Press release. 8 Nov. 2023. First poly-industry sustainability festival set to advance efforts in developing an eco-friendly future
Date: 2023
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Description: On 7 November 2023, Temasek Polytechnic organised the first poly-industry sustainability festival to elevate green and sustainability practices in Singapore.
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Press release. 9 Jan. 2024. Temasek Polytechnic at the forefront of AI with launch of first experimental studio for design and generative AI in an educational institution
Date: 2024
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Description: On 3 January 2024, TP launched the Interactive Digital Experiments with AI Studio (IDEAS). It is Singapore’s first experimental design studio in an educational institution that harnesses the capabilities of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Road safety campaign exhibition
Date: 1999
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic Library organised a road safety campaign exhibition in conjunction with the Road Safety Unit, Traffic Police. The exhibition entitled "We want you alive" was held at the TP Plaza area outside the Library. The objective was to create awareness of the danger of speed driving and the consequences of road traffic accidents.
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Scholarship briefing session
Date: 2012
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic organised a scholarship briefing session for parents and students on 2 May 2012. TP's Registrar, Ms Sharon Soh Eng Khim briefed the audience on the types of scholarships available as well as the criteria and eligibility for the scholarships. The Temasek Polytechnic Scholarship is for all newly-enrolled and subsidised full-time diploma students who have good GCE O Level results (net aggregate of 10 points and below), CCA records, character, conduct, and who possess strong leadership qualities. The offer of these scholarships strongly reflects the Polytechnic's commitment to recognise deserving students for their outstanding achievements with the aim to further encourage and inspire them to excel in their academic pursuits. The award of these scholarships is made possible through TP and by the generous donations from reputable donor organisations and individuals.
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Sketch over colour splashes workshop
Date: 2012
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Description: Madam Tia Boon Sim, lecturer from TP's School of Design conducted a sketching workshop on 16 February 2012. Participants learned to develop their sketches from a focal point using oil pastel crayon sticks and water-soluble mediums. Splashing, mixing colours on paper, scratching/scraping, wax-resist were some ways that participants could use to create interesting marks. They were also encouraged to experiment with bamboo pens, different inks and any other water-soluble mediums, strings, crayons during the sketching process. The workshop aimed to help participants appreciate the unexpected outcomes in art and learn to have fun with the process of exploring various expressions through sketching and colouring techniques.
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Specialist Diploma in Environment and Water Technology
Date: 2008
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Description: In January 2008, Temasek Polytechnic launched a one-year Specialist Diploma in Environment and Water Technology programme to equip working professionals with the necessary skillset to operate key installations for their respective industries which has been identified as a primary strategic growth area within Singapore's economy.
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Students on home-based learning
Date: 2020
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Description: Glimpses of students on Home-Based Learning (HBL). School of Applied Science - students producing a clinical practicum video to consolidate their clinical skills and sharing of experiment results through Instagram. School of Business - daily grooming assessment and Culinary Practicum via MS Teams. School of Design - visual arts education via MS Teams. School of Humanities and Social Sciences - demonstration on using muscial instruments in reading a story and using alternative materials to practise diapering.
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Symposium on Traditional Medicine cum launch of Centre for Traditional Medicine
Date: 2010
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic's School of Applied Science (ASc) organised the Symposium on Traditional Medicine on 6 April 2010. The welcome address was given by Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie, Deputy Principal and the guest of honour was Mr Ted Tan, Deputy CEO, SPRING Singapore. Guests speakers for the symposium included Dr Lee Chee Wee, Chief Executive Officer, Lynk Biotechnologies P/L, Dr Allan Lim, Coordinator, Nestle R&D Center (Pte) Ltd Singapore, Ms Karol Tong, President, The Medicine Manufacturing Association of Singapore and Ms Samantha Su, Deputy Director, Services & Biomedical and International Partnership Office (Europe & Middle East) SPRING Singapore. Mrs Soon-Ong Meng Wan, Director, School of Applied Science gave tokens of appreciation to the guest speakers. The symposium was followed by the launch of the Centre for Traditional Medicine by guest of honour Mr Ted Tan. Mr Tan and symposium participants were given a tour of the Centre for Traditional Medicine after the launch. The Centre provides an integrated approach to present ASc's comprehensive capabilities in traditional medicine (TM) to the industry. With the growing interest in this alternative medical system, the Centre would serve as a one-stop centre offering services ranging from consultancy to training especially in the modernisation of the TM industry as it hopes to preserve the relevance of TM for the younger generation, focusing on the quality, safety and efficacy of TM.
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TP Open House 2016, day 1
Date: 2016
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Open House 2016 was held between January 7 to 9. The annual event was held to enable secondary school students to make an informed choice regarding their educational path after they have completed their studies. The secondary school students were given the opportunity to meet up with the lecturers from the respective schools, have a chat with them on the diploma courses offered, tour the scenic campus and meet up with Temasek Polytechnic students to find out more about the outstanding facilities, the different options open to them and life on campus. In 2016, TP's Auditorium Foyer served as the one-stop destination for visitors to find out more about its 51 diploma courses, and also marked the start point for all walking and bus tours. The tagline for the 2016 Open House was "Best Day Ever".
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TP Open House 2016, day 2
Date: 2016
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Open House 2016 was held between January 7 to 9. The annual event was held to enable secondary school students to make an informed choice regarding their educational path after they have completed their studies. The secondary school students were given the opportunity to meet up with the lecturers from the respective schools, have a chat with them on the diploma courses offered, tour the scenic campus and meet up with Temasek Polytechnic students to find out more about the outstanding facilities, the different options open to them and life on campus. For 2016, TP's Auditorium Foyer served as the one-stop destination for visitors to find out more about its 51 diploma courses, and also marked the start point for all walking and bus tours. The tagline for the 2016 Open House was "Best Day Ever".
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TP Open House 2023: TP Top ten
Date: 2023
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Description: A video to share what are the top 10 reasons to come tp TP Open House 2023.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: Courses
Date: 2020
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Description: Standard Chinese translation of Temasek Polytechnic courses for AY 2020/2021
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: Senior management names
Date: 2023
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Description: Names and designations of Temasek Polytechnic senior management and their Chinese translations as of January 2023.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: Senior management names
Date: 2023
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Description: Names and designations of Temasek Polytechnic senior management and their Chinese translations updated as of November 2023.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: Senior management names
Date: 2024
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Description: Names and designations of Temasek Polytechnic senior management and their Chinese translations updated as of January 2024.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: Senior management names
Date: 2019
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Description: Names and designations of Temasek Polytechnic senior management and their Chinese translations.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: Staff designation
Date: 2019
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Description: Chinese translation of TP staff titles.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation for: TP's schools and administrative departments
Date: 2019
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Description: Standard Chinese translation of TP Schools and Administrative departments.
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TP media kit. Standard Chinese translation of Temasek Polytechnic courses
Date: 2022
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Description: Standard Chinese translation of Temasek Polytechnic courses updated as of June 2022.
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TPRAWKS 2006
Date: 2006
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Description: For the first time, some 1,500 students from 82 secondary schools were given the opportunity to experience life as a student in Temasek Polytechnic (TP), first hand. TPRAWKS is a new initiative by Temasek Polytechnic and was held from Nov 29 to Dec 1 2006. The five schools in TP - Applied Science, Information Technology, Business, Design and Engineering planned three days of fun and informative activities for the participants. These students were taken on tours of each school and learnt more about the courses from the lecturers who were on hand to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a sneak peek into the courses that were of interest to them. Besides the cultural performance by TP Salvo drum group, TPRAWKS 2006 also served up a delightful treat in the form of an exclusive performance by Singapore Idol and TP alumnus Hady Mirza at the Temasek Convention Centre.
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TPRAWKS 2009
Date: 2009
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2009. It was held on 16 to 18 November 2009. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Lecturers from the different academic schools were present to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a taste of hands-on poly education. Participants also have the opportunity to interact with the five Singapore Idol finalists such as Charles "Stitch" Wong, Faizal Isa, Sylvia Ratonel, Sezairi Sezali and Tabitha Nauser. Some of the activities held during the 3-day camp included a series of workshops, games, sports like dragon boating, and the grand finale, "Jam and hop".
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TPRAWKS 2010, day 1
Date: 2010
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2010. It was held on 18 to 20 November 2010. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Lecturers from the different academic schools were present to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a taste of hands-on poly education. Some of the activities held during the 3-day camp included sing along sessions, team building games, solving puzzles and challenges and manoeuvering through various obstacles course like having their legs tied together with those of another student and navigating through spider webs, under tables and bamboo poles, mass dancing held at the sports hall, and sports especially water sports like dragon boating and canoeing in Bedok Reservoir. The grand finale, "Jam and hop" had students grooving to the music of DJ Andrew T and performances by local bands Sleeq and The Good Fellas.
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TPRAWKS 2010, day 2
Date: 2010
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2010. It was held on 18 to 20 November 2010. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Lecturers from the different academic schools were present to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a taste of hands-on poly education. Some of the activities held during the 3-day camp included sing along sessions, team building games, solving puzzles and challenges and manoeuvering through various obstacles course like having their legs tied together with those of another student and navigating through spider webs, under tables and bamboo poles, mass dancing held at the sports hall, and sports especially water sports like dragon boating and canoeing in Bedok Reservoir. The grand finale, "Jam and hop" had students grooving to the music of DJ Andrew T and performances by local bands Sleeq and The Good Fellas.
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TPRAWKS 2010, day 3
Date: 2010
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2010. It was held on 18 to 20 November 2010. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Lecturers from the different academic schools were present to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a taste of hands-on poly education. Some of the activities held during the 3-day camp included sing along sessions, team building games, solving puzzles and challenges and manoeuvering through various obstacles course like having their legs tied together with those of another student and navigating through spider webs, under tables and bamboo poles, mass dancing held at the sports hall, and sports especially water sports like dragon boating and canoeing in Bedok Reservoir. The grand finale, "Jam and hop" had students grooving to the music of DJ Andrew T and performances by local bands Sleeq and The Good Fellas.
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TPRAWKS 2011, day 1
Date: 2011
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2011. It was held on 21 to 23 November 2011. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Students were divided into 6 different groups (poprawk, glamrawk, grungerawk, fusionrawk, britrawk, punkrawk) and were taken on a tour of the different schools in TP. Lecturers were on hand to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a sneak peek into the courses that were of interest to them. One of the camp highlights was being entertained by celebrities from MediaCorp. Some of the activities held during the 3-day camp included sing along sessions, quizzes and games, sports especially water sports like canoeing in Bedok Reservoir, and the grand finale, "Jam and hop".
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