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Gabrielle Chan

Gabrielle joined The Straits Times’ newsroom in 2022 fresh out of university, where she had majored in politics, law and economics. She began her career covering breaking news, before focusing on education coverage. Her work spotlights students of all ages – from pre-schoolers to lifelong learners, and the systems that shape their journeys. Outside work, Gabrielle enjoys running, loves Bali, and thinks both are best with sand between her toes and a tan to show for it.

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Groceries for entry: How a night of music with local artistes fed some 280 families in Singapore

Chief executive of food charity Food From The Heart Robin Lee receiving food items on stage at Beatback, representing the donations made by concertgoers on June 28.
Chief executive of food charity Food From The Heart Robin Lee receiving food items on stage at Beatback, representing the donations made by concertgoers on June 28.

Three NUS students build AI tool to tackle teachers’ marking load, give quality feedback

The AI-assisted marking tool, Ren, was built by NUS students (from left) Natasha Koh, Wong Eu En and Justin Cheah.
The AI-assisted marking tool, Ren, was built by NUS students (from left) Natasha Koh, Wong Eu En and Justin Cheah.

ITE students build online education and career guide they wish had existed for them

ITE College Central's Team NavigaITE of (front row from left) Nur Hadirah Marsya Muhd Nozali, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Civil and Structural Engineering Design student, Bendana Ayesha Gabriel Malonza, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Nursing student, Qurratu Janna Muhammad Yusof, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Logistics and Supply Chain Management student, Kelly Ang, 17, Year 1 Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology student, (back row from left) Wong Hao Ran, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering student, and Muhammad Shahin Muhd Hafiz, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology student, with their one-stop digital platform to help secondary school and ITE students navigate their future school and career pathways on June 23, 2026. The platform will include features like an AI-powered chatbot for students to practice their interview skills, a career assessment quiz, directory of all courses offered across all ITEs and polys, and resume building guides.
ITE College Central's Team NavigaITE of (front row from left) Nur Hadirah Marsya Muhd Nozali, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Civil and Structural Engineering Design student, Bendana Ayesha Gabriel Malonza, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Nursing student, Qurratu Janna Muhammad Yusof, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Logistics and Supply Chain Management student, Kelly Ang, 17, Year 1 Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology student, (back row from left) Wong Hao Ran, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering student, and Muhammad Shahin Muhd Hafiz, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology student, with their one-stop digital platform to help secondary school and ITE students navigate their future school and career pathways on June 23, 2026. The platform will include features like an AI-powered chatbot for students to practice their interview skills, a career assessment quiz, directory of all courses offered across all ITEs and polys, and resume building guides.

NUS falls to 10th place while NTU retains 12th spot in latest global university rankings 

Singapore is one of only four countries represented in the global top 10 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026, alongside UK, US and Switzerland.
Singapore is one of only four countries represented in the global top 10 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026, alongside UK, US and Switzerland.

P1 registration 2026: Will you need to ballot for your preferred school?

Between school systems, parents in S’pore search for the right fit for children with special needs

An average of 200 students move from mainstream to SPED schools annually, with 90 per cent making the switch at the primary level.
An average of 200 students move from mainstream to SPED schools annually, with 90 per cent making the switch at the primary level.

How a father’s struggle to understand his son’s autism led him back to school

Mr Jason Tan with his son Isaac, who was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild intellectual disability at the age of eight.
Mr Jason Tan with his son Isaac, who was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild intellectual disability at the age of eight.

NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year’s parade

National Day Parade held at Padang as seen from Swissotel The Stamford on Aug 9, 2025.
National Day Parade held at Padang as seen from Swissotel The Stamford on Aug 9, 2025.

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.
The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.

S’pore dengue cases drop 66% in first 5 months of 2026; most breeding sites in 2025 found in homes

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary speaking at the launch of the National Dengue Prevention Campaign 2026 on May 16.
Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary speaking at the launch of the National Dengue Prevention Campaign 2026 on May 16.

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