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Students

Cuban university students stage rare protest amid energy, internet shortages

Students said officials had failed to take adequate measures to prevent major disruptions to classes.
Students said officials had failed to take adequate measures to prevent major disruptions to classes.

ST More than Grades

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.

UN rights chief says US must probe Iran school strike ‘very quickly’

Coffins being transported before a funeral procession for the victims of astrike on a girls' school in the city of Minab, Iran, on March 3. Iran has placed the death toll at more than 150.
Coffins being transported before a funeral procession for the victims of astrike on a girls' school in the city of Minab, Iran, on March 3. Iran has placed the death toll at more than 150.

Over 40 S’porean students in Middle East opt not to come home despite escalating conflict

Emergency sirens have been sound multiple times a day in Irbid, where Ms Siti studies, since the first day of the US-Israeli strike on Iran.
Emergency sirens have been sound multiple times a day in Irbid, where Ms Siti studies, since the first day of the US-Israeli strike on Iran.

Letter From Wellington

New Zealand’s truancy crackdown is making me rethink school-time trips to Singapore with my kids

Hiking in the French alps with French grandparents in summer means skipping school for weeks for the Wellington-based writer's children.
Hiking in the French alps with French grandparents in summer means skipping school for weeks for the Wellington-based writer's children.

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.

Indian medical students caught in yet another geopolitical conflict, this time in Iran

ddmedical - Faizan Nabi (third from left) along with other Indian students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He left Iran on Feb 23 before the start of the ongoing conflict. 

Credit: Faizan Nabi
ddmedical - Faizan Nabi (third from left) along with other Indian students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He left Iran on Feb 23 before the start of the ongoing conflict. 

Credit: Faizan Nabi

New Outward Bound Singapore Coney Island campus opening in 2nd half of 2026 among key MCCY updates

ST30032016-1608970121/kgconey31/Jamie Koh/A new Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) campus will be developed on Coney Island by 2020 to give more Singapore youths equal opportunities to strengthen their confidence and tenacity through outdoor adventure education. Ms Grace Fu will be announcing the plans at a media event at OBS Campus, Pulau Ubin, on Wednesday.

Location : OBS at Ubin on 30 March 2016 HODDER'S REQUEST
ST30032016-1608970121/kgconey31/Jamie Koh/A new Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) campus will be developed on Coney Island by 2020 to give more Singapore youths equal opportunities to strengthen their confidence and tenacity through outdoor adventure education. Ms Grace Fu will be announcing the plans at a media event at OBS Campus, Pulau Ubin, on Wednesday.

Location : OBS at Ubin on 30 March 2016 HODDER'S REQUEST

NUS students, staff touch down in S’pore after being stranded in S. Africa amid global travel chaos

The group's return trip, originally scheduled for March 2 via Doha in Qatar, was affected by recent developments in the Middle East.
The group's return trip, originally scheduled for March 2 via Doha in Qatar, was affected by recent developments in the Middle East.

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.

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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.