Celebrate our milestones and accomplishments over the past year.
Public Sector Transformation Awards 2023 – Mr Vincent Lim and Mr Raymond YeoNot pictured: Mr Hong Ling Tim
The Public Sector Transformation (PST) Awards Ceremony is a Whole-of-Government pinnacle platform to recognise and reward public officers and public agencies for their excellence in work and organisational practices. Three RP School of Engineering (SEG) lecturers were conferred the prestigious PST Awards in 2023.
Mr Hong Ling Tim and Mr Raymond Yeo clinched the Exemplary Innovator Award for their Smart Inventory Monitoring Rack project. The project comprises real-time monitor for medical consumables, which was co-developed with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and National University Health System. Mr Vincent Lim received the Exemplary Skills Future Public Service Award for his contribution towards spearheading training programmes on Industry 4.0, Robotic Process Automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain. He initiated process improvement projects which have led to time and resource savings within RP.
A team of four Diploma in Engineering Systems & Management (DESM) students from RP School of Engineering (SEG), led by lecturer Mr Loh Tick Boon, impressed judges with their project, SmartCare HealthIoT. One of the five award winners in the Lee Hsien Loong Interactive Digital Media (IDM) competition, their winning idea is an integrated home healthcare device that provides a comprehensive solution for medication management for the elderly and their caregivers. The project addresses a common issue of non-compliance with smart technological features, including active reminders, automatic dispensing of medicines through facial recognition, and data analysis.
In August 2023, Ms Malini Thyagesan, a senior lecturer at RP School of Applied Science (SAS) was conferred the prestigious President’s Award for Teachers (PAT), the highest accolade in the teaching profession. The award recognises excellent and experienced educators for their dedication in nurturing budding minds and their impact on the education sector.
Ms Mapel Yap, Assistant Programme Chair at RP School of Infocomm (SOI), emerged as a PAT 2023 finalist. Ms Yap and her team established a joint cybersecurity lab with an industry partner, providing an authentic and immersive learning environment for students in the Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM).
The National Day Awards recognises various forms of merit and service to Singapore. Mr Tui Jurn Mun, Director of RP School of Management and Communication (SMC), received The Public Administration Medal (Silver), while Mr Valavan S, Assistant Director (Capability and Industry) of RP School of Applied Science (SAS), was awarded The Public Administration Medal (Bronze). In addition, 12 RP colleagues were commended at the National Day Awards ceremony for their contributions to the polytechnic and public service.
Students from RP School of Management and Communication’s (SMC) Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC) emerged victorious among 39 teams that participated in the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Brand Challenge on 9 September 2023. Participating teams were asked to design a logo and create a marketing campaign targeted at gig workers. The DMC team won over the judges with their ideation of BeezGigz, a one-stop platform for gig workers to find freelance jobs. The students won shopping vouchers and received provisional admission offers into a full-time Bachelor programme offered by SUSS.
At the closing ceremony of WorldSkills Singapore on 6 October 2023, RP students from various schools were awarded a total of six WorldSkills medals for the categories of Hotel Reception, Digital Construction, Aircraft Maintenance, and Freight Forwarding. They displayed exceptional skills and expertise, while facing strong competition from talented youths from other institutions.
Separately, in July, our students again flew the RP flag high at WorldSkills ASEAN, contributing to Singapore’s overall runner-up placing among nine participating nations. TeamRP won three medals, including two Silvers in Cooking and Information Network Cabling, and a Medallion for Excellence in Rapid Transit Systems.
In support of the hospitality and tourism higher education sector, data solutions firm Smith Travel Research (STR) held the Market Study Challenge for students over the world on 4 November 2023. Our team of Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management (DHHM) students from RP School of Hospitality (SOH) displayed extensive knowledge and analytical skills in understanding the trends affecting Singapore’s hospitality industry. They emerged as champions amid strong competition from top-tier hospitality institutions across the Asia Pacific region. Through the process, our students gained invaluable insights by working with industry experts from Singapore, Australia, Germany, and the United States.
Zhao Xinlei, a Year 3 Diploma in Industrial & Operations Management (DIOM) student from RP School of Engineering (SEG), was selected as the UiPath Student Champion from over 1,000 nominees globally. UiPath Student Developer Champions are student leaders who drive the UiPath Student Developer communities on campus and inspire their peers with the necessary skills and connections to excel in automation. The rigorous selection process required submissions of staff references, a high-quality portfolio, and interviews with an industry panel. Xinlei also received recognition from his final year project industry supervisors at Onn Wah Tech for his outstanding performance.
On 24 November 2023, 10 RP teams participated in the Project Management Institute (PMI) SG Chapter Student Competition 2023, which attracted students from various Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). Teams were judged on their proposals, in which they ideated on harnessing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help a medium-sized e-commerce company improve business processes while employing various project management tools such as Agile frameworks. A team consisting Diploma in Consumer Behaviour & Research (DCBR) students from RP School of Management and Communication (SMC) was the overall champion while a second DCBR team was one of the top eight finalists.
11 students from RP School of Infocomm’s (SOI) Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) were awarded five Gold, four Silver and two Bronze awards at the Association of Information Security Professionals Student Volunteer Recognition Programme (AISP SVRP) Awards Ceremony held on 10 November 2023. They were recognised for volunteering in cybersecurity initiatives and demonstrating leadership skills in school and the community.
The AISP SVRP aims to encourage volunteerism among students while developing their interest in cybersecurity. The programme is backed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, with support from private companies.
Shariffah Faaiqah Binte Syed Abdullah Alkaff, a Year 2 Diploma in Arts & Theatre Management (DATM) student from RP School of Technology for the Arts (STA) was one of 14 recipients of the Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards (GCTEA). The GCTEA celebrates individuals with disabilities who have excelled in their fields and are role models for the community. Shariffah, the first hearing-impaired student to pursue the DATM at RP, balances her studies with her role as an arts activist. She proudly embraces her identity and aspires to be a role model for children facing similar circumstances. The awards ceremony was held at the Istana on 11 December 2023.
Environmental sustainability has always been an integral part of RP’s DNA since its inception in 2006. RP’s strong focus and commitment to environmental sustainability culminated in January 2024 when we achieved Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) prestigious Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy (SLE) Award for our main campus, marking a historic milestone as currently the organisation with the largest Gross Floor Area to do so.
This award affirms our unwavering commitment to energy efficiency. RP’s environmental sustainability efforts encompass efficient energy systems, water management initiatives, usage of eco-friendly building materials, and innovative design and technology.
In urban farming, limited options for nutrient solutions in hydroponic cultivation, due to chemical pesticide restrictions, prompted a search for sustainable alternatives. From March 2022 to June 2023, RP School of Applied Science (SAS) bridged this gap by introducing an environmentally sustainable and efficient solution for enhancing urban farm yield and quality.
Led by SAS lecturer, Dr Heng Kiang Soon, the research team, including three final year project teams, successfully converted okara, a by-product of soymilk and tofu processing, into a plant bio-stimulant. The bio-stimulant significantly boosts leafy vegetable production and effectively combats powdery mildew disease in strawberries. This innovation was licensed to Soilabs Pte Ltd, a local biotechnology company.
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