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One more chance for poly and ITE students to activate ST account, read articles to win prizes

A Straits Times roadshow at Nanyang Polytechnic in July.
A Straits Times roadshow at Nanyang Polytechnic in July.

Limited-time student promo: Activate ST accounts, read articles to win rewards, lucky draw prizes

Students testing themselves on how well they know they news, at a recent ST outreach roadshow at Republic Polytechnic.
Students testing themselves on how well they know they news, at a recent ST outreach roadshow at Republic Polytechnic.

From student project to start-up: RP grads develop AI-powered camera system for stroke detection

Republic Poly students (from left) Sasindren Jaya Sanger, Sarah Beegam Saju, Ashwin Manikandan, and Tan Jia Ling Jolin, with their AI-powered stroke detection system.
Republic Poly students (from left) Sasindren Jaya Sanger, Sarah Beegam Saju, Ashwin Manikandan, and Tan Jia Ling Jolin, with their AI-powered stroke detection system.

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.

3 in 4 Ngee Ann Poly students to graduate with overseas exposure by 2030

(From left) Lim Kok Kiang, Principal and CEO of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry, and Jason Bay, Chairperson of the SEA Advisory Panel, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, launch SEA Unbound at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre.
(From left) Lim Kok Kiang, Principal and CEO of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry, and Jason Bay, Chairperson of the SEA Advisory Panel, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, launch SEA Unbound at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre.

Strong support systems inspire SP grads to pursue their passions in social work, finance

SP graduate Sophia Lai, 20, received the Tan Kay Yong Gold Medal during graduation, awarded to a graduate within the top 5 per cent of the cohort from a design or creative diploma.
SP graduate Sophia Lai, 20, received the Tan Kay Yong Gold Medal during graduation, awarded to a graduate within the top 5 per cent of the cohort from a design or creative diploma.

Turning setbacks into success: NP graduates find their calling after early life lessons

Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduates Don Koo Hong Bin (left) and Lim Li Tong experienced a turning point before entering the school.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduates Don Koo Hong Bin (left) and Lim Li Tong experienced a turning point before entering the school.

Students stand to win rewards, lucky draw prizes when activating ST accounts, reading

ayyread - A ST roadshow at Republic Polytechnic in 2024

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in Digital float
ayyread - A ST roadshow at Republic Polytechnic in 2024

Credit: SPH Media
in Digital float

Polytechnic students create AI chatbot to improve access to special needs resources and support

Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling speaking with students at the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium on May 19.
Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling speaking with students at the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium on May 19.

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.

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