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
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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. Feb. 2000
Date: 2000
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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. 1997
Date: 1997
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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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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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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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TP alumni enews. Jan. 2016
Date: 2016
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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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t's. Dec. 2017
Date: 2017
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Description: Library has 1995-
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Library Highlights. 20 Feb. 2018. "GOALLLL!!!!" at the Library!
Date: 2018
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Description: Catchline: Feeling stressed over exams and looking to unwind? Check out the SMART Student Lounge at Library, Level 3 - a space set aside to highlight innovative student projects.
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