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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.

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.

Concert Viva: S’pore students take the stage to help the visually impaired

(From left) Keyboardist Ethan Lim, guitarist Jordon Ong, vocalist Vanessa Boswell, drummer Joshua Chia, guitarist Joelle Ong and bassist Megan Wee from student band Ducking Ducks.
(From left) Keyboardist Ethan Lim, guitarist Jordon Ong, vocalist Vanessa Boswell, drummer Joshua Chia, guitarist Joelle Ong and bassist Megan Wee from student band Ducking Ducks.

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.

ITE Model Student Award winner gives back by tutoring younger students

Crystal Jade Tan is one of nine recipients of this year’s Lee Kuan Yew Model Student Award, which recognises students for outstanding conduct and all-rounded achievement.
Crystal Jade Tan is one of nine recipients of this year’s Lee Kuan Yew Model Student Award, which recognises students for outstanding conduct and all-rounded achievement.

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

ayyread - A ST roadshow at Republic Polytechnic in 2024

Credit: SPH Media
in Digital float
ayyread - A ST roadshow at Republic Polytechnic in 2024

Credit: SPH Media
in Digital float

Illness is no limit: Student with severe genetic conditions emerges as a top Temasek Poly graduate

Ms Gwyn Lim Qi Zheng (right) was one of the recipients of TP's Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award on May 8.
Ms Gwyn Lim Qi Zheng (right) was one of the recipients of TP's Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award on May 8.

Temasek Poly student overcomes cancer to graduate with perfect GPA

cyegrad - Mr Joash Tan Zhe Xian graduated with a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic


CREDIT: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
cyegrad - Mr Joash Tan Zhe Xian graduated with a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic


CREDIT: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC

Mums’ health struggles inspire NYP grads to design pastry-related game, pursue social work

kfnyp - Ms Sherine Yeoh Fang Jin, 22, a student from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in in Animation, Games & Visual Effects.


CREDIT: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
kfnyp - Ms Sherine Yeoh Fang Jin, 22, a student from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in in Animation, Games & Visual Effects.


CREDIT: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

Fourth time’s the charm for Republic Poly valedictorian, 31, who dropped out of school 3 times

dlsheila - 31-year-old Sheila Khoo Xue Le graduates this May as the valedictorian of RP's School of Infocomm.
Credited : Republic Polytechnic
dlsheila - 31-year-old Sheila Khoo Xue Le graduates this May as the valedictorian of RP's School of Infocomm.
Credited : Republic Polytechnic

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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.