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In April 2023, RP School of Management and Communication (SMC) and RP School of Sports, Health and Leisure (SHL) initiated the inaugural run of the People’s Association (PA) Advanced Executive Certificate in Community Sports Leadership Programme. This programme is tailored to grassroots community leaders within the Ang Mo Kio and Nee Soon group representation constituencies (GRCs), encompassing 12 modules structured across four knowledge domains: Certificate in Partnership & Networking, Certificate in Community Activation, Certificate in Social Mixing & Integration, and Certificate in Inclusive Programming. The collaboration between RP and PA is scheduled to extend over a three-year period until 2025.
In April 2023, RP School of Engineering (SEG) launched a trainee program in collaboration with Schenker Singapore. This initiative involves SEG students engaging in immersive learning experiences focused on supply chain operations and related skills. Through a combination of facility visits to Schenker's premises, industry talks, and practical job placements, students will acquire valuable insights and hands-on experience in the field.
Outstanding students will have the opportunity to participate in internships and undertake final year projects with Schenker, further deepening their understanding of logistics and supply chain management. Additionally, upon graduation, these students may be offered full-time positions within the organisation. Notably, the duration of the one-year internship will be considered as part of the graduates' overall service tenure upon joining Schenker.
For the period of April 2023 to March 2024, RP School of Infocomm (SOI) successfully launched a series of new educational offerings. These programmes were meticulously crafted to align with contemporary market trends, particularly in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operational Technology Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. The curriculum encompasses a diverse array of courses such as AI for Boosting Productivity, AI Project Management, goCloud, and Essentials of Machine Learning. Each programme was strategically formulated to cater to the dynamic requirements of industry professionals and aspiring learners seeking specialised expertise and competencies within these fields.
The Designing Your Life Institute (DYLI) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals to lead purpose-driven lives through the Designing Your Life (DYL) framework. On 27 June 2023, DYLI officially expanded its operations to Singapore, marked by the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Republic Polytechnic (RP) and the Human Capital Leadership Institute. This partnership highlights our commitment to fostering a culture of design thinking in Singapore.
Beginning in April 2024, the DYL framework will be integrated into the curriculum for RP students in the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP). This initiative follows the positive feedback from DYL workshops, which have benefitted over 900 students from RP School of Technology for the Arts (STA) since 2022. The DYL framework is currently taught at more than 350 universities worldwide, including the prestigious Stanford Life Design Lab.
From 25 to 29 September 2023, 25 students and two staff representatives from RP School of Management and Communication (SMC) participated in an International Service-Learning Programme at Batam, benefiting the Sekolah Kuntum Batam Little Angel. This school is supported by Yayasan Dunia Viva Wanita, an organisation dedicated to empowering women and children, including migrant workers, through education, health initiatives, and anti-human trafficking efforts.
In preparation for the trip, students organised a donation drive for books and toys. During the programme, they planned and conducted daily lessons in English, mathematics, art and craft, and sports for the preschoolers. Additionally, the students collaborated to enhance the school's learning environment by redesigning and painting the facilities.
In September 2023, students from RP School of Sports, Health and Leisure's (SHL) Diploma in Outdoor & Adventure Learning (DOAL) and Diploma in Sport Coaching (DSC) participated in a week-long Student Overseas Trip (SOT) to Outward Bound Vietnam. This trip provided students with the opportunity to apply academic concepts in a practical outdoor setting, facilitating both personal and group development.
During the trip, students engaged in Vietnamese cultural activities, such as cave exploration with abseiling and bamboo trap making. They also had the chance to enhance their leadership skills by leading various activities and receiving constructive feedback from their peers.
As part of their final year project, a group of students from RP School of Engineering's (SEG) Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment (DSBE) conceptualised and developed a digital twin model of RP’s Indoor Agricultural Lab using Building Information Modelling (BIM). This digital twin serves as a virtual replica of the lab, accurately mirroring its layout, settings, and environmental conditions. It enables technicians and researchers to manage and optimise lab performance through informed decision-making.
The project was showcased at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2023, an annual event that brings together energy professionals, policymakers, and commentators to share best practices and innovative solutions.
Jointly offered by RP School of Infocomm (SOI) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP), the 12-month programme – Singapore’s First Work-Study Certificate leading to Part-Time Diploma in Software Engineering – aims to equip participants with industry-relevant skills and knowledge to become software engineers competent in UX (user experience), UI (user interface), and DevOps. The inaugural intake commenced in October 2023, with two scheduled intakes per year. The programme is available in both SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme (WSP) and non-WSP formats.
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