Tertiary education

Trump, changing course, throws Harvard deal talks into chaos

What started in 2025 as an effort to investigate anti-semitism on the Cambridge campus quickly morphed into a broad attack on the university.

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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.

One solution for too many A’s? Harvard considers giving A+ grades

Harvard University has been on a campaign to make it harder to get an A grade.

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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.

Malaysia makes Malay and history compulsory for Chinese independent school route to public unis

Observers said the government is responding to years of pressure from Chinese-based parties pushing for UEC recognition.

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.

Chinese universities surge in global rankings as US schools slip

Experienced academics are seeing the growth in research production from China that the rankings reflect, and are warning that America is falling behind.

Berita Harian, AMP Singapore to provide bursaries for tertiary students

The MOU was signed by BH Editor, Nazry Mokhtar (left) and AMP Executive Director Mohksin Rashid at the BH newsroom on Jan 8.

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Overseas exchanges, uni prep: Poly students get to design their diploma journey

As part of the Go Beyond’s International pathway, Nanyang Polytechnic sends its students on exchange to countries such as Switzerland.

NUS professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations denies wrongdoing, plans to appeal

Professor Shawn Chen Xiaoyuan plans to lodge an appeal in the hopes of overturning the university’s decision.

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