Nanyang Polytechnic

Huge congrats to Caleb from the Diploma in Advanced & Digital Manufacturing for clinching 2nd place out of 30 competitors in the tertiary category of the 3D Printing Drone Airframe Cover Competition! 🎉

Caleb’s design was a perfect blend of form and function. He skillfully applied what he learned in class to create a lightweight yet durable airframe cover, designed to withstand the rigours of flight while offering top-notch protection for the drone’s delicate components. 💡

We’re so proud of Caleb for this outstanding outachievement!

Four of our talented students from the Diploma in Food & Beverage Business took part in the 2024 Taiwan Culinary Arts Challenge (TCAC) last month.

The TCAC is known for upholding the highest culinary standards, judged by both local and internationally recognised experts from Worldchefs. 👨‍🍳

With over 500 participants from across the globe, competed in these categories: Western Main Course - Meat, Western Main Course - Seafood, and Four Plated Desserts - Cold Display, bringing home a total of seven awards! 🏆

And here's what they achieved:
🥇 2 Golds in Cold Display Pastry Art - Angeline Woi & Lee Jiayi
🥇 2 Golds in Western Main Course (Meat) - Lee Jiayi & Koh Bei Xuan
🥉 1 Bronze in Western Main Course (Poultry) - Gan Ziwei
🏅 2 Diploma Awards in Western Main Course (Seafood) - Angeline Woi & Liow Huixian

Well done! 👏

Four students from the Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics clinched the championship at the PSA Code Sprint Competition 2024!
And they were the only poly team among the top 8 finalists! 🥳

The annual hackathon provides participants with the opportunity to tackle complex challenges in PSA’s automated mega port and its global supply chain and logistics ecosystem.

Leveraging their AI and analytics knowledge and skills acquired in school, developed a pathfinding algorithm for dynamic routing of vehicles in the container port, based on weather, traffic, and prioritisation data.

This innovative approach aims to reduce carbon footprint, aligning with the sustainability theme while addressing a genuine problem faced by the operators. 👏

Heard of Adopt a Block? In July 2024, NYP adopted 3 residential blocks in Teck Ghee, connecting with the community through learning journeys and door-to-door visits to inspire sustainable habits 🌱💡

Meet Quan Yao, Vice President of and overall-in-charge of Adopt a Block! With his Geo Council EXCOs and student advisor, Quan Yao brainstorms for creative and fun monthly activities for the residents.

A true advocate for sustainability, Quan Yao is especially passionate about freecycling ♻️ He took part in the YES Leaders Programme, where he spearheaded a project to make freecycling more accessible. Check out NYP’s first-ever Textile Freecycle Bin at Block A, FoodCentral!

Our 2nd year Diploma in Social Work student leaders from the Social Work Associates Network for Students (SWANS) co-organised a heartwarming Mid-Autumn Carnival for 45 seniors in the West Coast area! 🎉

In collaboration with NYP Students’ Union, Hey! You Got Mail, and SASCO Active Ageing Centre, the event aimed to foster intergenerational bonds in the community and reduce social isolation among seniors.

Participants enjoyed traditional games like five stones and a lantern-making session alongside . 🏮

The carnival wrapped up beautifully with seniors proudly carrying their handmade lanterns for a scenic evening walk around the neighborhood, accompanied by their youth buddies.

Huge congrats to Crit Survivors, our talented students from School of Design & Media - NYP SG Diploma in Architecture, for taking home the grand prize at the finale of SDG Open Hack! 🌱🌎

Their winning project, based on UNSDG 9 (empowering industry, innovation and infrastructure), aims to uplift living conditions in slum areas through building modular homes from mycelium bricks, one house at a time 🛖

Why mycelium? This fascinating root-like structure in fungi is strong yet lightweight, biodegradable and offers excellent insulation! 🍄🍄🍄

Their vision? Harnessing nature’s solutions to transform slum environments into healthier, more resilient communities.

We're incredibly proud of our Diploma in Experiential Product & Interior Design student, Victoria Cheong! 🤩

Victoria, a proud Perice Secondary School alum, brought home Singapore's FIRST GOLD 🥇 in the Visual Merchandising Category at WorldSkills Lyon, along with the Best of Nation award!

To her, is all about finding creative ways to bring brands to life through eye-catching window displays.

And she’s ever grateful for the guidance from her amazing coaches, alongside the love and encouragement from her family, friends and classmates who cheered her on throughout her journey! 💖

❗Victoria's display setup has been chosen as the only one by WorldSkills International to be showcased at the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai!

Our Diploma in Food & Beverage Business students in action at F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024! 🏎

made their mark at the race, with 40 students from the Diploma in Food & Beverage Business supporting hospitality and culinary operations across 12 VIP suites—including Richard Mille, Marriott Bonvoy, and KrisFlyer! 🍽️

Under the guidance of Chefs from the Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, the team prepped and served over 9,000 meals. And they won praises from Executive Chef and GP organisers for their hard work! 👏

Vibes were 🔥 at !

Now passing the torch to Singapore Polytechnic! Catch all the highlights in our photo dump 😎

📸: Ministry of Education & NYP

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and AI Singapore (AISG) are breaking new ground with the launch of the Certified AI Practitioners for Design & Media (CAIPDM) certification! 🎨🤖

Announced at Singapore Design Week 2024, this first-of-its-kind certification equips design and media students with essential AI skills to integrate into their creative processes. Starting in April 2025, our first-year students from the School of Design & Media will embark on this programme, while second and third-year students can join via bridging courses. Exciting times ahead for the creative industry!

Read out more here: https://connect.aisingapore.org/news/first-ai-certification-for-design-media-practitioners-launched/

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of our Singapore Army? 🇸🇬

In partnership with MINDEF SG, Poly Forum 2024 participants had the opportunity to visit 35th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers at Seletar Camp for an immersive, hands-on experience. From equipment demonstrations to army vehicle tours and equipment try-outs, they got a firsthand look at what it takes to defend Singapore.

They walked away with a deeper understanding of how Military Defence plays a crucial role in keeping Singapore strong, secure, and peaceful — and how each of us can contribute to this pillar. 💪

 

Day 1 of Pre-Poly Forum 2024 is off to an exciting start with the Total Defence Quest 👟💨

Teams are exploring different key landmarks and historical sites across 🇸🇬 learning about the Total Defence pillars while engaging in activities that highlight the important role each citizen plays in safeguarding our nation's peace and sovereignty.

And as part of the experience, they even got a taste of the field rations! 🫢

had an amazing trip to Gwangju and Seoul earlier this month!

From exploring Honam University to visiting Wolbong Seowon, they got a taste of life as a traditional Korean scholar—complete with carving their own stamps and enjoying some delicious local snacks! 😋

Beyond immersing themselves in Korean culture, history, advanced technology and sustainable living, the trip also helped them enhance their communication skills and gain a broader global perspective!! 🇰🇷🌍

Our School of Applied Science team rocked the Singapore Science Buskers competition!

3 teams put on amazing show-and-tell presentations on their favourite science topics and took home some amazing awards:

🏆 Popularity Award: Best Science Communication
👗 Popularity Award: Best Dressed Team
🥈 1st Runner-Up

They took their scientific knowledge and made it fun, creative, and totally unique! Way to go ! 🔬

Shoutout to Angelyn, Jun Yang, Liv, Rena from our School of Design & Media - NYP SG for their amazing work on the educational game "Aware Nurse Wonderland"! 👏 In collaboration with KK Women's and Children's Hospital, their game trains junior nurses by combining fun gameplay with essential hospital processes. Built using Unity and C #, the game has boosted engagement and knowledge retention among nurses.

The team was recently awarded the prestigious Lee Hsien Loong Interactive Digital Media Smart Nation Award! 🏆 Their innovative project has also been recognised KKH! Well done , we're so proud of you!

WorldSkills Lyon results are in! 🎉

brought home 2 Golds, 4 Silvers, 2 Bronze and 11 Medallions of Excellence! 🇸🇬

We couldn't be prouder of , for bagging the lion's share of 8 out of Singapore's 19 medals!

We won:
🥇 1 Gold
🥈 2 Silvers
🥉 1 Bronze
🎖️ 4 Medallions

And a special shoutout to Victoria from our School of Design & Media, for bringing home the Best of Nation Award! Huge congratulations to all the competitors and a big THANK YOU to the coaches, and everyone who made this journey possible!

is in Lyon, France for WorldSkills Competition 2024!

Till 15 Sep, our talented students will be competing in 12 different skills areas. Wishing them the best of luck 💪🎉

ACCTraordinary 2024 highlighted the diverse opportunities in the field, offering various paths for aspiring young accountants.

We’re proud to play a part in shaping future accounting professionals through our programmes and partnerships. And we look forward to continuing to empower the next generation of leaders in the accounting field!

💬 Ever wondered how education can be a game changer for women in tech? Don't miss this insightful interview with our Director from Nanyang Polytechnic School of IT (NYP SIT), Ms Tan Soon Keow!

As part of the SCS Women in Tech Chapter, she shares her journey and thoughts on how education can shape careers, break barriers, and foster inclusivity in tech.

Check out the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-women-education-scs-women-in-tech-chapter-yfhvc/?trackingId=uhI8UEf6Q3i4iTVAfrCyOQ%3D%3D

Our Year 3 students from the Diploma in Food & Beverage Business (DFBB) wowed guests with their culinary skills at the "HAERFEST" degustation event at L'Rez!

Celebrating the vibrant essence of the four seasons, students crafted a menu that highlighted the richness of seasonal ingredients, creating an immersive dining experience.

Held from 31 Jul to 2 Aug, the event also honoured DFBB’s F&B industry partners, with representatives from Shangri-La Hotel, Nestlé, McDonald’s, School of Coffee, and Lo & Behold Group in attendance. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with industry guests lauding the students’ efforts to be worthy of a perfect 10. 🍽️

12 staff and 30 learners from our School of Design & Media's Diploma in Experiential Product & Interior Design were exclusively invited to a mesmerising exhibit hosted by Hermes Singapore last month.

The event featured 7 live-action vignettes captured in real-time and projected onto screens to create stunning illusions. ✨

Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the National Day Parade training? 🇸🇬

Say hi to Javier from the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics! He stepped up for the as a trainer for the row B contingent and the student overall-in-charge for the National Cadet Corps Sea/Air Contingent. As a trainer, he made sure his team met the NDP standards, and as the overall in-charge, he juggle coordination between different parades.

This year was even more special because Javier's dad was in the parade too! At home, they were swapping marching tips and working on those perfect marching steps together!

Fun fact: This is his third consecutive year as a trainer. 🤩

This Teachers' Day, we’re giving a huge shoutout to Ms Eunice Chia, who received the President's Award for Teachers from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam last night.

The School of Engineering lecturer developed innovative teaching methods to ensure her students understand difficult engineering concepts, while awakening their curiosity and interest in the field. Her innovative teaching methods even earned her a spot to present at a global educators' conference in Norway.

Beyond the classroom, Eunice is pushing boundaries with AR/VR tech, guiding CET learners through virtual tours and cutting-edge facilities. Her dedication to her students and love for learning truly inspires us all! 🫶🏻

Our School of Business Management partnered Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on the Jobs-Skills Integrator (JSIT) Initiative for Wholesale Trade (WST), marking a significant step in supporting workforce capabilities development within the WST sector. Witnessed by the Minister of State for Education, Ms Gan Siow Huang, the MOU signing highlights our shared commitment to leveraging comprehensive WST courses, co-developing new SkillsFuture WST series courses, and integrating job redesign with workplace learning.

Together, we are driving impactful job transformation initiatives and empowering the WST sector with the skills and knowledge needed for the future. 🤝