Press release. 17 Dec. 2012. Singapore Mercantile Exchange partners Temasek Polytechnic to build capabilities in commodity and currency derivatives trading and processing
Date: 2012
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Description: Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX), the first pan-Asian multi-product commodity and currency derivatives exchange signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 17 Dec 2012 with Temasek Polytechnic (TP). This collaboration marked the start of significant collaborations between the two institutions to build capabilities in the area of commodity and currency derivatives trading and processing. The MOU was signed by Mr. V Hariharan, CEO, Singapore Mercantile Exchange and Mrs Lee-Lim Sok Keow, Deputy Principal and Director, School of Informatics & IT, Temasek Polytechnic.
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Press release. 16 June 2014. Sustainability in the hotel sector
Date: 2014
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Description: The Tourism Innovation Competition (TIC) was held from 10 -17 June 2014. Some 29 teams of students from 13 secondary schools and the ITE presented their creative proposals reinforcing and reinventing sustainable approaches to hospitality operations, specifically in the hotel sector. The theme for the competition was "Sustainability and the hotel sector" and the winners were announced on Tuesday, 17 June, 2014 at Auditorium 1, Temasek Polytechnic. TIC is an annual competition which started in 2010. It was organised by Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business (Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Diploma in Leisure & Resort Management) and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
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Press release. 10 Jan. 2017. Over 90% of polytechnic graduates employed within six months in 2016, higher than in 2015
Date: 2017
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Description: The Graduate Employment Survey, jointly conducted by the five polytechnics in 2016, showed that the overall employment rate increased for both fresh graduates and post-National Service (NS) graduates compared to 2015. The overall employment rate in 2016 was 90.6% for fresh graduates, and 95.4% for post-NS graduates. Among the full-time permanently employed respondents, both fresh graduates and post-NS graduates from the Health Sciences category earned the highest median gross monthly salary compared to their peers.
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Press release. 05 Jan. 2017. Temasek Polytechnic and NTUC Foodfare create healthier, low GI meals for the community
Date: 2017
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and NTUC Foodfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the "War on diabetes" to develop healthier meal options that would benefit the masses through NTUC Social Enterprises' reach of dining, supermarket, eldercare and early childhood education chains. A series of healthier choice, low Glycemic Index (GI) halal meals, created by TP's School of Applied Science were made available at NTUC Foodfare's newly opened dining space, Kitchen Loft. TP also created six varieties of low GI ready-to-eat frozen pizzas that were included in NTUC FairPrice's house brand range of products. The new product range had been tested at the region's only accredited GI Research Unit housed at TP and was expected to be made available at NTUC FairPrice stores from April 2017. Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) attended the unveiling of the Low GI meals, and also witnessed the MOU signing between TP and NTUC Foodfare. Dr Lee Chee Wee, Director, School of Applied Science at TP and Mr Perry Ong, CEO at NTUC Foodfare signed the MOU on 5 January 2017.
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Press release. 25 July 2017. Evolving retail industry attracts a new generation of tech-savvy marketers
Date: 2017
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Description: Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social & Family Development, officiated the Joint Poly-ITE Retail Seminar and Career Fair on Thursday, 27 July, at Temasek Polytechnic. The theme for 2017 was "Rethink retail", with a focus on productivity and innovation. Keynote speaker was Mr David Westhead, CEO of RSH (Singapore) Pte Ltd, who also participated in the panel discussion and Q&A that included the CEO of Lazada Singapore, Mr Alexis Lanternier, as well as Ms Yong Lee Ping, Business Analysis and Operations Manager, IKEA. There were also sharing sessions given by successful poly and ITE graduates, Law Choon Keong, Temasek Polytechnic - Class of 2016, Venezia Fong, Nanyang Polytechnic - Class of 2017, Nicole Chin, Singapore Polytechnic - Class of 2015 and Kevin Lim, Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Class of 2009. Launched in 2016, the Joint Poly-ITE Retail Seminar and Career Fair enabled students to gain valuable insights and have a better appreciation for the exciting careers in the retail industry.
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Press release. 09 Oct. 2015. 25 hawker favourites made easy
Date: 2015
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Description: Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large officiated at the launch of Temasek Polytechnic's commemorative recipe book for the community on Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (Little Paradise Hall). The recipe book titled "Singapore hawker classics unveiled: decoding 25 favourite dishes!" was developed by staff and students from TP's Baking & Culinary Science (BCS) diploma course and produced in celebration of SG50. From mains to desserts, it is a delectable showcase of the best that each ethnic and cultural group in Singapore has to offer such as satay, nonya kaya and chicken rice. Dr Lee Chee Wee, Director, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic gave the welcome address, while Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-large delivered the opening address at the launch.
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Press release. 01 June 2016. 150 students, 6 days, 30 innovative ideas for the Singapore Zoo
Date: 2016
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Description: Tourism Innovation Competition (TIC) 2016 was organised by Temasek Polytechnic (TP) School of Business (Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Leisure & Event Management divisions) and supported by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Singapore Chapter. TIC's brief came from TP's long-standing industry partner, Singapore Zoo, which was looking to increase visitorship of young adults aged 13-21 years old through the implementation of programmes, activities, events and marketing initiatives. Some 30 teams of students from 15 secondary schools and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) presented their creative proposals at the Tourism Innovation Competition (TIC) and the presentation of the award winners took place on Friday, 3 June, 2016 at the Event Hall, Temasek Tourism Academy, Temasek Polytechnic.
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Press release. 16 Sept. 2015. Painting with coffee?
Date: 2015
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Description: The exhibition entitled "Coffee . Culture . Conversations" was held from 25 September to 28 October 2015 at The Art Gallery @ Temasek Polytechnic, Glocal Connect Village. The exhibition was organized by Temasek Polytechnic's Centre for TransCultural Studies (CTS), in collaboration with Maria Filatova, Dutch Colony Coffee and Santino Coffee Specialist. The Gallery exhibition featured Maria's caffeinated craft in a wall mural depicting the contemporary coffee culture in Singapore, along with a selection of her coffee paintings which did not have a protective layer so that visitors could smell the coffee! This curated exhibition was opened to the public and included workshops in Coffee painting and Latte art & barista appreciation.
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Bold two : stories of entrepreneurs from Temasek Polytechnic
Date: 2019
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Description: Bold Too featured another 20 successful TP entrepreneurs.
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Press release. 25 May 2017. Milestone SIT-TP and SUSS-TP partnerships will allow poly graduates in SkillsFuture earn & learn programmes to take university modules in SIT and SUSS
Date: 2017
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Description: Minister for Education (Higher Education & Skills) and Second Minister for Defence Mr Ong Ye Kung witnessed the signing of Collaboration Agreements between the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP), and between Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) to offer relevant skills-based undergraduate modules to polytechnic graduates embarking on the SkillsFuture Earn ad Learn Programme (ELP). The Joint-ELP Collaboration Agreements were signed by Professor Tan Thiam Soon, President, SIT, Professor Cheong Hee Kiat, President, SUSS and Mr Peter Lam, Principal & CEO, TP. The signing was also witnessed by Mr Ng Cher Pong, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Under the Agreements, ELP participants would be able to take modules alongside existing undergraduates from the relevant degree programmes offered by both universities. Upon completion of the ELP, they could apply to enrol in the corresponding degree programmes at SUSS or SIT, with due credit recognition given.
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The Lee Kong Chian Award 2023
Date: 2023
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Description: The Lee Kong Chian Award is given to top non-Science and Technology graduates. It is named after the prominent businessman and philanthropist Lee Kong Chian, who set up the Lee Foundation in 1952 to aid the advancement of education and help the poor, among others. The Lee Foundation has sponsored the Lee Kong Chian Award in honour of Mr Lee’s generous contributions to education and society. The award recipients in 2023 were: Tan Jia Min (School of Design); Mohamed Fazlur Rahman (School of Business), and Amelia Koh (School of Humanities & Social Sciences).
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Digital library: Digital media repository brochure
Date: 2007
Content Type: Text
Description: The brochure was distributed during the launch of the Digital Library on 10 December 2002.
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Library services for academic staff brochure
Date: 1998
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Description: Four brochures on library services for academic staff printed in June 1998, March 1999, March 2000 and March 2001.
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BizNews, June 1996
Date: 1996
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Description: Library has June 1996 - No. 2. 2014.
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Press release. 11 June 2020. Mediacorp and Temasek Polytechnic join hands in collaboration agreement
Date: 2020
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Description: Mediacorp and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 11 June 2020. The three-year partnership will underpin Mediacorp and TP's joint goal of nurturing future talents for the media industry by reinforcing classroom learning for TP students through real industry experience, assisting them with development of strong portfolios, and ultimately, sparking interest and enthusiasm for careers in the media sector.
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Lee Kong Chian Award for All-Round Excellence 2016
Date: 2016
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Description: The Lee Kong Chian Award for All-Round Excellence gives commendation and recognition to students who excel in both their studies and co-curricular activities. It is named after the prominent businessman and philanthropist, Lee Kong Chian, who set up the Lee Foundation in 1952 to aid the advancement of education and help the poor, among others. The Lee Foundation has sponsored the Lee Kong Chian Award for All-Round Excellence in honour of Mr Lee’s generous contributions to education and society. The award recipients in 2016 were: Tan Yue Ting (School of Business) and Andria Tan Yi Ying (School of Humanities & Social Sciences).
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The Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal 2021
Date: 2021
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Description: In 1994, the Tay Eng Soon Scholarship Fund was established in memory of the late Senior Minister of State for Education, Dr Tay Eng Soon, who played a pivotal role in the development of polytechnic and technical education. From the fund, the Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal is awarded annually to outstanding graduates from each of the polytechnics, who graduated from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) prior to their studies at the polytechnic. The Medal was first presented at the 1995 Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony. The award recipients in 2021 was: Tham Josiah (School of Engineering).
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Ts. Feb. 2001
Date: 2001
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Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Ts. Jan. 1998
Date: 1998
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Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Ts. Aug. 2003
Date: 2003
Content Type: Text
Description: A lifestyle magazine that delivers everything you need to know about studying and life at TP.
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Stop Press. Dec. 2018
Date: 2018
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Description: Library has 2002-2018.
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Press release. 20 Jan. 2024. Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad launches cybersecurity talent development programme to schools nation-wide
Date: 2024
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Description: Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Zaqy Mohamad, announced the nationwide launch of the Sentinel Programme. The launch ceremony took place at Temasek Polytechnic. Organized by the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), the program aims to equip youths with cybersecurity and digital skills, empowering them to contribute to digital defence.
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Temasek Polytechnic course booklet. 2024
Date: 2023
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Description: A booklet to provide information on diploma courses, scholarships and TP's talent development programme.
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Graduation ceremony 2001: Day 3, Session 5, Temasek Information Technology School
Date: 2001
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Description: The fifth session of the Graduation Ceremony features graduands from Temasek Information Technology School – Diploma in Information Technology.
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