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Polytechnics

Singapore Sports School award winners thrive beyond their comfort zones

Moo Soon Chong Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year (Secondary) winners Chow Yong Jun (left) and Loy Ming Ying, pictured after the Singapore Sports School Awards Night held on Feb 11, 2026.
Moo Soon Chong Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year (Secondary) winners Chow Yong Jun (left) and Loy Ming Ying, pictured after the Singapore Sports School Awards Night held on Feb 11, 2026.

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.

Forum: Diploma pathways deserve greater recognition

Commentary

It’s time the polytechnic diploma got the recognition it deserves

Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.
Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.

Space tech specialisation at Ngee Ann Poly among announcements at Space Summit

EDB's office for Space Technology & Industry signed a letter of intent with the Spanish space agency to promote industry collaborations.
EDB's office for Space Technology & Industry signed a letter of intent with the Spanish space agency to promote industry collaborations.

11 polytechnic and ITE lecturers appointed Straits Times News Literacy Champions for 2026

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14 lecturers from ITE and polytechnics shared to peers about how they integrated current affairs in their teaching in an event kicking off this year’s Straits Times News Literacy Champions programme on Jan 29. The kick-off event will also officially appoint 11 lecturers who will be joining this year's edition of the programme.
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14 lecturers from ITE and polytechnics shared to peers about how they integrated current affairs in their teaching in an event kicking off this year’s Straits Times News Literacy Champions programme on Jan 29. The kick-off event will also officially appoint 11 lecturers who will be joining this year's edition of the programme.

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No course fees, on-job training: Earn a diploma while protecting Singapore

Muhammad Ezuwan (left) and Chew Rui Ming are officers in SPF's Policing-Study Diploma Programme, which allows them to work as Police Sergeants while earning their qualifications at Temasek Polytechnic.
Muhammad Ezuwan (left) and Chew Rui Ming are officers in SPF's Policing-Study Diploma Programme, which allows them to work as Police Sergeants while earning their qualifications at Temasek Polytechnic.

Students question polytechnics’ use of AI in open house publicity materials

AI was utilised in the creation of the visual content used in Open House posters pasted around Temasek Polytechnic.
AI was utilised in the creation of the visual content used in Open House posters pasted around Temasek Polytechnic.

What to know about Temasek Polytechnic’s Diploma in Fashion Management & Design

The Temasek Polytechnic Open House Fashion Show 2026 on Jan 9, which featured the works of over 13 graduates from the Diploma in Fashion Management & Design.
The Temasek Polytechnic Open House Fashion Show 2026 on Jan 9, which featured the works of over 13 graduates from the Diploma in Fashion Management & Design.

Picking your polytechnic diploma: Most courses don’t last more than a decade, how should you decide?

Prospective students at the Republic Polytechnic Open House, which took place from Jan 8 to 10, ahead of the release of O Level results.
Prospective students at the Republic Polytechnic Open House, which took place from Jan 8 to 10, ahead of the release of O Level results.

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