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TP is proud and honoured to receive the Organisations of Good (Public Institution) Award at the President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2026. Conferred by the President of Singapore, the awards celebrate outstanding contributions to volunteerism, philanthropy and community giving. This recognition affirms TP's commitment to nurturing a culture of care, where giving back is an integral part of how we learn, work and grow together.
At TP, Creating Tomorrow also means creating a better tomorrow for others. Each year, more than 4,000 students participate in curriculum-driven service-learning, putting their skills and knowledge to meaningful use. Together with our dedicated staff and community partners, they support persons with disabilities, seniors, families in need and sustainability initiatives. Through student-led projects, staff volunteering and our developing campus Care Hub, we hope to continue making a positive difference in the lives of those around us.
We are deeply grateful to our TP family and community partners who have made this recognition possible. It is a wonderful reminder that every act of kindness, big or small, matters. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain inspired to keep learning, caring and giving together! Read more about TP's Organisations of Good Award recognition and watch the inspiring PVPA 2026 videos, It Starts with Me and The Heart of Giving.
This award resonates deeply with TP's corporate purpose of Creating Tomorrow. At its heart, our purpose calls on us to shape not only capable graduates, but individuals who care for others, contribute to society and lead with purpose. It reflects our belief that every TP student can be a force for good, every graduate a champion of change, every staff a steward of someone’s potential, and every partnership a catalyst for greater collective impact.
Temasek Polytechnic is proud to be recognised with the Enabling Mark, a national-level accreditation by SG Enable that celebrates organisations demonstrating a commitment to disability-inclusive employment. This recognition marks a meaningful milestone in TP's journey towards fostering an inclusive workplace where people of different abilities are valued, respected and empowered to contribute their talents.
At TP, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. By embracing diversity and promoting a culture of understanding, respect and equal opportunity, we strive to create an environment where individuals can grow, contribute and succeed together. This recognition encourages us to continue strengthening our inclusive practices and building a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
We are grateful to our TP family and partners who continue to champion inclusivity through their everyday actions. While we celebrate this achievement, we recognise that building a truly inclusive community is an ongoing journey, one that we are committed to pursuing together. Here's to creating a more inclusive tomorrow, where everyone has the opportunity to shine!
Learn more about the Enabling Mark and view the official Honour Roll.
"Every TP student can be a force for good, every graduate a champion of change, every staff a steward of someone’s potential, and every partnership a catalyst for greater collective impact"
Temasek Polytechnic has been conferred Champion of Good 2026, the highest tier within the Company of Good Recognition System that is based on the National Corporate Purpose framework. This award celebrates organisations that champion corporate purpose, create meaningful social impact, and contribute to a more caring and inclusive society.
This award resonates deeply with TP's corporate purpose of Creating Tomorrow. At its heart, our purpose calls on us to shape not only capable graduates, but individuals who care for others, contribute to society and lead with purpose. It reflects our belief that every TP student can be a force for good, every graduate a champion of change, every staff a steward of someone’s potential, and every partnership a catalyst for greater collective impact.
TP joins S$50m National Centre for Engineering Biology
Temasek Polytechnic is proud to be part of the newly launched National Centre for Engineering Biology (NCEB), alongside NUS, NTU, SIT, NYP and A*STAR. The centre brings together education, research and industry partners to advance engineering biology and explore more sustainable ways of manufacturing the products and materials we rely on.
For TP, this partnership is an opportunity to contribute our applied expertise while giving our staff and students greater exposure to an emerging field that sits at the intersection of science, technology and sustainability. We look forward to supporting the growth of Singapore’s bioeconomy and helping develop the talent needed for what comes next.
TP Debate Club excels at Inter-Polytechnic Debate Championship 2026
Our TP Debate Club gave us plenty to cheer about at the Inter-Polytechnic Debate Championship 2026. Competing against teams from across the polytechnics, Team B emerged as runners-up, after putting their critical thinking, public speaking and teamwork skills to the test through each round.
We were equally delighted to see our Team A debaters sweep the top three individual speaker positions. Beyond the results, we are proud of the confidence, discipline and camaraderie our students displayed throughout the competition - qualities that will serve them well far beyond the debate stage.
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TP Design × MCAST showcased at designMT 2026
TP’s School of Design students took their creative learning beyond Singapore through a collaboration with the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts in Malta. Working alongside their counterparts overseas, they explored different cultures, perspectives and approaches to design, turning those exchanges into meaningful creative work.
Their efforts culminated in a showcase at the Valletta Design Cluster during designMT 2026. We are proud to see our students stepping confidently into an international setting, learning from others while contributing their own ideas and perspectives as young designers.
TP brings Singapore’s first IDDSI Academy training
Temasek Polytechnic is pleased to partner the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) to bring Singapore’s first official Practical IDDSI Academy training programme to healthcare and food-service professionals. The programme combines classroom learning with hands-on laboratory training to build practical capabilities in safer and more person-centred dysphagia care.
This collaboration brings international expertise together with TP’s applied learning approach to support healthcare and food-service professionals. It also provides an opportunity to make recognised IDDSI practices more accessible to practitioners in Singapore.
Seven of TP's nine competitors earned Medallions for Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Temasek Polytechnic celebrated the achievements of its nine competitors who represented Singapore at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, held from 22 to 27 September. Competing alongside skilled young talents from around the world, seven TP representatives earned Medallions for Excellence, demonstrating outstanding technical proficiency and dedication to their respective disciplines.
The seven recipients were Aidan Wong Kin Onn (Aircraft Maintenance), Lin Nayan (Cooking), Woo Kah Hong Johnathon (Electronics), Lim Jia Zhen (Fashion Technology), Perakam Jayadithya (Mobile Applications Development), Choy Kian Ming (Water Technology) and Koh Keira (Web Technologies). Their achievements reflect TP's commitment to developing industry-ready talent through hands-on learning, skills mastery and the dedication of students and trainers alike.
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TP Design alumnus Luqman Daud named Art Director of the Year at the D&AD Awards 2026.
Temasek Polytechnic School of Design alumnus Luqman Daud, from the Class of 2016, was named Art Director of the Year at the prestigious D&AD Awards 2026. Currently with Ogilvy Singapore, Luqman received the global distinction in recognition of his achievements in advertising and creative direction. The D&AD Awards celebrate creative excellence across design, advertising and craft.
His recognition places a TP alumnus on the international creative stage, reflecting the opportunities available to graduates who continue to develop their craft and pursue excellence beyond their diploma studies. Luqman's journey from TP Design to an internationally recognised creative professional serves as an inspiration to aspiring designers and the wider TP community.
TP renews its partnership with Jeonju City to expand opportunities in education, tourism and cultural exchange.
Temasek Polytechnic has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jeonju City, South Korea, reaffirming a longstanding partnership focused on education, international collaboration and cultural exchange. The agreement was renewed on 17 September 2026 and extends the relationship for another five years, building on the partnership first established in 2021.
The renewed collaboration will support continued student and programme exchanges between TP and educational institutions in Jeonju, alongside opportunities for tourism and cultural engagement. It reinforces TP's commitment to providing students and staff with international exposure, cross-cultural learning experiences and opportunities to develop a broader global perspective.
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TP Design students turn discarded materials into innovative, space-saving furniture with “That's Cap!”
Four Temasek Polytechnic School of Design students, including Diploma in Product Experience & Design student Emil Azkiputrasha, developed That's Cap!, an innovative furniture concept inspired by the familiar blue tables and stools found at HDB void decks. Using recycled materials such as plastic bottles and cardboard, the team created a multifunctional, space-saving furniture set designed with compact living environments in mind.
The project was selected as a finalist in Lendlease Malls' You Won't Believe It's Trash sustainability campaign, which challenged TP Design students to transform discarded materials into practical and creative products. Showcased at Parkway Parade, That's Cap! demonstrates how design thinking, sustainability and everyday observations can come together to address real-world needs.
TP × Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL) MOU
Temasek Polytechnic and Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL) have strengthened their partnership to create more opportunities for students and workers to build careers in the aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul sector. The collaboration covers training, internships, traineeships and work-study opportunities.
The partnership builds on an established relationship: since 2021, TP has trained close to 600 SAESL trainee technicians, while SAESL has hosted TP engineering students for industry exposure. The collaboration forms part of SAESL's broader effort to strengthen Singapore's aerospace talent pipeline as it expands its operations and workforce.
Renewal of KOSEN–Singapore Polytechnics MOU
TP joined educators and institutional partners in Japan for ISATE 2026, where the MOU between Japan's National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) and Singapore's polytechnics was renewed. The agreement reaffirms a shared commitment to technology education, student mobility and international collaboration.
During the visit, the TP delegation also engaged partners at the Fukuoka Institute of Technology and National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College to explore further student exchanges, internships and collaborative projects. TP students undertaking internships in Japan were also visited as part of the programme.
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Applied AI student Ryan develops AI pre-vetting tool during SIA internship
During his internship with Singapore Airlines' Base Maintenance Division, TP Applied AI student Ryan identified a time-consuming manual process involving checks on billing records. Using natural language processing and machine learning, he developed a pre-vetting tool to streamline some of these checks.
The project went beyond a classroom exercise — the tool is now used in the division's daily operations. Ryan's work was highlighted by Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How at NVIDIA AI Day Singapore as an example of how technology skills can be applied to solve practical workplace problems.
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Lendlease Malls × TP Design Exhibition
TP School of Design students partnered Lendlease Malls to explore how discarded materials and end-of-life products could be transformed into functional, commercially relevant designs. Ten shortlisted projects were developed into actual products spanning fashion, bags, jewellery, furniture and eco-collectables.
The works formed part of Lendlease's You Won't Believe It's Trash – A New Lease of Life sustainability campaign and were showcased in a roving exhibition across four malls. Participating retailers also
AI Pioneer: Learning Champion at LinkedIn Talent Awards
Temasek Polytechnic was recognised as the AI Pioneer: Learning Champion in the Academia category at the LinkedIn Talent Awards 🏆🤖
The award reflects TP’s commitment to equipping our students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
As part of the celebration, LinkedIn joined TP during Learning Week, a dedicated time for colleagues to learn, connect and explore new ideas 💡. A key highlight was TP’s first Agent-a-thon, where colleagues identified challenges, developed solutions and built their own AI agent prototypes.
🚀 At TP, preparing our students for the future starts with empowering our educators to keep learning, innovating and growing too!
Gold at Aviation Safety Competition 2026
Temasek Polytechnic Aerospace students clinched Gold at the annual Aviation Safety Competition 2026 🏆✈️
The team developed an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) that can autonomously inspect aircraft for defects, remove runway debris, monitor hazardous gases and smoke, and conduct airfield surveillance and counter-drone operations 🤖.
Organised by the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE), the competition challenged participants to use technology to advance aviation safety.
👏 Congratulations to Muhammad Haashir Islam (AEL), Rapheal Christopher Pereira (AEL), Jamadar Muhammad Hayyan Zaheer (AEG) and their supervisor, Mr Ng Kwan Wah, on this achievement!
Two Top Seed Winners at Seed Award 2026
Another BIG year for TP's School of Design at the Seed Award 2026! 🏆✨
We’re proud to be the only school with two awardees among this year’s 10 Top Seed Winners 🌟
Congratulations to Chong Jia En from Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design and Loh Jing Xuan from Diploma in Communication Design! 👏🎨
Another 17 TP Design students were also recognised as Seed Award recipients this year 🎉: Allaine Bless Dioneda Fernandez, Alvin Gorat, Faith Tan, Fitrah Qorirah Binte Mohamad Zahrin, Jeivien, Kam Jia Yu, Lee Yu Xin, Loh Zhi Kai Aidan, Poh Jashawn, Quek Si Ting, Rebecca Ong Hui Yi, Sabrina Maisha, See Shane Lin, See Yining Jenae, Shaikhah Aaliyah Binte Muhammad Bafadhal, Tan Jing Wen and Wong Shan Ning.
Organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), the Seed Award recognises young designers for their creativity, critical thinking, empathy, collaboration, perseverance and the impact of their work .
The awards were presented at a ceremony with Mr Foo Cexiang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry, as Guest of Honour.
Congratulations to all our awardees! 👏
National Robotics Competition 2026
A collaborative robot designed to grip, snip, harvest and sort fruits and herbs without human intervention has won our Mechatronics students the Best Robotics Solution Award at the National Robotics Competition! 🌱🤖
Organised by the Singapore Science Centre, the annual competition promotes STEM learning and hands-on problem solving through the building and programming of autonomous robots.
Huge CONGRATS to our students 👏🎉:
Guo Zhiyu
Mak Yeong Keong Elias
Raeann Kallie Lim
And their supervisors:
Dr Suguna Thanagasundram
Mr Cheong Khai Seng
2026 IPF World Championships
Temasek Polytechnic student Muhammad Hazrul is making his mark on the world stage 🏆 At just 18, the Singaporean powerlifter broke the Sub-Junior Men’s 66kg world record at the 2026 IPF World Championships in South Africa, deadlifting an incredible 273kg and finishing second overall in his category.
Hazrul’s journey to the podium was built on more than strength. After discovering powerlifting when he did not make his secondary school’s football team, he spent the next three and a half years training towards his dream of competing at the World Championships.
Along the way, he balanced school, training and part-time work to fund his journey, making sacrifices and pushing through moments of exhaustion and doubt.
With the unwavering support of his family, Hazrul turned years of hard work into a record-breaking moment on the world stage 💪
And he is not stopping there. As he enters the next stage of his powerlifting journey, Hazrul has set his sights on becoming a Junior Under-23 World Champion.
Worldskills 2026
Shanghai, here we come! ✈️
Temasek Polytechnic was proud to host Team Singapore’s send-off ceremony for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, graced by Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
Flying the TP flag high are 9 of our very own competitors, who will represent Singapore across 8 skills in Shanghai! 💪 They are part of the 34-strong Team Singapore contingent taking on the world stage alongside more than 1,400 young talents from over 70 countries and regions.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our TP competitors have come and can’t wait to see them showcase their skills, passion and excellence in Shanghai. All the very best to our TP competitors and the rest of Team Singapore! 🇸🇬❤️
President’s Award for Teachers 2026
Congratulations to Mr Shamim Akhtar, Course Chair of the Diploma in Immersive Media & Game Development at TP’s School of Informatics & IT, on receiving the President’s Award for Teachers 2026! 🎉
A deeply committed educator, Shamim champions inclusive education and goes above and beyond to ensure that every student feels supported, valued and empowered to realise their potential. Through his compassionate mentorship, he has helped students overcome personal, medical and learning challenges, rediscover their purpose and achieve meaningful growth.
As a forward-looking educator, Shamim also equips students for a rapidly evolving digital world by nurturing resilience, self-directed learning and an innovative mindset. From developing student-informed AI tools such as MindVizu and TPCraw to fostering close industry collaborations, he connects classroom learning with real-world purpose.
Beyond his students, Shamim inspires fellow educators through mentorship, curriculum innovation and professional learning, strengthening the wider teaching community.
This prestigious recognition is a fitting tribute to his compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to education. Congratulations, Shamim! 💛
Design Futures Award 2026
A round of applause for the talented student winners of the Design Futures Award 2026! 🏆👏
A total of 15 outstanding student projects were recognised at the Opening Ceremony of TP Design Show 2026, celebrating designs that champion sustainability, drive digital innovation and create meaningful social impact 🌱💡❤️
Formerly known as the Sustainability Design Award, the newly rebranded Design Futures Award recognises impactful student projects across three key pillars: Care, Green and Digital.
❤️ Care celebrates designs that put people first, promoting well-being, empathy, inclusivity, social equality and responsibility.
🌱 Green recognises designs that advance environmental sustainability, conservation and responsible stewardship of our planet.
💻 Digital celebrates innovative designs that harness technologies such as immersive interactive media, VR/AR and AI to create impactful solutions for the future.
Through creativity, thoughtful design and a desire to make a difference, our students have shown how design can respond to the needs of people, the planet and an increasingly digital world 🌏✨
Congratulations once again to all 15 winning projects and their student designers! 🎉 Keep pushing boundaries, designing with purpose and shaping a better future through design. 💯🙌
Super 24 2026
Huge congratulations to Temasek Polytechnic Dance Ensemble (TPDE) for clinching second runner-up 🥉 in the Tertiary Category at Super 24 2026! 👏
This marks TPDE’s third consecutive podium finish at the prestigious dance competition, following their third-place achievements in 2024 and 2025 🔥
Featuring the world’s first four-sided performance format, Super 24 challenges teams of 24 dancers to deliver a 90-second routine within a strict 8m by 8m square 💃 This year’s competition brought together teams from Singapore and across the region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia and China 🌏
Competing against some of the strongest teams in the tertiary dance scene, TPDE delivered a show-stopping performance filled with passion, energy and their signature stage presence 💯 Their journey to the podium was fuelled by months of intensive training, which began as early as May.
Here’s to the choreographers, trainers, supporters and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this achievement possible 🫶 Keep flying the TP flag high and reaching for the stars, TPDE!
Temasek Student Excellence Awards (TSEA) 2026
Big cheers and heartiest congratulations to all our Temasek Student Excellence Awards (TSEA) 2026 recipients 👏 🎉!
Annually, TSEA shines a spotlight 💡 on our students’ inspiring achievements and myriad contributions beyond the academics – such as arts, sports, leadership, community service, entrepreneurship, and sustainability✨.
This year, we celebrated 30 recipients for the Individual Awards, along with 471 recipients for the Group/Team Higher Awards across various categories🔥. On top of these awards, 494 CCA Recognition Awards (Arts/Sports/Leadership), 478 Full Colours Awards, and 144 Half Colours Awards have also been accorded 💫. Plus, 4 coaches received the Outstanding Coach Award for their contributions to TP 💯!
Here’s a huge shoutout to our top star – CCA Pinnacle Award recipient, Aiman Raedyn Lim Jen🔥! Catch his heartfelt reflections and unforgettable CCA moments and discover what fuels his passion to keep pushing ahead in his TP and sporting journey! 💪
And to all awardees from our #TPFAM 🙌 – your amazing dedication, unbridled passion, and fiery spirit make this campus truly an unstoppable hub of vibrancy all year round. Keep shining! ❤️
First Polytechnic in Singapore to Introduce a Skills Transcript
A new milestone for our TP graduates! 🎓✨
Temasek Polytechnic has introduced the Skills Transcript; the first of its kind among polytechnics in Singapore to provide a more holistic view of students’ competencies beyond academic achievements. 🙌
Presented to all graduating students from 2026, the Skills Transcript showcases each student’s skills and attributes across their academic, co-curricular and experiential achievements, including soft skills, CCAs and relevant internship experiences 💼📚
Aligned with SkillsFuture Singapore’s Skills Taxonomy, the transcript also reflects attributes from the TP Student Profile (TSP), such as innovation and entrepreneurship, critical thinking and resilience. Throughout their three years at TP, students can preview and track their skills development, empowering them to make more informed choices about their subjects, internships, CCAs and projects 🚀
More than just a record of achievement, the Skills Transcript helps our graduates better showcase what they can bring to the workplace. Developed with feedback from industry partners across various sectors, it also gives employers a clearer picture of each graduate’s capabilities, helping them identify candidates who are the right fit for the job 🤝
Here’s to empowering our students to own their learning journey, showcase their strengths and step confidently into the future of work! 🌟
The Straits Times’ Singapore’s Best Employers 2026
TP has been named in The Straits Times’ Singapore’s Best Employers 2026 list. Singapore’s Best Employers 2026 is a large-scale and comprehensive study that assesses the attractiveness of employers in Singapore through an independent employee survey.
This recognition affirms TP’s continued commitment to building a supportive, purposeful and future-ready workplace where staff can grow, contribute and make a meaningful impact in education and the wider community.
‘Off The Ground’ Dance Competition
Our TP Dance Ensemble (TPDE) walked away with the first runner-up title at the ‘Off The Ground’ (OTG) dance competition!
TPDE’s dance item, led and guided by resident Breaking instructor Gerald Chan, brought audiences on an explorative journey through the incorporation of interesting movements, new fusions, and artistic elements.
Congratulations, TPDE!
Gerontological Society of Singapore's Annual Scientific Conference on Ageing
Our final-year students from the Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology (GEM) clinched the first prize at the Gerontological Society of Singapore's Annual Scientific Conference on Ageing! We are proud of you!
Asian Junior Bowling Championships
Our incredible Common Business Programme student Aiman Lim from TP’s Bowling CCA showcased his remarkable talent on the international stage at the Asian Junior Bowling Championships, securing Singapore’s first Boys' Singles Gold Medal in over a decade, and also the Silver Medals in both the Boys' Masters Stepladder Finals and Boys' All Events.
He joined forces with his fellow compatriots to clinch Gold in the Boys' Doubles and Team-of-Four Events, contributing to our nation’s impressive medal haul.
Heartfelt congratulations to #TeamSingapore and Aiman!
Super 24 Tertiary Category
Congratulations to TP Dance Ensemble (TPDE) for emerging as champions in the recent Super 24 Tertiary Category!
Their journey has been one of perseverance and growth, and now they stand as a brilliant example of what can be accomplished through sheer determination and collaborative effort. Keep grooving, keep shining, and keep spreading the magic of dance!
President’s Award for Teachers
The President's Award for Teachers (PAT) recognises experienced educators who are role models for the teaching profession. These educators adopt innovative approaches in their lessons, are lifelong learners and are mentors to their peers. They embody deep passion for teaching, and inspire their students and peers through their words and deeds.
The Lee Hsien Loong Award for Outstanding All-Round Achievement
The Lee Hsien Loong Award for Outstanding All-Round Achievement is awarded to only one exceptional polytechnic fresh graduate each year. This prestigious honour supports and recognises outstanding post-secondary students who have done well academically and non-academically, particularly those who have made outstanding contributions to the community and demonstrated the spirit of Innovation and Enterprise.
SIX TP students have been awarded the Lee Hsien Loong Award for Outstanding All-Round Achievement since its inception in 2009.
Viyshnatulasiy Manivannen
School of Applied Science
Diploma in Biotechnology
2021/2022
Phyllis Soo Hui Min
School of Business
Diploma in Business
2020/2021
Charis Sim Wei Li
School of Business
Diploma in Law & Management
2018/2019
