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Date Media Release
6 Jan Senior Minister Tharman unveils Republic Polytechnic’s new Xperiential Learning Centre at the institution’s 20th anniversary milestone
13 Jan More polytechnic graduates find jobs as Singapore economy recovers in 2021
14 Jan New Career Conversion Programme for the Agri-tech Sector to Benefit 100 Mid-career Individuals by 2023
19 Apr Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Foundation and Government of Riau Islands launch Food Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain Programme
26 Apr Nine companies presented with the inaugural National Workplace Learning Certificate
4 May Largest cohort of Continuing Education and Training graduates take the stage at Republic Polytechnic’s 17th Graduation Ceremony
5 Jul Institutions join forces to uplift the Training and Adult Education sector
3 Aug Republic Polytechnic launches new agritech facility in support of Singapore’s food resilience and sustainability drive
11 Aug Four new SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes to be launched in 2023
9 Sep SMRT and Singapore’s five polytechnics collaborate to enhance workforce readiness, support lifelong learning and employability
16 Sep Polytechnic Forum 2022 brings together 300 students to share ideas on building a more caring, inclusive and equitable Singapore
29 Sep Students from five polytechnics showcased their creativity at a corporate ideation challenge 
27 Oct Republic Polytechnic’s inaugural Sustainable Urban Agriculture Forum showcases innovations in agritech sector 
2 Dec New Principals & Chief Executive Officers at Nanyang and Republic Polytechnics in 2023
Date Media Release
5 Jan Republic Polytechnic and PSA launch joint Experiential Laboratory to prepare young talents for port operations of the future  
1 Mar RP launches new Specialist Diploma in Digital Business
9 Mar RP and FAS signs MOU to launch COE for Football Science
12 Mar Singapore and Indonesia to share expertise and experience on e-commerce logistics
2 May 4,755 graduates take centre stage at Republic Polytechnic’s 13th graduation ceremony
24 Jul Polytechnics jointly offer new Part-time Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
28 Jul More Work-Learn Opportunities for Singaporeans 
18 Aug Republic Polytechnic partners SCOGA and Singapore Gymnastics to develop talent in both traditional sports and esports
9 Sep RP's Digital Business Challenge 2018: Empowering young entrepreneurs to digitalise business ideas
26 Nov Republic Polytechnic opens new lifelong learning facility in Paya Lebar
Date Media Release
5 Jan Republic Polytechnic celebrates its 15th Anniversary in 2017, launches two new facilities at Open House
9 Jan Over 90% of Polytechnic Graduates Employed Within Six Months in 2016
1 Feb Local polytechnics and Singapore Fintech Association sign MOU
10 Mar Republic Polytechnic collaborates with cybersecurity industry players to provide quality workforce training for students
2 May Marking its 15th Anniversary, Republic Polytechnic sees 4,752 graduates take the stage at twelfth graduation ceremony
27 Jun SingHealth partners Republic Polytechnic to develop a new Specialist Diploma in Transitional Care Management
11 Aug Republic Polytechnic expands industry partnerships to future-proof Singapore’s hospitality workforce
28 Sep Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and Temasek Foundation International to build capabilities in tourism and hospitality development in the Philippines
Date Media Release
7 Jan Republic Polytechnic unveils more skills deepening opportunities for students at Open House 2016
22 Jan Republic Polytechnic partners e2i to enhance career guidance experience for students
3 May Largest student cohort to graduate from Republic Polytechnic since inception
19 May Republic Polytechnic and Samsung unveil Android training and development lab and offer joint certification in Android apps development
9 Jun Republic Polytechnic’s new integrated customer experience facility boosts authentic learning for hospitality students
14 Jun Republic Polytechnic launches SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme for Hotel Sector with largest student intake to date
3 Aug Republic Polytechnic launches Industry Centre
9 Sep Republic Polytechnic collaborates with Rolls-Royce in materials science and composites skills development
3 Oct MAS and Local Polytechnics sign Memorandum of Understanding to promote Skills Development in Financial Technology
14 Oct Singapore’s Temasek Foundation International and Republic Polytechnic partner National Tourism Institutions in Indonesia to enhance capability in the hospitality and tourism sector
21 Oct Secura collaborates with Republic Polytechnic and the University of Glasgow to start cybersecurity research and development laboratory
4 Nov Republic Polytechnic partners key MICE industry partners
24 Nov Republic Polytechnic launches the Specialist Diploma in Communication Strategies for Social Media
Date Media Release
6 Jan SingTel first to offer diploma scholarships in support of SkillsFuture
8 Jan Republic Polytechnic supports SkillsFuture drive through deeper industry collaboration
11 Feb Enhanced skills training for Republic Polytechnic engineering students through deeper industry partnerships
31 Mar Fostering a Culture of Productivity and Innovation with the Hotel Productivity Centre
4 May Republic Polytechnic celebrates tenth graduation ceremony with largest cohort
19 May Hexagon Metrology partners Republic Polytechnic (RP) to explore innovations in automation processes and manufacturing solutions
23 Jul Republic Polytechnic’s SG50 LEGO competition reveals top three teams
12 Oct Innovation takes centre stage at Republic Polytechnic Tech Fest
26 Oct PSA and Republic Polytechnic in collaboration to nurture future generation of port specialists for Singapore’s container port industry 
3 Dec Republic Polytechnic introduces multi-disciplinary engineering course
5 Dec World Vision and Republic Polytechnic Pilot Youth Livelihood Programme to Drive Sustainable and Impactful Volunteerism
Date Media Release
9 Jan Republic Polytechnic opens new Aquaculture Centre
10 Jan Poly fresh graduates enjoy slight increase in starting salaries in 2013
16 Jan S R Nathan lends financial support to ITE graduates studying at Republic Polytechnic with S$129,000 donation
15 Mar Launch of AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate Course @ RP 2014
20 Mar DJ Mad Jester is Live Mix Maestro’s new DJ Champion
28 Mar Temasek Foundation and local polytechnics launch youth leaders exchange programme with TVET institutions across the region
8 Apr Republic Polytechnic’s Media Challenge returns to crown new winners
9 Apr Republic Polytechnic collaborates with Popular E-Learning Holdings
19 May Republic Polytechnic to see nearly 4,500 graduate in its ninth graduation ceremony
20 Jun Republic Polytechnic and YCH Group sign MOU to launch Talent Development Programme
1 Aug New Chairman for Republic Polytechnic’s Board of Governors
28 Aug Singapore and Myanmar partner to develop local enterprise for sustainable social and community development
2 Sep Nurturing youth to engineer the future of Singapore
1 Oct Leveraging technology for innovative healthcare solutions at Republic Polytechnic Technology Day 2014
31 Oct RP and SACEOS provide talent boost for MICE industry
19 Nov Republic Polytechnic and SETSCO partner to boost Aerospace MRO manpower qualifications
3 Dec Republic Polytechnic introduces two new diplomas to meet industry demand