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14 August 2026
RP drone soccer team finishes 5th at FIDA Intercontinental Cup 2026 in South Korea
Schools
School of Engineering
Made up of RP School of Engineering students and alumni, Merlion 20 represented Singapore against 14 national teams at the FIDA Intercontinental Cup 2026 in Songdo, South Korea, with club team Republic Ospreys making history as the only non-Korean team to reach the semi-finals.
11 August 2026
RP celebrates National Day 2026
What’s On
Events
RP marked National Day 2026 with a full day of festivities on 6 August, highlighted by a special performance of NDP 2026 theme song Sparkle by lecturer and musician Dru Chen, alongside a uniformed services showcase, observance ceremony and live performances by student groups.
29 July 2026
Guitar talk with the Prime Minister: Inside RP alumnus Hazieq Nizam's repair shop visit
Student Life
Student and Alumni Spotlights
Schools
School of Technology for Arts, Media and Design
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's visit to Wax Guitar Services shone a spotlight on Sonic Arts alumnus Hazieq Nizam, whose journey from a diploma student to a master luthier was ignited by a single line from his lecturer: "Just go for it."
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15 July 2026
It's Never Too Late to Learn
Schools
School of Applied Science
For Farhanah, upskilling wasn't about changing careers. She continued working full-time at the National Environment Agency (NEA), and saw it as a chance to deepen her expertise and prepare for new opportunities in the environmental sector
15 July 2026
Six diplomas, one degree, and still going: meet RP's 69-year-old graduate
Lifelong Learning
Upcoming Programmes
Adrian Lau added a Specialist Diploma in Environmental and Corporate Sustainability to his six diplomas and one degree, proving that curiosity and determination have no retirement age.
14 July 2026
Smart light, better growth: Intelligent PAR monitoring
Industry
Industry Success Stories
RP Agriculture Research and Innovation (AGRI) Centre developed an Intelligent Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) Monitoring and Control System to tackle plant growth challenges.
14 July 2026
RP outdoor education expert shares essential safety tips for high-altitude adventures
Lifelong Learning
Upcoming Programmes
Tan Ai Chin, Assistant Director at RP School of Sports and Health, appeared on Channel 8's Hello Singapore to share three essential reminders for anyone planning a trek or expedition in challenging outdoor environments.
13 July 2026
Advancing fitness assessment through AI-powered calisthenics monitoring
Industry
Industry Success Stories
Led by RP’s School of Infocomm, the team collaborated with a fitness assessment technology provider to enhance exercise assessment.
10 July 2026
AI for Good Festival 2026 opens at RP with industry partners and student innovations
Student Life
Campus Life and CCAs
RP hosted the launch of the three-day AI for Good Festival 2026, bringing together industry partners, educators and students to explore responsible AI education in support of Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0.
6 July 2026
RP honoured at Public Service Festival Sparks 2026 for innovation and sustainability
Our People and Impact
Institutional Awards and Accolades
Staff Spotlights
RP hosted the annual Public Service Festival Sparks 2026, with two RP staff members recognised at the Public Service Transformation Awards and the polytechnic receiving the inaugural GreenGov Excellence Award.