Press release. 12 Jan. 2024. Temasek Polytechnic set to be the first institute of higher learning to launch WI-FI 6E on campus
Date: 2024
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic is the first Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore to implement Wi-Fi 6E in partnership with Cisco. This aligns with TP’s Digitalisation Plan, aiming to become a fully digital institution and enable highly personalized and flexible learning.
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Open House 2020
Date: 2020
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Description: A summary of all the exciting moments that happened on campus during the 3 days open house event.
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TPRAWKS 2014, day 2
Date: 2014
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O- level exams in 2014. It was held on 17 to 19 November 2014. 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, quizzes and games, sports especially water sports like canoeing in Bedok Reservoir, an opportunity to be a performer in the Black Box Theatre, and the grand finale, "Jam and hop".
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t's. Dec. 2016
Date: 2016
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Temasek Polytechnic course handbook. 2013
Date: 2013
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Description: Brochures of Temasek Polytechnic's courses, fees, entry requirements and career opportunities.
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Ts. Dec. 2013
Date: 2013
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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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Course brochure by schools. 2015
Date: 2014
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Description: 6 course brochures of the Schools of Applied Science, Business, Design, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Informatics & IT.
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Course brochure by schools. 2017
Date: 2016
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Description: 6 course brochures of the Schools of Applied Science, Business, Design, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences and Informatics & IT.
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Press release. 21 May 2015. 60-year old tops his class with perfect 4.0 cGPA!
Date: 2015
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic's Part-Time Course Graduation Ceremony was held on Friday, 22 May, 2015, at the Temasek Convention Centre. Michael Wee (60 years old) from the Specialist Diploma in Energy Management & Sustainable Design and Fendi Wong Yuh Chyn from the Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education Teaching were among the 318 working adults who graduated from 16 part-time courses. Mr Loy Chye Meng, Senior Assistant Commissioner, Commander Training Command/Director, Home Team School of Criminal Investigation/Deputy Chief Executive (Administration), Home Team Academy, Singapore Police Force, was the guest-of-honour.
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Press release. 21 Oct. 2020. Bridging skills gaps & building manpower for advanced manufacturing in Singapore
Date: 2020
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is collaborating with key industry partners to train companies and their employees with the right skills and technological know-how in their transformation journey as Singapore's manufacturing sector moves into Industry 4.0 with digitalisation and automation of its processes. TP will be making its debut with a virtual booth at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2020 which will be held from 20 to 22 October. TP and its partners, OMRON and Swisslog, will be showcasing capabilities in advanced manufacturing, especially in the areas of consultancy and training.
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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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Press release. 09 Jan. 2013. Poly grads continue to command higher pay in 2012
Date: 2013
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Description: The Graduate Employment Survey, jointly conducted by the five polytechnics in 2012, revealed that polytechnic graduates enjoyed an increase in starting salaries. This increase applied to both fresh graduates and post-National Service (NS) graduates. The higher starting salaries of graduates attested to the strong value of a polytechnic education, and showed how employers continued to appreciate skilled polytechnic graduates.The annual Graduate Employment Survey was jointly conducted by Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic to ascertain the employment status of polytechnic graduates.
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Press release. 04 Jun 2012. TP is 1st Poly to be granted SAR-147 Approved Maintenance Training Organisation Certification by CAA
Date: 2012
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Description: In a press release dated 4 June, 2012, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) announced that it was the first institution of higher learning to be certified by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) as a SAR-147 Approved Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO). TP's School of Engineering was audited and certified by CAAS as a MTO in offering training for its students from the Diploma in Aerospace Engineering and Diploma in Aerospace Electronics. Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie, Deputy Principal of Temasek Polytechnic and Director of the School of Engineering said that TP would continue to enhance its capabilities, facilities, equipment and teaching methodology, so as to ensure that its students would have a bright future.
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Press release. 11 Jun 2012. TP launches Centre for Applied Nutrition Services
Date: 2012
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Description: The Centre for Applied Nutrition Services (CANS) was launched at Temasek Polytechnic's Nutrition Symposium on 19 June 2012. The Centre provided holistic support service in areas of applied nutrition to the various food and health-related industries as well as the nutrition, health and wellness sectors. According to Dr Lee Chee Wee, Director, School of Applied Science, TP had received close to half a million dollars from industry collaborations and consultancy services related to food & nutrition projects as well as healthy product development. Completed projects included healthier cheesecakes from AllanBakes, glycemic index (GI) testing of products from local and multinational companies, HACCP/food safety and nutritional analysis.
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Press release. 23 Nov. 2011. Temasek Polytechnic launches diploma #53
Date: 2011
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) issued a press release on 23 November 2011 on the launch of its newest diploma course -- the Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics (BIA), which took in its first batch of 50 students in April 2012. TP in partnership with SAS, the leader in business analytics aimed to provide students and teaching staff with training, scholarships, SAS's BI and BA solutions and internship opportunities, complementing SAS's certification program aimed at countering the shortage of skilled advanced analysts in Singapore.
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Press release. 26 Apr. 2016. 1st Graduate with total visual impairment will receive the Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award at Temasek Poly's Graduation
Date: 2016
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Description: Ten top polytechnic level award recipients and one Ngee Ann Kongsi Overcomer award winner were presented to the media at the "Presentation of top graduates" event on Tuesday, 26 April 2016. The recipients of the awards were: Lee Kuan Yew Award - Joy Sim Fenghua, Goi Jia Jian, Anabel Ng Shu Ming; Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal - Loo Jian Han; Lee Kong Chian Award - Van Gia Tuan, Li Jiaoxuan, Bryan Tam Wei Hoe; CapitaLand Award for All-Round Excellence - Lew Jia Yun; Lee Kong Chian Award for All-Round Excellence - Andria Tan Yi Ying, Tan Yue Ting. The Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer award was given to Chia Hong Sen who was born blind and was the 1st graduate with total visual impairment.
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Press release. 14 Dec. 2015.Temasek Polytechnic and Temasek Foundation to support public health education and nutrition intervention programme in Lao PDR
Date: 2015
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Description: The Ministry of Health in Lao PDR, Temasek Polytechnic and Temasek Foundation teamed up to initiate a three-year capacity building training programme on public healthcare and nutrition intervention. Trainers from Temasek Polytechnic shared their knowledge in nutrition intervention with 100 public health and nutrition officials from schools, hospitals and health centres across Lao PDR. The opening ceremony of the Public Healthcare and Nutrition Intervention Programme was held on 14 Dec 2015 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, officiated by H.E Prof Eksavang Vongvichit, Minister of Health, Lao PDR. Also present were Mr Dominic Goh, Singapore Ambassador to Lao PDR, Mr Benedict Cheong, Chief Executive Officer, Temasek Foundation, and Dr Lee Chee Wee, Director, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic. Training was conducted both in Singapore and Lao PDR. It commenced in Vientiane from 14 to 18 December 2015, followed by two-week training in Singapore in March 2016.
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Press release. 27 June 2016. Singapore's 1st Resource Centre for Aquaculture & Veterinary Science is launched in Temasek Polytechnic
Date: 2016
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) launched the Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science (CAVS), the first of its kind in Singapore on Monday, 27 June 2016 at Auditorium 3. Guest-of-honour was Dr Koh Poh Koon, Minister of State for Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade and Industry. The inauguration of CAVS also included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between TP and its industry partner APOLLO Aquaculture Group Pte Ltd. The partnership would see joint activities and commitments in areas such as research and development efforts for intensive cultivation of fish and crustaceans, as well as training programmes for TP students in aquaculture engineering, production and support. Dr Lee Chee Wee, Director, TP's School of Applied Science gave the opening address.
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Press release. 03 Oct. 2016. MAS and local Polytechnics sign Memorandum of Understanding to promote skills development in financial technology
Date: 2016
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Description: On 3 October 2016, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the five local polytechnics namely, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechninc, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to review and enhance the polytechnics' curricula in the next three years to prepare and equip graduates with the skills sets necessary to take on the new FinTech-related jobs emerging in the financial sector. The MOU covered the following areas: Curriculum reviews, internships and joint projects with FinTech Community. Chief Fintech Officer, Mr Sopnendu Mohanty of MAS and Mr Clarence Ti, Principal of Ngee Ann Polytechnic shared their comments on the MOU.
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Press release. 06 July 2017. Temasek Polytechnic commemorates Global Community Day in conjunction with ASEAN@50
Date: 2017
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) celebrated its seventh annual Global Community Day (GCD) on Friday, 7 July 2017 at TP's Glocal Connect Village. GCD is a celebration of diversity with cross-cultural performances and showcases from countries around the world. The 7th GCD was a multi-sensory extravaganza of food and cultural workshops, as well as vibrant showcases and performances, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Artists from the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) such as Christina Lau and Tan Kok Leong participated in the celebrations where they shared their inspiring life stories. Also on display at The Art Gallery @ TP's Glocal Connect Village was "We draw ASEAN together", an exhibition of sketches featuring life in Southeast Asian cities, by artists and hobbyists from Urban Sketchers Singapore (USk), which was founded in 2009 by TP's Artist-in-Residence, Madam Tia Boon Sim. Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Communications and Information was the guest-of-honour. The event was organised by TP's Centre for TransCultural Studies.
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Press release. 06 May 2015. TP commemorates 25 years with a 25-hour run that will benefit the elderly and terminally-ill children
Date: 2015
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Description: In celebration of Temasek Polytechnic's silver jubilee, staff, students, alumni and their families came together over 25 hours to run or walk a collective distance of 10,000 km to "unlock" $25,000 from the SG50 Giving Initiative for Club Rainbow (Singapore) and the All Saints Home. Highlights of the event included a neon run, where participants were splashed with neon paint as they ran. The flag off event of the TP 25-hour Challenge was held on Thursday, 7 May 2015 at the Temasek Polytechnic Triangular Gardens. TP alumni and Project Superstar winner Alfred Sim also participated in the run. Residents of the All Saints Home joined TP's senior management team in the final lap of the 25-hour challenge on Friday 8 May at 5.00 pm. More than 5,000 participants showed their support for this meaningful event organised in celebration of TP's silver jubilee.
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Temasek Polytechnic course handbook. 2012
Date: 2012
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Description: Brochures of Temasek Polytechnic's courses, fees, entry requirements and career opportunities.
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Press release. 15 Sept. 2021. Launch of course on chiller refrigerant handling
Date: 2021
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Description: Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Mr Desmond Tan, launched Singapore’s first course on chiller refrigerant handling at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) on 15 September 2021. The course, a collaboration between the National Environment Agency (NEA) and TP, was intended to equip chiller technicians in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) industry with essential knowledge and skills to handle refrigerants correctly during the installation, maintenance, and decommissioning works on water-cooled chillers.
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Press release. 13 Apr. 2020. Inclusitivity in design - Temasek Poly students show you how it's done!
Date: 2020
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Description: More than 400 Temasek Polytechnic (TP) School of Design 2020 graduating students have embarked on projects that were closed to their hearts, with the intention of removing barriers and obstacles faced by people living with disabilities. These projects covered across fashion, architecture, film, product design and communication design disciplines are showcased on www.instagram.com/tpdesignshow. The media were invited to view and feature these final year projects.
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Press release. 06 Oct. 2015. TP scientists in fishy business!
Date: 2015
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Applied Science Show was held on Thursday, 8 October 2015 . Some 35 on-going projects were showcased to industry and members of the public. Among these projects were "First-of-its-kind Algae-based oral vaccine for fish" and "Innovative kit for on-site detection of food contaminants". The inaugural Institution of Aquaculture Singapore (IAS) Conference was held at TP following the Applied Science Show. Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State for National Development and Home Affairs delivered the opening address while Dr Dr Lee Chee Wee, Director, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic gave the welcome address.
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