com, there is now a more intuitive user interface and better recommendations...
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Library Highlights. 1 Apr. 2019. Brilliant grammar awaits
Date: 2019
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Description: Catchline: Are you confused by grammar rules? Would you like a personal writing assistant to check your work?
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Press release. 29 Apr. 2021. 6203 students graduate from TP this year!
Date: 2021
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Description: Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Second Minister for the Ministry of Education, officiated at the opening session of Temasek Polytechnic's Graduation Ceremony on Monday, 3 May 2021 at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 6,203 students graduated from 47 full-time diploma courses and 42 part-time courses. The graduation ceremonies spanned over 35 sessions from 3 to 11 May 2021. The sessions were also livestreamed so that family and friends could be part of the celebration. Dr Maliki presented the polytechnic-level awards to the top graduates and also addressed the graduates from the full-time Diplomas in Big Data Management & Governance, Cyber & Digital Security and Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics at the opening session. Mr Lee Kok Choy, Chairman, TP’s Board of Governors, presented the Skills Mastery Award which recognised students who have demonstrated strong mastery of course-specific skills through their achievements in competitions. A total of 13 Skills Mastery Awards were given out this year.
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Press release. 27 Mar. 2012. Temasek Polytechnic named Culinary Institution of the Year award at World Gourmet Summit 2012
Date: 2012
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Description: For the second time, Temasek Polytechnic has been awarded the prestigious Electrolux Culinary Institution of the Year award at the recent World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence 2012 held on 24 March. The award recognised culinary institutions that offered courses for nurturing culinary talents, and had been consistent in delivering and promoting high standards in the culinary field. The World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence was regarded as the foremost national accolade in the industry. Mr Tan Hsien Wei, Course Manager, Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management, Temasek Polytechnic said that TP was delighted to receive the award.
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Temasek Polytechnic course handbook. 2009/2010
Date: 2009
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Description: Brochures of Temasek Polytechnic's courses, fees, entry requirements and career opportunities.
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Graduation '97 : programme booklet
Date: 1997
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Description: A programme booklet of Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony 1997, held on 31 July 1997 to 6 August 1997 at the Temasek Convention Centre, Temasek Polytechnic. The Guest-of-Honours were : Session 1 - Mr Philip Yeo, Chairman, Economic Development Board; Session 2 - Mr Stephen Yeo Siew Chye, Chief Executive, National Computer Board; Session 3 : Mr Chua Tock Ling, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Computer Associates Pte Ltd; Session 4 - Mr Katsuhiko Katayama, MD Hitachi Nippon Steel Semi-conductor Singapore Pte Ltd; Session 5 - Mr Raymond Cheung Kam Hoi, Divisional Director, Singapore Productivity and Standards Board; Session 6 - Mr Wong King Yoong, Vice President and Managing Director, Compaq Asia Pte Ltd; Session 7 - Mr Tan Boen Eng, President, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore; Session 8 - Mr Soh Yew Hock, Group Managing Director & CEO, Wearnes International (1994) Limited; Session 9 - Mr Tan Chee Chye, Managing Director, World Express Pte Ltd; Session 10 - The Honourable Justice T S Sinnathuray, Judge, Supreme Court of SIngapore; Session 11 - Su Yeang, Managing Director, Su Yeang Design Pte Ltd.
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Stop Press. Aug. 2017
Date: 2017
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Description: Library has 2002-
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Polytechnic foundation programme brochure. Oct. 2013
Date: 2013
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Description: Brochure on Polytechnic Foundation Programme's entry requirements, courses and fees.
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Prospectus. Temasek Polytechnic. 1991/1992
Date: 1991
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Description: Library has 1990-
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Graduation ceremony 2009. Temasek Business School : programme booklet
Date: 2009
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Description: A programme booklet of Temasek Business School graduation ceremony held on 19 and 20 May 2009.
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Graduation ceremony 2006. Temasek Business School : programme booklet
Date: 2006
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Description: A programme booklet of Temasek Business School graduation ceremony held on 6 and 7 June 2006.
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Graduation ceremony 2010. Temasek Informatics and IT School : programme booklet
Date: 2010
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Description: A programme booklet of Temasek Informatics & IT School graduation ceremony held on 19 May 2010.
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Press release. 20 Feb 2012. More phone apps in MeetingYoungMinds @BIT 2012
Date: 2012
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Description: With the telecom boom and healthy growth in the smartphone market in 2011, many graduating students from Temasek Polytechnic's Diploma of Business IT chose to design and develop applications for the mobile platform. Highlights of the show were "MP14: Pinyin Island iPhone Game" targeted at audience of kids aged 5-12 to make learning Mandarin fun, "MP15: My Heartland Singapore Web Portal" developed for Crystal Horizon Pte Ltd. and aimed to promote awareness of events in heartland malls, "MP17: World Gourmet Summit iPhone App" an iPhone app for Peter Knipp Holding's World Gourmet Summit and "MP19: LifeAtEvent Android App" a mobile app that allowed users to share attractions through photos, and which was one of the recipients of the prestigious 2011 Explorer Grant award. The Course Manager, Benedict Fernandez shared that students were free to choose what they want to work on and who they work with. Among the graduating students who participated in the projects were Darren Teo Wei Jie and Alvin Hoe. MeetingYoungMinds@BIT 2012 was held on 23 February 2012.
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Press release. 17 May 2012. Minister of State for National Development and Manpower officiates at TP's 22nd Graduation Ceremony
Date: 2012
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Description: Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister of State for National Development and Manpower officiated the first session of Temasek Polytechnic's 22nd Graduation Ceremony on Monday, 21 May 2012 at 9.00am at the Temasek Convention Centre. For the 2012 Graduation Ceremony, the first cohort of graduands from the diplomas in Pharmaceutical Science, Gerontological Management Studies, Clean Energy, Aerospace Electronics and Aerospace Engineering received their diplomas. For the first time, TP presented two new top awards -- the Lee Kong Chian Award and the Lee Kong Chian Award for All-Round Excellence.
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The Security Times : a publication by the Security Industry Institute. Dec. 2018 / Jan. 2019. Issue 15
Date: 2018
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Description: The Security Times is a bi-annual publication by the Security Industry Institute (SII), a collaboration between Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). It provides the latest happenings in the security industry, features life stories of security personnel, and covers current security topics.
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Prospectus. Temasek Polytechnic. 2011/2012
Date: 2011
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The Lee Kuan Yew Award 2013
Date: 2013
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Description: The Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science for polytechnics is awarded to the top technology or computer science graduates in each of the polytechnics. This Award is funded by an honorarium that the late founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew received from various speaking engagements and funds raised from a special edition of his memoirs. The Award was first presented at the 1993 Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony. The award recipients in 2013 were: Balakumaran s/o Nadarajan (School of Applied Science), Jeremy Jee De Sheng (School of Engineering) and Tan Wang Leng (School of Informatics & IT).
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