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Republic Polytechnic

2012-2016

Discover how RP has shaped learning, built opportunities, and achieved major milestones from 2012 to 2016.

Last updated 27 February 2026

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2016

Clinched seven HR awards at the Singapore Human Resource Awards 2016

Three men in suits holding an award at the "Presentation Gala."

RP was a proud recipient of the Corporate HR Champion Award.

Official opening of Republic Polytechnic Industry Centre

Three men with golden bows are cutting a ribbon in front of "Republic Polytechnic Industry Centre".

With a gross floor area of over 11,000 square metres, the centre aims to deepen industry collaboration across a range of industries that include food manufacturing, hospitality, advance manufacturing and logistics, among others. It will be a learning hub for students, staff and industry professionals to develop skills that will better prepare them to meet future industry needs.

2015

28 RP students and 31 RP alumni participated and clinched a total of 41 medals in the 28th SEA Games

Group wearing Singapore team attire, holding small Singapore flags.

436 volunteers, including staff and interns, were involved in the 2015 SEA Games.

RP celebrates Singapore's Golden Jubilee

A diverse group of people dancing outdoors, some in white, others in red and tan clothing.

More than 300 RP staff, students, alumni, trainers/coaches performed for the opening act - Chapter 1: Beginnings at National Day Parade 2015

2014

Launch of Aquaria - A purpose-built research and learning facility for the growing aquaculture industry

Four people shaking hands in front of an "AQUARIA" sign, Republic Polytechnic logo.

The Aquaria is a state-of-the-art 180-square-metre indoor and outdoor laboratory which will serve an important role in teaching, learning and research.

2013

Official launch of the Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management

Josephine Teo at podium with banner displaying "Process, People, Technology" tic-tac-toe.

COI-SCM helps Singapore-based companies to develop and strengthen their supply chain and logistics capabilities through Process Innovation, Technology Enablement, and Training.

2012

Launch of RP's 10th anniversary celebrations

Man speaking at Republic Polytechnic's "RP Family Day," backdrop with cartoon family.

RP kicked off its 10th anniversary celebrations at a ceremony on 4 January 2012. The event saw the unveiling of a new banner bearing the RP 10th Anniversary logo, which symbolises RP’s aspirations to become an educational institution of choice

Accreditation with The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE)

Launch of PBL Institute and One-Day, One-Problem: An Approach to Problem-based Learning book

Close-up of the cover for "One-Day, One-Problem" book with red background.

The first institution of its kind in Singapore, PBLI is dedicated to research, training, consultancy services, and collaboration related to PBL

Re-launch of Centre for Professional Development as the Academy for Continuing Education@RP and launch of first part-time diploma

Launch of the Centre for Enterprise and Communication (Merger of Centre for Culture and Communication and Centre for Innovation and Enterprise)

Awarded Singapore Tourism Board Best Education Experience (Tourism and Hospitality Award 2012)

Two people on stage accepting award with Republic Polytechnic logo behind them.

The award recognises courses and curriculums that support the grooming of talent for the tourism industry.

Opening Ceremony of The Aerospace Hub (ARCH)

Six adults pose in front of a Republic Polytechnic branded plane.

The Aerospace Hub (The ARCH) has a built up space of 1,500 square metres with all the facilities typically found in an actual industry aircraft hangar. The facility is equipped with a Learjet 35, Jabiru 160, a Boeing 747-400 Simulator, and an Air-Traffic control simulator. It provides students with the best possible realistic aircraft and aviation industry training.

President Tony Tan Keng Yam graced RP's 10th Anniversary Musical and Partners Appreciation Nite

Large group poses together on stage, some wearing traditional clothing, two in business suits.

As part of RP’s 10th anniversary celebrations, RP re-staged the first Singapore musical ‘Makanplace’ during the Partners’ Appreciation Nite where about 400 distinguished guests relived the sights and sounds of a typical Singapore hawker centre in the 1980s.