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Polytechnics

NYP students use virtual reality to help make cancer treatment rooms less frightening for children

NYP School of Design and Media student Alyssa Tan, demonstrating her final year project, a virtual reality simulation that helps help young cancer patients prepare for radiotherapy treatment, on April 28, 2026.
NYP School of Design and Media student Alyssa Tan, demonstrating her final year project, a virtual reality simulation that helps help young cancer patients prepare for radiotherapy treatment, on April 28, 2026.

Illness is no limit: Student with severe genetic conditions emerges as a top Temasek Poly graduate

Ms Gwyn Lim Qi Zheng (right) was one of the recipients of TP's Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award on May 8.
Ms Gwyn Lim Qi Zheng (right) was one of the recipients of TP's Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award on May 8.

Temasek Poly student overcomes cancer to graduate with perfect GPA

cyegrad - Mr Joash Tan Zhe Xian graduated with a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic


CREDIT: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
cyegrad - Mr Joash Tan Zhe Xian graduated with a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic


CREDIT: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC

Mums’ health struggles inspire NYP grads to design pastry-related game, pursue social work

kfnyp - Ms Sherine Yeoh Fang Jin, 22, a student from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in in Animation, Games & Visual Effects.


CREDIT: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
kfnyp - Ms Sherine Yeoh Fang Jin, 22, a student from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in in Animation, Games & Visual Effects.


CREDIT: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

Temasek Poly graduates to get new skills transcript listing internships, soft skills

Temasek Polytechnic student Justin How Wei Inn receiving his diploma and the Lee Kwan Yew Award from Minister of Education Desmond Lee during the Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony on May 8, 2026.
Temasek Polytechnic student Justin How Wei Inn receiving his diploma and the Lee Kwan Yew Award from Minister of Education Desmond Lee during the Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony on May 8, 2026.

Fourth time’s the charm for Republic Poly valedictorian, 31, who dropped out of school 3 times

dlsheila - 31-year-old Sheila Khoo Xue Le graduates this May as the valedictorian of RP's School of Infocomm.
Credited : Republic Polytechnic
dlsheila - 31-year-old Sheila Khoo Xue Le graduates this May as the valedictorian of RP's School of Infocomm.
Credited : Republic Polytechnic

RP’s top graduate, who almost didn’t enter secondary school, plans to make impact in public service

Mr Faiq Faran studied pharmaceutical science and was the 2026 valedictorian for RP’s School of Applied Science.
Mr Faiq Faran studied pharmaceutical science and was the 2026 valedictorian for RP’s School of Applied Science.

Forum: Soft skills must lead to credentials graduates can build on

Students from all polys, unis and ITE to receive free credits to build apps with AI

Republic Polytechnic's senior lecturer William Tan (bottom left) led an AI Product Bootcamp which taught students how to turn problem statements into production-ready code on Kiro.
Republic Polytechnic's senior lecturer William Tan (bottom left) led an AI Product Bootcamp which taught students how to turn problem statements into production-ready code on Kiro.

From one O-level pass to SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award: Peter Wang, 51, was inspired by his children

Mr. Peter Wang Boyu who completed a Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety) at Ngee Ann Polytechnic?s School of Design & Environment. He is one of the recipients of the inaugural SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Awards.
Mr. Peter Wang Boyu who completed a Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety) at Ngee Ann Polytechnic?s School of Design & Environment. He is one of the recipients of the inaugural SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Awards.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.