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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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Humans stay at the heart of AI mission as SMU looks both inward and outward, says provost Alan Chan

SMU Provost Alan Chan says the university is positioning itself at the forefront of research that solves societal problems, while keeping one principle non-negotiable: human centricity.
SMU Provost Alan Chan says the university is positioning itself at the forefront of research that solves societal problems, while keeping one principle non-negotiable: human centricity.

Temasek Poly students build tools inspired by love and a mission to give confidence back to seniors

(From left) Ms Kontham Ishwarya, 20, Ms Joelle Chong, 20, and Ms Dayana Abdul Haddy, 20, are part of a team called PrintAid that designs 3D-printed assistive tools designed to support the senior’s daily activities.
(From left) Ms Kontham Ishwarya, 20, Ms Joelle Chong, 20, and Ms Dayana Abdul Haddy, 20, are part of a team called PrintAid that designs 3D-printed assistive tools designed to support the senior’s daily activities.

Montfort Junior School to take in girls from 2028, secondary school to also become co-ed

The Montfort schools join the list of single-sex schools in Singapore that have opened their doors to both genders.
The Montfort schools join the list of single-sex schools in Singapore that have opened their doors to both genders.

Science experiments and honing debate skills: How after-school enrichment pushes stronger pupils

A Blangah Rise Primary School student raising her hand to offer feedback on a classmate's oratorical skills on March 2.
A Blangah Rise Primary School student raising her hand to offer feedback on a classmate's oratorical skills on March 2.

askST: With GEP being discontinued, what do I need to know about the new programme that replaces it?

Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.
Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.

Post-GEP: High-ability pupils to attend advanced modules outside school, identified using new test

Schools can also identify pupils using teacher observations, pupils’ schoolwork, with guidance from MOE.
Schools can also identify pupils using teacher observations, pupils’ schoolwork, with guidance from MOE.

ST Education Forum 2026 to explore AI’s role in universities and future of learning

The forum is held in partnership with Singapore Management University.
The forum is held in partnership with Singapore Management University.

Sunset for traditional lecture halls: How polytechnics are rethinking learning and student spaces

Polytechnics are transforming lecture halls into production studios and social spaces for students.
Polytechnics are transforming lecture halls into production studios and social spaces for students.

SkillsFuture Singapore, Workforce Singapore to merge into new statutory board

The move aims to create a more integrated ecosystem for jobs and skills, and one that can better respond better as the economy faces rapid structural shifts.
The move aims to create a more integrated ecosystem for jobs and skills, and one that can better respond better as the economy faces rapid structural shifts.

New apprenticeship programme for poly grads offers roles at top firms and competitive pay

Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, delivers her speech during the launch of Access Apprenticeship at The Trampoline by Access Singapore in SCAPE on Feb 11, 2026.
Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, delivers her speech during the launch of Access Apprenticeship at The Trampoline by Access Singapore in SCAPE on Feb 11, 2026.

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