ANNUAL
REPORT
2014/15
Nanyang Polytechnic Annual Report 2014/2015
S. 57 of 2015
Presented to Parliament pursuant to Statute.
Ordered by Parliament to lie upon the Table:
18 August 2015
CONTENTS
Vision, Mission & Values
02
Board of Governors
04
Message from Chairman and Principal & CEO
06
Committees
10
Organisation Chart
11
Senate
12
Senior Management
13
Advisory Committees
16
Student Intake and Enrolment
24
SCHOOLS
School of Business Management
26
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
38
School of Design
48
School of Engineering
60
School of Health Sciences
76
School of Information Technology
88
School of Interactive & Design Media
104
Continuing Education and Training
118
Academic Development and Services,
Corporate Services
128
Beyond the Classroom & Workplace
132
NYP Education Fund
148
NYP International & NYP Ventures
152
VISION, MISSION
& VALUES
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Our
Vision
Our
Mission
Our
Values
To be a Premier Polytechnic
of Global Distinction
We provide quality education and training to prepare students
and adult learners for work and life, equipping them to be
lifelong learners and to contribute to the technological,
economic and social development of Singapore.
We will harness our resources, expertise, creativity and
innovation to support the development of business and
industry and to complement Singapore’s globalisation efforts.
Can-Do Spirit
A positive mindset, grasping opportunities, a willingness to try
something new and rising to new challenges.
Borderless Teamwork
Working seamlessly across schools and departments to achieve
synergy and maximise organisational capability.
Development Orientation
Dynamism, growth and a pioneering spirit.
Always looking ahead and planning for the future.
Innovation and Enterprise
Inventive, creative and creating new opportunities. Being
entrepreneurial, business-oriented and business-friendly.
Nurturing and Caring Culture
Commitment to help our students develop new skills and
maximise their potential. Support for our colleagues in their work
to encourage their growth and success in their careers at NYP.
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BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
Chairman
Mr Tan Tong Hai
Chief Executive Officer &
Executive Director
StarHub Ltd
RADM Frederick
Chew Chih Chiang
Commander
Maritime Security Task Force
Republic of Singapore Navy
Deputy
Chairman
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Mr Quek Gim Pew
Ms Jessica Tan
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
Chief Executive Officer
DSO National Laboratories
Dr Ng Cher Siang
Mr Lim Sim Seng
Mr Tay Yong Seng
Managing Director
Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd
Managing Director
Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Group Executive and
Singapore Country Head
DBS Bank
Partner
Allen & Gledhill LLP
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Dr Gaetan Angoh
Associate Vice President
Supply Chain Management
Merck Manufacturing Division
MSD International GmbH
(Singapore Branch)
Mr Lee Pak Sing
Director
(International Directorate)
Ministry of Finance
Mr Chiang Hoi Keong
Mr Sng Chern Wei
Director
Curriculum Planning and
Development Division 1
Ministry of Education
Mr Freddie Yeo
Prof Lim Mong King
Ms Phua Puay Li
Mr Mohamed Amrin Bin
Mohamed Amin
Chief Operating Officer
Infinite Studios
Director
(Manpower Planning
& Strategy)
Ministry of Health
Professor
School of Mechanical &
Aerospace Engineering
Nanyang Technological
University
Partner
Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP
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MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN
AND PRINCIPAL & CEO
2014/15 was an exciting year for
NYP. We ventured further in
delivering our mission of providing
quality education and training to prepare
our students and adult learners for work and
life. We continued to work with industries to
develop programmes in support of the
national SkillsFuture initiative while
complementing Singapore’s globalisation
efforts. Our achievements this past year,
both academic and non-academic, take us
closer in realising our vision of becoming a
premier polytechnic of global distinction.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION
& TRAINING
During the year, we contributed to the
national SkillsFuture initiative as sector
coordinators for Healthcare, Media and
Retail, while actively engaging other
industries to develop various Earn & Learn
and Structured Internship Programmes
(SIPs) to ensure fresh polytechnic and ITE
graduates and current students get a head
start in their chosen careers.
In March 2015, a total of 4,744 students
graduated from their full-time studies, bringing
the total number of NYP diploma graduates
to 77,787 since its inception. Last year, 92 per
cent of NYP graduates found employment
within six months of graduation and their
average starting salary was S$2,180. This is a
testament to how well sought-after they are by
industry.
In addition to these sectors, we have
also collaborated with the Singapore
Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
to lay the ground work to launch Earn
& Learn programmes in several other
sectors including Food Services, Visual
Communication, Precision Engineering and
Information & Communications Technology.
To further strengthen contextual teaching
and learning, and to equip our students for
the workforce, we continued to launch new
facilities, some in collaboration with various
industry leaders.
FY
Chairman
Mr Tan Tong Hai
Chief Executive Officer &
Executive Director
StarHub Ltd
Principal & CEO
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Nanyang Polytechnic
NYP also launched SIP for our biologics
students. This SIP, which aims to create
high-value jobs for our students in the
growing biologics manufacturing industry,
was jointly developed with GlaxoSmithKline
Biologicals and Novartis Singapore
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pte Ltd.
Since then, we have worked closely with
more than 50 industry leaders to codevelop and offer new SIPs to our students
from May 2015. We look forward to having
more companies come on board for this
programme. While helping our students
to better transit into the world of work,
these SIPs will also deepen their skills and
knowledge in their chosen fields of study.
At NYP, we pride ourselves in being “The
Innovative Polytechnic”, nurturing our students
to become technically sound and professionally
competent, as well as innovative and
enterprising graduates.
In the year under review, we admitted 5,347
students into 50 full-time diploma courses
bringing our total full-time Pre-employment
Education and Training (PET) enrolment to
16,090.
We opened a new Centre for Functional Food
and Human Nutrition for our students to
undertake real world projects on nutrition that
include evaluating the nutritional value of new
hybrid products like functional food.
To enhance students’ training in
Nanotechnology, we launched the Centre for
Sustainable Nanotechnology, which serves
as a resource for industry and government
regulatory agencies to take on industry projects
where students develop solutions for real world
problems.
During the year, we extended our partnership
with Microsoft Singapore to launch the
Ambient Intelligence Computing Centre (AICC)
to train our students in ambient intelligence
and prepare them for a Singapore that is fast
evolving into the world’s first Smart Nation.
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We also signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with IBM to set up the Big Data
& Analytics Innovation Centre as a platform to
engage our staff and students in research and
development (R&D). This collaboration will
prepare our students for high-value jobs through
IBM’s certification, training and internship.
A partnership with the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA) was inked to
place our accountancy & finance students on
the fast-track to acquire the prestigious ACCA
professional accounting qualification, even
before they graduate.
Our students also beat university teams from
Thailand and Taiwan to come in second in
the International Union for Food Science &
Technology (IUFoST) Product Development
competition that challenges students to develop
innovative food products to fight hunger.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
& TRAINING
Achievements
In Continuing Education & Training (CET),
NYP further enhanced its programmes to help
upgrade and re-train Singapore’s workforce.
This past year, NYP conducted a total of 1,014
CET course runs and delivered 21,773 training
places. These included 86 course runs that led
to polytechnic qualifications, 65 runs of short
courses and 24 seminars, as well as 839 runs of
Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) courses
under our Professional Development Centre and
the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies.
At WorldSkills Singapore 2014, our students
bagged a total of 22 medals to top the
competition - the largest haul among all
participating institutions.
We also established the Asian Culinary Institute
(ACI) jointly with WDA. As the anchor training
provider for the F&B services industry, ACI will
help build a pipeline of local chefs for Asian
cuisines, strengthen continual professional
development for existing employees
and facilitate innovation and productivity
enhancement through R&D.
In our pursuit to nurture innovative and
enterprising students, our Schools continued
to promote these values through our curricula
and activities beyond the classroom. The fruits
of these efforts were demonstrated through our
many student achievements, both at the national
and international levels.
Teams from NYP also topped the Microsoft
Imagine Cup (National Round) 2014 in the
Innovation, Games and World Citizenship
categories.
NYP’s design students clinched a total of 24
awards at the Packaging Awards, our best
performance yet. It recognises companies and
students for their efforts in promoting local
design.
We were also presented the NDP Gold Award
for our students’ contributions of video
productions and visual effects to National Day
Parade 2014.
In the international arena, our students claimed
top spot at the International Robot Contest in
South Korea, winning three gold awards. At
the FIRA Hurocup in Beijing, they were the first
runner-up in the all-round champion category.
INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE
In the past year, we continued to grow our
portfolio of projects in Research and Innovation &
Enterprise. Working on such projects to identify
solutions for real-world problems keeps our
staff and students ahead of industry trends and
technology developments.
In FY2014/15, 11 research and innovation
projects secured grants from various funding
sources such as the MOE Translational R&D and
Innovation Fund, National Research Foundation’s
Proof of Concept and National Cyber Security
Research funds, and the Social Innovation
Research Fund from Tote Board.
We filed 11 new patents and entered into eight
new licensing agreements for made-in NYP
technologies and innovation.
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During the year, we also launched the NYP
Entrepreneurship Start-ups (NEST) incubation
space to support student and alumni start-ups.
Besides providing space and funding, NEST
also helps promote collaborative projects
and creates networking opportunities for our
aspiring entrepreneurs.
INTERNATIONALISATION
On the international front, we continued to
grow our existing network and entered new
collaborations with international partners.
We co-organised and hosted the 8th
International Symposium on Advances in
Technology Education (ISATE) with the other
polytechnics, Japan’s National Institute of
Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology
and Toyohashi University of Technology. The
Symposium discussed the challenges of
preparing students for an increasingly complex
and technologically-enabled workplace.
We also extended our collaboration with ESIEE
Paris for our students and staff to work closely
with their researchers to conduct R&D in new
medical devices and systems in biomedical
engineering. We partnered Enveesoft
(Chengdu) Co Ltd for our students to be
attached to Enveesoft in China to work on
in-flight and mobile games. Such programmes
allow our staff and students to expand their
knowledge, be exposed to new cultures and
be more globally-oriented.
Through the efforts of NYP International
(NYPi), we brought NYP’s brand of education
to the world. This past year, NYPi organised
close to 100 courses and seminars for 2,000
participants from countries such as Bangladesh,
China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,
Sri Lanka and Thailand. It also welcomed 700
visitors from 15 countries keen on learning
about NYP and Singapore’s education system.
MOVING FORWARD
While our achievements and progress in the
past year show that we are on track to achieve
our goals, more can be done. For SkillsFuture,
we will establish more industry collaborations
and consolidate our role as sector coordinators.
We will also enhance the teaching and learning
experience for our staff and students. We look
forward to opening more facilities and purposebuilt student activity and support spaces as our
campus expansion programme is completed
in the year ahead. Our students and staff will
be able to enjoy a variety of new retail outlets,
eateries and lifestyle facilities that will enhance
teaching and learning at NYP, and add to the
vibrancy and diversity of campus life.
The recently launched i@Central will ensure that
our stakeholders receive a higher standard of
service. Targeted at our students, prospects,
alumni and visitors, this first-stop Centre
provides a wide range of services, including
answering queries about admission and
financing schemes, collection of certificates and
transcripts, and student administrative services.
APPRECIATION
The year also marked the passing of
Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr
Lee Kuan Yew. Our students and staff came
together to remember Mr Lee through a
memorial, various reflection sessions, the
signing of condolence books and a special tree
planting event. We were heartened by their
efforts as these gestures strongly reflect our
gratitude for all Mr Lee has done for Singapore.
We will continue to strive to reflect and build on
his ideals and values to create a better future
for all Singaporeans.
NYP’s growth, development and
accomplishments would not have been possible
without the efforts of our dedicated staff
and we would like to express our heartfelt
appreciation to them. We would also like to
thank members of the Board of Governors,
members of our Advisory Committees, our
industry partners and the Ministry of Education
for their strong support and contributions
to NYP.
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COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
AUDIT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MR TAN TONG HAI
CHAIRMAN
DR GAETAN ANGOH
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
StarHub Ltd
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
MR CHIANG HOI KEONG
MEMBERS
MR FREDDIE YEO
Associate Vice President
Supply Chain Management
Merck Manufacturing Division
MSD International GmbH (Singapore Branch)
MEMBERS
RADM FREDERICK CHEW CHIH CHIANG
Chief Operating Officer
Infinite Studios
Commander
Maritime Security Task Force
Republic of Singapore Navy
PROF LIM MONG KING
MR MOHAMED AMRIN BIN MOHAMED AMIN
Professor
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
MR CHAN LEE MUN
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
Partner
Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP
MR LEE PAK SING
Director (International Directorate)
Ministry of Finance
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
NYP EDUCATION FUND
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MR LIM SIM SENG
CHAIRMAN
MR CHAN LEE MUN
MEMBERS
MR TAY YONG SENG
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
MR SNG CHERN WEI
Group Executive and Singapore Country Head
DBS Bank
Partner
Allen & Gledhill LLP
MS PHUA PUAY LI
Director (Manpower Planning & Strategy)
Ministry of Health
MR CHAN LEE MUN
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
Director
Curriculum Planning & Development Division 1
Ministry of Education
TREASURER
MS SU KALLY
Director, Finance
Nanyang Polytechnic
MEMBERS
MR CHAN YEW MENG
Deputy Principal (Academic)
Nanyang Polytechnic
MR THAMBYRAJAH T
Registrar
Nanyang Polytechnic
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ORGANISATION
CHART
DEVELOPMENT
Planning & Development
International Development
CORPORATE SERVICES
BOARD
OF
GOVERNORS
Human Resource
Purchasing & General Administration
Finance
Internal Audit
Computer & Network Centre
Estate Management
Quality & Planning Office
Communications & Outreach
i@Central
CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING
College of Continuing Education
- Professional Development Centre
- Singapore Institute of Retail Studies
- Asian Culinary Institute of Singapore
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
PRINCIPAL
& CEO
Registrar’s Office
- Student & Graduate Services
- Examinations Office
- Student Recruitment & Admissions
Foundation & General Studies
Office for International Students
Student Affairs
Library & Information Services
Alumni Relations Office
Industry Services
Centre for Technology Innovation &
Commercialisation
Centre for Professional & Leadership
Development
SCHOOLS
School of Business Management
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
School of Design
School of Engineering
School of Health Sciences
School of Information Technology
School of Interactive & Digital Media
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SENATE
CHAIRMAN
MR CHAN LEE MUN
Principal & CEO
MR DENNIS ANG
Director, School of Information Technology
DR JOEL LEE
Director, School of Chemical & Life Sciences
SECRETARY CUM
APPOINTED MEMBER
MS LAU CHENG MUN
MR THAMBYRAJAH T
MS BELLA TAN
Registrar
APPOINTED MEMBERS
MR CHAN YEW MENG
Deputy Principal (Academic)
Senior Director,
Centre for Professional & Leadership Development
MR HO HOOI MIN
Senior Director, College of Continuing Education
MR TEDDY ONG
Director, Professional Development Centre
MR TAN JEK MIN
Director, Asian Culinary Institute of Singapore
MS MEGAN ONG
Director, School of Health Sciences (Allied Health)
Director, School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
MS WONG LUAN WAH
Joint Director, School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
MR DANIEL TAN
Director, School of Interactive & Digital Media
MR LEE YOUN KAY
Director, School of Design
ELECTED MEMBERS
MS LOH CHUU YI
Deputy Director (Business Informatics)
School of Information Technology
MR RICHARD KHAW
Director, Singapore Institute of Retail Studies
Assistant Director (Food & Pharmaceutical Sciences)
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
MR DANIEL WEE
MS DORIS CHAN
Director, Library
MR CHIANG KAH KEE
Director, Foundation & General Studies
MR LAI POH HING
Director, Quality & Planning Office
Assistant Director (Continuing Education & Training)
School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
MR LOOH CHEE WAI
Manager
School of Engineering
MR ANDREW LAM
HEADS OF SCHOOL
Manager
School of Interactive & Digital Media
MR EDWARD HO
MR KHAIRUL HUSSIN
Deputy Principal (Development)
Senior Director, School of Engineering
MR HENRY HENG
Deputy Principal (Organisational Excellence)
Senior Director, School of Business Management
Assistant Manager
School of Design
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SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
MR CHAN LEE MUN
Principal & CEO
DR VALDEW SINGH
Deputy Principal (Development)
Director,
Centre for Technology Innovation &
Commercialisation
Director, Alumni Relations Office
MR CHAN YEW MENG
MS NG EK KOON
MR EDWARD HO
Deputy Principal (Academic)
Senior Director,
Centre for Professional & Leadership
Development
MR HENRY HENG
Deputy Principal
(Organisational Excellence)
MR HO HOOI MIN
Director,
Purchasing & General Administration
MR TEDDY ONG
Director,
Professional Development Centre
MR ANG ENG NAM
Director, Estates Management
Senior Director,
College of Continuing Education
MR DANIEL WEE
MS JUDY TAN
MR SANTOKH SINGH
MR CHIANG KAH KEE
MS SU KALLY
MR CHER THON JIANG
MS LAW CHIN CHOO
Director, Human Resource
Director, Foundation & General Studies
Director,
Office for International Students
Director, i@Central
MR THAMBYRAJAH T
Registrar
MR CHUA GIM PENG
Director, Library
Director, Communications & Outreach
Director, Finance
Director, Computer & Network Centre
MRS TAO-KOH KOK LIU
Joint-Director,
Computer & Network Centre
DR MATHEW LAU
Director, Student Affairs
Deputy Director,
Professional Development Centre
MR KOH SWEE GUAN
MS SIM GEK CHEOK
MR ALEXIUS OH
MR WEE AIK HWEE
MR LAI POH HING
MS GOH GEOK CHOO
Director (Projects),
Deputy Principal (Development)’s Office
Director, Industry Services
Director, Quality & Planning Office
Deputy Director (Operations)
Finance
Deputy Director, Student Affairs
Deputy Director (Information Systems)
Computer & Network Centre
MR CHAI KUEK HENG
Deputy Registrar,
Registrar’s Office
DR QUEK CHIN JOO
Assistant Registrar,
Registrar’s Office
MR DANIEL LIU
Deputy Director,
Quality & Planning Office
MR JULIAS WIKARTA
Deputy Director, Human Resource
MS TEO PHAY HOON
Assistant Director,
Outreach Programme
MS JAYANTHI GOPAL
Assistant Director, Communications
MS CHRISTINE CHUA
Assistant Director, Human Resource
MS LINA CHONG
Assistant Director, Student Affairs
MR TERENCE ANG
Assistant Director (Facilities & Services)
Estates Management
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
MR HENRY HENG
Senior Director
Senior Director
MS DENISE LEONG
Deputy Director
MS ESTHER HO
Assistant Director
MS CINDY SOH
Assistant Director
MS SHARON LHU
Assistant Director
MS SOO SIEW LEE
Assistant Director
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL &
LIFE SCIENCES
DR JOEL LEE
MR EDWARD HO
MS LIM SIEW ENG
Director, Centre of Innovation (Electronics)
MR LAM YOOK MING
Deputy Director (Robotics & Automation Systems)
DR FRANCIS FUNG
Deputy Director (InfoComm)
MR AUSTIN GOH
Deputy Director (Special Projects)
DR CHOO KENG WAH
Deputy Director (Bio-Electronics)
MR MICHAEL CHEONG
Assistant Director (Projects)
MR DESMOND TAN
Assistant Director (Aerospace & Precision Engineering)
Director
MR YOW KUM PANG
Deputy Director (Chemical)
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
(ALLIED HEALTH)
MR WONG POH SENG
MS LAU CHENG MUN
MR ANAND KRISHNASAMY
DR BRYAN CHUA
Assistant Director (Chemical)
Assistant Director (Life Sciences)
MR RICHARD KHAW
Director
Deputy Director (Allied Health)
Assistant Director (Food & Pharmaceutical Sciences)
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
(NURSING)
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
MS BELLA TAN
MR LEE YOUN KAY
Director
MR TAN KHEE SOON
Deputy Director (Academic)
Director (Nursing)
MS WONG LUAN WAH
Joint Director (Nursing)
MS DORIS CHAN
Assistant Director (Continuing Education and Training)
MS KOO MAY YEOK
Assistant Director (Pre-Employment Training)
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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
NYP INTERNATIONAL
MR DENNIS ANG
Chief Executive Officer
Director
MS LOH CHUU YI
Deputy Director (Business Informatics)
MR KELVIN NG
Deputy Director (Systems & Network)
MR MELVYN SUAN
Assistant Director (Mobile Innovation)
SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE &
DIGITAL MEDIA
MR DANIEL TAN
Director
DR NG KIAN BEE
MR LIN CHENG TON
MR DANILS CHIA
General Manager, TVET Development Institute
MR FOONG TZE FOON
General Manager, Programmes & Services Group
MR OOI INN BOK
Senior Director (International Development)
MR ANTHONY WOON
Director (Projects), International Development
MR LIM CHOON GUAN
Director (Training & Planning),
TVET Development Institute
MS ESTHER BAY
Deputy Director (Interactive Design & Effects)
Deputy Director (International Relations),
TVET Development Institute
MR YANG TIEN
MR CHAO TIANG MING
Deputy Director (Animation)
MR ALBERT LIM
Deputy Director (Games and Digital Entertainment)
Deputy Director (Projects)
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF
RETAIL STUDIES
MS MEGAN ONG
Director
MS DIANE WEE
Assistant Director
ASIAN CULINARY INSTITUTE
OF SINGAPORE
MR TAN JEK MIN
Director
Deputy Director (Training & Planning),
TVET Development Institute
NYP VENTURES
MR EDWARD HO
Chief Executive Officer
DR VALDEW SINGH
General Manager
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ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MR LIM SIM SENG
Group Executive
Singapore Country Head
DBS Bank
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
MR GERRY LEE KIAN HUP
Managing Director
Business Groups
NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited
MEMBERS
MR ANTHONY ANG
CEO
ARA Asset Management (Fortune) Ltd
MR CEDRIC CHEW
Deputy Director
Deputy Director, Business Operations
Singapore Sports Institute
Sport Singapore
MR RICKY CHEW
Founder/Managing Director
Fish & Co. Restaurants Pte Ltd
MR KOH CHENG CHUA
Managing Director & Head
Corporate Banking Singapore
United Overseas Bank Limited
MS NEETA LACHMANDAS
Assistant Chief Executive
Business Development Group
Singapore Tourism Board
MR TONY LAI
Chief Strategist
Institute of Societal Leadership
Singapore Management University
MR BARRY LEE
Partner
KPMG LLP
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LOW BUEN SIN
Associate Dean
Executive Programs & External Relations
Nanyang Business School
Nanyang Technological University
MRS SEAH-KHOO EE BOON
Senior Vice President
Human Resources and Communications
Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd
MR HENRY HENG
Deputy Principal (Organisational Excellence) &
Senior Director School of Business Management
Nanyang Polytechnic
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CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
DR GAETAN ANGOH
Associate Vice President
COMET SAP Lead Plant Operations
Merck Manufacturing Division
MSD International GmbH (Singapore Branch) MEMBERS
MR DANIEL NG JOO THEN
Managing Director & President – Asia Pacific
Dorf Ketal Chemicals Pte Ltd
MR GEORGE ROUTHIER
Managing Director
Pfizer Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
MS KIMBALL HALL
Vice President, Corporate Manufacturing
Amgen
DR SEE SOO LOI
DR VICTOR WONG
Cell Culture Group Leader
Manufacturing Science and Technology
Lonza Biologics Tuas Pte Ltd
MR RONALD TAY
Business Owner
Solaron Energy Enterprise
MS LOW WAN JING
Head, Petrochemicals
Economic Development Board
ASSOC PROF LOH KAI CHEE
Associate Professor & Deputy Head (Research)
Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering
National University of Singapore
DR JOEL LEE
Chief Executive Officer
NSL Chemicals Ltd
Director
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
MR JOSEPH LAM
MR YOW KUM PANG
Managing Director
Beacons Pharmaceuticals Pte Ltd
MR TAY TING HUA
Vice President
Yokogawa Engineering Asia Pte Ltd
MR LESLIE CHAPPLE
Senior Director
Global Technical Support
Hyflux Ltd
MR NG CHENG HEE
Operations Manager
Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd
Deputy Director (Chemical)
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOOD & LIFE SCIENCES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
DR NG CHER SIANG
DR ANNIE LING
MEMBERS
MS KHOO GEK HOON
ASST PROF LITA CHEW SUI TJIEN
Managing Director
Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd Director
Post-Harvest Technology Department
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore
DR LESLIE LAM
Director
Obesity Prevention Management Division
Health Promotion Board
Chief Pharmacist
Singapore Pharmacy Council
Ministry of Health
MS JOANNE CHIO SIEW LENG
Head & Consultant,
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Alexandra Hospital
Head, Clinical Trials
Haematology-Oncology Research Group
National University Cancer Institute
National University Hospital
DR STEVEN FANG
ASSOC PROF TAN TIN WEE
Partner
Clearbridge Accelerator
MR CHOO KIN POO
Senior Director
Operational Strategy & Planning (Asia Pacific)
Covance (Asia) Pte Ltd DR BRENDON JOHN HANSON
Head
Bio-Defence Therapeutics Laboratory
DSO National Laboratories
MS THIEN KWEE ENG
Assistant Managing Director
(Cluster Group Consumer)
Economic Development Board
PROFESSOR PATRICK H M LOH
Director-Shareholder
Link (THM) Sciences Pte Ltd and
Adjunct Professor Strategy and Organization
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
ASSOC PROF CHRISTINA CHAI LI LIN
Assistant Dean
Faculty of Science
National University of Singapore
MR SIM CHOON SIANG
Director, Food Division
Industry Development Group
SPRING Singapore
DR JOEL LEE
Director
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
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DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MR CHIANG HOI KEONG
MR FRAZER MACDONALD HAY
MEMBERS
ASST PROF PEER M SATHIKH
MR PETER NOUH
Acting Associate Chair (Academic)
School of Art, Design & Media
Nanyang Technological University
MR PETER HOW
Director, Design
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd
MR ALLEIN G MOORE
Publisher/Chief Executive Officer
AdAsia Media Pte Ltd
DR WILSON CHEW
Group Principal Consultant & Chief Executive Officer
StrategiCom Pte Ltd
MR THIERRY DO
Deputy Director (Design Innovation)
DesignSingapore Council
Programme Director
Glasgow School of Art Singapore
Director, Visual Merchandise
DFS Venture Singapore (Pte) Ltd
MR LEE YOUN KAY
Director, School of Design
Nanyang Polytechnic
MR HO HOOI MIN
Senior Director, College of Continuing Education
Nanyang Polytechnic
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ENGINEERING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MR QUEK GIM PEW
CEO
DSO National Laboratories
MEMBERS
MR NG CHONG KHIM
PROFESSOR ANDREW Y. C NEE
Professor
National University of Singapore
MR CHRISTIAN BURDIN
Managing Director
Festo Pte Ltd
Senior Advisor
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
MR LEONG MUN YUEN
MR DENNIS AU
MR HIDEKI BABA
Vice President
Korea South Asia Pacific Field Operations
Keysight Technologies Sales (M) Sdn Bhd
DR LIM BOON HUAT
Managing Director
Rohde & Schwarz Asia Pte Ltd
MR CHANG CHIN NAM
Executive Director
Precision Engineering
Economic Development Board (EDB)
MR ONG VOON FIE
Senior Vice President
Sanmina-SCI Systems Singapore Pte Ltd
MR TAN CHENG TECK
Executive Vice President, Production
Senoko Energy Pte Ltd
DR RICKY SOUW
Chief Executive Officer
Sanwa Plastic Industry Pte Ltd
Managing Director
Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific
MR LOH KHAI PENG
Managing Director
Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Sales) Pte Ltd
MR TAN YUH WOEI
Country Director
Symantec Singapore Pte Ltd
DR YOON KOK THEAN
Deputy Managing Director
SP Training and Consultancy Company Pte Ltd
MR TIN HO
Operations Director
Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd
MR ALOK MISHRA
Vice President, Strategic Business Systems
Johnson & Johnson Medical Asia Pacific
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HEALTH SCIENCES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
CLIN PROF ANG CHONG LYE
Chief Executive Officer
Singapore General Hospital
MEMBERS
MR T K UDAIRAM
Group Chief Executive Officer
Eastern Health Alliance
MR ZEE YOONG KANG
Chief Executive Officer
Health Promotion Board
MR FOO HEE JUG
Chief Executive Officer
Jurong Health Services Pte Ltd
MS PHUA PUAY LI
Director/Manpower Planning & Strategy
Ministry of Health
MS TAN SOH CHIN
Chief Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health
ASSOC PROF PATRICK TSENG
Chief Dental Officer
Ministry of Health
MS BELINDA TAN
Director/Social Service Institute
Human Capital & Organization
Development Group
National Council of Social Service
ADJ ASSOC PROF CHONG PHUI NAH
Chief Executive Officer
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
ADJ ASSOC PROF JOE SIM
Chief Executive Officer
National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd
ASSOC PROF KOH DOW RHOON
Department of Physiology
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
MS AIZED NOOR
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Physio Solution
DR LOH YIK HIN
Chief Executive Officer
St Andrew’s Community Hospital
ASSOC PROF PANG WENG SUN
Chairman, Medical Board
Yishun Community Hospital
DR PAULINE TAN CHENG JEE
Yishun Community Hospital
MS LAU CHENG MUN
Director (Allied Health)
School of Health Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
MS BELLA TAN
Director (Nursing)
School of Health Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
MS WONG LUAN WAH
Joint Director (Nursing)
School of Health Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
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INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MR FREDDIE YEO
Chief Operating Officer
Infinite Studios
MEMBERS
MS TERESA CHENG
General Manager
Lucasfilm Animation Company Singapore B.V.
MR JOHNNY LAU
Director
Anime International Co, Asia
MR NG TEOW KHOON
President, Asia Pacific
Side Effects Asia Pacific
MR RAYMOND WONG
Senior Vice President
Koei Tecmo Singapore Pte Ltd
MR SENG CHOON MENG
Chief Executive Officer
Scrawl Studios Pte Ltd
MR BARRY SEE
Head, Production Resource
MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
MR PETER BARBER
Director, Creative Services
Blackmagic Design
MR OLIVIER DE ROTALIER
Managing Director
Ubisoft Singapore Pte Ltd
MR JOACHIM NG
Director, Industry Operations
Media Development Authority of Singapore
MR PEE BENG KONG
Director
Electronics Division
Economic Development Board
PROF SEAH HOCK SOON
Professor and Director of gameLAB,
Division of Visual & Interactive Computing
School of Computer Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
MR DENNIS ANG
Director
School of Information Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
MR DANIEL TAN
Director
School of Interactive & Digital Media
Nanyang Polytechnic
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
MS JESSICA TAN
Managing Director
Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd
MEMBERS
MR EDDIE CHAU
Co-founder & Chairman
V-Key Inc
Co-Founding Partner
TNF Ventures
MR P RAMAKRISHNA
Consultant
ICT Advisory Services
MR ALPHONSUS PANG
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Information Officer
Attorney-Generalís Chambers
DR COLIN QUEK
Managing Partner
Talentgrid Ventures Pte Ltd
MR ANDREW CHOW
MR JOSHUA SOH
MR SIMON DALE
MS CLAUDIA TAN
MR HARISH PILLAY
PROFESSOR THAMBIPILLAI SRIKANTHAN
President
ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte Ltd
Head of Technology & Innovation
Asia Pacific Japan
SAP Asia Pte Ltd
Global Head
Community Architecture & Leadership
Red Hat Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
MR KHOR CHECK KIM
Consultant
MR HOWIE LAU
Chief Marketing Officer
Starhub Ltd
MR LIM SWEE CHEANG
Senior Advisor
Institute of Systems Science
National University of Singapore
Executive Director
Action Community for Entrepreneurship Limited
Country Manager
Enterprise Business Unit
IBM Singapore Pte Ltd
Chair, School of Computer Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
MR DANIEL TAN
Director
School of Interactive & Digital Media
Nanyang Polytechnic
MR DENNIS ANG
Director
School of Information Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
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STUDENT INTAKE &
ENROLMENT
AY2014/15
COURSE
INTAKE
ENROLMENT
406
1243
DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
82
246
DIPLOMA IN SPORT & WELLNESS MANAGEMENT
60
189
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE
164
472
DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
135
419
DIPLOMA IN FUND MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
64
187
DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
181
520
DIPLOMA IN MASS MEDIA MANAGEMENT
60
170
DIPLOMA IN FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESS
66
166
1218
3612
DIPLOMA IN MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
75
222
DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
141
419
DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
83
250
DIPLOMA IN BIOLOGICS & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
52
146
DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL & GREEN TECHNOLOGY
49
145
DIPLOMA IN FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
80
252
DIPLOMA IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
58
173
538
1607
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
54
172
DIPLOMA IN SPACE & INTERIOR DESIGN
77
207
DIPLOMA IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION
67
191
198
570
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL
SCHOOL OF
CHEMICAL &
LIFE SCIENCES
TOTAL
SCHOOL
OF DESIGN
TOTAL
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COURSE
SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING
INTAKE
ENROLMENT
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONICS, COMPUTER &
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
189
1081
DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
177
589
DIPLOMA IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
304
DIPLOMA IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
79
213
123
398
DIPLOMA IN AERONAUTICAL & AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY
79
241
DIPLOMA IN AEROSPACE SYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT
51
161
DIPLOMA IN NANOTECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS SCIENCE
30
119
DIPLOMA IN TELEMATICS & MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
18
99
241
682
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING WITH ECO-DESIGN
62
192
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING WITH BUSINESS
79
79
321
321
1449
4479
614
1810
DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
88
266
DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
60
193
DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
43
111
DIPLOMA IN RADIATION THERAPY
16
28
DIPLOMA IN DENTAL HYGIENE & THERAPY
24
67
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOCIAL WORK)
53
143
898
2618
DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
143
400
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATICS
133
436
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
128
449
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IT
58
179
DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL INFORMATICS
62
204
DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY
64
191
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS
61
172
649
2031
DIPLOMA IN MOTION GRAPHICS & BROADCAST DESIGN
36
102
DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL VISUAL EFFECTS
42
117
DIPLOMA IN INTERACTION DESIGN
64
204
DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL GAME ART & DESIGN
83
236
100
290
74
224
TOTAL
399
1173
GRAND TOTAL
5349
16090
DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL & PRECISION ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA IN MULTIMEDIA & INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY
COMMON ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
TOTAL
DIPLOMA IN NURSING
SCHOOL OF
HEALTH
SCIENCES
TOTAL
SCHOOL OF
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
TOTAL
SCHOOL OF
INTERACTIVE &
DIGITAL MEDIA
DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION
DIPLOMA IN GAME DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY
26
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
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ligned with Nanyang Polytechnic’s (NYP)
brand promise of Nurturing Innovative
and Enterprising Graduates, the School of
Business Management (SBM) continued with its
strategic initiatives in AY2014/15 to produce
confident young men and women with 21st
century skills who are:
A
• Innovative and enterprising
• Professionally competent and knowledgeable
• Communicative and articulate
•Global-ready
SBM GRADUATE
ATTRIBUTES
NEW INITIATIVES &
DEVELOPMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding with
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
For AY2014/15, SBM welcomed 1,218 new
students, bringing its total enrolment to 3,612
students for its nine diploma courses:
Diploma in Accountancy
& Finance
Diploma in Banking &
Financial Services
Diploma in
Business Management
Diploma in Food &
Beverage Business
Diploma in Fund Management
& Administration
Diploma in Hospitality &
Tourism Management
Diploma in Marketing
Diploma in Mass Media
Management
Diploma in Sport &
Wellness Management
SBM signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA) on the NYP-ACCA
Accelerated Professional Pathway Scheme for
students from the Diploma in Accountancy and
Finance (DAF) on 14 January 2015. Students under
the scheme will be granted conditional exemptions
to start their ACCA programme even before
completing their diploma. Upon completion,
they will be awarded an Advanced Diploma in
Accounting and Business from ACCA. These
students will also embark on an extended sixmonth internship with Ernst & Young (EY) in their
final semester of study if they clear the selection
process conducted by EY. They will do their final
ACCA paper ‘F9’ concurrently while they are on
internship. EY has in-principle agreed to offer fulltime employment to these interns thereafter.
MOU with Singapore Association of Convention
and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers
SBM signed an MOU with the Singapore
Association of Convention and Exhibition
Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS) on 5 February
2015 to equip Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism
Management (DHTM) students with the necessary
knowledge and skills to be industry-ready. SBM
and SACEOS will collaborate on the development
of business cases that will be integrated into the
curriculum. These will help sharpen students’
skills in managing real events. SACEOS will also
offer preferential rates for student membership
Top: (From left
to right) Senior
Director of SBM Mr
Henry Heng, ACCA
members and DAF
students
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and exemptions from selected modules for
professional certification programmes upon
graduation. Students will be matched with
SACEOS corporate members for professional
mentorship for two years.
MOU with Accor Hotels
SBM has partnered Accor Hotels since 2009, and
the School’s third MOU was renewed on 2 March
2015 at the Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel. Under
the MOU, improvements were made to enhance
the internship training for DHTM students, where
they will have the opportunity to intern at two
new Accor Hotels – The Singapore Resort &
Spa Sentosa and Sofitel So Singapore. Students
would also be assigned projects on productivity
enhancement during their internship.
NYP Business Lecture Series – “Business
Builders and Game Changers”
On 2 July 2014, SBM organised the NYP Business
Lecture for 1,100 final year students at the NYP
Auditorium. The Business Lecture Series gets
business leaders to share with final year students
about the journey that they have taken to grow
their companies. Following the success of its
inaugural lecture in 2013 with distinguished
speaker Dr Robert Yap, Chairman & CEO of
YCH Group, 2014 saw Mr Kenny Yap, Executive
Chairman & Managing Director of Qian Hu
Corporation, take the stage. Students had the
opportunity to learn from Mr Yap who has been
in the ornamental fishing industry for more than
15 years.
Hospitality & Tourism Industry Seminar
On 12 January 2015, SBM organised the fourth
Hospitality and Tourism Conference. The
theme was “Mentoring Gen Y in the Hospitality
and Tourism Industry”. The highlight of the
conference was the inspirational speech by
guest speaker Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Executive
Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, who shared
the life lessons he learnt in his youth and how
these helped him achieve success in life and the
hospitality industry.
SBM Innovation Boot Camp
The SBM Innovation Boot Camp was held over
two runs in September 2014 for 1,200 first
year students. The programme inculcated an
innovative and enterprising mindset in SBM
students through various training methodologies
such as group brainstorming and problembased learning in a highly-interactive format.
During the Boot Camp, students journeyed
through four Innovation Stations, culminating
in an Innovation Challenge Showcase of their
Top: Mr Ho Kwon
Ping and SBM
students
Below: The Business
Lecture Series held
at NYP Auditorium
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ideas. From the 250 ideas, eight outstanding
ones were selected as Innovation Challenge
winners for their creativity, feasibility and
market viability. The winning ideas included
an anti-theft device at ATM machines and a
dual function sports bottle.
SBM Innovation Prototype Development
Showcase
As a follow-up to the Innovation Boot
Camp, four teams of SBM students brought
their creative ideas to the next level by
participating in the BMS107 Innovation
Prototype Development General Studies
Module (GSM). Students were guided
through the process of development, from
product conceptualisation and design to
eventual prototype development. The module
concluded with a Prototype Showcase of the
students’ final creations on 9 February 2015.
Critical Thinking Skills – New General
Studies Module
The BMS253 Critical Thinking Skills is a new
GSM introduced in 2014. Two runs of the
module were conducted for a total of 1,200
second year students. The module enabled
students to appreciate the importance of
thinking critically in a fast-moving global
environment and the competitive advantage
they would gain if they do.
Teaching through “Harvard-Style”
Case Studies
A total of 18 case studies written by SBM
lecturers, working in collaboration with the
industry, were deployed as teaching tools
over the academic year. These were reviewed
by the Singapore Management University
for quality assurance. The SBM academic
team also invited company representatives to
interact with students for discussions about
the case studies. This allowed students to put
themselves in real-life situational challenges
and propose solutions, helping them develop
problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Some of the case studies worked on were
mall management and marketing issues in
Capitaland malls, internal controls and risk
management issues for Singapore Airlines and
service operations & quality management for
Olympus Imaging.
Simulation Games
As part of its new teaching pedagogy, SBM
introduced simulation games to reinforce
student learning as well as for assessments
in 2014. The games allowed for hands-
on practical application of concepts and
better student engagement. To date,
SBM has successfully implemented 18
simulation games. The games include
Accounting simulation games for Principles
of Accounting and Accounting for Assets
Modules, and “The Retail Workshop Game”
for the Essentials of Retail Operations and
Management module.
ColourYourWorld@SBM
ColourYourWorld@SBM is an initiative to
enhance the SBM student experience and
provide a more customer-friendly school
environment. The campaign aims to create
a strong sense of belonging, pride and
ownership among SBM students, promote
innovative thinking and creativity, and
provide a platform for them to have a say
in the common spaces and systems in the
school. A web portal was specially developed
for the students to submit their ideas and
suggestions.
SBM Club Executive Team
SBM continued grooming the Executive
Team (E Team) as an interest group within
the SBM Club in 2014. Opportunities were
created for more than 130 SBM students to
emcee, lead or host activities and events in
an effort to encourage student leadership,
improve communication and develop
articulate, confident young men and women.
The E Team managed, administered and
assisted the running of key internal events
such as SBM Director’s List Certificate
Presentation Ceremony, Innovation
Bootcamp, and external events like the 8th
Top: NYP Principal
& CEO, Mr Chan
Lee Mun, addressing
students at the
Innovation Boot
Camp
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International Symposium on Advances in
Technology Education (ISATE).
Infrastructure Development for Teaching
Enterprise Training – Productivity &
Training Centre
SBM entered an agreement with the
Singapore Workforce Development Agency
in June 2014 to set up the Productivity
Training Centre under the umbrella of the
Teaching Enterprise Project (TEP). The key
objective of this collaboration is to raise
awareness and equip students with key
productivity tools so as to better prepare
them for the working world. The Centre’s
launch was on 6 April 2015 and Senior
Minister of State for Law & Education, Ms
Indranee Rajah, was the Guest of Honour.
This Centre will be a new Teaching Enterprise
that trains students in the implementation of
productivity improvement projects.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS &
PROJECTS
Video Productions
In 2014, Diploma in Mass Media Management
students produced videos for the National
Day Parade, the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines
Singapore Grand Prix and MediaCorp’s SG50
– Singapore Day in Shanghai. These projects
provided the students with opportunities to get
involved in the details of filming mega events viewed
by thousands of people.
Industry Services Hub
Under the umbrella of the Industry Services Hub
that covers the Business Services Centre, Customer
Relationship Management Call Centre and
e-Learning Development Centre, SBM secured a
total of 12 projects, including mystery shopping,
customer satisfaction surveys, mystery callings,
appointment settings and handling of inbound calls.
Top: Senior Minister
of State for Law
and Education,
Ms Indranee Rajah
launching the
Productivity Training
Centre at SBM
Below: The
Productivity Training
Centre
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The industry projects gave TEP students
good training and equipped them with allround skills. In addition to existing clients
like the United Overseas Bank and Daikin
Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd, two new
clients were secured – Olympus Imaging
Singapore Pte Ltd and the Institute of
Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Retail Entrepreneurship Projects
SBM developed new retail concepts
for entrepreneurship projects. Student
entrepreneurs, consisting of current retail
students and alumni, were recruited to set up
retail entrepreneurship projects in Bugis and
*SCAPE. PITCHallenge at *SCAPE was held in
August 2014 and SBM teams were given retail
spaces to run their project.
At *SCAPE Underground, Tea with Love,
which is currently run by SBM students, and
Knocks, run by SBM alumni, have taken up
new commercial space leases from October
2014.
EVENTS
Celebrity Chef Series @ L’Rez
Throughout 2014, a host of celebrity chefs
participated in SBM’s Celebrity Chef series.
They included Chef Tadashi Ono of Hashi
Japanese Restaurant and Chef Daniel Koh
of Daniel Koh’s Kitchen who worked with
the Diploma in Food & Beverage Business
students at NYP’s training restaurant L’Rez
on 19 February 2014 and 23 July 2014
respectively. Chef Tadashi guided the students
on the art of Japanese cuisine while Chef
Daniel gave advice on cooking Chinese dishes.
Students also have learnt from Chef Rick
Stephen from SATS Catering and Chef
Louis Tay from the Tanglin Club Singapore
on 12 November and 10 December 2014
respectively. During their visit, Chef Stephen
and Chef Tay guided the students in the
preparation of high-quality food in a rapid
production environment and shared their
culinary experiences of working in five-star
hotels and private clubs in Singapore. Students
also picked up useful tips from the two
professionals in their Food Preparation and
International Cuisine modules.
Top left: Students
involved in the video
production for F1
Top right: Students
working on the
video production for
National Day Parade
Below: Students
with Chef Louis Tay
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Enactus SBM
SBM has been working with Enactus Singapore
to enable students to work on social enterprise
projects within the community. Students
completed the workshops and proceeded
to the final stage of the Enactus Singapore
Incubator Programme. Their social enterprise
project idea is to minimise food wastage by redeploying near expiry food products to selected
communities in Singapore.
Verbal Minds (Oratorical Contest)
Verbal Minds 2015, organised by the SBM
Entrepreneurship Club, was held on 28 January
2015. The verbal pitching competition allowed
students to present their business ideas in
innovative and convincing ways. Through
the process, the 20 participants honed their
oratorical and pitching skills and applied
their quick-thinking when presenting their
entrepreneurial ideas. The top three students
were presented with cash prizes sponsored by
the Entrepreneurship Club Fund.
Olympus Competition
On 5 February 2015, SBM worked with Olympus
to organise a Customer Relationship and
Service Management competition. Participants
had to propose a customer relationship
management strategy for Olympus that focused
on increasing customer acquisition, retention
rates and sales, and submit their proposals
to a panel of lecturers. The three groups with
the best proposals were then selected for the
second round of competition where they did
a formal presentation to Olympus and SBM
staff. The judges, comprising Olympus senior
managers, were impressed by the students’
presentation skills and innovative ideas, and the
winners were awarded Olympus vouchers
worth a total of S$2,500.
CME Group Trading Challenge
The CME Group Trading Challenge
is a four-week global electronic live
trading competition where 28 teams of
undergraduate and graduate students
from National University of Singapore,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Management University, Singapore
Institute of Management and NYP traded
a variety of CME Group products from
multiple asset classes in a simulated trading
environment on a real-time professional
trading platform. The SBM team, comprising
five students from the Diploma in Fund
Management & Administration, made it to
the Championship Round.
SBM Short Story Writing Competition
SBM’s first short story writing competition
attracted 64 entries from students. The
finale, which was held on 6 January 2015,
was attended by more than 100 students
and staff and included a sharing session by
the guest judges and authors, Mr Don Bosco
and Ms Danielle Lim, on their story writing
and publishing experiences.
HR Exchange 2014 – The Debate with a
Difference
To generate interest among students in
current human resource management
issues, SBM organised the HR Challenge
2014 – The Debate with a Difference on 7
January 2015. A total of 30 students were
Top left: Students
with Chef Rick
Stephen
Top right: Students
honed their
oratorical and
pitching skills at
Verbal Minds 2015
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grouped into teams to conduct research
on controversial topics in human resource
management and debated on the given
motions related to the topics. The theme
for the 2014 edition of the competition
was “Managing the Millennial Generation”.
During the finals, teams debated the motion
“Millennials are the least engaged workforce
at the workplace”. Students impressed the
judges, comprising HR professionals, with
their presentations.
NYP-ACCA Accounting Fest 2015
The Asia-Pacific Supply Chain
Management Challenge
SBM organised the NYP-Resort World Sentosa
(RWS) Amazing Race 2014 – The Epic Treasure
Hunt on 5 November 2014. A total of 11
secondary school teams participated in the
competition where they produced promotional
posters featuring hidden treasures and fun facts
about RWS that they discovered during the
event. The posters were put up on the Amazing
Race Facebook page to garner ‘likes’ and the
winning teams went on an exclusive RWS Marine
Life Park back-of-house tour on 4 February 2015.
The Asia-Pacific Supply Chain Management
Challenge was organised by Supply Chain
Asia to engage students in the industry
through interaction with successful
e-commerce companies in their country
of origins. SBM students presented their
views on the theme,“Challenges and
Opportunities relating to e-Commerce
and its impact on Supply Chain”. The
competition allowed students to gain an
understanding of the industry and deliberate
the challenges and opportunities arising
from the development of e-commerce.
INDUSTRY EVENTS &
PROGRAMMES
Media Industry Networking and Sharing
Session with MediaCorp
SBM students attended a media industry
networking and sharing session on 26
November 2014 organised by MediaCorp.
Mr Sebastian Leang, Executive Producer of
English Entertainment, and Ms Janet Ong,
Production Manager of Chinese Drama,
shared stories of the daily happenings at
MediaCorp that piqued students’ interest.
Singapore Customs Procedures
Certification Programme for Supply Chain
Management Students
The Singapore Customs Academy
conducted a one-day certification
programme for 32 SBM students on 7
January 2015. The Academy was set up
by Singapore Customs to share relevant
technical knowledge and regulatory customs
requirements with members of the public.
The one-day certification programme
comprised lectures on topics such as
Customs Procedures and Customs Tax
Regime and a warehouse visit to the Menlo
Logistics distribution centre.
The NYP-ACCA Accounting Fest 2015 is
an annual accounting competition targeted
at secondary school students and is jointly
organised with ACCA. Held on 26 March 2015,
the competition introduced 136 secondary
school students to different accounting concepts
and demonstrated how they can be applied
to make sound business decisions in a fun and
informal manner.
NYP-RWS Amazing Race 2014
ACHIEVEMENTS
Go Global Challenge
SBM students pitched their international
business strategy plan to executives from Banyan
Tree Holdings and Sakae Holdings during the
inaugural Go Global Challenge (GGC) held
on 30 July 2014. The second round of the
challenge was organised on 4 February 2015 and
supported by industry partner, The Soup Spoon.
GGC allowed students to apply international
entry strategies that they learnt in class to the
Below: Participants
of the NYP-RWS
Amazing Race 2014
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business environment of actual corporations.
Students made their presentations to a panel of
representatives from the companies, and after
intense rounds of presentations, the winning
teams walked away with the prize money of
$500 each and an invaluable experience that
broadened their perspective and knowledge.
Singapore Innovation & Productivity
Innovation Challenge
In conjunction with the Singapore Innovation
& Productivity (SiPi) Conference organised by
the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, the
finals of the SiPi Innovation Challenge Trophy
competition was held on 9 October 2014. Two
SBM student groups made it into the top five
finalist teams.
Using the Business Canvas Model, the five
finalists were required to submit their business
ideas and demonstrate their understanding of
business model innovation and implementation.
At the final presentation, teams had to present
their product, value proposition and commercial
viability of their ideas, as well as their execution
and risk management plans to industry judges.
Team C-Nergy were the First Runner-Up with
their business idea of selling cup cereal through
vending machines that allow consumers to
choose from a wide selection of milk flavours,
cereal types and toppings. Team Company-X
received the Consolation Award for their
business idea to create customisable wearables
that allow individuals to select specific physical
activity sensors and synchronise them to a
mobile phone application that displays personal
health metrics.
NYP-NETS YONO Viral Video Marketing
Competition
As part of their New Media Marketing module,
SBM students produced a 30-second clip
for the NYP-NETS Viral Video Marketing
Competition. They were challenged to use
their mobile devices to create a promotion for
the new NETS YONO (You Only Need One)
card. The submission to NETS was featured on
*SCAPE’s big screen from 15 to 31 December
2014.
Singapore Young Chefs Challenge
A team of four second year SBM students
received the Best Table Display Award at the
Singapore Young Chefs Challenge held at the
Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre
on 2 August 2014. Contestants had to create
tapas-style Singapore heritage food dish and
present it to a panel of judges. Dishes created
included poached chicken roulade on rice cake
and chilli crab buns among others.
FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge
This challenge was organised by FedEx
Express and Junior Achievement to broaden
students’ understanding of global trade
and enhance their knowledge of product
distribution, competition, pricing, promotion
and sales. A total of 10 SBM students attended
the International Trade Challenge workshop
on 24 May 2014 that covered the market entry
strategy tips and international marketing plan
criteria. This year, there were a total of 68
entries from various schools and polytechnics.
One SBM team made it to the Singapore finals.
Local Champions, Global Leaders
Competition
As part of the SG50 celebrations, SBM
students took part in Spring Singapore’s
SG50 “Local Champions, Global Leaders”
competition. The competition, held from
5 to 9 February 2015, gave students the
opportunity to tell stories of local industry
champions and multinational companies that
have contributed significantly to Singapore’s
economy in a media of their choice.
SBM’s media and marketing students worked
with Qian Hu Corporation and Rodyk &
Davidson LLP to showcase their journeys
through narrative videos and blog postings. It
was an enriching experience for the students
as they got to work with Qian Hu’s CEO, Mr
Kenny Yap, and Rodyk’s partner, Mr Gerald
Singham. The videos were part of the Qian Hu
and Rodyk showcase at the Spring Singapore
exhibition at the Suntec City Convention
Centre.
Below: SBM Teams
C-Nergy and
Company-X with
lecturers
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Asia Innovation Challenge
On 29 March 2015, two Supply Chain
Management (SCM) students emerged as
the first place winners at the annual Asia
Innovation Challenge, organised by the Junior
Achievement Japan in partnership with Junior
Achievement Singapore. The competition
was also sponsored by FedEx. SCM
students formed a team with two Japanese
counterparts and was tasked with identifying a
social issue in Southeast Asia and developing a
product, service or business model to address
the social issue.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Staff Overseas Study Visits
A total of 33 SBM staff embarked on
various overseas study trips and immersion
programmes to the USA, UK, Australia,
China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the
Philippines. These visits gave staff members the
opportunity to build networks with overseas
organisations for possible future collaborations.
Staff Attachment to Local Industry
Five SBM staff members went on local industry
attachments ranging from a period of one to
two weeks. The attachments were at Olympus
Imaging Singapore, Singapore Management
University, Suntec Singapore, Resorts World
Sentosa and APL, a subsidiary of Neptune
Orient Lines.
Staff on Overseas Attachments and
Conferences
Two SBM staff members were attached
to overseas companies in Hong Kong and
UK as part of their overall staff capability
development. Another two staff members
attended the National Association of
Foreign Student Advisers Conference 2014
in San Diego, USA as well as the Asia-Pacific
Association for International Education 2015
Conference in Beijing, China.
Staff Overseas Faculty Teaching
SBM continued to actively send academic
staff for suitable faculty exchanges with
partner universities. Four SBM staff members
taught in overseas partner universities –
IMC Krems in Austria, Dualen Hochschule
Baden-Württemberg Mosbach Campus
Bad Mergentheim in Germany, University of
Applied Sciences Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt in
Germany, and Robert Gordon University in
Scotland.
STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMME
As part of NYP’s strategy to prepare students
to be globally ready, SBM continued to
provide students with various international
exposures. These included:
Overseas Student Exchange Programme
As part of the Overseas Student Exchange
Programme (OSEP), SBM students study for
one semester at leading tertiary educational
institutions abroad. During the year, SBM
sent 109 students to partner universities
under this study abroad programme. A total
of 124 international students from partner
institutions also attended a semester of
classes in SBM.
Top: Students with
Qian Hu’s CEO, Mr
Kenny Yap (centre)
Below: SBM
students Ang Yi
Ting and Starlynn
Goh (first and
second from right)
with their Japanese
teammates
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In 2014, SBM signed seven new MOUs
with overseas universities, bringing the
total number of OSEP partnerships to 47
universities across 17 countries worldwide.
New MOUs were signed with the following
institutions:
Europe/UK
• Northumbria University, UK
• University of the Basque Country, Spain
South Korea
• Incheon National University
• Chonnam National University
Japan
• Ryukoku University
Taiwan
• National Chi Nan University
Hong Kong
• The Higher Education Institute of Hong
Kong (THEi)
Overseas Internship Programme and
Student Learning Centres
SBM sent 20 students for overseas
internships where they gained work
experience and learnt of new cultures.
Students interned at leading companies
like Walt Disney World in Orlando, USA;
Shangri-La Pudong in Shanghai, China;
Ovolo Group, Hong Kong; and Banyan Tree
Lang Co, Vietnam.
New Overseas Learning Centre
In 2014, SBM established a new student
learning centre in Harbin, China. A total
of 10 students from SBM, together with
students from the School of Chemical &
Life Sciences, attended classes and went on
sightseeing trips from 21 to 29 December
2014. A total of 165 students also visited
the three other Student Learning Centres
in China (Panyu, Chengdu and Beijing),
and two Student Learning Centres in Japan
(Tama University and Osaka International
University).
Immersion and Educational Study Trips
A total of 370 SBM students went on
overseas immersion and educational trips to
the UK, USA, Japan, France, Australia, Hong
Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Malaysia.
Students visited business organisations and
institutes of higher learning, and learnt how
businesses operate in these countries.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES
In 2014, SBM conducted 30 professional and
executive development courses for a total of
732 participants. These included 17 Ministry
of Education-funded public diploma and
specialist diploma programmes, as well as
five customised formal award certificate and
diploma programmes. A total of 278 working
adults completed their studies in the following
formal award programmes in 2014:
• Certificate in Business Management, 5th
intake
• Diploma in Business & Management Studies,
2nd intake
• Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting),
1st intake
• Diploma in Business Practice (Customer
Relationship & Service Management),
1st intake
• Diploma in Business Practice (Supply Chain
Management), 1st intake
• Diploma in Correctional Administration,
1st intake
• Specialist Diploma in Fund Management &
Administration, 8th intake
• Specialist Diploma in Hospitality and MICE
Management, 2nd intake
• Specialist Diploma in Human Resource
Management, 2nd intake
• Specialist Diploma in Retail Business &
Entrepreneurship, 1st intake
• Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain
Management, 12th intake
During the year under review, SBM conducted
a total of eight non-formal award short courses
that included one new course in Beverage
Knowledge and Service.
Top: SBM students
in Switzerland
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Beverage Knowledge and Service
The programme is one of 10 short courses
offered by NYP under the SPRING-NTUC
collaboration that aims to attract, place
and train 500 Singaporean and Permanent
Residents in the Food Services & Retail sectors
over the course of three years. This course
introduces participants to the identification,
production and service of non-alcoholic
beverages, beer, wine, spirits, cordials,
cocktails, mixed drinks and coffee, as well
as the sensory evaluation of beverages and
services. In total, 157 participants completed
the following short courses in AY2014/15:
• Beverage Knowledge & Service, 1st intake
• Certificate in Fund Administration,
17th intake
• Certificate in Human Resource
Administration, 25th - 28th intakes
• Financial Management Skills for
Non-Accountants, 3rd intake
• Managing the Customer Experience,
2nd intake
Top: Students in
Osaka, Japan
Below: Students in
Beijing, China
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SCHOOL OF
CHEMICAL &
LIFE SCIENCES
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Y2014/15, was a significant year for
the School of Chemical & Life
Sciences (SCL). During the year, there
was much vibrancy in the industry and
research and development (R&D) scene,
facilitating stronger industry collaboration for
an active contextual learning environment for
students. Major efforts to enhance teaching
facilities and the students’ Nanyang
Polytechnic (NYP) experience were initiated.
SCL also continued to forge strategic
collaborations with industry partners, signing
agreements with a number of global leaders
in their fields. The School also strengthened
its capabilities in developing talent and skilled
professionals for the life sciences, biomedical,
petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biologics
manufacturing, chemical process and the food
science and nutrition industries in Singapore.
A
For AY2014/15, SCL wlecomed 538 new
students bringing the total enrolment to 1,607
for its seven diploma courses.
Diploma in Biologics &
Process Technology
Diploma in Chemical &
Green Technology
Diploma in Chemical &
Pharmaceutical Technology
Diploma in Food Science
& Nutrition
Diploma in Medicinal
Chemistry
Diploma in Molecular
Biotechnology
Diploma in
Pharmaceutical Sciences
KEY INITIATIVES & NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
MOU Signing Ceremony
SCL signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals
and Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing on 6 February 2015 to launch
the Structured Internship Programme for
students in the biologics industry. From
March 2015, 22 final year students from the
Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology
(DBPT) embarked on an extended 37-week
internship programme at both companies.
This enhancement over the students’ current
18-week internship programme will provide the
students with the opportunity to embark on
industry-relevant projects and real world-based
training under the tutelage of industry mentors
in their respective companies.
Opening Ceremony & Symposium at Centre
for Sustainable Nanotechnology
The Centre for Sustainable Nanotechnology
(CSN) was officially opened on 20 June 2014
by Mr Derek Ho, Director General (Public
Health) of the National Environment Agency
(NEA). The Centre, spearheaded by Dr Saji
George, oversees research activities devoted
to understanding nanomaterial properties that
lead to beneficial and hazardous outcomes in
different biological systems and in developing
high throughput toxicity screening platforms
for novel engineered nanomaterials and
therapeutic agents. CSN’s mission is to develop
sustainable nanotechnology applications that
concurrently address the potential impact
of engineered nanomaterials on human and
environmental health together with product
development, thereby achieving an adaptive
management of the risks associated with
emerging nanotechnology applications.
Currently the Centre’s research focus includes
Top: The opening
ceremony of CSN on
20 June 2014
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risk assessment and receptive studies to
nanotechnology applications in environment,
technology, food industries as well as
nanotherapeutics with focus on antibacterial
applications.
Food Safety Centre
In April 2014, the Food Safety Centre (FSC)
passed the annual surveillance ISO 17025 audit
from the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC).
SAC also granted accreditation to five new tests,
namely Bacillus cereus (confirmation), rapid
detection of Staphylococcal enterotoxin, and
Bacillus diarrhoeal enterotoxin and immunoassays
for Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus.
Since 2009, a total of 456 students have been
trained at the FSC on accredited testing of food
and the requirements of ISO 17025. In May 2014,
two Final Year Project (FYP) students from the
Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition (DFSN) and
four exchange students from Thailand’s Kasetsart
University’s Food Science and Technology
programme completed their project on the
secondary validation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
and Vibrio vulnificus and optimisation of MALDIToF MS for pathogen identification. One Diploma
in Medicinal Chemistry (DMC) student and four
DFSN students embarked on their FYP in FSC in
July 2014. Students from the module ‘Product
Design & Development’ have also tested the
products they developed in FSC. In addition,
FSC will be training students from the Diploma in
Molecular Biotechnology (DMB), DMC and DFSN
in quality assurance in the academic year ahead.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
Secondary Pharmaceutical Technology Centre
SCL collaborated with GlaxoSmithKline
Emerging Markets R&D in May 2014 to create
the Secondary Pharmaceutical Technology
Centre (SPTC), a design space for blending of
pharmaceutical products. SPTC was adapted for
the scale-up process of drug production at GSK
for clinical trial phase. This project was supported
by three SCL academic staff, Chua Hwee Mei,
Png Luck Ngee and Jeff Poh, in collaboration
with two R&D scientists on-site from GSK. One
student each from the Diploma in Chemical &
Pharmaceutical Technology (DCPT) and DBPT
were also involved in the project as part of
their FYP. The project allowed staff to enhance
their knowledge of secondary pharmaceutical
equipment and processes through collaboration
with a world class pharmaceutical company and
strengthened our relationship with the industry.
It also allowed students to apply their knowledge
in their studies with practical application for
the industry.
BioInnovation Centre
The Forensic Experts Group LLP (TFEG) was
incorporated on 18 October 2013 by a team
of experienced forensic scientists from Health
Sciences Authority (HSA). TFEG is the first
private and independent company in Singapore
to serve as a one-stop destination for a wide
spectrum of forensic services. TFEG became
a new BioInnovation Centre (BIC) partner on
15 May 2014, to operate as an investigative
laboratory for its services. TFEG’s services span
a wide spectrum of forensic disciplines, ranging
from trace evidence (paint, fibres, glass, soil,
etc), chemical analysis of suspicious materials,
counterfeit drugs and devices, toolmarks,
shoeprints, questioned documents, bloodstain
patterns, scene reconstructions and scientific
simulations. TFEG’s services are delivered
through five different channels: forensic
consultancy, analysis, training, education and
research. Their clients comprise the general
public, law enforcement and legal agencies,
forensic institutes, schools and tertiary
institutions, both locally and regionally.
The presence of TFEG in BIC facilitates SCL’s
capability development in forensic science. TFEG
will serve as a conduit to provide internships
for final year students in accordance with the
training/capability development requirements of
NYP. TFEG has requested for two student interns
every semester. It also plans to employ suitable
graduates from SCL.
PROJECTS
Competitive Extramural Project Funding
Awarded to SCL in FY2014 include the following:
Project Title
Funding
amount
Partner(s) Source of Project
Funding
Nanoparticles in Indoor
Air Quality Assessment
S$775,000
NEA
Restructured Funding
Grant from Ministry of
Finance
Development of
S$249,000
Zebrafish Embryo/Larvae
Phenotype Assessment
System (ZELPAS) for
Toxicity Screening
of Chemicals and
Nanomaterials (MOE-TIF)
NUS
Ministry of Education
– Translational R&D
and Innovation Fund
(MOE-TIF)
Development of Green
Chemistry Laboratory
Experiments
S$202,000
nil
GSK/EDB
Total
S$1.23 Million -
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physically challenged. They also picked up sign
language and braille.
Charity Ice-Cream Sale
A total of 20 committee members of the SCL Club
organised a ‘Charity Ice-Cream Sale’ on 12
June 2014 in NYP. The objective of the event was
to raise funds to buy essential items for
welfare homes. The ice-cream was sold out within
two hours and a total of $69 was raised.
This event allowed students to exhibit their
entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills. It
was also an opportunity for all SCL students to
participate in community service.
MAJOR EVENTS
“Eating Well In Your Golden Years” Event
A total of 36 third year DFSN students and 12
staff conducted a nutrition screening for 85 elderly
residents from the Hougang and the Bedok
Reservoir constituencies at Punggol Community
Centre on 24 May 2014. The screening involved
the use of a validated SCREEN II questionnaire
as well as taking anthropometry measurements.
As there was an overwhelming response from
the elderly participants, a second screening was
conducted for another group of elderly residents
from the North-East Community Development
Council on 22 November 2014. Students also
participated in a cooking demonstration session
to promote cooking of affordable and nutritious
meals to the elderly. The meals were based on
recipes developed by second year DFSN students.
ASPIRE Engagement Session
A total of 22 DBPT students, alumni and their
parents gathered at the NYP Lounge on 10 May
2014 for the Applied Study in Polytechnic and
ITE Review (ASPIRE) Workstudy Engagement
Session. They were joined by students, alumni
and their parents from Temasek Polytechnic. The
participants engaged in open discussion and
shared their views about polytechnic students
participating in work-cum-study programmes
in the biologics manufacturing sector. They
also shared their ideas on what personalised
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) should
entail. Comments from the participants were
documented and submitted as feedback to the
Ministry of Education (MOE).
Workshop at Dignity Kitchen
Students from two General Studies Modules
(GSM) – “Introduction to Social Enterprise”
and “Habits and Social Environment” - visited
Dignity Kitchen on 21 May 2014 for a half-day
programme to interact and play games with the
Lunch Treat for the Elderly
SCL students who took the GSM “Care for the
Community” interacted with the elderly with
dementia from Sunlove Home and disadvantaged
workers from Dignity Kitchen on 17 June 2014.
The students served lunch to the senior citizens,
and had a memorable KTV session with them.
The lunch and refreshments were prepared by
food stall operators from Dignity Kitchen who are
either disabled or disadvantaged. Students also
learnt about the social enterprise landscape in
Singapore through this activity.
Pay-It-Forward Charity Bazaar
Graduating SCL students continued the annual
tradition of organising a bazaar and charity
carwash to raise funds for the NYP Education
Fund on 1 July 2014. Fourteen stalls were set
up to sell food, drinks, accessories and henna
services. More than 300 students assisted in this
social enterprise event and a total of S$6,276 was
raised in seven hours.
SCL Entrepreneurship Experience Day
SCL Entrepreneurship Experience Day was held
on 30 July 2014 as a platform for students to
experience key elements of entrepreneurship
Top left: A potato
peeling competition
with the elderly at
Dignity Kitchen
Below: SCL students
at the Pay-It-Forward
Charity Bazaar
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such as undertaking market research, market
testing, sales and marketing, negotiating skills
with vendors, coming up with profit and loss
statements and much more. Approximately 200
students and alumni set up booths to showcase
and sell their products to 800 SCL staff and
students who visited the event site.
The “R” Project
The “R” Project was organised by the SCL Club
on 16 July 2014 to raise awareness that recycled
materials can be put to good use. The Executive
Committee (EXCO) members of the SCL Club
taught SCL students techniques of making
coloured wristbands, laptop sleeves and painton T-shirts by using recycled fabrics and T-shirts.
Science Carnival at Children’s
Cancer Foundation
This was a collaborative event between SCL and
the Place for Academic Learning and Support
(PALs) division of the Children’s Cancer
Foundation (CCF). Held at the PALs’ premises
on 19 July 2014, the purpose of the event was
to let young cancer patients have an interactive
and educational session with youths from SCL
by engaging them in hands-on science based
activities. This event was part of the SCL Talent
Development Programme (TDP) to hone
leadership skills as well as nurture empathy
among our top academic performing students.
EDB Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers’
Advisory Council Career Counselling and
Networking Session
A networking session with professionals from
the Biologics and Pharmaceutical industry
was held at NYP on 23 July 2014. The session
was initiated by the Economic Development
Board (EDB) Final year DCPT and DBPT
students attended the session which provided
a great opportunity for them to interact with
professionals from Roche, Pfizer and Amgen.
Many gained useful information on the projects,
job scopes, as well as career development
opportunities of working in the Biologics and
Pharmaceutical industry.
ChemEx Open Day 2014
A total of 76 SCL students from DBPT, Diploma
in Chemical & Green Technology (DCGT) and
DCPT attended the Open Day on 2 August
2014. The event was meant to boost the
chemical industry’s profile and give the students
a glimpse of what to expect after graduation.
Students were also given insights into what it
is like working in the petrochemical industry at
Jurong Island.
Career Talk for Food Science Students by
Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association
A career talk and a visit to Tai Hua Food Industries
were organised for DFSN students on 13 August
2014. Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association
(SFMA) provided a presentation on the Small
Medium Enterprise (SME) Talent Programme, an
initiative by SPRING Singapore in partnership
with SFMA. The SME Talent Programme (STP) helps
SMEs attract local talents from the polytechnics and
Institute of Technical Education (ITE) by sponsoring
student study awards and offering job opportunities
upon graduation.
Dupont – NYP Bio-Enterprise Challenge 2014
DMB and DMC students took part in this
challenge on 14 August 2014. Upon completion
of the module “Bioenterprise & Bioinnovation”,
the final year students pitched their business
ideas to a panel of three judges, which included
industry representatives – Ms Rachel Leong of
DuPont Singapore and Deputy Chairman of
BioSingapore, Dr Ong Siew Hwa. A total of 19
teams took part in the competition that concluded
with an exhibition of the prototypes and poster
presentation to the industry guests. Prizes
sponsored by DuPont Singapore were presented
to the top four teams, as well as three awards for
Best Poster Presentation, Best Brochure and Best
Decorated Booth. Approximately 100 innovative
and enterprising business plans and prototypes
have been developed since the first Bio-enterprise
Challenge in 2006.
NYP-Swensen’s Ice Cream Innovation
Competition
The annual Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) – Swensen’s
Below: Judges
sampling the
student creations for
the NYP-Swensen’s
Ice Cream
Competition.
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Ice Cream Competition started with two workshops
on “Science Behind Ice Cream Making” on 11
and 12 September 2014 and was followed by
two preliminary round competitions on 12 and 13
November 2014. A total of 26 teams participated
in the preliminary rounds and 10 teams made it
into the final round. The competition challenged
students to use innovative ingredients and
interesting flavours to best represent their opinion
of what was “Truly Singapore”. Their creations
ranged from local sweet treats like Soy Milk and
Grass Jelly Ice Cream, Nyonya Kaya Ice Cream, to
the savoury, unexpected ones like Laksa Ice Cream
and Rojak Ice Cream.
200 senior citizens from the five THK centres were
invited for the party. This was the first time the five
centres came together to participate in this annual
event.
The aim of the competition was to give secondary
school students the opportunity to learn
about food science through exciting handson experiences in making ice-cream. This also
allowed them to stretch their creativity where
they could use ice-cream to express and define
what “Truly Singapore” meant to them. The final
round was held in conjunction with the NYP Open
House 2015 on 10 January 2015.
SCL Champions League
NYP-in-Action for the Community – Senior
Citizen Party
NYP (with SCL taking the lead this year) hosted
the ‘Party for Senior Citizens’ in collaboration
with Thye Hua Kwan (THK) Moral Charities on 15
October 2014. This party was organised as part of
the “NYP-in- Action for the Community”. About
Students and staff engaged senior citizens in
activities and games which featured a miniexercise workout led by the School of Business
Management students from the Diploma in Sport
& Wellness Management. The senior citizens
were entertained by student performances which
included a lion dance, team bonding games and
the ever popular Karaoke Session with a grand
finale sing-along.
The SCL Champions League was organised by the
SCL Club on 16 October 2014. A total of 200 SCL
staff and students took part in this annual mentor-
Top: Senior citizens
were entertained
by student
performances at
the “Party for Senior
Citizens”
Left: SCL
Champions League
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consisted of a learning journey and a 24-hour
challenge held at the Singapore Science Centre
from 31 May to 1 June 2014. Participants were
grouped into teams with representatives from
different polytechnics, junior colleges and
international schools to design an innovative
prototype to solve a technology-based challenge.
SCL students- Aster Ngiam and Emile Chiu, were
members of the teams that emerged as the
champion and runner-up respectively.
mentee bonding event which included sports
activities like tag rugby, frisbee and 100m relay. A
total of 15 student teams took part in this full-day
event and 30 staff also had a memorable 100m
relay race against the student teams.
Graduation Night 2015 – The Meridian Ball
More than 100 SCL students and staff attended the
Graduation Dinner and Dance – The Meridian Ball
at Concorde Hotel on 11 March 2015. The theme
of this year’s Dinner and Dance was “Elegance
and Debonair”, and elegantly dressed graduating
students and staff took part in a series of games
and celebrated the end of their polytechnic life in
style and with a bang. The gala dinner was
organised by the students, under the guidance of
their lecturers.
Inter-Secondary School Pharmaceutical
Science Challenge
The champion team developed the product
“WeMask”, a modified N95 mask that
incorporates a portable air-purifier to improve
air flow through the mask. This product was
designed for those who are vulnerable to
respiratory and viral infections including pregnant
women, the elderly and those with lung diseases
as they tend to experience breathlessness when
using the conventional N95 mask. They went
on to represent Singapore in the International
Science Enterprise Challenge in August 2014.
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventor’s Award
Ceremony 2014
SCL student, Pang Shi Jie, was awarded the
Commendation Award for designing the
“Umbrella Sheath” in the Tan Kah Kee Young
Inventor’s Award Ceremony on 25 April 2014.
The design offers an alternate way to keep small
wet umbrellas away instead of using plastic bags
when the accompanying sheaths are too tight or
misplaced.
The inaugural Pharmaceutical Science Challenge
was organised by SCL on 12 March 2015. The
aim of this challenge was to raise greater awareness
for the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(DPS) course among secondary school students
and increase interest in the pharmaceutical
field. Participants from 15 secondary schools (45
students and 15 teachers) were provided with a
general list of topics that the challenge covered
in the competition, such as Basic Pharmaceutics,
Pharmaceutical Compounding and Pharmacological
Management of common ailments three months
prior to the challenge. The competition comprised
a Preliminary Round with multiple-choice questions,
a Special Round with preparing a 3-minute
advertisement on a wonder drug, and a Final Stage
Round in “Game Show” style.
Biomedical Engineering 8th Annual
Scientific Meeting
ACHIEVEMENTS
World Dairy Innovation Awards 2014
International Science Enterprise Challenge
Six SCL students participated in the International
Science Enterprise Challenge (ISEC) 2014 which
Three DMB students took part in the Biomedical
Engineering 8th Annual Scientific Meeting
organised by the Singapore Biomedical
Engineering Society on 17 May 2014. Ignacius
Tay, won the Best Poster Award in the Polytechnic
category.
Jurong Lake Run 2014
The Jurong Lake Run promotes healthy living by
bringing people of different ages, races and estate
communities together to develop an active, vibrant
and socially-connected community. Third year
DCPT student, Rajendharan s/o Maran participated
in the 2014 edition of the run on 21 June and
received $300 cash for coming in first in the 6 km
Men’s Junior category.
Four SCL students took part in this international
dairy competition held during the 8th Global
Dairy Congress in Istanbul, Turkey on 17 June
2014. The annual event received close to
Top: Graduates
ended their
polytechnic life in
style at the SCL
Graduation Night
2015
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160 entries from 30 countries in 17 different
categories for dairy products. Two products from
SCL, the ‘Traffic Jam’ ice cream and the ‘Cuppa’
cookie were shortlisted as the finalists for the
Best Ice Cream and Best Children’s Dairy Product
categories respectively.
NYP Ministry of Home Affairs
HOME Study Awards
DMB student, Thomas Joseph Thong Wai Man,
and DMC student, Sakina Banu Bte Mohamed
Yusoff, were presented the NYP Ministry of Home
Affairs HOME Study Award on 14 April 2014. The
HOME Study Award (Poly) provides each student
with an annual allowance of S$7,800, payment
of tuition and compulsory fees, as well as a study
bonus of S$1,200 per semester.
STAR Awards Ceremony
The STAR Awards are given to recognise students
for their contributions and achievements in Arts
& Culture, Sports, Innovation, Community Service
and Special Categories. Five Gold Awards, eleven
Silver Awards and eight Bronze Awards were
awarded to 24 SCL students on 25 April 2014.
International Work Improvement Teams
(WITS) Convention
Five SCL staff participated in the competition at
the International Exposition on Team Excellence
from 25 to 27 June 2014. The team presented
the project to implement an innovative teaching
method to raise the awareness of students on
general laboratory safety practices. Among 25
competing teams, the SCL team ‘Transformers’
comprising Anand Krishnasamy (facilitator), Tai
Lee Kian (leader), Samson Chow, Liew Rou
Shen and Bernard Tan, clinched fourth spot (Merit
Position) at the Convention.
Co-authorship of Journal Paper During
Overseas Internship at the University of Bristol
While on an Overseas Internship Programme (OIP),
two DMB students and one DMC student made
significant contributions to the project that they
were involved in. For their contributions, the DMB
students, Marina Ann and Justina Nadia Lee, were
invited to be co-authors in a publication in the
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Journal titled “Up-regulation of the kidney NKCC2
transporter in hypothalamic vasopressin neurons
is a component of the homeostatic response
to osmotic stress”. DMC student David-Daniel
Tan was also invited to be a co-author in a
publication in the Chemistry-A European Journal,
titled “Reversible pH and photocontrollable
carbohydrate based surfactants”.
Singapore Junior Water Prize
Competition 2014
Two teams of DCGT students participated in the
Singapore Junior Water Prize Competition 2014,
which was held in conjunction with the Singapore
International Water Week at Marina Bay Sands,
Water Expo. The teams presented their posters
to a panel of three judges on their projects –
“Investigation on the use of bio-sorbents for
adsorption of heavy metals in water treatment” and
“Development of a low-cost filter”.
A*STAR Science Award (Polytechnic)
Six SCL students were awarded the A*STAR
Science Award on 1 July 2014. The award is given
to local polytechnic students who demonstrate
Left: Students
being engaged
at the InterSecondary School
Pharmaceutical
Science Challenge
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strong aptitude and interest in mathematics and
science to spur their passion in scientific R&D. It
covers tuition fees and an annual allowance of
S$2,000 over a period of two years. Awardees
have the opportunity to take up a research
internship at A*STAR’s research institutes in
their final year where they gain first-hand R&D
experience working with the researchers.
17th International Union for Food Science
& Technology World Congress 2014 in
Montreal, Canada
Final year DFSN student Shaun Tan Yi Sen
represented NYP at the “Students Fighting
Hunger Product Development Competition” at
the 17th International Union for Food Science &
Technology World Congress 2014 in Montreal,
Canada from 17 to 21 August 2014, with his
team’s product - okara-spirulina biscuits. Okara is
a by-product from soya bean and has high protein
content, while spirulina is an algal nutritional
supplement rich in the carotenoid antioxidants as
found in carrots and tomatoes. The team came in
second out of 15 teams that participated. The first
prize went to a team from Brazil.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
PhD at the University of Nottingham
DFSN lecturer, Gan Heng Hui was granted an
opportunity to pursue a PhD programme in Food
Science at the University of Nottingham from 2012
to 2014. During her three years at Nottingham,
she was deeply involved in analytical chemistry.
She planned and carried out experiments using
the Headspace Solid- Phase Micro-Extraction Gas
Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HS-SPME
GC-MS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC), Atmospheric Pressure Chemical IonisationMass Spectrometry (APCI-MS) and Proton-Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance (H-NMR) throughout her
PhD journey. Her research extended from the
measurement of flavour molecular mobility in sugar
solutions, to the investigation of APCI-MS as a
diagnostic tool for classifying apple cultivars and
predicting the age of cheese.
STUDENT INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMMES
Study Trip to Germany
In September 2014, a total of 35 SCL students
embarked on the 11-day trip visiting leading
chemical and pharmaceutical companies such as
Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik (BASF) and Bayer,
renowned universities such as Karlsruhe Institute of
Technology (KIT) and University of Düsseldorf, as
well as places of interests such as the Blackforest
and Cologne Cathedral. Students were fascinated
by the chemistry underlying rocket technology
and intrigued by the science behind natural and
artificial fragrances at BASF. The study trip opened
up internship opportunities at Bayer pharmaceutical
manufacturing plants and other German companies.
Study Trip to Sydney, Australia
A total of 29 students and two staff members
embarked on a seven-day educational trip to
Sydney, Australia from 21 to 27 September
2014. The students visited Newcastle University,
University of New South Wales, University of
Sydney, Macquarie University and University of
Wollongong. This visit strengthened the ongoing
partnerships between the institutions and NYP,
and provided the students with possible future
study options at Australian universities. The visit to
Top: Students
visited BASF during
their study trip in
Germany
Left: Dr Gan Heng
Hui at the University
of Nottingham
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Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and
Hunter Valley Wine School (HVWS) exposed
students to various types of research and
opened students’ eyes to the science behind
cultivating grapes and wine-making. The trip
also included unique cultural experiences to
places like Madame Tussauds Museum, Sydney
Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, The Rocks,
Kings Cross, Chinatown, the Sydney Opera
House and Sydney Wildlife World.
Lions Exchange Programme
Three DMB students went for an overseas
student exchange programme to the
University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Leiden,
Netherlands from 17 to 28 March 2015. This is
the first collaboration between UAS and NYP.
Students from both institutions were involved
in a two-phase interaction arrangement. The
first phase, which is known as the Discovery
Phase, was carried out via an online platform
from January to March 2015. The second phase
is the Challenge Phase, where NYP students
spent 11 days in Netherlands working on the
project with the UAS team. Subsequently the
Dutch students spent one week in Singapore
to conclude the Challenge Phase. Aligned with
the theme of their research project on “Smart
City – Feeding the Nation”, students visited
the NewaterPlant, Skygren Vertical Farm and
Gardenia R&D Centre. This led to the final
presentation on 2 April 2015 to the supervisors
from both institutions and SCL’s senior
management. The programme allowed both
teams to better understand and adapt to each
other’s problem solving approaches.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Specialist Diploma in Clinical
Trials Management
The fourth intake of the Specialist Diploma
in Clinical Trials Management (SDCTM)
commenced on 28 October 2013 with a total of
20 course participants. A total of 19 participants
completed the Post-Diploma Certificate 1 (PDC
1), with 18 participants carrying on to complete
the Post- Diploma Certificate 2 (PDC 2). The
course ended on 29 May 2014.
Specialist Diploma in Nutrition Science
This course was designed for food and/or
nutrition sciences graduates and working adults
who are keen to deepen their knowledge and
skills for careers in public health, health-related
food manufacturing and retail industries,
food marketing and communications, as well
as research. A total of 14 course participants
obtained their first Post-Diploma Certificates and
the second Post-Diploma Certificate course was
completed on 15 May 2015.
Specialist Diploma in Energy and
Environmental Management for
Process Industries
The Specialist Diploma in Energy and
Environmental Management for Process
Industries was launched on 13 January 2015
with 13 course participants to provide industryspecific knowledge and skillsets on managing
process plants’ energy performances and
environmental issues.
Top: Students
gained exposure on
research focus areas
in Sydney
Left: Students
forged strong
friendships and fond
memories from the
Lions Exchange
Programme
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n AY2014/15, the School of Design
(SDN) continued to meet its objectives
of training and nurturing, while initiating
a more holistic approach to the development of
the all-rounder student. The School also
doubled its efforts in local and overseas
institutional and industry collaborations, social
responsibility programmes, and the
development of an entrepreneurial and
innovative spirit in students.
I
The School continued to provide students with
a diverse range of opportunities to work on
design projects with industry partners, increasing
their exposure to real-life industry projects and
raising their awareness of the latest trends in the
world of design. Some of these projects involved
students from across the three design diplomas
– Diploma in Industrial Design (DID), Diploma
in Space & Interior Design (DSID) and Diploma
in Visual Communication (DVC) – allowing them
to pool their resources and tap on each other’s
strengths.
In AY2014/2015, SDN welcomed 197 new
students bringing the total enrolment to 570 for
its three diploma courses.
Diploma
in Industrial Design
Diploma in Space &
Interior Design
Diploma in Visual
Communication
KEY INITIATIVES AND NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
Visual Branding and Identity
Specialisation
The year saw the launch of the Visual
Branding and Identity specialisation
under DVC. Graduates who choose
this specialisation will be able to create
strategic marketing proposals that are
supported by creative designs.
Continuing Education and Training
SDN developed its first Continuing
Education and Training programme – the
Specialist Diploma in Design Strategy and
Management. This Specialist Diploma
enhances and deepens the knowledge of
participants who are preparing to operate
or are already operating design business
entities.
Programme Manager for SkillsFuture
Earn and Learn Programme
In March 2015, the Singapore Workforce
Development Agency appointed NYP
as the Programme Manager for the
SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme
for the Visual Communication sector. From
1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018, SDN will
market and reach out to individuals and
companies to secure their commitment
and match fresh graduates to relevant
companies. SDN will also support
their transition into the workforce and
encourage them be lifelong learners.
Top: President
PMAS, Mr Lim Geok
Khoon, inking an
MOU with SDN
Director, Mr Lee
Youn Kay
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Memoranda of Understanding with
Industry Associations
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were
signed with the Print and Media Association,
Singapore (PMAS) and the Singapore Furniture
Industries Council (SFIC) on 5 September and 28
October 2014 respectively. These MOUs provide
the platform for students and staff to collaborate
with SDN partners on various projects.
MOU with Universities
SDN signed MOUs with Taiwan’s Kun Shan
University and Tatung University on 16 May
2014 and 22 January 2015 respectively, as well
as Japan’s Future University on 29 February
2015. This will foster mutual collaborations
between SDN and the universities through
student and staff exchanges, and research
activities in the field of design.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
In AY2014/15, SDN engaged in integrated
projects that let students work together
and develop holistic design solutions for
the industry. SDN completed the following
projects:
• From April to June 2014, 74 SDN students
developed creative holistic concepts for the
South Beach Consortium’s green corner at
its Beach Road site. This green space will
serve as an information and educational
tool to promote the green features of this
development to the public.
• From October 2014 to March 2015, SDN
students proposed conceptual designs
for Resorts World Singapore (RWS). They
conducted site visits and analysis, and
learnt to conceptualise thematic scenic
and set designs. Selected students also
gained internships with RWS and had the
opportunity to realise their designs.
• Schwan-Stabilo challenged 51 final year
DID students to design a single or a set of
stationery for the future. It also got 58 final
year DVC students to work on a marketing
campaign. DID students were encouraged
to look at current trends and technology
to define the next generation of stationery
for young children and professionals, while
DVC students proposed videos to market
Stabilo products.
SDN students also worked on the following
domain-specific projects:
Industrial Design
SG50 Merchandise Collection
A total of 27 second year DID students
participated in a design project with Shevron
Pte Ltd to develop and design a new
collection of tourist merchandise as part of the
SG50 celebrations.
Future TV Concept Development Workshop
A total of 13 final year DID students attended
a two-day workshop hosted by the Nielsen
Company. A pre-workshop activity was
organised for students to contribute ideas for
future TV designs through a bulletin board.
During the follow-up workshop, students
worked with LG Electronics staff to brainstorm
ideas, share study findings and present their
future TV concepts.
Top: SDN students
presenting their
concepts to the
clients who were
impressed by the
students’ detailed
work
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SG50 Identity and Pride: Singapore Footwear
through the Ages
A total of 10 DID students attended a workshop
organised by the Bronx Creative & Design Centre.
Two students had the opportunity to show their
shoe designs and share their experience with
Senior Minister of State for Law and Education,
Ms Indranee Rajah, at an exhibition held at the
National Design Centre.
Space and Interior Design
Funtasy Island Eco-themed Park
From April to July 2014, 28 DSID students
developed a myriad of diverse concepts for
Funtasy Island, an eco-themed park and upmarket
residential development on Riau Island, Indonesia.
The proposals, which included coral parks,
wellness spas, adventure activity parks, food &
beverage retail outlets, were well-received by the
client. As part of the design process, students
learnt about biodiversity and environmental issues
through guided tours and workshops on the
tropical rainforest, mangrove swamps, intertidal
and marine life conducted by experts from the Lee
Kong Chian Natural History Museum.
Fireflies Health Organic Farm Project
From September to October 2014, 30 second
and final year students, designed and fabricated
several portable containers for growing vegetables
that gave city dwellers a hands-on experience with
farming and nature. These portable ‘farms’ were
created using recycled items and were featured in
two major events – Archifest 2014 at the Marina
Bay Sands and Keepers: Singapore Designer
Collective, a pop-up store at Orchard Road. The
display reflected students’ concerns as designers
for the future.
Union International des Architectes (UIA)
– HYP Cup 2014 International Student
Competition in Architecture Design
From June to August 2014, 49 DSID students
participated in the Union International
des Architectes (UIA) - HYP Cup 2014
International Student Competition and
exchanged ideas on current architecture
issues in relation to environment, specific
sites and urban spaces with students
from around the world. The theme of
the competition was “Architecture in
Transformation: Unexpected City”.
Visual Communication
SDN and Changi Airport Group
Collaboration
From October 2014 to February 2015, final
year DVC students designed and illustrated a
series of images for the hoardings at Changi
Airport terminals used to shield the ongoing
renovations. The hoardings reflect various
aspects of Singapore life.
Top: Senior Minister
of State Indranee
Rajah exchanging
ideas with SDN
students
Left: The “Urban
Seeds” farm portals
on display at Marina
Bay Sands during
Archifest 2014
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Educational Card Game Design for Ministry
of Education’s English Language Institute of
Singapore
Three DVC students designed a card game,
Let’s Talk, for the Ministry of Education’s English
Language Institute of Singapore (ELIS) from
November 2014 to January 2015. Let’s Talk helps
teachers promote effective communication in
English in classrooms. The response from the ELIS
team has been very positive and the card game will
be launched in September 2015.
Siloso Beach Resort
A total of 64 second year DVC students presented
their logo designs to Mr Karl Fischer, CSR Manager
of Siloso Beach Resort, and his team. The team was
happy with the designs as the students managed
to capture the essence and values of the resort
through their proposed logos. Students received
free stays at the resort as a reward for their efforts.
EVENTS
Outreach to Secondary Schools
While continuing to reach out to prospective
students by visiting secondary schools, SDN also
embarked on a different outreach approach by
conducting workshops for students. This gave
prospective students a more hands-on design
experience. One workshop conducted on 9 April
2014, guided 25 students from Anglo-Chinese
School (Barker Road) in building rubber bandpowered vehicles, giving them the opportunity
to think creatively, and to build and evaluate
their designs.
Design Primer 2014
SDN organised the third Design Primer
for new students from 23 to 25 April 2014
to introduce them to the world of design
and provide them with an overview of their
learning journey and expected outcomes.
There were several sharing sessions with
industry professionals and on-site visits
conducted as part of the programme.
Yellow Ribbon Community Project
Logo Competition
Three final year DVC students won a total
of S$600 in gift certificates and trophies for
their efforts in the Yellow Ribbon Community
Project Logo Design Competition. The
competition, which provides support and
assistance to families of ex-offenders,
was jointly organised by the Singapore
Prison Service, Singapore Corporation of
Rehabilitative Enterprises and the Singapore
Anti-Narcotics Board.
Workshops with University of Canberra
and Swinburne University of Technology
SDN continued to run workshops with
students from foreign institutions beyond
Asian countries. A workshop was conducted
with 20 University of Canberra students on
3 June 2014. The project involved designing
toothpick packaging that reflected the cultures
of Singapore and Australia. Another workshop
was held on 16 January 2015 and 12 DVC
Top: ACS Barker
Road students
getting their
rubberbandpowered vehicles
into gear
Left: University
of Canberra and
SDN students
brainstorming for
their project
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students worked with 15 Swinburne University of
Technology students to discuss concepts that would
enhance the flying experience for the elderly.
SDN Club Activities
The SDN Club, which is formed and managed by
current design students, organises activities to forge
strong bonds and relationship amongst students
of the School’s three diplomas. The activities it
organised in 2014 included a movie marathon on
13 June 2014, which was enjoyed by approximately
50 students, as well as a National Day celebration
and a halloween night event. The club also manages
the Freespace, a studio that students are free to use
in between lessons.
Intellectual Property Rights in Creative
Works Seminar
On 9 July 2014, approximately 210 SDN students
and staff attended a talk on Intellectual Property
(IP) rights by Mr Jonathan Kok, a Partner in RHTLaw
Taylor Wessing LLP. He shared his experience
on design patents, copyright and trademarks,
giving students a basic understanding of IP issues
pertaining to their design works and the registration
processes involved.
them the opportunity to put what they have
learnt in class into practice. The works created
by students from this event were exhibited at
the NYP Atrium.
Drama, Lighting and Visual Narratives
Workshops
On 8, 15 and 18 July 2014, The Theatre
Practice conducted drama-related workshops
for 68 first year DVC students where they
learnt different techniques of using lighting to
manipulate moods, emotions and space. This
gave students an understanding of different
methods of expression and enabled them to
see beyond the norm of creative expressions.
Archifest 2014 and Keepers: Singapore
Design Collective
Adobe’s Random Acts of Creativity
On 10 July 2014, 55 students had fun fabricating
extraordinary items from ordinary objects as part
of the Adobe’s Random Acts of Creativity event
where students could do anything that reflected
creativity and spontaneity. The entire process was
captured by Adobe and shared via social networks
– Instagram, Twitter and Facebook – with the rest
of the world. This collaboration project trained
students to work within tight deadlines and gave
In October 2014, SDN was invited to participate
in Archifest, an annual event organised by the
Singapore Institute of Architects to celebrate
Singapore’s urban environment. This public
event, which attracts large number of visitors,
is a nurturing ground for reflections, questions,
collaborations and experimentations. A total
of 30 DSID students participated in the event
as part of their collaborative studio project
with Fireflies Health Organic Farm. Students
gained valuable networking and hands-on
project experience. The farm portals were also
put on display at Keepers: Singapore Designer
Collective in Orchard Road, a pop-up store that
showcases local craft and design from different
design disciplines. Its strategic location gave
SDN good exposure.
Top: VC students
painting the winning
entry on the wall at
North Canteen, NYP
Left: An
extraordinary object
from ordinary things
– a clock from a
vending machine
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iExpress 2014: Chasing Dreams
Two DVC students won the iExpress 2014
competition and their winning wall mural was
installed at NYP’s North Canteen in October
2014. The quote featured on the wall, “If you
don’t build your dreams, someone will hire
you to build theirs”, is a reminder to students
to pursue their dreams.
NYP Arts Festival: Spectrum 2014
A total of 23 students and four staff
members participated in the inaugural NYP
Arts Festival: Spectrum 2014. Their paintings
and photographic works, which showcased
their creative and artistic talents, were
featured in an exhibition.
NYP-Industry Scholarships
SDN partners, Moove Media, SC Global
Developments (Singapore) and Teckwah
Corporation, continued to support the
School with scholarships. These bond-free
scholarships cover the recipients’ tuition fees
for the three-year duration of their studies
in SDN.
Visual Communication Alumni Gathering
and Sharing Session
A total of 75 DVC alumni shared their
working and learning experiences with the
graduating class of students on 4 February
2015. They also provided mentoring and
networking opportunities for students. This
event has become a tradition for the Visual
Communication group and it helps foster
the alumni spirit within SDN.
Workshops with an Expert on Design and
Brand Communications
Mr John Bateson, a brand communications and
graphic design expert, and faculty member from
the University of the Arts London, conducted a
series of lectures and workshops from 23 February
to 6 March 2015. The sessions covered topics such
as conceptual thinking, brand communication and
creative ideas generation and was attended by
45 DVC students. Separate sessions were held
for 55 NYP staff members, 40 alumni and 45
industry practitioners.
Workshop by Associate Professor
Thomas Kong
In August 2014, 26 DSID students attended
a three-day workshop by Associate Professor
Thomas Kong, then Director of Undergraduate
Architecture and Interior Architecture programmes
Top: DVC alumni
from the first to the
sixth batch came for
the gathering on 4
February 2015
Below: Sarah Vong
sharing her Teochew
Street design with
Guest of Honour, Mr
Ernie Koh of SFIC
and NYP Principal
and CEO, Mr Chan
Lee Mun
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at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
and one of USA’s Council of Interior Design
Accreditation’s 2014 Visionaries. The
workshop, Interior Urbanism, focused on
users’ interactions and responses within the
interior environments and social dynamics in
underground public spaces.
A Moment of Singapore
First year DVC students participated in the
annual Singaplural event, organised by the SFIC,
by creating a design installation that included
illustrated journals, posters and postcards.
This was good exposure for students and it
gave them the opportunity to capture their
feelings and thoughts about Singapore in the
context of the past 50 years. It also gave the
public a glimpse of the creativity and collective
memories of SDN students.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Graduation Show UNIT15: Inquisitive
Worldskills Singapore Competition
The works of 167 graduating SDN students
were featured in the annual Graduation Show
2015, held at the National Library Events
Plaza from 10 to 12 March 2015. Aside from
showcasing the creative talents of SDN
students, this year’s exhibition showcased
selected student works from our partner
institutions – Gachon University, Yonsei
University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Future
University and the Technological and Higher
Education Institute of Hong Kong. The various
works reflect the diversity and strength of our
partnerships. Through the show, members
of the public were given the opportunity to
appreciate the talent of the students from SDN
and the various overseas institutions.
Two DVC students, Andrew Ng and Mohd
Norfadzli, competed in the Singapore leg of the
Worldskills Competition from 10 to 12 July 2014
and received the Silver medal and Medal of
Excellence respectively.
Asakura Naomi Construction Design
Competition 2014
One first year and three second year DVC
students were recognised in the Shortlisted of
Graphic Design category for the Asakura Naomi
Construction Design Competition. There were
a total of 796 entries from China, Japan, Korea,
Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore. This international
competition commemorates Asakura Naomi, master
of Japanese basic design. The competition was
Top: Andrew Ng
presenting his
window display
design to the
panel of judges
at Worldskills
Competition
Left: The entire NYP
Sports Hall was filled
with SDN students,
alumni, lecturers
and Ang Mo Kio RC
and CC members,
and children from
neighbouring
primary schools
during the attempt
at the longest
drawing
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good exposure for our students as they had
the opportunity to apply their design skills and
creative thinking in an international competition.
Guinness World Record for Longest
Drawing
On 4 and 5 October 2014, 90 SDN students,
seven alumni and four staff members joined
NYP alumnus, Peter Draw, and LINE Plus
Corporation (Singapore) in breaking the
Guinness World Record for the Longest
Drawing (Community). Together, they created
a drawing that stretched 9.58km long. The
tagline for the event was “One Line, One Love,
One Singapore”. The event, which also marked
Singapore’s SG50 celebrations, involved
members of the Resident Committees and
Community Clubs in Ang Mo Kio, as well as
children from the School Pocket Money Fund
and the neighbouring primary schools.
Challenge for the Urban and Built
Environment 2014
Challenge for the Urban and Built Environment
is an annual workshop-cum-competition
organised by the Urban Redevelopment
Authority for junior college and polytechnic
students to gain first-hand experience in
planning and developing urban design in
Singapore. A total of 10 DSID students
participated in the competition and were
awarded the Outstanding Project Award.
Singapore Packaging Star, AsiaStar Packaging
and WorldStar Packaging Awards
SDN students continued to sweep the Singapore
Packaging Star Awards and won 10 awards in 2014.
They also won four AsiaStar Packaging Awards and
10 WorldStar Packaging Awards.
Crowbar Awards
In the 2014 series of the Crowbar Awards, two DVC
students received the Bronze awards in the Design
and Advertising category.
Risis Gardens Shop, Botanic Gardens
From 7 to 29 July 2014, Risis organised a shop
window competition for its premier Gardens Shop@
Top: Members of the
winning team with
their creation for
Risis Gardens Shop
Left: Winners of
the Singapore
Packaging Star/
AsiaStar Packaging
and WorldStar
Packaging Awards
2014
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Nassim Gate outlet in Botanic Gardens. A total of
26 second year DVC students submitted proposals
and the winning proposal was installed in August
2014.
SG50 Local Champions, Global Leaders
Organised by SPRING Singapore, Economic
Development Board and International Enterprise
Singapore, the competition tasked teams of
students to showcase pioneering Singapore
organisations that have played a key role in
Singapore’s economic growth. Two of the three
SDN teams – Gen90spire and NYP Lionheart –
topped the Polytechnic Category A and Category
B for their showcase of Global Airfreight and
Singtel respectively. Team NYP Lionheart also
received the Most Creative Team Award for the
entire competition, beating more than 70 teams
from 11 polytechnics and universities.
Singapore Jewellery Design Awards 2015
DID student, Kevin Koh clinched the second
runner-up spot in Category A which focused on
the “Most Important Day of My Life”. He was
also the winner in Category B, which was themed
“Present”.
Singapore Good Design Mark and Singapore
Design Awards 2015
The Singapore Good Design Mark Awards,
organised by the Design Business Chamber
Singapore with the support of the
DesignSingapore Council, is modelled after
the prestigious Japan Good Design Mark,
and aims to encourage and champion holistic
design practices. The Singapore Design
Awards honours outstanding designers,
design students and design practices across
the world for their endeavours in transforming
the lives of people through design. Eight SDN
students received the Singapore Good Design
Mark awards from the President of the Design
Business Chamber Singapore on 13 March
2015. Five of these students also received the
Singapore Design Award (Students’ Category)
at the same event.
Top: NYP Lionheart
team members
at their Singtel
showcase, which
won the Most
Creative Team
Award
Below: Proud
recipients of the
SDA and SG Mark
Awards 2015
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CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Formal Training Programme
SDN lecturer, Sean Lim, is currently pursuing
his Master’s programme in Design Innovation
and Environmental Design at the Glasgow
School of Art, Scotland. He will complete his
course in September 2015.
Specialist Diploma in Teaching
and Learning
SDN lecturer, Ms Tan Seng Wee, is currently
pursuing her Specialist Diploma in Teaching
and Learning at NYP. She is the second SDN
staff to enrol in this programme and will
complete the programme in October 2015.
Adobe Education Leadership Forum
2015
Two SDN staff members attended the
Adobe Education Leadership Forum from
25 to 27 March 2015 in Bali, Indonesia.
The theme for the forum was “Sparking
Creative Catalyst: Fuelling the Future”. The
forum gave SDN staff the opportunity to
network and exchange ideas with 107 other
education leaders from 10 countries across
Asia Pacific, as well as discuss trends in
education, emerging technologies and the
need to foster creativity in education.
wide and diverse range of creative organisations
and individuals from around the world.
Educational Trip to Barcelona, Spain
A total of 28 students and two staff members
visited Barcelona, Spain on a study trip in March
2015. Students were immersed in Barcelona’s rich
design culture and got a glimpse of the city’s design
sector. The also gained a better understanding
of why Barcelona has become one of the design
capitals of the world and this enhanced their
design perspectives vis-à-vis Singapore’s design
culture. The highlight of the trip was a visit to a local
architectural firm,
Batlle I Roig Arquitectes, whose principal architect
conducted a tour of the company’s works in
Barcelona.
Japan Educational Trip
Educational Trip to London, UK
Led by two staff members, 28 students
embarked on an educational trip to London
from 15 to 22 September 2014 for the
London Design Festival 2014. The festival
took place in venues across London and
incorporated all design disciplines from a
From 27 March to 1 April 2015, 24 students led by
two staff members went on an educational trip to
Japan. During this trip, they visited several designrelated museums and sites such as the fashion
capital of the world, Harajuku; Tokyu Hands Craft
Center; and 21-21 Design Sight, the first Japanese
Design Museum in Roppongi. The students were
also immersed in Japanese culture, visiting Tsujiki
Market and Nakameguro, a riverine town rich in
Japanese arts and design.
NYP Overseas Student Project Centre
in Guangzhou
This is the fifth year of attachment to the
NYP-Panyu Polytechnic Project Centre in
Top: Exuberant
students in
Barcelona; visiting
one of the capitals
of design was an
eye-opener for our
students
Left: Besides taking
a tour of the Royal
College of Arts,
SDN students also
visited the numerous
design exhibitions
while in London
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Guangzhou and out of the 274 NYP students
there, 78 students were from SDN.
Student Exchange at the Technological and
Higher Education Institute of
Hong Kong
From 30 August to 20 December 2014, SDN
placed eight students at the Technological and
Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi).
This was the first time SDN students went to
THEi for an exchange programme. Students
experienced living and studying away from home,
and they had to travel from their dormitories in
Hong Kong Island to classes in Kowloon. Students
also witnessed the student protests while in Hong
Kong. The experience gave them a broader
perspective and understanding of societies
beyond Singapore.
Student Exchange at the
Gachon University
From 1 September to 24 December 2014, two
students were placed at Gachon University
in South Korea, for their student exchange
programme. Despite the language barriers and
differences, students enjoyed working together
with their Korean counterparts.
International Workshop with
Yonsei University
A total of 10 SDN students participated in the
NYP-Yonsei International Design Workshop from
25 February to 8 March 2015 at Yonsei University
in South Korea. Jointly organised by SDN and
Yonsei University, this workshop provided crosscultural collaboration opportunities for students
from different countries. Students were able to
explore ways to enhance group dynamics and
develop promising design solutions together.
International Workshop with
Gachon University
Three faculty members and 17 students from
Gachon University visited NYP for a fourday workshop at SDN from 20 to 23 January
2015. The workshop, “Rediscovery of Living
Experiences in Urban Life”, was also attended by
16 SDN students.
International Workshop at Beijing Institute of
Technology
A total of 15 SDN students attended an
international design workshop, “Relaxing”, at
the Beijing Institute of Technology from 17 to 28
August 2014. SDN students worked closely with
students from the Beijing Institute of Technology,
and Japan’s Future University and Shibaura
University.
Student Exchange Programme in Guangdong
Industry Technical College
Four final year DVC students attended the Arts
School at Guangdong Industry Technical College in
China from 1 March to 31 May 2015 to experience
and be exposed to design in a different culture
and environment. This was the first time SDN has
sent students to Guangdong Technical College for
a student exchange programme.
Above: Korean
students from Gachon
University worked
with SDN students
during the workshop,
“Rediscovery of Living
Experiences in Urban
Life”
Below: SDN students
with their classmates
from THEi
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SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING
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echnological landscape across all sectors
is ever dynamic, and the School of
Engineering (SEG) continues to seek out
innovative ways to build new and future industry
needs into its curricula. Offering a unique blend
of theoretical and practical training for anyone
aspiring to be an engineer, the School, with its
offering of 12 programmes, continues to groom
engineers for the next generation.
T
For AY2014/15, SEG welcomed 1,449 new
students, bringing its total student enrolment to
4,479 for its 12 programmes.
Common Engineering
Programme
Diploma In Aeronautical &
Aerospace Technology
Diploma In Aerospace Systems
& Management
Diploma In Biomedical
Engineering
Diploma In Digital &
Precision Engineering
Diploma In Electrical Engineering
With Eco-Design
Diploma In Electronics, Computer &
Communications Engineering
Diploma In Engineering
With Business
Diploma In Mechatronics
Engineering
Diploma In Multimedia &
Infocomm Technology
Diploma In Nanotechnology
& Materials Science
Diploma In Telematics
& Media Technology
KEY INITIATIVES & NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
Aerospace/Mechatronics Programme
The Ministry of Education (MOE) approved the
launch of the new Aerospace/Mechatronics
Programme (AMP) from AY2015/2016. This
programme provides a choice to prospective
students for a single entry point for both the
Diploma in Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology
(DAAT) and the Diploma in Mechatronics
Engineering (DME) courses in SEG. This
programme will run for an academic year and
will introduce students to the aerospace and
mechatronics sub-disciplines through 12 core
modules and several other general studies
modules. After the first year of studies, students
can choose to further their studies in either the
DAAT or the DME course for the remaining four
semesters and graduate in their chosen fields of
studies.
International Recognition for Precision
Engineering Master Craftsman Programme
The Precision Engineering Master Craftsman
(PeMC) programme is a collaboration by Nanyang
Polytechnic (NYP), Economic Development
Board (EDB), SPRING Singapore and Singapore
Workforce Development Agency (WDA). It
aims to deepen and broaden the knowledge
and skills of existing craftsman in the industry.
The programme has been internationally
recognised by Germany-based Industrie-und
Handelskammern Muenchenund Oberbayern
(IHK Munich), a German Chamber of Industry and
Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria and
Auslandshandelskammern (AHK)/Singaporean
German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
(AHK/SGC).
NYP is the first non-German institution in the
world to receive this certification for a Precision
Engineering programme that is fully designed
and developed by the polytechnic. Graduates of
the PeMC programme are eligible to be certified
by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation
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as highly-skilled Master Craftsmen. This
certification recognises and elevates
the standard of precision engineering
craftsmanship in Singapore.
Accreditation by the Engineering
Technology Accreditation Commission
of ABET for Diploma in Aeronautical &
Aerospace programme
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET) is a professional non-profit
organisation that serves the public globally
through the promotion and advancement
of education in applied science, computing,
engineering and engineering technology.
ABET is recognised as the worldwide
leader in assuring quality, stimulating
innovation, organising and carrying out the
comprehensive process of accreditation
of programmes based on a set of criteria
that specifies the minimum standards that
programmes must meet.
A self-study report was submitted to ABET in
July 2013 followed by a comprehensive on-site
audit of the DAAT programme by Prof Amitabha
Bandyopadhyay, Farmingdale State College, USA,
Prof Swami Karunamoorthy, Saint Louis University,
USA and Prof William L. Garrard, University of
Minnesota, USA from 10 to 12 November 2013.
The DAAT programme is the first diploma
programme in Singapore to be accredited by the
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
of ABET. The accreditation extended retroactively
from 1 October 2012 and expires on 30 September
2020.
MOU Renewal with Defence Science
Organisation National Laboratories
NYP and Defence Science Organisation (DSO)
extended their collaboration for another six years
with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
signed on 31 July 2014. The ongoing collaborative
efforts on Joint Research Programmes in Advanced
Top: The
collaboration
between SEG and
BCIT will create
more opportunities
for overseas
exposure through
student exchange
programmes and
real-life projects with
industries
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Integrated Circuit and System Solutions under
the NYP-DSO Innovation Centre for Application
Specific Intergrated Circuits started in August
2003 with 25 projects completed to date.
Establishment of NYP-SPRING Centre of
Innovation for Electronics (Phase 3)
The Centre of Innovation for Electronics (COIE)
was jointly established by SPRING and NYP
in 2008 as a catalyst for the growth of Small
Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the electronics
cluster to help those who want to leverage
electronic innovations for success. In Phase 3,
SPRING Singapore will provide a grant of up to
S$9.94 million over a period of five years from 1
September 2014 to 31 August 2019 to NYP for
the establishment of the COIE in NYP.
COIE has engaged over 380 companies,
comprising primarily of SMEs and developed over
200 innovation and development projects. It also
organised and conducted over 90 technologyfocused courses, seminars and workshops
for capabilities development and technology
updates, as well as organised over 20 outreach
events such as exhibitions, open houses and
thematic industry-sector networking sessions,
to share innovation possibilities from key-lead
demand drivers and growth sectors.
Poly Goes UAS Scholarship MOU Signing
NYP, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and EDB,
together with four German Mittelstand
Champions in Singapore - Festo, Pepperl+ Fuchs
(Manufacturing), Rohde & Schwarz Asia and SICK
Product Center Asia - signed an MOU on 28
April 2014 to extend the German dual studies
programme at the University of Applied Sciences
for students and recent graduates from NYP and
SP’s School of Engineering.
Each company will offer two “Poly Goes UAS
Scholarships” per year to enhance talent access
and development by German Mittelstand
Champions in Singapore. A series of scholarship
promotions, outreach and talks were coordinated
by EDB for engineering students and recent
graduates of the two polytechnics.
NYP is happy to note that all eight inaugural
“Poly Goes UAS Scholarships” were awarded to
graduates of NYP’s Diploma in Digital & Precision
Engineering.
MOU with British Columbia Institute of
Technology, Canada
SEG signed an MOU with the School of Health
Sciences of British Columbia Institute of
Technology (BCIT) on 17 September 2014 to
facilitate student exchange programmes and
project collaborations.
Both parties will collaborate on student
exchange through projects, industry experience
sharing and earning of equivalent academic
credit for the biomedical engineering
programmes offered by the hosting institution.
This collaboration will benefit students from both
institutions through a complementary curriculum
and working on real-life biomedical projects with
the industry and hospitals.
MOU with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
NYP signed an MOU with Tan Tock Seng
Hospital (TTSH) on 28 October 2014 to facilitate
student internship and project collaboration.
Under the MOU, staff from both institutions
will work together on the development of
technology and applied research in the field
of biomedical engineering, focusing on the
area of geriatric research and innovation. The
programme will benefit NYP students and staff
through joint research and development (R&D)
projects, capability development projects and
student attachments to TTSH and The Institute
of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, developing
practical and implementable real-life solutions for
the silver population.
MOU with ESIEE, France
NYP signed an MOU on 4 November 2014
with long-standing partner École Supérieure
d’Ingénieurs en Électronique et Électrotechnique
(ESIEE) to expand the scope of collaboration
to include student internships and project
collaborations in biomedical and e-Health
Below: The COIE
was established to
support the growth
of SMEs in the
electronics cluster
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projects with its partnering industries and
hospitals.
The MOU allows staff and students from both
institutions to work on applied research projects
with companies and hospitals in translating
intellectual property into products in the areas
of intraocular pressure measurement and
physiological signs monitoring for lifestyle,
medical and military applications. This creates
new opportunities for students to work on applied
research projects in biomedical engineering with
global exposure.
MOU with Flinders University, Australia
NYP signed an MOU with Flinders University’s
Faculty of Science and Engineering on 29
November 2014 to facilitate a student exchange
programme. The MOU focuses on student
project attachments to a hosting institution
with academic credits earned for biomedical
and materials engineering programmes.
This collaboration benefits students from
both institutions as it enhances their learning
experience through working on real life projects
and gaining international exposure.
MOU with Integrated Health Information
Systems Pte Ltd
NYP and Integrated Health Information Systems
Pte Ltd signed an MOU on 4 December 2014 to
establish a collaborative platform to drive and coinnovate demand-driven healthcare solutions to
improve patient care, access to care and delivery
of healthcare services.
This synergistic partnership will give NYP access
to key stakeholders and clinicians, allowing them
to learn from real-life settings, identify problems
and innovate, test-bed and deploy solutions,
while keeping the needs of the hospital and
patients at heart.
MOU with Sandvik Coromant SEA Pte Ltd
NYP signed an MOU with Sandvik Coromant, a
global leader in cutting tooling technology, on 19
December 2014 to develop skillsets and holistic
machining and tooling capabilities for complex
components manufacturing. Under this MOU,
Sandvik Coromant will equip the Aerospace
and CNC Machining Lab at SEG with their latest
tooling solutions and transfer their latest cutting
technology know-how, software and programmes
to support our Pre-Employment Training (PET)
and Continuing Education Training (CET)
programmes. Sandvik will also offer internships
to our final year students and staff attachments
at their Global Productivity and Application
Centres in Europe. Application experts will
also be seconded to NYP to support the PeMC
programme.
MOU with Infocomm Development Authority
of Singapore
NYP and the Infocomm Development Authority
of Singapore (IDA) signed an MOU in June 2014
for NYP to be an industry partner for IDA’s new
accreditation programme, Accreditation@IDA.
SEG’s COIE will be the electronics hardware
testing partner evaluating products from
Singapore-based companies seeking IDA’s
accreditation. Accreditation@IDA aims to raise
awareness of locally-developed information
communications technology (ICT) solutions,
particularly those created by start-up companies,
government agencies and large enterprises.
IDA will tap on SEG’s expertise to design and
carry out testing and performance evaluation of
hardware components such as wireless sensors
and NFC readers that form part of end-to-end ICT
solutions.
NYP also signed an MOU on 22 August 2014
with IDA to collaborate on infocomm standards
development and manpower training, working
closely with IDA’s Telecommunications Standards
Advisory Committee and its working groups.
They will work on projects to bring awareness
and accelerate the adoption of emerging ICT
technologies which will contribute towards
Singapore’s Smart Nation effort.
MOU with Huawei International
On 23 October 2014, NYP and Huawei
International Pte Ltd established the NYP-Huawei
Technology Solutions Centre in SEG, providing
Below: The MOU
signing will see
NYP collaborate
with Huawei
International in the
area of infocomm
technologies
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additional development and training facilities
for students and staff in emerging infocomm
technologies, including software-defined
networking, enterprise and data centre systems,
and Internet-of-Things (IoT). The collaboration will
tap Huawei’s full range of enterprise infrastructure
know-how, technology and solutions to build
further development capabilities in SEG and help
the industry to leverage on emerging infocomm
technologies to address expanding business
and consumer needs. Students will deepen their
enterprise ICT solutions development skills and
experience through involvement in projects in the
centre and internships with Huawei.
the jointly-established Infocomm Infrastructure
Security and High Availability Centre will be
equipped with an ICT infrastructure test-bed
to provide students and industry a platform
to design, validate and test highly secure
ICT systems that can guard against the latest
cyber security attacks. Both organisations will
also collaborate to develop a cybersecurity
master class with a co-developed curriculum.
SEG students will also be able to participate
in internship programmes with Symantec to
gain a broader understanding of the security
industry.
MOU with Assurity Trusted Solutions
Under an MOU signed on 26 September
2014, SEG and Faro Singapore Pte Ltd will
co-operate in developing staff and student
capabilities and specialist skills in the areas
of portable 3D Co-ordinated Measurement
and Scanning technology for the precision
measurement and validation of complex
precision components, equipment and
machines. Faro will also provide industry
training attachment for students at their plant
in Germany and consign some of their latest
articulated arm-type Coordinate Measuring
Machines and laser scanners to NYP.
NYP signed an MOU on 24 October 2014 with
Assurity Trusted Solutions Pte Ltd, a whollyowned subsidiary of IDA, to set up the National
Authentication Framework (NAF) development
and test platform to facilitate mutual
collaboration and the development of innovative
2 Factor Authentication (FA) technologies. The
NAF platform will also provide opportunities for
students and industry professionals to be trained
and equipped in the fast-maturing 2FA security
technologies.
MOU with Symantec
NYP and Symantec signed an MOU on 23
September 2014 to strengthen Singapore’s cyber
eco-system and to groom the next generation of
cybersecurity talent. As part of the agreement,
MOU with Faro
MOU with Concept Laser GmbH and
Crest Technology
NYP together with Concept Laser GmbH
and Crest Technology Pte Ltd, signed
Top: Collaborating
with Sandvik
Coromant in the
areas of complex
components
manufacturing
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an MOU on 4 June 2014 to collaborate on
developing capabilities in advanced additive
manufacturing for direct digital manufacturing
of complex tooling, aerospace, medical and
complex precision components using laser cusing
technology. Under the MOU, Concept Laser
will consign the Concept Laser Model M1 Laser
Cusing, Additive Manufacturing Machine and
peripherals to NYP. These will be used to train our
students and upgrade the skills of SEG staff to
support training in the School. Concept Laser will
also assist in the training of our staff and provide
student attachment opportunities at its facilities in
Germany.
MOU with E. Zoller GmbH & Co. KG
NYP signed an MOU with E. Zoller
GmbH & Co. KG on 15 July 2014 to
collaborate in developing capabilities in the
advanced application of precision tool
pre-setting and measuring technology. This
will further enhance the overall
manufacturing productivity of complex
tooling, aerospace, medical and complex
precision components. Under the MOU, Zoller will
consign the Zoller universal pre-setting
and measuring system, peripherals and the Zoller
Tool Management Solutions software
and assist in the training of our staff and provide
student attachment opportunities in Germany.
MOU with EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
NYP together with EOS GmbH Electro Optical
Systems, signed an MOU on 17 July 2014 to
collaborate in developing capabilities in advanced
Additive Manufacturing and Design applications
for direct digital design and manufacturing of
complex tooling, fixtures and components for the
aerospace, medical and precision engineering
and electronics industry. Under the MOU, NYP
together with EOS, will organise seminars
and workshops to promote Direct Metal Laser
Sintering technology to the industry. EOS will also
assist in the training of NYP’s staff and provide
internship opportunities for NYP’s students at
their facilities.
MOU with Ellipsiz DSS
NYP and Ellipsiz DSS Pte Ltd signed an MOU on
4 September 2014 in the area of integrated circuit
(IC) device reliability testing. Ellipsiz will deliver
three IC device reliability testing equipment to
NYP’s cleanroom. The MOU aims to develop
NYP’s manpower capabilities and specialist
skills in the areas of IC devices reliability testing
through the equipment provided by Ellipsiz.
These capabilities and skills acquired will be
used to train our students and industry through
seminars and workshops. NYP and Ellipsiz will
work jointly to source and extend the test services
to the industry via project collaborations.
MOU with 3M Singapore
NYP and 3M Singapore signed an MOU on 30
March 2015 to collaborate in projects related to
smart urban solutions for buildings and advanced
lighting. 3M Singapore will also provide internship
programmes for the Diploma in Nanotechnology
& Materials Science (DNMS) and the Diploma in
Biomedical Engineering (DBME) students. It will
also sponsor awards for top DNMS graduates.
MOU with SKEV Motors
An MOU between NYP and SKEV Motors was
signed on 11 March 2015. The MOU sees
both parties collaborating on joint research
and training activities in the energy storage
area. SKEV Motors will also support internship
opportunities for DNMS students.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
Automated Stacker Destacker Transfer System
for TNC Optics & Technologies Pte Ltd
SEG partnered with TNC Optics & Technologies
Pte Ltd to develop an Auto Stacker Destacker
Transfer System which significantly improves
Top: Industrial
project: the
Automated
Stacker Destacker
Transfer System
for TNC Optics &
Technologies Pte Ltd
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the manufacturing productivity of the company.
Established in 2000, TNC, a precision and micromolding plastics supplier, has many production
lines for molding plastic lens. This innovation
greatly improved productivity of the company
by providing seven times the loading capacity
of empty trays, reducing the time needed for an
operator to attend to the system and reducing
the amount of floor space needed by three times
as compared to the conveyor system.
Automatic Air Leakage Testing Machine for
PerkinElmer (S) Pte Ltd
SEG collaborated with PerkinElmer (S) Pte Ltd
to develop an Automatic Air Leakage Testing
Machine which helps to boost its overall
productivity. The machine can detect any air
leakage and help determine the quality of the
gasket seals of the plates before they are installed
into the Oxidizer, an instrument developed by
PerkinElmer. The machine clamps a two-part
gasket-sealed product before creating a vacuum
within the internal cavity. Once the required
vacuum pressure is achieved, the machine
controller takes over to monitor the stability
of the vacuum. An alarm goes off to alert the
operator of any leakages in the cavities during a
five-minute pre-set test. The gasket sealed plates
will only be installed into the Oxidizer if the plates
pass the air leakage test.
Antibacterial Insoles for IM Custom
Due to warmth and moisture, shoes are a perfect
breeding ground for bacteria. Bacterial growth
leads to foot odour and infections, particularly in
patients with diabetes. SEG is working with IM
Custom, a leading supplier of medical insoles to
use silver nanotechnology to create a material
resistant to bacteria. Specially formulated
nanoparticles have been proven to prevent the
growth of the most common types of bacteria
found on feet and could also be adapted for other
applications.
Wireless Temperature and Humidity Monitoring
Solution for Platform Strategy Asia Pte Ltd
This project integrates a wireless sensor networkbased platform for environmental monitoring and
controlling with capability to quantify, detect,
display and isolate reliability factors in various
production processes by using a NYP-patented
secured mobile ad-hoc network routing solution.
Wellness Sensing System for Seniors
SEG collaborated with Pevoli Enterprise to design
and develop a system that can sense and report
Top: Antibacterial
insoles for IM
Custom
Below: Locating,
tracking, and
monitoring to
ensure the wellbeing of the elderly
with the Wellness
Sensing System
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the wellness of the elderly who stay alone in
their apartments. The system, which consists of
a mobile app and a server, tracks the well-being
of the elderly by periodically communicating
with the individuals via automated messages.
Alerts will be sent to the caregivers if there are
no acknowledgement replies from the elderly
after repeated messaging attempts. The system
also enables the caregivers to determine the
location of the elderly without intervention
from the latter.
Enhancing Tourism and Business with iBeacon
An indoor navigation system using iBeacon
was jointly developed with iCTL Pte Ltd to
enrich the experience of tourists and visitors,
and further enhance business planning and
opportunities. The system enables users to
follow an indoor store map that provides
location zoning for accurate and specific
information dissemination in the form of text,
graphics, audio and videos for the products
and exhibits. It also provides notifications for
targeted marketing, and tracks and monitors
the time spent at different locations for better
data analysis and more effective business
planning.
Traffic Enforcement Automation Mobile
System for Nextan
SEG collaborated with Nextan on the IP
translation of Nextan’s patented Traffic
Enforcement Automation Mobile System
(TEAMS) for it to be an innovative, first-in-theworld solution to aid traffic enforcers to capture
traffic violations and issue summons tickets
immediately. TEAMS leverages on mobile
communication and image analysis technology.
The system has redefined traffic enforcement
operations by making it more effective and
efficient for both the public and the authorities.
Imaging-Based Inspection System for Seagate
The School collaborated with Skymech
Automation & Engineering to develop a
Windows-based inspection software package
for Seagate AVI Station. The vision-based AVI
station is able to carry out automatic quality
inspection of assembly hard disk drives. The
station can be integrated seamlessly into the
existing production lines and can be used to
communicate with its online FIS server for
statistical process control and reporting. The
inspection is conducted on all six surfaces of
the disk drive using 2D and 3D camera systems.
With this system in place, productivity will
improve while stringent quality assurance will
be maintained.
Diversity Antenna for Wi-Fi Access Point
for SMRT
SEG worked with RFNet Technologies to
develop a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual frequencies
directional diversity antenna for Wi-Fi 802
in accordance to the techniques outlined in
the NYP patent, “Compact Tunable Diversity
Antenna”. The diversity antenna for dual
band and dual polarisation was designed and
fabricated by the School, and was deployed
and tested in the working environment by
RFNet Technologies. Once tested, the diversity
antennas will be deployed on SMRT trains for
Wi-Fi communication between trains and the train
stations.
MAJOR EVENTS
Community Service
More than 200 SEG students and staff members
took part in a range of community service
activities and organised a carnival for the elderly
and volunteers from the Elderly Support Network.
They also helped raise funds for the disabled and
served as environmental envoys.
Science and Technology Challenge
Hosted by SEG, the Science and Technology
Challenge is a fun and exciting annual event to
give upper secondary school students handson opportunities to apply their knowledge
of engineering, science and technology
meaningfully. It also stimulates skills such as
critical and creative thinking, and promotes the
benefits of an engineering and science education.
This year, more than 900 secondary school
students gathered on 17 October 2014 at NYP
Top: Wi-Fi
communications on
SMRT trains with
train stations
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for the event and competed in teams across 11
categories, building prototypes to solve science
and engineering challenges.
Overseas Educational Study Trips
A total of 361 students participated in various
overseas educational trips and competitions to
gain first-hand exposure and experience the
technological, educational, economical, cultural
and historical aspects of different countries. They
visited Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China,
Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Germany
and France.
Global Internship Opportunities
A total of 265 students were attached overseas
for their final year project work and Overseas
Industrial Placement Programme. This is an
integral part of the School’s academic curricula,
where final year students are given opportunities
to work in leading global companies or research
institutions overseas.
Students were attached to NYP’s Overseas
Project Centres in the Suzhou Industry Park
Institute of Vocational Training, Beijing
Information Technology College, Panyu
Polytechnic and All Green Learning Centre. They
were also attached to Queen Mary University
of London in the UK, ESIEE Paris in France,
University of Queensland, Australia, Toyoma
National College of Technology, National Institute
of Technology, Kitakyushu College, National
Institute of Technology, Nara College, National
Institute of Technology, Kisarazu College in Japan
and Gannon University in the USA. Working in
international work environments and gaining
cross-cultural learning opportunities prepare
students to be industry-ready graduates.
ACHIEVEMENTS
International Robot Contest 2014 –
South Korea
The International Robot Contest (IRC), held from
23 to 26 October 2014, is an event that runs
concurrently with Robot World, the world’s third
largest international robot show. IRC, organised
by Seoul National University of Science and
Technology, is the largest annual robotics event
in South Korea, attracting more than 200 teams
from local high schools, colleges, universities and
private companies. Team NYP, comprising four
staff members and five students, was awarded
three Golds, one Silver and one Bronze for its
humanoid robots.
FIRA HuroCup 2014 Competition –
Beijing, China
Three staff and six students from SEG took part
in five of eight events at FIRA HuroCup 2014
held from 5 to 10 November 2014. Team SEG
won one Gold and three Silver medals, one of
Below: Students on
their study trip in
Australia
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which was for being second best team overall
amongst 25 international teams entered in
the competition. They clinched the Gold
medal in the Obstacle-Run and Marathon
events with their innovative solutions and
were the only team to clear all the obstacles
at the competition.
WorldSkills Competition 2014
At WorldSkills Singapore 2014, held from
10 to 12 July 2014, NYP bagged the largest
medal haul amongst all the participating
institutions with eight Gold, eight Silver
and six Bronze medals. The WorldSkills
Competition reflects the global reality
where skills standards become an important
competitive advantage. These standards
will rise in tandem with economic and
technological advancements. Top medallists
at WorldSkills Singapore 2014 will represent
Singapore at the international-level
WorldSkills Competition to be held in São
Paulo, Brazil in August 2015.
Singapore Robotic Games 2015
The 22nd Singapore Robotic Games (SRG)
competition was held at the Tay Eng Soon
Convention Centre, ITE Headquarters from
28 to 29 January 2015. More than 120
students from SEG participated in 10 of
the 13 categories open to students from
tertiary institutions. Team SEG garnered four
Gold, one Silver and one Bronze medal from
the Open Category, Pole Balancing Robot
Competition, Legged Robot Marathon Race,
Wall Climbing Robot Race and Picomouse.
SRG 2015 had more than 700 participants
with a record number of foreign participation.
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award
2014
The Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’
Award (TKKYIA) 2014, held in May is an
annual invention competition that seeks
to stimulate creativity and promote
scientific and technological research
among the young in Singapore. A total
of 90 students participated in the TKKYIA
2014 and SEG clinched the Merit award
for the U-Lock invention by Diploma in
Electronics, Computer & Communications
students, which was also the top winner in
the Senior Student Section.
Illuminating Engineering Society Design
Award 2014
The Illuminating Engineering Society
Design Award for Devices of Assistive,
Rehabilitative and Therapeutic
Applications was held in July 2014.
Students were tasked to design a device
that would help the handicapped or
elderly in their homes. Nine students from
SEG participated and collectively they
won a Bronze medal and a Merit prize.
Singapore Amazing Flying Machine
Competition 2014
The Singapore Amazing Flying Machine
Competition is part of the DSO Amazing
Series of Competitions. It is the largest
flying machine competition in Singpaore
and is jointly organised by DSO and
the Singapore Science Centre and
supported by the Defence Science and
Technology Office, Ministry of Defence.
This year’s competition saw 46 SEG
Top: SEG students
at WorldSkills
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students participating and they won two
Gold, two Silver and two Bronze awards
for the Best Performance awards, as
well as two Championship awards in the
Semi-Autonomous and Fully Autonomous
categories.
Imagine Cup 2014
The Imagine Cup Singapore finals was
held on 19 April 2014 and the SEG team
comprising three Diploma in Telematics
& Media Technology students emerged
as champions in the World Citizenship
category. The team developed I-HEARD,
an Intelligent Hearing Device, a solution
that helps people with hearing and speech
impairment by enabling them to make and
engage in phone calls as well as interact
with others and access audio contents
through audio captioning.
Biomedical Engineering Society 8th
Scientific Meeting 2014
DBME students presented their research
projects at the 8th Biomedical Engineering
Society Scientific Meeting (BESSM) held
in May 2014. BESSM is a symposium for
secondary and tertiary level students
to showcase their R&D projects. The
teams clinched the Gold, Silver and Merit
awards.
Changing the Game Challenge 2014
The Changing the Game Challenge,
held on 6 June 2014, was organised by
the Energy Market Authority. A team of
four Diploma in Electrical Engineering
with Eco-design students competed at a
policy-making energy game to redesign
the energy landscape using cleaner energy
sources in Southeast Asia. The team
clinched the Best Government and Best
Industry awards.
Annual Green Wave Environmental
Competition
Green Wave is an environmental care and
protection project that encourages the
community at large, particularly students,
to participate in learning about caring,
protecting, maintaining and positively
utilising our environment. Individually
and as a whole together, a contribution
can be made towards the conservation
and improvement of our environment for
Singapore’s sustainable development.
NYP participates in this competition
annually and in 2014, three students
submitted a proposal, “Renewable and
Biodegradable Packaging Materials”,
in the Tertiary category and received a
Commendation Award.
Left: Excelling at
the international
robotics competition
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CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Staff Development
Various staff were involved in overseas
assignments, study trips, training and
conferences to countries in Asia, Europe and
the USA, covering areas such as IoT, wearables,
robotics, biomedical and additive manufacturing.
Notably, two staff members completed their
six-month Space Technologies course and are
currently in Berlin Technology, Germany for a sixmonth on-site training on satellite system design,
space electronics, assembly, integration, testing
and mission operations.
R&D Funding Projects
SEG currently has 16 on-going externally funded
R&D projects with grant amounts totalling
about S$4million and five on-going internal
NYP-CDP grant projects with grants amounting
to S$350,000. These new projects cover areas
such as IoT, wireless power, energy management,
wearables, biomedical, smart living and assistive
technologies.
IPv6 Competency Development Programme
The IPv6 Competency Development Programme
aims to develop students’ competency in this
new Internet IPv6 technology and support IDA’s
initiative to accelerate Singapore’s IPv6 adoption.
To date, more than 1500 SEG students have
been trained and obtained IPv6 certifications.
R&D Publications
Two research papers,“Cross-Layer Secured IoT
Network and Devices” and “Multi-agent Control
System with Intelligent Optimization for Building
Energy Management”, were accepted and
presented at the 18th Asia Pacific Symposium
of Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems. One
research paper, “Connecting Every Dot –
Meeting Organisation Needs and Individual
Expectations in Teaching Adult Learners”, was
accepted and presented at the 8th International
Symposium on Advances in Technology
Education.
Another research paper, “Pervasive RF energy
harvesting system (GSM 900 and GSM 1800)”,
was accepted and presented at the 2014 IEEE
Conference on Technologies for Sustainability.
Patent Filing
SEG filed eight patents successfully. They are:
1. Device for simultaneous suction and
decompression.
2. Miniaturised hybrid feedback control method
and system.
3. Pervasive RF energy harvesting system using
magnetic coupled resonances.
4. Method and system for multi-layer positioning
system.
5. Real-time multi-point diffraction-based
imaging system for strain measurement.
6. Multi-Axis Transfer Board.
7. Portable whole-body evaporative cooling
system for exercise-induced hyperthermia.
8. Apparatus and method to assess cardiac
rhythm and hemodynamic characteristics
as markers for medical assessment among
patients with cardiovascular disorder.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES
Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology
The Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology
aims to meet the industry’s demand for
professionals who are trained in infocomm
infrastructure management and technical skills.
It was restructured to align with MOE’s CET
Qualification Framework in 2013 and 24 industry
professionals have successfully completed this
programme under the new framework in May
2014.
Specialist Diploma in Cloud Data Centre
Technology and Management
The Specialist Diploma in Cloud Data Centre
Technology & Management aims to further
develop capabilities of infocomm professionals
to design, implement, manage and operate
cloud data centres in a converged and
virtualised ICT environment. To keep abreast of
the latest development in cloud and big data
technologies, a seminar was held for the students
on 13 February 2015 where three distinguished
speakers from HP, Microsoft and Truvisor were
invited to give their views on these trends. A
total of 26 participants completed the first PostDiploma Certificate (PDC) in March 2015.
Specialist Diploma in Wireless Technology
The Specialist Diploma in Wireless Technology
aims to develop electronics engineers with
in-depth know-how in wireless system design,
deployment and test, and RF circuits and subsystems design and test to meet the critical
manpower needs of the key clusters in the
wireless industry segment. The first batch of
21 participants completed the programme in
November 2013, under the new course structure
that was realigned to MOE’s CET Qualification
Framework. The second batch of 14 participants
commenced their studies in April 2014 and
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completed the PDC in Wireless System Design.
The second PDC in RF Design commenced in
October 2014 with 12 participants.
Specialist Diploma in Business and Big Data
Analytics
The Specialist Diploma in Business and Big Data
Analytics, jointly offered by SEG and School of
Information Technology, is targeted at Business
Intelligence practitioners and IT professionals who
want to acquire the knowledge and skills in the
areas of business analytics and big data analytics.
This course endorsed by the Engineering Advisory
Committee comprises PDCs in Business Analytics,
Big Data Analytics and Big Data Management.
The PDC in Business Analytics commenced in
October 2014 and will end in February 2015.
The PDC in Big Data Analytics and Big Data
Management will commence in AY2015/16.
Specialist Diploma in Embedded System
NYP conducted the 11th and 12th runs of the
Specialist Diploma in Embedded Systems in
AY2014/15. This national programme is supported
by EDB and designed to equip professional
engineers with expertise in the design and
development of embedded products and
systems. To date, SEG has trained 251 industry
practitioners from 174 companies.
Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace
Manufacturing)
The Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace
Manufacturing) is designed to equip
participants with the knowledge and skills
to undertake and add value to jobs in
the precision engineering and aerospace
manufacturing industry. The first batch
completed the program and graduated
in May 2014. The second, third and
fourth batches completed their Modular
Certificate (MC) programme in Aerospace
Technology (MC4), Metrology & Materials
(MC3) and Manufacturing Technology (MC1)
respectively.
Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)
The Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)
is designed to train mechatronics engineers
who are versatile and proficient in systems
integration, maintenance of high-end
processes in manufacturing facilities and
monitoring of production processes. The first
batch completed the Modular Certificate
programme in Electrical & Electronics
Principles (MC1) and Automation Technology
(MC2). The second batch commenced the
course in October 2014 with an enrolment of
22 participants.
Top: Professional
engineers
undertaking the
Specialist Diploma in
Cloud Data Centre
Technology &
Management
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Certificate in Engineering Foundation Studies
sharing, networking opportunities
and hands-on experimentation to
explore the vast possibilities of IoT on
8 December 2014. Mr John Barber,
Managing Director of IoT Research
for Gartner, spelt out the intricacy of
competing in the IoT space, touching
on the potential, challenges and
opportunities. Numerous global IoT
use cases, recommended success
factors and conceivable key technology
inhibitors with practical benefits
to the audience, were shared. Two
concurrent hands-on workshops on NFC
Applications and Azure Cloud Services
& Application Development were also
conducted jointly by NYP’s Wireless
Technology Centre, NXP and Microsoft.
Customised Courses for MINDEF
Workshop on Troubleshooting Copper
and Fibre Enterprise Cabling
NYP and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
formalised an MOU to continue the
longstanding partnership in providing multiple
and flexible pathways for SAF servicemen
with more forms of education collaboration. In
the area of engineering, NYP developed the
Certificate in Engineering Foundation Studies,
which is a customised bridging course. The
course provides an alternative pathway for SAF
servicemen to upgrade themselves, particularly
those who do not possess the necessary entry
requirements for admission to the CET Diploma
in Engineering. The first batch of 20 SAF
servicemen completed the course in August
2013. The second batch of another 20 SAF
servicemen completed the course in November
2014.
SEG conducted various courses under the
ICT Programme for MINDEF and trained
242 officers and specialists in AY2014/15. To
date, 3,070 personnel were trained under
this initiative. Under the Cyber Defence
Programme, SEG trained 79 MINDEF
specialists in AY2014/15 and a total of 492
specialists to date.
Industry event on “Creating Values with Real
World IoT Applications”
Members of COIE’s IoT Open Innovation
Community attended a day of technical
SEG and Fluke Networks jointly
organised a workshop, “Technology
Updates in Troubleshooting Copper
and Fibre Enterprise Cabling”, from
9 to 10 April 2014. This workshop
enabled industry practitioners and
NYP staff members to present the
latest technology and best practices in
copper and fibre cabling test solutions
to allow network professionals to
improve troubleshooting capability in an
enterprise environment.
Top: The COIE’s IoT
Open Innovation
Community event
was a day for
technical sharing,
networking
opportunities
and hands-on
experimentation
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SHORT COURSES
SEG conducted the following short courses for
608 participants:
For MINDEF
• Infocomm Technologies ITECH 1 (three runs)
• Infocomm Technologies ITECH 2 (two runs)
• Networking Fundamentals, Router-Based
Network Design and Management
• Introduction to Network Security
• Joint Leadership Course (two runs)
• Cyber Defence Programme – Network Basic
• Cyber Defence Programme – Network
Security Fundamentals and Mobile Cellular
Communications course
For Singtel
• Next Generation Networks: Business &
Technical Overview and Next Generation
Networks: Access
• Wireless & Optical Broadband Networks
For Wincor-Nixdorf
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Course
Seminars and Talks
In collaboration with partner-companies, SEG
conducted the following seminars and talks for
more than 1,000 industry professionals during
the year:
• Enhanced Process Metrology Using Plasma
Parameters in FDC
• Critical Infrastructure Security
• Trends in building-integrator photovoltaic
power system and photovoltaic power
system performance monitoring
• Festo Didactic Industry 4.0 (Symposium 4.0)
• Advanced Handling System
• Industry 4.0 – Tomorrow’s Manufacturing
Today
• Integrated Software Development in the
Cloud
• Next generation Copper and Fibre
Standards & Testing for Enterprise
Networks
• Introduction to HP Vertica Analytics
Platform
• Software Defined Networking – A
Revolution or Evolution Technology
• IPv6 Security
• Software Analysis Methods
• Altium Designer Seminar
• A Technical Seminar on SHARC Digital
Signal Processor
• Synergy Through MNC-SME Collaborations
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMMES
International Programmes and Courses
SEG conducted the following six international
programmes and courses for 124 participants:
1. F
actory Automation Technology &
Applications (Jiangsu Human Resources
and Social Security Bureau)
2. Mechatronic Systems Technology
3. CNC Technology (Zhejiang Human
Resources and Social Security Bureau)
4. Management & Development of
Competency-Based Training Programme
(Tanzania)
5. Technology in Education (Padang State
University, Indonesia)
6. 5-Axis CAM/CNC Machining Technology
Left: Foreign
participants given
updates on latest
technology trends
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he health and social care sectors are
dynamic, vibrant and progressive. The
School of Health Sciences (SHS)
continues to collaborate with industry partners
to prepare innovative, enterprising and
industry-ready graduates for exciting careers
in a variety of settings, including hospitals,
clinics, research laboratories, rehabilitation
centres, community health and social service
agencies.
T
In AY2014/15, SHS welcomed 898 new
students, bringing its total enrolment to 2,618
for its seven diploma courses:
Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Dental
Hygiene & Therapy
Diploma in Social Sciences
(Social Work)
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Diploma in Diagnostic
Radiography
Diploma in Radiation Therapy
SHS continues to hone its curriculum and activities
to enhance teaching and learning, and imbibe in
SHS students and graduates the desired attributes
and outcomes that will put them in good stead
for lifelong learning, career and professional
development.
SHS has reviewed all its curricula and updated
its facilities to equip and develop students’
professional knowledge and skills. The continuous
development of the curricula together with other
initiatives has boosted the teaching and learning
capabilities of SHS students. As being socially
responsible is an innate part of SHS’s caring and
sharing culture, students have actively contributed
towards meeting the welfare and needs of the
less privileged through the School’s community
outreach programmes.
KEY INITIATIVES & NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
Sponsorship agreement with MyHealth Sentinel
SHS secured a three-year collaborative sponsorship
agreement from 1 June 2014 to 31 May 2017 with
MyHealth Sentinel Pte Ltd for the use of their
tele-health service, which includes myHealth
Sentinel’s TeleMetrix+ cloud-based platform
and a range of their wireless biometric devices.
This would facilitate the training of Diploma in
Nursing (DN)students and better prepare them
Top: Student and
staff managing a
patient with the new
technology
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for the increasing use of remote monitoring and
management of patients.
Standardised Patients Programme
Quality of clinical learning, alternative models
and innovative ways were used to enhance
clinical education and training for Diploma in
Physiotherapy (DPT) students from 2014.
The Physiotherapy Standardised Patients
Programme (PSPP) was introduced to facilitate
the training of 92 second year physiotherapy
students in developing various clinical skills.
Standardised patients are healthy individuals
trained and coached to role-play as patients with
specific histories, attitudes, physical findings and
personalities.
PSPP provided a student-centred, simulated clinical
environment where the focus was on meeting
the student’s learning needs. Evaluation studies
showed that the programme improved students’
self-confidence and clinical skills competency in the
areas of examination, interpretation and analysis.
The teaching and learning initiative also saw an
improvement in the students´ communication and
clinical reasoning skills.
MOU for Clinical Practice of Students
SHS signed Memorandum of Understandings
(MOU) for clinical placement of students with the
following healthcare institutions:
• Bright Vision Hospital on 2 January 2015
• St Luke Hospital on 15 January 2015
• Raffles Hospital on 1 February 2015
• Bethany Methodist Nursing Home on
1 February 2015
• Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hwa Kuan Hospital on
1 September 2014
• The Salvation Army Peacehaven Nursing
Home on 15 September 2014
MOU with University of Applied Sciences and
Arts Western Switzerland
SHS signed a MOU with the University of Applied
Sciences & Arts Western Switzerland, School of
Health Sciences, Geneva, on 2 January 2015 for
academic cooperation, and student and staff
exchanges.
Spearheading Innovation and Enterprise @SHS
with the Silver Industry
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and the Dialogue
Social Enterprise (DSE) signed a MOU to explore
the establishment of an exhibition, “Dialogue with
Time”. The interactive exhibition gives visitors
the opportunity to learn and gain insight into
ageing and will become part of NYP’s Teaching
and Learning initiatives, allowing NYP to become
a competence centre on issues related to age and
ageing.
Specialist Diploma in Renal Dialysis
Management
The Specialist Diploma in Renal Dialysis
Management was launched in October 2014 with
an intake of 20 registered nurses from the National
Kidney Foundation (NKF). This course aims to meet
NKF’s need for highly competent and independent
nurses to assess patients’ needs, provide care,
and make accurate and timely evaluations of the
outcome of the dialysis treatment.
Collaboration with CARE Network on Musical
Production, The Prison Within
Second year Diploma in Social Services (Social
Work) (DSS) students put up a musical production,
The Prison Within, to raise awareness and
increase public support for the rehabilitation and
reintegration of ex-offenders in society. For this
project, SHS collaborated with CARE Network, a
group of community and government agencies
supporting ex-offenders. This event also marked
the start of CARE Network’s 15th anniversary
celebrations in 2015.
Top: Physiotherapy
students developing
their clinical
competency under
PSPP
Left: Signing the
MOU with Mr Chan
Lee Mun, Principal
& CEO; Mr Chan
Yew Meng, Deputy
Principal (Academic);
Dr Andreas
Heinecke, CEO and
Founder of DSE; and
Ms Orna Cohen,
Partner and COO
for DSE
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(Nursing) [SHS(N)] and the Alzheimer’s Disease
Association has been awarded the Tote Board
Social Innovation Research fund.
Tripartite Collaboration SHS-SEG-TTSH
SHS(N) collaborated with the School of
Engineering (SEG) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital
(TTSH) on the project, “The Ward of the Future”
on “Fall Prevention in the Elderly” using video
analytics. This year’s progressive laboratory testing
included depth-sensing using kinect and infra-red/
thermal sensor. In addition to fall prevention, the
team is also exploring fall prediction. With the
findings from the literature reviewed in November
2014, the TTSH team will seek possible clinical
funding for the research & development (R&D)
phase. SHS(N) is also in discussion with SEG and
TTSH to collaborate on “The Shoe of Light”
project for fall prevention.
Research on Social Cohesiveness in Public
Rental Housing Communities
The script for the musical was written by the
students and it highlighted the challenges and
struggles faced by ex-offenders and their families.
Students spent over two months rehearsing for
the show and were joined by veteran actresses, Ms
Amy Cheng and Ms Catherine Sng for the actual
performance. The musical received overwhelming
support from the public and industry guests,
and students performed to a full house at
the NYP Auditorium. Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin
Osman, Minister of State, Ministry of National
Development & Ministry of Defence, and Mayor,
South East District, was the Guest-of-Honour.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
Partnership with KYDZ International LLP
SHS is collaborating with KYDZ International LLP,
a provider of high quality educational toys and
learning resources to schools, pre-schools and
learning facilities throughout Singapore to further
develop a final-year nursing project on a dementia
activity cart towards commercialisation. The
trademark registration for the “ALZ Engage-MeCart” has been filed.
Collaboration with Alzheimer’s Disease
Association
Two nursing lecturers are on the second stage
of development of The Virtual Dementia Home
Series that covers the bedroom, living room and
kitchen. This collaborative project between SHS
Six third year DSS students, guided by staff,
conducted a study to find out the state of social
cohesion and the impact of physical environment
on social cohesiveness in public rental housing
communities in Singapore. The team surveyed
more than 400 households in four different public
rental housing estates. The findings suggested
that the usage and perceived quality of facilities in
the neighbourhood had an influence on the levels
of social cohesion. The research findings have
been shared with the Social Service Office @ Kreta
Ayer and will be shared with other social service
agencies serving public rental housing estates.
Toy Project 2014
Two second year DSS students spearheaded a
campus-wide donation drive to collect
pre-loved and new toys for some 100 children from
disadvantaged backgrounds. Together with 13 of
their second year classmates, they sorted, packed
Top left: The poster
advertisement
for the musical
production, “The
Prison Within”
Below: Students with
the toys collected,
ready for distribution
to children from lowincome families
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and distributed the donated toys to children from
low-income families from Ang Mo Kio Family
Service Centre (Cheng San) and Transition Plus
Interim Rental Housing during a Children’s Day
celebration event.
NYP-Colgate Continuing Education Program
On 9 February 2015, toothpaste brand ColgatePalmolive spent an afternoon with our Diploma
in Dental Hygiene & Therapy (DDHT) students.
Colgate-Palmolive viewed the winning interactive
Community Dentistry Poster that the second
year students developed to create oral health
awareness amongst children. Colgate-Palmolive
sponsored book vouchers for the winning group
and handed out 49 sets of oral hygiene kits to all
first and second year students. During the visit,
Colgate-Palmolive also shared on the effectiveness
of oral health education and how it could make a
difference to patients.
with more than 300 publications, 11 books and
several awards to his name. He presented a talk
on Managing Dental Caries in The Young Amidst
Dental Anxiety, in NYP on 11 February 2015. About
160 DDHT alumni, dental professionals, staff and
students went away with a wealth of knowledge
on the best ways to approach and handle difficult
children in the dental setting.
Strengthening Academic Curricula with
Dr Katherine Wimpenny, Coventry University
EVENTS
SHS Annual Student Conference 2015
The annual SHS Student Conference 2015 was
held on 18 March 2015 to showcase outstanding
final year projects. The Guest-of-Honour, Associate
Professor Jason Yap, Chief Knowledge Officer
and Senior Public Health Physician, Agency for
Integrated Care, delivered the keynote address
focusing on the perspectives, paradigms,
possibilities of the future of healthcare. A total
of 50 students from the various SHS diplomas
participated in the oral and poster presentations.
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SPEAKERS
AT SHS
Hosting distinguished NUS visiting professor
for Continuing Education Programme
Professor Peter Milgrom from the University of
Washington is recognised in the international
dental fraternity as an established researcher,
educator and dental public health advocate,
On 16 March 2015, Dr Katherine Wimpenny, an
expert from Coventry University (CU) conducted
a curriculum meeting with the Diploma in
Occupational Therapy (DOT) academic team and
a meeting with the Clinical Coordinators from
SHS (Allied Health) [SHS(AH)] to strengthen the
clinical curricula. Dr Wimpenny is also a Senior
Research Fellow in Educational Research at CU
in the Disruptive Media Learning Lab and she
conducted three teaching sessions for 40 SHS(AH)
staff members and clinical supervisors. She also ran
a special session for staff on her work on Disruptive
Media Learning Laboratory & Participatory Action
Research on 19 March 2014.
Top: Students at the
SHS Annual Student
Conference 2015
Left: Students with
their oral hygiene
kits sponsored by
Colgate-Palmolive
Below: Dr
Wimpenny (in back
row) with staff
from the Diploma
in Occupational
Therapy
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STUDENT-LED EVENTS
Creativity, Innovation & Enterprise Day
As part of NYP’s focus on “Nurturing Innovative
and Enterprising Students”, a student-led
Creativity Innovation & Enterprise (CIE) Day
was held on 4 November 2014. These events
engaged SHS students to experience and
display the spirit of creativity, innovation and
enterprise through a variety of vibrant and fun
activities. Secondary school students were also
invited to participate in the iCreativeCare activity
where teams were tested on their basic first
aid knowledge and their creativity in adapting
everyday materials for first aid.
ENGAGING PARENTS
SHS Mentor-Meet-Parents Event
In November 2014, SHS held a Mentors-MeetParents event to engage the parents of first
year nursing students. The event served as an
effective platform for parents to learn about
their children’s learning journey in SHS, as well as
career and further educational opportunities from
the mentors of their children.
ENGAGING SCHOOLS & OTHER
STAKEHOLDERS
Damai Secondary School’s Learning Journey
Nursing lecturers conducted a Learning Journey
programme for the principal and staff of Damai
Secondary School in June 2014 where they learnt
about SHS nursing programmes and the use of
a Automated External Defibrillation. They were
impressed with SHS facilities and the multiple
programmes and initiatives in place to achieve
NYP’s brand promise.
Health Sciences and Health Care Technology
Niche Programme
A Health Sciences and Health Care Technology
Niche Programme was conducted for the first
time for Damai Secondary School students
from June to November 2014. The programme
included learning activities such as a hospital
attachment, learning journey and a final project.
Final year DN students served as buddies to the
participants.
Project Hand-in-Hand
A final year project by third year DSS students,
Project Hand-in-Hand, was aimed at educating
children aged seven to nine on topics such as
diverse families, emotions and child abuse.
In collaboration with Heart@Fei Yue, a child
protection specialist centre, the project team
conducted group sessions at various agencies and
schools, reaching out to about 880 children.
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY
2014 Inter-Day Activity Centre Sports Day
SHS collaborated with the Society for the Physically
Disabled (SPD) to organise the 2014 Inter-Day
Activity Centre (DAC) Sports Day in May at the
NYP Indoor Sports Hall. A total of 180 clients from
eight DACs across Singapore benefitted from the
event helmed by 122 students from DOT, DDHT
and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR).
The event, organised to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of SPD, was launched by Ms Tina
Hung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National
Council of Social Service.
At the event, first year students had the
opportunity to interact and assist participants with
multiple disabilities. Students also teamed up with
DAC clients to assist in self-care and mobility tasks
Top: Secondary
school students
stretching their
creativity at
iCreativeCare during
CIE Day
Below: Students at
the CIE Day event
held at the NYP
atrium
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as well as performances for the events. The event
brought much joy to the participants who took part
in the various games.
GROWING ALUMNI
To cultivate a sense of belonging and develop
greater relations among its alumni, SHS worked
with Nanyang Polytechnic Graduates’ Association
(NYPGA) to organise various activities.
Diploma in Nursing
• Sharing session conducted by alumni for the
DN graduating class
• Talks cum networking dinners: High Tech-Hi
Touch by A/Prof Danny Poo; Organising a will;
and Cheese and Nursing
• Breakfast-Get-Together event organised by
Alumni Relations Office
Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Talks during freshmen orientation on
vocational dialogue and educational
advancement by alumni to current students
• Talk on Guide Dogs–valuable partner in
independent living
• Christmas Reunion for OT Class of 2007 –
Coming full circle, where it all began
Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Alumni Lectures
(1) “Is specificity of exercise necessary for
neck pain disorders?” by Emeritus Professor
Gwendolen Jull.
(2) ‘Retraining lumbo-pelvic stability: More
than just the core’ by Dr Barbara Hungerford
• Poster presentation by alumni at the 12th
Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference
(APMEC) in February 2015 on ‘Accuracy and
inter-rater reliability in the auscultation of
lung sounds among final year DPT students in
Singapore: A cohort study’.
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/Radiation
Therapy
• 10th alumni gathering for DDR and Diploma
in Radiation Therapy (DRT) – “DR/RT Got
Talent”.
• 11th alumni gathering for DDR and DRTTalk on “The impact of state registration
on Diagnostic Radiography and Radiation
Therapy”.
Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work)
• SWANS Pre-Placement Workshop 2015
• Social work alumni conducted a 1-day
workshop for second year students in
preparation for field placement.
•
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
• Hosted Association of Oral Health Therapists
(S) First AGM & bi-monthly meeting.
Top left: Teams
competing in a
modified hockey
competition at the
2014 Inter-Day
Activity Centre
Sports Day
Top right: DN alumni
get-together event
Below: Zaryl
Loh during the
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• AOHT Annual Forum 2014: A New
Beginning; Workshop on Introduction to
Piezon and Airflow Devices
• Oral Health Therapy Continuing
Education Lectures: ‘Managing Dental
Caries in the Young Amidst the Dental
Anxiety’
ACHIEVEMENTS
WorldSkills Singapore 2014
NYP participated in the “Health and Social
Care” category in WorldSkills Singapore
2014 held from 10 to 12 July 2014 and won
the Bronze medal. During the three days of
competition, participants were given a variety
of simulated situations in different healthcare
settings – community hospital, day care and
hospital in-patient ward. They were required
to discuss, plan and provide holistic care to
simulated patients within a given time frame.
They were also required to plan and design
patient education materials and to use them for
bedside teaching.
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award 2015
Two projects teams from DN had been
shortlisted for Tan Kah Kee Young Inventor’s
Award 2015 presentation, with one going on to
win the Merit Award.
Project Title
Award
Super milk can holder
Merit Award
Inflatable bedpan
Shortlisted for presentation
Top: The great
multitude of NYP
student helpers for
Inter-Day Activity
Centre Sports Day
Bottom left:
DN WorldSkills
participants – Zaryl
Loh and Nadia
Elizabeth Soh Xin
Min
Bottom Right: The
Super milk can
holder project team
from Nursing
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Asia Pacific Assistive, Rehabilitation &
Therapeutic Technologies Challenge
Project Title
Award
Silver Label
Functionality
Friendly Commode
Companion
Industrial
Collaboration
Compensation
Aware Rehabilitation Method
and System for Movements of
Upper Limb
Industrial
Collaboration
In this year’s Asia Pacific Assistive, Rehabilitation
& Therapeutic (AR&TTs) Asia Pacific competition,
SHS achieved commendable success, with three
SHS projects showcased.
“Silver Label” by SHS(N) was awarded the
Functionality award. The ‘Friendly Commode
Companion,’ a collaboration between SHS, and
SEG won the Industrial Collaboration award. SHS
staff also contributed advice and support to two
other SEG projects.
“Compensation Aware Rehabilitation Method
and System for Movements of Upper Limb “ with
a patent application filed on 22 January 2015,
was also shortlisted for the Asia Pacific AR&TTs
Challenge 2015 . The project was also awarded
the Industrial Collaboration award.
International Women’s Forum Education Grant
Second year social work student, Teo Yi Xuan
was awarded the International Women’s Forum
(IWF) Education Grant. IWF is an international
organisation that seeks to nurture women leaders
for tomorrow. The education grant provides
financial aid to female tertiary students aged 17
to 25 from low income families. Yi Xuan impressed
IWF with her outstanding leadership qualities and
stellar academic record of GPA 4.0.
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Alumni
forms the Association for Oral Health Therapists
(Singapore)
On 5 March 2014, the Association for Oral Health
Therapists (AOHT) was officially registered with the
Registry of Societies Singapore. The committee is
made up of NYP graduates who volunteered their
time and effort to work towards a common goal –
to promote the Oral Health Therapist profession in
Singapore and to contribute to good oral hygiene
in the local community. The AOHT works closely
with other associations that are run by dentists,
most notably the Singapore Dental Association
and Singapore Dental Health Foundation.
NHG-TTSH Inaugural Student Festival 2014
A final year nursing project entitled, “Commode
Chair with Accessories” in collaboration with
SEG, was submitted for Poster Presentation
at the Inaugural NHG-TTSH Student Festival
2014 on 27 September 2014. This project won
the Merit Award and is targeted for further
development using the SPRING Small Project
Funding in 2015.
Student Talent & Achievement
Recognition Award
A total of 12 SHS students received the Student
Talent & Achievement Recognition (STAR)
Awards on 25 April 2014 at the NYP Auditorium.
The students won awards under the five
different individual or group categories as listed:
• Sports & Adventure (Individual) – 6 Gold,
1 Silver, 1 Bronze
• Special Achievements (Individual) – 1 Gold
• Innovation & Creativity (Group) –
1 Silver
• Community Services & Leadership
(Individual) – 1 Silver
• Arts & Culture (Individual) – 1 Bronze
Top: NYP students
with their awards
from Asia Pacific
AR&TTs Challenge
2015
Below: The
inaugural committee
members of
Association for Oral
Health Therapists
(Singapore)
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CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Staff Achievements
International Achievement Award
Dr Subadhra Rai (Senior Lecturer, Nursing) has
been awarded the International Achievement
Award by the Florence Nightingale International
Foundation for her work with refugees. The
award is offered biennially to practising nurses
with at least 10 years of nursing experience in
one of the following domains of nursing: direct
care, education, management or research.
Nominees must have made significant impact
internationally.
Further Education
To nurture a culture of excellence in teaching
and research capability, staff pursued courses in
the field of educational pedagogy. Staff achieved
the following qualifications at the institutions
listed below:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Flinders University
• Monash University- with research topic on
facilitating clinical reasoning in students and
novice practitioners
• Monash University- with research topic on
Development of Diagnostic Radiography
Clinical Assessment Tool
• National University of Singapore
• Newcastle University- with research topic on
Cognitive Dissonance in Food and Nutrition
• University of Manchester- with research topic
on the caregiving experiences of Chinese
intergenerational family caregivers of people
with dementia
• University of Nottingham
Doctor of Education (EdD)
• National Institute of Education- Nanyang
Technological University
Master of Arts/Instructional Design and
Technology
• NTU (with three staff in attendance)
Master of Arts (Art Therapy)
• LASALLE College of the Arts.
Master of Education
• National Institute of Education- Nanyang
Technological University (with three staff in
attendance)
Master of Education (Research)
• National Institute of Education- Nanyang
Technological University
Master of Social Science
• Swinburne University of Technology
Specialist Diploma in Teaching & Learning
• NYP (with two staff in attendance)
Presentation of Research Papers at
International Conferences
SHS staff presented papers or posters at the
following international conferences:
June 2014
• 10th International Nursing & Midwifery
Conference, by Institute of Health Science,
University of Brunei Darussalam
• 16th International Congress of the World
Federation of Occupational Therapy
September 2014
• 9th annual APRU Global Health Program
Workshop at the National Taiwan University,
Taipei
• International Symposium on Advances in
Technology Education Conference 2014
November 2014
• Alexandra Health Forum 2014 – Healthcare
Beyond Limits: Transcending People, Place
and Time
• Indonesian Dental Hygienists Association
Research Initiatives in Enhancing Teaching and
Learning Strategies
As part of ongoing development on capability in
innovation and research, the following projects
and studies are being conducted:
• “Immune Warriors” game has been planned
to enhance student learning of immunology.
The SHS-School of Interactive Digital Media
project is expected to be completed in 2015.
• “Learning knee anatomy with the aid of
youtube videos- comprising of animation,
arthroscopy and knee replacement surgery”.
Below: Dr Subadhra
Rai (fourth from left)
with team members
in Chiang Mai
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• “Understanding the meaning of hope from
the perspective of children, caregivers and
health care providers in palliative care in
Singapore”, a collaborative research project
with KK Hospital that was awarded funding
by Ministry of Health Nursing Research
Committee Grant in June 2014.
• Occupational Therapy teaching clinic
model implemented at Handicaps Welfare
Association.
• Reflective e-portfolios introduced for
57 students at the World Federation of
Occupational Therapists Congress, 2014.
• Pilot study on 3-dimensional (3D) virtual
world simulation in the assessment of
home safety for the elderly; evaluating the
effectiveness of the home safety assessment
tool in identifying home safety hazards for
the elderly; and acceptability of students
and lecturers in using the 3D virtual world
simulation as an instructional strategy for
student learning.
• Research on “Case-based virtual ward
environment” to serve as prior knowledge
for all students before they attend the
simulation-based learning session.
• Research on “The use of 3D virtual world
in the assessment of home safety for the
elderly”.
• Research on use of “flipped classroom”
approach in Pharmacology.
STUDENT INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMMES
Study Visits to Japan
A total of 59 DOT students went on a study
trip to Yokohama in June 2014 and attended
the 16th International Congress of the World
Federation of Occupational Therapy. Two staff
and 30 students – 10 DN, 10 DOT & 10 DPT
– visited International University of Health &
Welfare, Japan in October 2014.
Study Visits to Australia
One staff member and 18 students from DN
visited La Trobe University, Australia in March
2015. One staff member and 17 students from
DN visited University of Sydney, Australia in
March 2015.
Study Visit To Seoul, South Korea
A group of 29 students with staff from the
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography and Diploma
in Radiation Therapy went on a study trip to
Seoul from 14 to 21 September 2014. They
visited and interacted with the students and
staff from Korea University, Shingu College,
Yonsei Severance Hospital and Seoul National
University Hospital to learn about Radiography
training programmes. The visit included the tour
of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology
departments at Seoul National University Hospital
and Yonsei Severance Hospital .
Study Trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A total of 11 second and third year DSS students
embarked on a 12-day study trip to Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia led by a staff member. The
team visited the Malaysian Association of Social
Workers, universities and non-governmental
organisations to have professional and cultural
exchanges with social work counterparts across
the Causeway.
Overseas Exchange Programme with Caritas
Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong
NYP social work students hosted two exchange
students from Caritas Institute of Higher
Education (CIHE), Hong Kong. The exchange
students were from the Higher Diploma in Social
Work and Bachelor of Social Science (Social
Top: Group of DDR
and DRT students
at Seoul National
University Hospital
Left: Nursing
students at
University of Sydney,
Australia
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Work) programmes of CIHE respectively. They
participated in lessons on campus and also
went on field trips to various voluntary welfare
organisations to learn more about social work
services in Singapore.
As part of the exchange programme, two
second year DSS students also travelled to
Hong Kong where they were in turn hosted by
CIHE, gaining valuable exposure to the social
work landscape in Hong Kong.
Overseas Clinical Attachment at St Thomas’
Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Two final year Diploma in Diagnostic
Radiography students spent four weeks on
clinical placement at St Thomas’ Hospital,
London, United Kingdom, from June to July
2014. They were immersed in the British
healthcare system and culture, bringing back
good practices to share with their classmates
as well as future employers. The overseas
experience has enhanced their professional
practice and personal development.
OVERSEAS INDUSTRIAL
PROJECT PLACEMENT
Project Shine Yangon 2014
Project Shine Yangon 2014 took place
between 7 and 20 September 2014. The team
comprised of two staff from SHS(AH) and SIT,
and 18 students from the DDHT, DSS, DPT,
DN and Diploma in Business Informatics. This
is the first NYP Youth Expedition Programme
trip to Yangon, Myanmar to two facilities
namely, Grace Haven Children’s Home and
Mettananda Monastery. The students set up
a computer lab, taught basic computer skills,
conversational English and Health Education
to the monks and children.
Top: Student
exchange
programme in
Hong Kong,
understanding the
social work scene
Left: Wong Yuet
Wah with clinical
supervisors at St
Thomas’ Hospital
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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
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he School of Information Technology
(SIT) continued to enhance its core
programmes and forge strategic
partnerships with key industry leaders, with
the aim of nurturing all-rounder graduates and
preparing them for future employment and
higher education.
T
SIT students continued to do well in
competitions like the WorldSkills Singapore
Competition, Microsoft Imagine Cup,
Singapore Cisco Netriders Competition,
Singapore Geospatial Challenge, Samsung
Solve for Tomorrow Competition and SAP
Lumira University Challenge. In addition, the
School saw active students’ participation
in overseas learning centres, overseas
student exchange programmes and overseas
educational study trips.
SIT also continued to expand its industry
and bilateral collaborations to strengthen its
capabilities development and offer better
value-added services to the industry.
For AY2014/15, SIT welcomed 649 new
students, bringing its enrolment to 2,031 for
its seven courses:
Diploma in Business
Enterprise IT
Diploma in Business
Informatics
Diploma in Business
Intelligence & Analytics
Diploma in
Engineering Informatics
Diploma in
Financial Informatics
Diploma in
Information Security
Diploma in Information
Technology
NEW INITIATIVES &
DEVELOPMENTS
NYP Collaborates with Microsoft
Singapore on Ambient Intelligence
Computing Centre
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Microsoft
Singapore jointly launched the Ambient
Intelligence Computing Centre (AICC) on
4 March 2015, reinforcing both parties’
commitment to their long-standing
partnership. The Centre was set up to meet
the increasing demand for professionals
who are trained in ambient intelligence to
support Singapore’s smart nation vision.
Ambient intelligence refers to the insights
and predictive capabilities gathered from
multiple connected devices, termed Internet
of Things (IoT) by applying machine learning
in the cloud.
Essentially, the AICC aims to enable the
development of trained ambient intelligence
professionals through three key focus areas.
Firstly, it provides training for NYP students
and staff on ambient intelligence and IoT
and machine learning capabilities through
knowledge-transfer and capacity-building.
Secondly, it undertakes industry projects
leveraging on IoT and machine learning
technologies to improve the consumption
of citizen-centric services and transform the
way work is done across different industries.
Top: Students
trained in ambient
intelligence to
support Singapore’s
smart nation vision
in AICC
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Lastly, AICC serves as an envisioning centre for
NYP and Microsoft to showcase industry projects
enabled by machine-learning to potential partners
and customers.
With the establishment of AICC, final year
students will be amongst the first in Asia Pacific to
be skilled in the latest Microsoft Azure Machine
Learning technology. Students will also be able
to experience the full data science life cycle with
real world data by importing and cleaning data,
building predictive models and deploying them
into production for real world usage. Through the
practical hands-on training provided by the AICC,
students will possess relevant industry knowledge
and skillsets to expand on the Smart Nation
Platform.
NYP Collaborates with Accenture on Emerging
Technologist Development Centre
NYP and Accenture Singapore signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19
November 2014 to collaborate on the Emerging
Technologist Development Programme and setting
up the Emerging Technologist Development
Centre at NYP. This collaboration focuses on
grooming and equipping IT talents with skills
through a work-study programme designed to
provide NYP graduates with industry-specific
training, certifications and on-the-job coaching
over one year. The curriculum includes training in
emerging technologies such as Analytics, Softwareas-a-Service, Enterprise Customer Relationship
Management, Business Process Management,
IT Service Management, Cyber Security as well
as a comprehensive professional development
programme to deepen their skills.
NYP Collaborates With IBM on Big Data &
Analytics Innovation Centre
NYP and IBM renewed its collaboration of more
than 20 years and officially launched the Big Data
and Analytics Innovation Centre (BDAIC) on 22
August 2014. The Centre will train students to
meet the increasing demand for IT professionals
with the right enterprise skill-sets, especially in
the area of big data and business analytics. The
Centre is also a good platform for the industry to
explore innovative analytics projects with NYP and
its partners.
In the Infocomm and Media Masterplan
Consultation document that sets out Singapore’s
vision for Infocomm and Media in 2025, big data
and analytics has been highlighted as one of the
key areas that will bring about new opportunities
in business growth and improved public services.
Business analytics has also been identified as an
emerging IT skillset that is critical for Singapore’s
IT manpower to remain competitive both globally
and within Singapore.
Located in NYP, the BDAIC will train students
through academic modules, project development,
internship and professional certifications. Industry
attachment opportunities to local and overseas
IBM offices will also be facilitated through this
partnership to give students another dimension to
their training.
Diploma Plus Programme
SIT launched its Diploma Plus Programme to offer
students the opportunity to better prepare them
for university studies and professional certifications
that will further enhance their technical capabilities.
Top: The MOU
signed between
NYP and Accenture
Singapore will allow
students to embark
on work-study
programmes .
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To date, there are a total of 881 passes for the 15
Diploma Plus modules offered to SIT students.
To keep pace with industry needs, SIT offered
two new Diploma Plus programmes in Business
Intelligence & Big Data and Machine Data Analytics
& Operational Intelligence from AY2014/15.
University Immersion Programme
A total of 10 students successfully completed
the local university immersion program with the
National University of Singapore’s (NUS) School of
Computing, Nanyang Technological University’s
School of Computer Engineering and Singapore
University of Technology and Design’s Information
Systems Technology and Design faculty.
The students gained exposure from projects which
ranged from predictive algorithms for stock market
trends, Android game application to play virtual
ping-pong, artificial intelligence for game engine
to dynamic sizing of memory in virtual machines.
The students attained greater insights by working
with the research mentors on these projects and
undertaking relevant Research & Development
(R&D) activities.
Outreach Programmes for Secondary Schools
• SIT conducted a range of Advanced Elective
Modules (AEMs) for upper secondary school
students. These included AEMs on “Social
Media in Action”, “Financial Literacy in IT”,
“Mobile Devices & Applications and “Defences
against Hackers, Trojans and Viruses”. These
hands-on courses provided the students with
the opportunity to explore different aspects of
information technology and create innovative
IT applications.
• SIT worked with selected secondary schools
to develop their students’ interest in IT. SIT
conducted Infocomm Club Programmes that
focused on social media, mobile technologies
and web applications for students from Deyi
Secondary School and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’
School.
• In September 2014, SIT organised the National
i.Code Competition, “I Code to Give”, in
collaboration with Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore, Google and National
Council of Social Services. The theme for
the competition was “I Code To Give”.
A total of 81 students from 17 secondary
schools participated in the competition
to create mobile applications to help the
underprivileged.
• Two customised day camps were held during
the school vacation for secondary school
students to discover and appreciate various
aspects of IT.
• SIT continued to reach out to prospective
students through the Students’ Work
Attachment programme. A total of 78
students from various secondary schools
participated in this initiative and were exposed
to different aspects of IT technology.
• Under the Science & Technology Research
Programme, SIT mentored 13 students from
Zhonghua Secondary School and Nan Chiau
High School to complete various IT projects.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
Enterprise Grid, Databases and Information
Architecture
Under one of SIT’s Enterprise Information
Architecture Centre’s (EIAC) inititatives, staff and
students underwent intensive training in the area
of Oracle Enterprise Database Technologies to
prepare for the Oracle certifications. In 2014, the
training facilitated 23 students in attaining the
Oracle Certified Associates (OCA) Certification and
two students to attain the Oracle Certified Expert
Certification. To date, 20 staff members have
attained either the Oracle Certified Professional
(OCP) certification or the OCA certification.
Cloud Computing
SIT continues to enhance its capability in Cloud
Computing as there are huge improvements and
advancements in the services and technologies
offered by various Cloud Computing service
providers. Besides keeping up with changes on
traditional platforms like Google Cloud Platform,
Microsoft Windows Azure and Amazon Web
Services, SIT also started building capability in
IBM’s recently launched Bluemix Cloud platform.
To better engage students, the School organised
Below: The MOU
with IBM provides
students the chance
to be trained in Big
Data and Business
Analytics
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a competition on Bluemix with IBM in 2014.
IBM’s Cloud platform will also be gradually
introduced into SIT’s curriculum. Additionally,
SIT received a grant from the National
Research Foundation to develop a system
that ensures the security of data stored on the
Cloud. It involves shredding information and
dispersing to various storage nodes, drastically
increasing the difficulties for unauthorised
access to the data.
and students obtained certification in IBM
Certified Designer – Cognos 10 BI Reports.
A staff member was also attached to iSentiaBrandtology’s Shanghai office for three
weeks to work on a social media analytics
project. Additionally, SIT is working on a
funded R&D project that aims to reduce the
development and maintenance cost for data
collection and information retrieval related
projects and products.
Mobile Computing
Cyber Security
SIT continues to strengthen its mobile
computing capabilities. The team has
empowered organisations to extend their
business reach through mobile computing
solutions. The School’s key innovations include
enhancing Singapore Institute of Retail Studies’
(SIRS) mobile app to enable more targeted
course recommendations. Collaborating with
the Singapore Land Authority, SIT also worked
on the PocketOneMap app to introduce new
services such as School and Property Query
in the new release. SIT also worked on NYP
Alumni’s new mobile app to ensure easier
booking and access of facilities.
In Continuing Education and Training (CET),
the first batch of graduates from the Specialist
Diploma in Mobile Computing received their
certificates on 1 December 2014.
Social Media and Analytics
SIT continues to enhance its expertise in the
area of social media and analytics with its
industry partner iSentia-Brandtology. Together,
we have developed the Centre for Social
Media & Analytics into a hub for research and
development of commercial projects for both
internal and external industry clients. To date,
SIT has completed more than 20 social media
applications and research projects.
Business Intelligence and Analytics
SIT continues to build on the area of business
intelligence and analytics. Together with IBM, it
launched the BDAIC in August to train students
in the area of big data and business analytics
and to explore innovative analytics projects
with our partners. Through SmartHub Centre,
SIT worked with StarHub on a project to battle
depression by analysing online textual contents
to detect signs of depression in users. SIT also
collaborated with the Singapore Computer
Society (SCS) to conduct a hands-on data
analytics experiential learning workshop for
SCS members.
In the area of capability development, 170 staff
On 16 February 2015, NYP signed a
MOU with Centre for Strategic Infocomm
Technologies (CSIT), Microsoft Singapore,
StarHub Ltd and Singapore Technologies
Electronics Ltd to establish the Cyber
Security and Solutions Centre at SIT. The
purpose is to develop critical cyber security
capabilities among staff, students and
industry partners. The Centre serves as a
platform to conduct R&D cyber security
related projects, supports Pre-Employment
Training/CET programmes and facilitates
sharing of latest trends and developments in
cyber security landscape, such as IoT, cloud,
virtualisation and mobile security.
The School has developed various cyber
security projects commissioned by the
industry in secured software development
and testing, malware protection, penetration
and performance testing, mobile and cloud
security, machine data analytics, operational
intelligence and digital forensics. SIT staff
also gave talks on cyber security topics
in local and overseas workshops and
conferences.
Below: Users of the
enhanced SIRS Web
Portal & Mobile App
can look forward
to smart course
recommendations
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INDUSTRY PROJECTS
SIRS Web Portal & Mobile Application
SIRS collaborated with SIT to further enhance
its mobile services and web portal. With
the successful launch of the SIRS mobile
application in April 2013, job seekers
can now find a retail position anywhere,
anytime, using their smart phones. The job
applicants will be screened by SIRS Career
Services Centre, which may also recommend
appropriate courses to help applicants meet
job requirements. The application will offer
users highly personalised experiences that
will intelligently recommend courses based
on their user profile and application history.
For the second phase of the project,
the system will include smart course
recommendations for targeted users. Users
will also be informed about the latest
courses, events and job vacancies through
push notifications on their mobile devices.
The SIRS web portal has been restructured to
increase exposure on SIRS corporate training
courses and contextualised training models,
and given a new facelift to highlight latest
projects, events and upcoming classes.
Integrated Human Resource Management
System
SIT collaborated with Exxel Technology
to develop an integrated human resource
management (HRM) system that includes a
mobile solution for tracking and monitoring
employee’s attendance as well as handle
leave management, payroll computation,
workforce scheduling and data analytics to
help streamline the organisation’s business
processes to enhance its competitive
advantage.
With the prevalence of mobile device usage,
the team developed a mobile solution on
iOS and Android platforms to enable service
personnel to update their site locations on
the move with photo-capturing capability
back to the server almost instantaneously.
To ensure the authenticity of the captured
information, Geo-Fencing functionality is also
incorporated.
Exxel Technology envisions these services
and processes to set a benchmark for
industries. Some of the HRM analytics
metrics that can be derived from the system
include employees’ profiles, staff’s absence
and punctuality rates, staff attribution rates,
revenue or expense per employee as well as
planned versus actual man-hours. With the vast
volume of big data collected, it will definitely help
organisation’s in their resource planning.
Singapore Red Cross Society Online Heritage
Microsite
Singapore Red Cross Society (SRCS) engaged SIT
to develop the SRCS Online Heritage Microsite.
The microsite was developed on Java Platform
and hosted on OpenShift’s public cloud service.
The project showcased SRCS’s historical heritages
and engaged the community in sharing their
Red Cross stories on the occasion of its 65th
anniversary in 2014.
The microsite allows a high volume of data to be
presented in an interesting and visually appealing
manner. It also supports back-end content
management that allows authorised SRCS’s
personnel to manage and maintain the content.
Top: Users of
the integrated
HRM system can
geographical
monitor their field
service staff for
better resource
planning
Below: The
microsite showcases
Singapore Red
Cross’s historical
heritages, engaging
the community to
share their stories
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The microsite was designed and developed
to be fully responsive for different devices’
screen sizes for ease of viewing. It was
launched in conjunction with The Red Cross
Society’s 65th anniversary celebrations on
27 September 2014 attended by President
Tony Tan Keng Yam.
Ninja Music App
SIT collaborated with Keio-NUS Connective
Ubiquitous Technology for Embodiments
(CUTE) Centre to develop an androidbased mobile application for the Ninja
Track device. The mobile application
communicates with the Ninja Track device
via Bluetooth connection and plays a specific
audio content such as the sound of a drum
based on the shape and motion of the Ninja
Track. The mobile application can also record
user’s profile and save all users’ interaction
with the Ninja Track into a database for further
analysis.
A Compensation-Aware and Adaptive
System for Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation
in Individuals with Spasticity
SIT developed a Compensation-Aware and
Adaptive System (CAAS) project to facilitate
Top: SIT and ARO
jointly developed
NYPConnect
Alumni E-card
System to enhance
relationships with
alumni
Left: The
architecture of the
CompensationAware and Adaptive
System
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the improvement of Upper-Extremity
(UE) rehabilitation of individuals with
spasticity in either community centres or
in their own homes. This R&D project is
funded by Tote Board through the Social
Innovation Research programme and
jointly developed by SIT and School of
Health Sciences.
The hardware of the CAAS comprises
three major components – a personal
computer with display and speaker, a
Phantom haptic device and a Kinect
camera. CAAS software comprises three
game-based applications to support UE
rehabilitation. CAAS detects compensatory
motions of the body in real-time and
through a methodology derived from
operant conditioning, it guides patients to
proactively correct compensatory motions.
CollaMine Project
The CollaMine project aims to develop
a holistic solution to address content
collection and extraction in big data
analysis. Funded by the Ministry of
Education’s Translational & Innovation
Fund, CollaMine offers a collaborative
framework, where clients are allowed to
collect and extract public social media
and internet data collaboratively. This
project also offers a public project website
with full details of demonstration and an
integration tutorial. Moving forward, the
team is looking into developing a branch
model that supports cross domain query
search and document sharing.
Staff Performance Measurement System
ST Asset Management Ltd provides
high-quality asset management services
and performance through active asset
allocation and security selection. To
help their management to effectively
assess their staff’s performance, ST Asset
Management Ltd collaborated with SIT to
develop a Staff Performance Measurement
System. The system has the capability
to measure the performance of each
fund manager and analyst through the
performance of all investments that they
are involved in.
Home-Fix Mobile Retail Application
Home-Fix, one of the leading retailers for
DIY products in Singapore with more than
20 chain stores, collaborated with SIT to
develop a mobile application to bring the
mobile shopping experience of their customers
to a new level. Besides online shopping and
purchasing, the application also helps HomeFix drive customer engagement initiatives such
as location-based advertising and promotion
of DIY workshop sessions. Members can also
use it to access features such as checking of
membership points and providing feedback.
Consumers can download the application from
Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store.
NYPConnect Alumni E-card System
NYP’s Alumni Relations Office and SIT jointly
developed the NYPConnect Alumni E-card
System to further enhance relationship with
NYP’s alumni. The mobile application allows
graduates to perform e-transactions on-the-go
such as booking facilities and attending events.
Graduates can also receive latest messages
and event invitations from NYP. The system
also has a ticketing feature which issues tickets
for each facility booking or event registration.
The QR code printed on the e-ticket is
scanned to capture attendance or for access to
facilities.
EVENTS
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home — Social
Interaction 2014
More than 30 SIT staff and students visited the
Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home on 2 July 2014 to
interact with and bring cheer to 110 seniors.
Besides being entertained by musicians and a
magician, the seniors were also presented with
goodie bags.
Below: SIT staff and
students bringing
joy to the elderly at
Lee Ah Mooi Old
Age Home
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i.COOK.2.GIVE Charity Drive 2014
SIT staff raised a total of S$2,390 through six
cooking demonstrations held in December
2014. The cooking demonstrations showcased
recipes for ondeh-ondeh, blueberry muffin,
snowskin mooncake, pandan chiffon cake, lava
cake and nutty-chocolate brownie. The funds
raised were used to purchase medical supplies
and grocery for seniors at the Lee Ah Mooi
Old Age Home.
Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home — Chinese
New Year Cheer 2015
On 4 February 2015, more than 30 staff and
students presented medical and food supplies
to the seniors at Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home
to bring them cheer during Chinese New
Year. There was a ukulele performance and
the singing of Chinese New Year
songs. Seven staff also performed line
dance and cha-cha items to popular
music from the 1950s era. These
performances were held in the wards
so that those who were bed-ridden
could also enjoy them.
Lianhe Zaobao ICT workshop 2015
Lianhe Zaobao and SIT conducted
an Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) workshop for senior
citizens on 28 March 2015. The
seniors were guided by 30 SIT student
volunteers on how to surf the Internet,
use mobile devices, read the news
online from Zaobao.com and browse
Facebook as well as Twitter.
Top: SIT Staff and
students donating
medical and food
supplies to bring
cheer and smiles to
the elderly at Lee
Ah Mooi Old Age
Home
Bottom left: A SIT
student volunteer
helping a senior
citizen pick up some
basic computer skills
Bottom right:
SIT staff enjoying
the cooking
demonstration and
the fruits of their
labour
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Five outstanding SIT graduates were offered
undergraduate scholarships by CSIT. The CSIT
scholarships seek to groom individuals with a
passion in IT to be next-generation infocomm
specialists.
Elgin Lee Wei Sheng was awarded the CSIT
Undergraduate Scholarship (Integrated LocalOverseas) while four others – Lai Zhi Yuan,
Juliana Seng Mei Feng, Yeo Guo Kuan Norman
and Brandon Kum – were offered the CSIT
Undergraduate Scholarship (Local). Juliana
pursued a Degree in Computing (Computer
Science) in NUS, while the others went on to
serve National Service.
National Infocomm Scholarships Award
Two outstanding SIT graduates were awarded
the National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS),
which is part of a talent development scheme
to groom students with a strong passion in
IT. Diploma in Information Security graduate,
Chia Yong Xiang, was awarded the National
Infocomm Scholarship (Overseas) while Diploma
in Business Enterprise IT graduate, Aaron
Teo, was awarded the National Infocomm
Scholarship (Fast Track Bachelors-Masters
Scholarship) to pursue further studies.
SME-SPRING Executive Development
Scholarship Scheme
Diploma in Information Security graduate, Jason
Soh, was awarded the SME-SPRING (D’Crypt
Pte Ltd) scholarship to continue his education
in NUS.
Singapore Industry Scholarships
Diploma in Information Security graduate,
Adrian Tan, received the Kent Ridge
Undergraduate (Merit) scholarship to pursue
his studies in NUS.
ACHIEVEMENTS
WorldSkills Singapore Competition 2014
SIT students made a clean sweep of medals
in the Information Technology – IT Network
Systems Administration category at the
WorldSkills Singapore 2014 competition,
clinching one Gold and two Silver medals.
The Gold and Bronze medals for IT Software
Solutions for Business category also went to
SIT students. The two Gold medalists from SIT
Top: Mr Tan Tong
Hai (IT Leader of
the Year winner)
pictured fifth
from right sharing
the joy with two
SIT students and
management staff
Left: SIT students
excelled at
the Worldskills
Singapore
Competition 2014
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will represent Singapore in the Worldskills 2015
Competition in São Paulo, Brazil in August
2015.
Singapore Computer Society IT Youth
Award
SIT students, Venkadesh S/O Thangaraju and
Chew Rong Kang, were the first and second
runners-up respectively in the prestigious
Singapore Computer Society IT Youth Award as
they demonstrated outstanding commitment
and achievement for various ICT activities. The
award recognises outstanding IT achievements
and contributions by Singaporean youths
below the age of 25 who have consistently
demonstrated integrity and exemplary
leadership and have helped to instill a passion
for ICT among their peers.
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2014
SIT students have done NYP proud by clinching
the championship titles at the national finals of
the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2014 competition
for the third consecutive year. This year,
NYP swept the championship titles for all
competition categories.
Team STAND were champions for the
Innovation category. They developed an
advanced facial recognition system to allow
businesses to capture the emotions, age
and gender of audiences and customers and
to foster a deeper understanding between
customer and audience.
Team LifeChoices were champions for
the Games category. They designed and
developed a life-simulation game for schoolgoing children to help them learn about
effective decision-making and realistic goalsetting.
Team AVID were first runner-up for the
Innovation category. They created a self-service
vending machine for drinks to help food and
beverage businesses cope with the manpower
crunch while providing their customers with a
more memorable experience.
Singapore Cisco Netriders
Competition 2014
SIT students clinched the top four places at this
year’s Singapore Cisco Netriders Competition
2014, beating teams from other polytechnics
Top: SIT students
clinched the top
four places at
the Singapore
Cisco Netriders
Competition 2014
Left: Team STAND
developed an
advanced facial
recognition
system to win the
Innovation category
for Microsoft
ImagineCup Finals
2014
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and ITEs. This is the fourth consecutive year
that NYP emerged champion in the Cisco
Netriders Competition which is an annual global
competition organised by Cisco Systems to
recognise students with hands-on networking
skills and knowledge, necessary to progress in
an ICT-driven workforce. With the recent focus
on a skills-driven economy, this competition
gives students the opportunity to hone their
critical thinking and problem solving skills in the
networking trait. The winning team of Daniel
Lee and Lee Zhen Hao represented Singapore
in the Asia-Pacific Netriders Competition in
October 2014.
Singapore Geospatial Challenge 2014
The Singapore Geospatial Challenge (SGC)
organised by the Singapore Land Authority
promotes the innovative use of geospatial
technology by youths. In SGC 2014 held on
23 July 2014, participants linked up with the
community to understand the challenges,
create geospatial applications and analysis that
will benefit the community. Seven NYP teams
took part and Team Geonovation was awarded
the Distinction award for their impactful analysis
in the Analysis category. For the Application
category, Team Geonovation, Team ALS and
Team Map Our Lives each won the Excellence
award for their innovative applications.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Samsung’s global competition, Solve for Tomorrow,
was launched in Singapore for the first time this
year. The competition encourages students to
leverage on technology innovatively to address
social issues in Singapore and conceptualise
solutions that will benefit the local community. A
team of SIT students emerged as first runner-up
(Polytechnic category) with their application built
on Android and Samsung Gear S platform. The
application makes use of predictive technology
and geo-fencing to ensure that the communication
Top: Team The
Shrinkers emerged
champions of SAP
Lumira University
Challenge 2014
Below: SIT students
developed an app
using predictive
and geo-fencing
technology to
benefit the local
community
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marketing platform named Community
of Scribble (COS) to facilitate the sharing,
discussion and reuse of personalised web
tasks or scripts among Scribble users.
COS was presented at the IBM Centre
for Advanced Studies Conference 2014, a
premiere industrial academic conference in
computer science and software engineering
for researchers and developers, in Toronto on
5 November 2014,
International Symposium on Advances in
Technology Education 2014
SIT staff, Yap Tat Kwong, Pang Nai Kiat and
Graham Ng published and presented the
following three conference papers at the
8th International Symposium on Advances in
Technology Education (ISATE) 2014 in NYP in
September 2014:
between the elderly and their caregivers continues
even during an emergency.
SAP Lumira University Challenge 2014
The SAP Lumira University Challenge 2014
aims to bring awareness to economic, social
and environmental issues. In this competition,
participants were challenged to use the SAP
Lumira visualisation tool to present insight through
data and propose ideas on how these issues can
be addressed. Three teams represented NYP in
this competition and made it into the Singapore
finals with Team The Shrinkers emerging as the
Singapore champion. The Shrinkers also competed
for the best Southeast Asia entry.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
IBM Toronto Labs Overseas Residency
Programme
Two SIT staff members were attached to The
Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) at IBM Toronto
Software Laboratory from August to October 2014
for a collaborative research project that aims to
foster closer ties and capability development.
The attachment focused on the area of IBM
Toronto Software Lab’s current research on
personalised web tasking interaction framework,
“Scribble”. This framework transforms the usage
of internet service from web browsing to web
tasking. Web tasking is a term coined by IBM
Canada’s CAS Research to represent a set of web
user interactions that performs tasks. In contrast,
web browsing is a set of web user interactions
that navigate the world wide web. During the
attachment, the NYP team developed a social
• Flipped Classroom for Differentiated
Learning in Software Engineering
• Reflections of a Community Project using
Information Technology
• A Common Framework for Integrated
Modules using Design Thinking
They shared their experiences in implementing
the well-designed teaching pedagogies to
better engage students in their learning.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers Conference on Software
Engineering Education and Training 2014
SIT staff, Pang Nai Kiat and Yap Tat Kwong
jointly published a conference paper on the
teaching of SCRUM using flipped classroom
at the 27th Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers Conference on Software
Engineering Education and Training held at
Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt, Austria
in April 2014. They shared their experiences
on how a flipped classroom can be used to
transform traditional lectures into a more
active learning approach for students.
Staff Contribution to IT Industry
In the year under review, SIT staff contributed
actively to industries and professional
associations through talks and presentation of
research papers at various international and
local conferences such as Cloud Expo 2014,
International Conference on Cloud Computing
Research & Innovation 2014, International
Symposium on Functional and Logic
Programming and the Information Systems
Audit and Control Association Singapore
Chapter event.
Top left: Senior
lecturers, Lawrence
Tham and Joyce Lee
research on the web
tasking interaction
framework at IBM
research lab
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STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMME
NYP Student Project Centres
A total of 153 students went on two-week
attachments at the NYP Student Project
Centres in Beijing IT College, Suzhou Industrial
Park Institute of Services Outsourcing,
Guangzhou Panyu Polytechnic and Chengdu
Polytechnic. Apart from attending general
studies modules, students enjoyed an enriching
learning experience through industry visits,
workshops, cultural exchange programmes,
performances, friendly games and sports.
Overseas Placement Programme
A total of 14 final year students had the
opportunity to work overseas under the
Overseas Placement Programme. A total
of 12 students were attached to FedEx at
Sykes in Shanghai, China, for three months,
working as technical specialists supporting
IT-related systems such as international
logistics management, server and network
management, and business process systems.
Two students were attached to iSentiaBrandtology in Shanghai, China for one month,
working on social media analytics projects.
Overseas Educational Study Trips
To inculcate a global mindset among
students, SIT organised five overseas
educational study trips for 106 students to
the USA, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and South
Korea.
The trip to Silicon Valley in USA included
visits to Stanford University, Google, Yahoo!,
Autodesk, Electronic-Arts, Plug and Play, and
NestGSV.
Top: Students
visited companies
in China to get
an understanding
of China’s
economic, social
and technological
development
Below: Students
experienced the
entrepreneurship
culture first-hand
during their visit to
Yahoo! in Silicon
Valley
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For the Australian study trip, students visited
the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Port
of Brisbane and Australia Broadcasting
Corporation. Students also toured the University
of Queensland’s Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture & IT and interacted with faculty
staff.
In Japan, Nara National College of Technology
(NNCT) hosted SIT students for cultural
programmes. Students visited many world
heritage sites in Nara, Kyoto and Osaka,
and had the opportunity to interact with
their Japanese student buddies. They also
participated in Japanese tea ceremonies, visited
various faculties in NNCT as well as Sharp
Technology Innovation Centre to understand IT
innovation in Japan.
In Taiwan, SIT students visited Hsinchu IT and
Science Park, Taiwan’s Stock Exchange, the
Earthquake Museum and Yehliu National Park.
They also had the opportunity to interact with
students from National Taiwan University.
The trip to Korea included visits to the Korea
Stock Exchange, Samsung Electronics, Korean
Broadcasting Studio, Digital Media City and
Yonsei University, as well as several cultural sites.
Overseas Student Exchange Programme
SIT embarked on the Overseas Student
Exchange Programme with Hallym University
and Gachon University in South Korea. Eight
SIT students had the opportunity to study for a
semester at these overseas universities.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES
Part-Time Diploma in Infocomm & Digital
Media
SIT successfully enrolled its fourth batch of
27 adult learners in the part-time Diploma in
Infocomm & Digital Media (IT Network and
System Administration) in October 2014. The
course is designed to equip students with a
strong foundation in networking and system
administration, an essential skill for those
who perform the deployment, operations,
support and maintenance of next-generation IT
infrastructure services and computing resources.
Specialist Diploma in Information Security
SIT completed the 22nd intake of the Specialist
Diploma in Information Security course in March
2015. This course provides a comprehensive
and holistic coverage of information
security for ICT professionals to architect,
design, develop and manage seamless and
effective information security solutions. It
consists of two, 150-hour Post-Diploma
Certificates – Systems & Network Security
and Data & Applications Security. Since its
inception in 2003, the course has produced
more than 840 graduates who are currently
employed in various public, private and
people sector organisations such as
defence, law enforcement, civil service,
banking and finance, manufacturing,
logistics and transportation, education, law
and telecommunications.
Specialist Diploma in Mobile Computing
The Specialist Diploma in Mobile
Computing course is designed for software
developers who wish to leverage on mobile
technologies and develop enterprise
mobility solutions to create value for
businesses with innovative solutions. The
course aims to equip participants from
either start-ups, SMEs or enterprises with
relevant technical know-how in design,
development and management of
mobile strategies, service and application
Below: Students
were attached
to FedEx-Sykes
Shanghai during
their Overseas
Placement
Programme
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offerings. It adopts a practice-oriented
approach in training and covers latest
technologies, platforms and trends in
mobile computing. This modularised
course is aligned to the MOE’s CET
Qualifications Framework and consists
of two, 150-hour PDCs. A total of 19
participants from the first intake completed
the Mobile Enterprise and Security PDC
and graduated with a Specialist Diploma in
Mobile Computing in September 2014. The
Smart Device Application Development
PDC for the second intake of this course
commenced in October 2014 with 23
participants.
Splunk Professional Courses
Specialist Diploma in Business & Big
Data Analytics
SIT and SCS have been offering Certified
Software Testing Professional (CSTP)
certification course and examinations to IT
professionals in Singapore since 2013. In
2014, SIT updated the course format and
curriculum, and increased the duration from
four to five days to improve course coverage
with additional hands-on sessions. This course
consists of hands-on sessions in various
aspects of software testing methodologies,
processes, tools and technologies with
one-day practical and theory certification
examination. SIT conducted two batches
of CSTP course and examination for 25
participants in 2014.
In view of the industry’s growing demand
for talents in business analytics and big
data analytics, NYP offered a new Specialist
Diploma in Business & Big Data Analytics.
The course aims to address the growing
demand for analytics talents in the industry
by developing graduates with proficient
analytical skills and the business know-how
to implement business analytics and big
data analytics solutions.
This Specialist Diploma course is
jointly offered by SIT and the School of
Engineering. It is aligned with MOE’s CET
Qualifications Framework and comprises
three PDCs – Business Analytics, Big Data
Analytics and Big Data Management. The
duration of each PDC is 150 hours with
two course work modules and one project
module. Course participants need to
complete any two PDCs to be awarded the
Specialist Diploma. The inaugural batch of
the course commenced in October 2014
with 45 participants taking the PDC in
Business Analytics.
CSIT Technical Support Officers
Training Programme
SIT developed a customised programme
for the CSIT to provide skill upgrading for
their Technical Support Officers who have
more than 10 years of working experience.
The programme aims to upgrade their
technical capabilities through a customised
IT programme designed to achieve better
work performance in their workplace.
The programme comprising six modules in
IT and relevant soft skills runs for 180 hours
over six months. The course commenced in
February 2015 with 29 participants.
SIT and Splunk Inc continued to collaborate
in offering a five-day Splunk Architect course
and two-day Splunk administration course
in Singapore and the region. The fiveday course covered topics on the search,
report, custom dashboard development
and other advanced features of Splunk to
glean intelligence out of machine data.
Certified Splunk trainers from SIT conducted
two Splunk Architect courses and a Splunk
administration course in Shanghai and
Singapore in 2014.
Certified Software Testing Professional
Course and Examination
Cyber Security Course
SIT developed a customised five-day
Cyber Security course for CSIT to provide
participants with a deeper understanding
of advanced techniques related to malware
and exploit code development. The course is
designed for security engineers who perform
malware research at CSIT, covering topics
on Windows operating system internals,
assembly language programming, malware
reverse engineering and exploit code
development. SIT conducted two batches of
the course in 2014 for 27 CSIT staff.
Social Media & Analytics Course
SIT conducted a three-day Social Media
and Analytics course for professionals and
executives in September 2014 in partnership
with iSentia Brandtology. The course
covered a wide spectrum of topics focusing
on embracing social media in businesses.
It included hands-on training to provide
practical experience in dealing with social
media analytics and making sense of data
using online tools by iSentia Brandtology and
other platforms.
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n AY2014/15, the School of Interactive &
Digital Media (SIDM) welcomed 398 new
students, bringing its enrolment to 1,173
for its six courses.
I
Diploma in Animation
Diploma in Digital Game
Art & Design
Diploma in Digital
Visual Effects
Diploma in Game
Development & Technology
Diploma in
Interaction Design
Diploma in Motion Graphics
and Broadcast Design
2014 was yet another exciting year. In line with
the SkillsFuture initiative, SIDM was appointed
by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to be the
media sector coordinator for all polytechnics and
Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs). SIDM
was also appointed by the Singapore Workforce
Development Agency (WDA) as Programme
Manager to develop and offer Earn and Learn
Programmes (ELP) for games, animation, visual
effects and motion graphics.
With the support of Media Development
Authority Singapore (MDA), SIDM renewed
its collaboration with Sony Computer
Entertainment Japan Asia for the continuation
of the PlayStation Incubation Studio at
the Games Solution Centre in an effort to
strengthen international partnerships. SIDM
also added Sheridan College of Canada,
Windesheim University of the Netherlands and
BanSomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BRSU)
of Thailand to its list of Overseas Institutions for
Student Exchange.
SIDM continues to provide real-life project
opportunities to students through various clientbased projects in motion graphics, visual effects,
animation and games. These include video
stories and visual effects for the National Day
Parade (NDP), visual effects for the TV8 Series
“The Journey Season 2” and “The Dukes’ Theme
Park Challenge”, and “The Grand New Victoria”
for Channel NewsAsia with MediaCorp, mobile
games for the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB),
re-mastering “The Battle of Bukit Chandu” with
National Heritage Board, and the Applied
Study in Polytechnics and ITE Review
(ASPIRE) Whiteboard Animation for MOE.
SIDM students also did well in competitions.
This includes winning the top two prizes
for the Games category at the Microsoft
Imagine Cup Singapore 2015, where the
winner will be Singapore’s representative
at the Imagine Cup’s Asian leg in Bahrain.
SIDM’s Motion Graphic students also
won the UK International Visual Identity
Award in 2014 for the Student category,
while animation shorts from the school
were featured at the International Digital
Animation Festival 2014 in Nagoya, Japan.
KEY INITIATIVES & NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding with
Sheridan College, Canada
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Sheridan
College signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on 2 October
2014 in Toronto, Canada. The three-year
MOU will allow staff and students from
both institutions to conduct exchange
programmes. It will also allow NYP and
Sheridan College to work together on
programmes and projects in the areas
of animation, games, visual effects and
interaction design. SIDM and Sheridan
College first collaborated in 1996 when NYP
was developing its Diploma in Digital Media
Design (DDMD). SIDM also hosted faculty
members from Sheridan College from 1996
to 1999.
Top: NYP and
Sheridan College
signed a MOU in
Toronto, Canada
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Industry Scholarships
NYP collaborates with industry partners to offer
scholarships to groom talents for the industry and
also to promote these companies to students
and their parents on career opportunities offered.
These bond-free scholarships offer full course
fees, talent development programmes and
internship opportunities to outstanding ‘O’ level
students enrolled in full-time diplomas offered
by SIDM. In AY2014/15, SIDM students received
scholarships from MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Singapore
Press Holdings Ltd, Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore and Animagine Pte Ltd.
MOU with BRSU, Thailand
NYP and Thailand’s BSRU signed a MOU on 23
March 2015. The MOU is for three years and will
allow for staff and student exchanges between
both institutions to collaborate on interactive and
digital media related projects.
Renewal of MOU for PlayStation® Incubation
Studio Singapore
The MOU for the PlayStation® Incubation
Studio Singapore Collaboration at the Games
Solution Centre was renewed on 25 October
2014 for another three years. The Studio,
which is a collaboration between NYP, MDA
and Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia,
provides developers ready access to PlayStation
Development Kits and technical support to
develop games on PlayStation platforms. The first
MOU was signed in October 2011.
Earn and Learn Programmes (ELP) under
SkillsFuture
SIDM is targeting to launch the first few ELPs,
which will be focused on Games Development, in
October 2015. SIDM will be partnering 15 game
companies to offer three career tracks that will
have a corresponding specialist diploma and
corresponding substantial On-the-Job-Training
component in the 14-month programme. The
specialist diplomas are in Games Programming,
Games Art and Games Design. Other ELPs are
targeted to be launched in 2016.
Media Sector Coordinator under SkillsFuture
As Sector Coordinator for SkillsFuture, SIDM
will coordinate media related activities amongst
polytechnics and ITEs. For the 2015 Work Plan,
SIDM will lead the drive for all polytechnics
and ITEs to reach a common baseline for all
final year students. For example, all final year
students to participate in industry internship
of at least 12 weeks in duration. SIDM will also
coordinate networking activities with relevant
government agencies and industry for all to
better understand the media sector.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
Journey 2 Tumultuous Times Project with
MediaCorp
This year’s collaboration with MediaCorp
challenged the team to break boundaries
in Visual Effects (VFX) Supervision, VFX
Production and especially in Particle, Rigid and
Fluid Simulation works. Two staff members
took on the roles of VFX supervisor and VFX
producer, with one staff member on set during
the filming. Students also benefited from the
project, gaining on-set VFX supervision and
industry experience in developing VFX shots of
broadcast quality.
Top: SIDM students
and staff at the
Scholarship Awards
Ceremony
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Video Stories and Visual Effects for NDP
NYP was the proud recipient of the Gold Award
at the NDP 2014 Appreciation function held on
25 August 2014 at Gardens by the Bay. SIDM
students had produced video stories and visual
effects for NDP 2014 that were screened ‘live’
during the parade. These productions took many
months to complete and were watched by almost
a million viewers.
Institute of Policy Studies Infographics Project
A project commissioned by the Institute of Policy
Studies (IPS) to create a two-part infographics
on their research findings was presented during
the Singapore Perspectives 2015 event on 26
January 2015 at Raffles City Convention Centre.
Five Diploma in Motion Graphics & Broadcast
Design (DMGBD) students were involved in this
project. The theme for this year’s conference
was “Choices”, and Deputy Prime Minister Mr
Teo Chee Hean and then Minister for Social and
Family Development, Mr Chan Chun Sing were
the Guests of Honour. A total of 800 leaders,
intellectuals and members of the public
attended this event and parts of the video
were uploaded on IPS’ YouTube channel.
Whiteboard Animation for ASPIRE
Three final year Diploma in Animation (DA)
students from SIDM worked closely with
MOE for about two months to produce
a Whiteboard Animation video based on
Senior Minister of State for Education and
Law, Ms Indranee Rajah’s vision for ASPIRE.
The animation simultaneously synchronises
the narration of ASPIRE and its depiction in
drawings on a white board.
Illustration Book Project supported by the
Lee Kuan Yew Bilingualism Fund
Brainchild Pictures approached SIDM to coproduce a children’s illustration book based
on the short film, “The Wayang Boy”. The
project is supported by the Lee Kuan Yew
Top: Video stories
and visual effects
created for the
National Day Parade
Below: A
Whiteboard
Animation created
for ASPIRE
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the programme’s animated segments and
overlays, including the show’s opening title
sequence, animated maps, 3D-animated
scoreboards and transitions. To deepen
their understanding of the show, the team
followed the show’s hosts as they filmed on
location at Universal Studios Singapore.
Mobile Games for CNB
Bilingualism Fund. Students were involved in the
design, illustration and production of the teaser
video. The book was launched during the Asian
Festival of Children’s Content between 30 May
to 4 June 2014, and staff and students involved
were invited to talk about the process of making
the illustration book. There was also a book
signing and “Meet the Creators” sharing session
at The National Library on 25 October 2014.
MediaCorp Theme Park Variety Programme
Five third year DA students worked on
《公子爱挑战》 (The Dukes’ Theme Park
Challenge), a weekly 30-minute MediaCorp
game show. The team was required to create
animation and artwork that conveyed the
fun and excitement of the theme park. They
worked closely with MediaCorp to develop
During the year, CNB selected and funded
two mobile games – “Aversion” and
“Nelson” – targeted at youths aged between
13 and 21. The games aim to educate youths
about the danger of drug abuse. “Aversion”
was officially launched on 7 May 2015 in
NYP by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister, Prime
Minister’s Office, who graced the event as
the Guest of Honour. He launched the game
together with international celebrity Jackie
Chan, who made a special guest appearance
at the event.
Remaster of the Battle of Bukit Chandu
SIDM was awarded the Heritage grant
to reproduce the opening titles for “The
Battle of Bukit Chandu”. This project is a
collaboration with the National Heritage
Board (NHB) and the National Archives
of Singapore. The project was officially
launched at the NHB exhibition “The Battle
of Singapore” at the National Museum from
15 to 18 February 2015 as part of the SG50
celebrations. Four final year DMGBD students
Top: Staff and
students at the book
signing session of
“The Wayang Boy”
Below: Special guest
Jackie Chan was
given a firsthand
demonstration
of mobile game
“Aversion”
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collaborated with eight Diploma in Digital Visual
Effects (DVE) students on this project.
Interactive 3D Game for Mercy Relief
Five Diploma in Digital Media Design (Games)
[DDMD(G)] students, five Digital Entertainment
Technology (Games) [DDET(G)] students, three
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences students
and one Supinfogame student created an
educational game for Mercy Relief. The game
promotes the humanitarian disaster relief missions
undertaken by Mercy Relief and provides a
glimpse of the timely and effective relief effort
of the aid workers. Its purpose is to encourage
youths to participate in supporting humanitarian
causes. The game was launched on 15 February
2015 at Anglican High School, to coincide with
Total Defence Day. Students who tried the game,
found it challenging and learnt more about Mercy
Relief’s work.
ArtScience Museum Sunday Showcase
SIDM was invited to be part of the ArtScience
Museum Sunday Showcase on 6 April 2014.
Museum visitors experienced innovative and
interactive designs, multi-platform games, 2D
and 3D animations, motion graphics and stunning
visual effects at this event. They tried out the
“live” exhibits, including SIDM’s racing simulator,
that demonstrated how 3D graphics can bring
a dinosaur to life and how live visuals can be
manipulated by musical instruments. Staff and
students involved were present to share with
visitors about their projects.
EVENTS
Fusion 2015
Fusion 2015, SIDM’s graduation show was held
from 31 March to 2 April 2015. Graduating
students from all six diplomas showcased
Top: An educational
game was created
for Mercy Relief
Below: “The Battle
of Bukit Chandu”
was remastered
for the National
Heritage Board
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nearly 350 works ranging from award-winning
animation to games, illustrations, special effects
and more. More than 1,000 visitors attended the
show, made up of industry partners, potential
employers, parents, siblings, alumni and students.
Besides celebrating their works, the event gave
students the opportunity to network with industry
partners.
International Game Concept Challenge 2014
SIDM hosted the third International Game
Concept Challenge (IGCC) in September 2014
that saw student participation from Finland,
France and Japan. This year’s winner was a
team comprising two SIDM students, a Kajaani
University of Applied Sciences student and a
Trident College student. Their winning entry was
Battletiles, a card-based role-playing game. The
idea of starting IGCC with Trident College of
Nagoya, Japan and Supinfogame of France in
2012. In 2013, a MOU was signed by the three
institutions to establish this competition for
another three years. The 2015 series will be held
in Supinfogame in France.
9th Singapore Games Creation Competition
2014
The 9th Singapore Games Creation Competition
(SGCC) was organised by SIDM and supported
by CNB. The theme of the competition was “Life
Does Not Rewind. Say No to Drugs”and a total of
191 teams comprising more than 600 secondary
school students from 43 schools participated.
Teams were offered a series of training workshops
at NYP with the top 30 teams selected for
the finals. SGCC 2014 concluded with a prize
presentation at the Police Cantonment Complex.
Interactive Digital Media Day 2014
The Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Day is an
annual event that promotes the interactive and
Top left: SIDM was
invited to be part
of the ArtScience
Museum Sunday
Showcase
Top right:
Participants from
Japan, France and
Singapore at the
International Game
Creation Challenge
2014
Left: Visitors at
SIDM’s annual
graduation show
“Fusion 2015”
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digital media industry to ITE and secondary
school students as an academic pursuit, career or
business venture, and showcases SIDM students’
works. Over 180 students turned up for the
event on 21 October 2014 where alumni from
animation, games and media industries were also
invited to conduct lectures.
SIDM Club holds Bonding & SG50 Camp
A total of 80 students from the six SIDM diplomas
had an enjoyable time bonding with one another
at SIDM Club’s camp, CHANGE!. Held from 1
to 3 October 2014, it included an amazing race
session with an SG50 theme, covering locations
such as Fort Canning, Kranji War Memorial Park,
Cavenagh Bridge, Merlion Park and the Sir
Stamford Raffles Statue.
SIDM Students Celebrate SG50 with Photo
Exhibition
As part of their Studio Project module, 40 first
year DVE students put up a SG50 photography
exhibition, celebrating Singapore’s 50th birthday
at the NYP Atrium on 3 September 2014. All 40
photographs exhibited featured iconic Singapore
landmarks and events. Families and friends were
invited to view the photographs and also enjoy
fringe activities like music performances, games
and a fun photobooth.
Talks by Industry Experts and Alumni
The following were invited to share their
experiences with students:
• Kook Ewo, Title Sequence Designer and
Founder of Motion Plus Design
• Kenneth Huff, Training Supervisor at
LucasFilm Singapore
• Douglas Leong, Creative Director of
Lighthouse
• Kim Davidson, Co-founder and CEO of Side
Effects Software Inc.
• Sean Lewkiw, Visual Effects Supervisor of
Side Effects Software Inc.
• Thibault Gauriau, Senior Effects Technical
Director, Industrial Light & Magic
• Baba Hideo, Chief Producer of Bandai
Namco
• Iwamoto Minoru, Art Director of Bandai
Namco
• Simone Legno, Creative Director and
Co-founder of Tokidoki
• Chris Shaw, Animation Programme Leader at
Lasalle
• Ervin Han, Managing Director and
Co-founder of Robot Playground
• Bernard Toh, Creative Director and
Co-founder of Robot Playground
• Jonathan Ng, Regional Creative Director
• Ben Qwek, Artist/Illustrator
• Evangeline Neo, Comic Artist
• Alan Bay, Art Director/Illustrator
• Nigel Ang, Lead Technical Artist
• Dominic Qwek, Creature and Character
Artist
• Dorothy Hwee, Concept Artist
• Tan Wen Hao, Technical Director
Alumni Movie Night
A total of 300 industry guests, SIDM alumni,
students and lecturers met up for a movie night
Left: IDM Day
participants touring
SIDM facilities
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on 13 June 2014 at Lido Theatre. The event
helped to foster closer ties among the industry
guests, staff, students and alumni.
ACHIEVEMENTS
SIDM Students Win at the Imagine Cup
Singapore 2015
Two teams of four students took part in the
annual Singapore finals of the Microsoft Imagine
Cup competition. Team Illan were the champions
of the Games category and competed at the
semi-finals in Bahrain from 31 May to 3 June
2015. They will represent Singapore in the
Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in Seattle in July
2015.
SG50 Local Champions, Global Leaders
Competition
A team of three SIDM animation students
participated in the SG50 Local Champions, Global
Leaders Competition and won second prize in
the Most Creative Team category and third prize
in the Polytechnic category. Organisers of the
competition, SPRING invited leading enterprises
to share their business experiences and to bring
to life the values, sacrifices and contributions
of the people behind businesses. For the
competition, the SIDM team was tasked to
promote SingPost by creating an animation video
and a booth for the event exhibition. SingPost
was impressed with the students’ work and
showed the video in its post office branches.
The International Visual Identity Awards, United
Kingdom
The International Visual Identity Awards is the first
independent international design competition
dedicated solely to visual identity. Its mission is to
formally recognise and celebrate the world’s best
visual identity design. Four second year DMGBD
students came in first in the Students’ category
for their brand project, “MENCA”.
International Digital Animation Festival 2014,
Nagoya, Japan
Two of SIDM’s animation shots were shortlisted
as one of 15 finalists in the International Digital
Animation Festival 2014 organised by the
Trident College in Nagoya, Japan, held on 6 and
7 December 2014.
Safety@Work Creative Awards 2014
Jointly organised by the Workplace Safety and
Health Council and Singapore Technologies
Engineering Ltd in collaboration with the
Ministry of Manpower, the Safety@Work
Creative Awards 2014 showcases local students’
creative talents in advocating the importance
of safety at the workplace. SIDM animation
students won three top awards and three
commendation prizes.
Top: The moment
of victory for
SIDM winners
at the National
Education Gaming
Championship.
Far left: Winners
of the Microsoft
Imagine Cup
Left: Winners
of the SG50
Global Leaders
Competition
with Minister for
Social and Family
Development, Mr
Tan Chuan-Jin
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National Education Gaming Championship
2014
A team of 10 SIDM students won the 4th
National Education Gaming Championship held
from 27 to 29 June 2014, competing against 63
teams from 23 institutions. The team attributed
their victory to skills, strategy, teamwork and
some luck, which gave them a slight edge over
its nearest competitor, ITE Central KMC. The
winning team took home the challenge trophy
and $3,000 in cash.
Hexilyte PlayStation®4 Console Game
Featured at Tokyo Game Show
Hexilyte is SIDM’s first PlayStation®4 final year
project, created by three DDET(G) students
and three DDMD(G) students. Hexilyte is an
exciting turn-based strategy game featuring
battling robots in a distant future. The game
technologically demonstrates the capabilities of
SIDM students in creating games using the latest
PlayStation® console. The game was accepted
for the Indie Game Showcase at the Tokyo
Game Show 2014.
Mono Mino Game goes Global on Steam
Mono Mino, previously known as “Blocky!
Blocky! Babies”, is a puzzle game that requires
players to guide “babies” home safely by
forming a safe path using different blocks
The game was first showcased publicly during
Casual Connect Asia 2013 and was mentioned
by IGN Asia Website. It was also picked as
one of the top 10 games at the Global Game
Stars Competition held in the USA in October
2013. Mono Mino was published on Steam, a
well-known online platform for purchasing and
downloading computer games, in October 2014.
Casual Connect Asia 2014
Students from DDET(G) and DDMD(G) were
invited to showcase four games at Casual
Connect 2014 from 20 to 22 May 2014.
Photographs Sold to Raise Money for
Scholarship and Bursary Fund
Four DVE first year students organised a Photo
Auction at Nanyang Polytechnic Graduates’
Association (NYPGA) Golf Fundraiser Luncheon
at Raffles Country Club to raise money for
NYP’s Scholarship and Bursary Fund. They also
presented a photo as a token of appreciation to
Minister of Communication and Information, Dr
Yaacob Ibrahim. At a separate charity function
co-sponsored by NYPGA and the Okura
Flexible Automation Systems Company held
at Resort Worlds Sentosa, Guest of Honour,
Senior Minister for Finance and Transport, Mrs
Josephine Teo, was presented with photos from
the collection.
SIDM Alumni Win First Prize at Jurong EcoGarden Mural Competition
The artwork of Brian Lek Yuh Tyng, Joey Ng Kai
Woon and Low Ying Ting can be viewed at Jurong
Town Corporation’s newly-opened Jurong EcoGarden in the interior of the Summit Lookout, a
tower situated at the highest point of the park.
The SIDM alumni won first prize at the Jurong
Eco-Garden Mural competition and were presented
with certificates and S$3,500 in cash by Minister
for Health, Mr Gan Kim Yong, who officiated the
opening of the garden on 1 June 2014.
Singaporean Comic Artist’s Comics Focuses on
Cultural Differences in Three Countries
SIDM graduate and local comic artist Evangeline
Neo has gained popularity with her web comics
Top: Showcase of
SIDM games at
Casual Connect
2014
Below: The Mono
Mino game
published on Steam
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focusing on the cultural differences between
Singapore, Japan and the United States. While
studying for her Bachelor in Fine Arts in the
USA and Masters in Business Administration in
Japan, she spent time observing the cultural
differences among the three countries. This
experience served as the inspiration for her
comics Evacomics, which has more than 15,000
Facebook fans. Evangeline launched her book,
Eva, Kopi and Matcha, which can be purchased
from major bookstores and online.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual
Communication with First Class Honours
DMGBD alumna, Yap Jia En, recently
graduated from the Nanyang Technological
University with a First Class Honours
degree in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual
Communication, and received the Institute
of Materials (East Asia) Gold Medal and a
cash award of S$5,500 on 5 August 2014.
The award is given to the most outstanding
graduating student obtaining First Class
Honours and demonstrating innovative
application of materials in design in the field of
technology.
Gold SCADDY Awards
DA alumna, Angeline Toh, together with
two other teammates, won Gold at the 2014
SCADDY Awards. The SCADDY Awards is an
annual competition for students of Savannah
College of Art and Design. The team’s entry,
“Beyond Reality: Lomography”, also won the
Merit award at the One Show Young Ones
Competition, one of the most acclaimed
international advertising, interactive and
design student competitions.
SIDM Alumnus Wins SG50 T-Shirt Design
Competition
DDMD alumnus, Lim Hang Kwong took part in
the SG50 T-shirt design competition and won
the grand prize. The competition launched by
MediaCorp in collaboration with Denizen and
SG50 aimed to seek the definitive Singapore
T-shirt. Hang Kwong’s entry, “Makan Till Shiok!”
featured more than 50 of Singapore’s iconic food
Top: SIDM alumni
win the Jurong
Eco-Garden Mural
Competition
Left: SIDM alumna
Angeline Toh won
Gold at the 2014
SCADDY Awards
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dishes and provided a good representation of
the ethnic groups in Singapore.
SIDM Alumna Wins in Disney’s Imagineering’s
Imaginations Competition
Walt Disney Imagineering is the unique
innovative organisation that creates – from
concept through construction – all Disney theme
parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real
estate developments and regional entertainment
venues worldwide. The name “Imagineering”
combines imagination with engineering. SIDM
alumna, Waiji Choo, was part of the team of four
university students that came in second in the
design competition created and sponsored by
Walt Disney Imagineering.
SIDM Alumnus Featured for His Creative
Design on Monkey God
DA alumnus, Zhong Zi Quan was featured in
Lianhe Zaobao for his creative design piece on
the Monkey God. He has been working in the
arts industry for more than 10 years.
SIDM Alumnus Featured for His Talent in 3D
Drawing
SIDM graduate, Benjamin Qwek, was featured
in Lianhe Zaobao for his talent in 3D drawing.
He was appointed as one of the mentors for
NOISE! Singapore 2015, which is an initiative by
the National Arts Council to encourage young
people to showcase their creative talents.
Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects
SIDM staff member David Hwee completed
the Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects and
will use his newly learned skills to guide
second and third year students in their
animation projects. In the Studio Project 4,
Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project
2 modules, students often need to create
special effects like liquid, fire, dust or smoke.
These effects are not taught in animation
modules and David was tasked to identify
and teach these effects to the students
through individual coaching sessions and
workshops.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Secondment to Neeuro Pte Ltd
SIDM’s Deputy Director, Dr Ng Kian Bee, has
been seconded to Neeuro Pte Ltd as its Chief
Technology Officer from 1 July 2014 to 30
June 2015. In collaboration with I2R, Neeuro
is pioneering a method of inducing the brain
into a state of relaxation to sleep through the
use of auditory stimuli. Dr Ng will develop the
full capability of integrating and producing a
commercialised product that involves digital
media, engineering and product design.
Specialist Diploma in Teaching & Learning
(Higher Education)
Two staff members, Quah Poh Yong and Chua
Bee Luan, completed the Specialist Diploma
in Teaching & Learning (Higher Education).
The 300-hour programme was held from 5
November 2013 to 17 October 2014 and
comprises four modules: Curriculum, Pedagogy,
Assessment and Teaching & Learning Studies
(Project).
Top: SIDM alumnus,
Zhong Zi Quan
featured in Lianhe
Zaobao
Left: SG50 T-shirt
Design Competition
winning entry by Lim
Hang Kwong
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Master of Arts in Creative and Media
Education
SIDM staff member Lex Sng started his Master
of Arts in Creative and Media Education offered
by Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.
The course provides knowledge and skills
relating to current debates in the creative
industries, as well as practices and pedagogy of
media education.
Attachment to MediaCorp
During his attachment at MediaCorp, Jame
Anderson Woon took on the role of VFX
Producer and worked on-set with the directors
to advise on visual effects setup as well as
decisions on whether a shot requires VFX. This
is to ensure that VFX shots are kept within
workable limits.
STUDENT INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMMES
SIDM believes in enriching students’
experience with a global perspective by
providing opportunities for overseas industrial
attachment, student exchange, study trips,
attending international conferences and
participating in international competitions.
The Odyssey – Serious Game Collaboration
with Windesheim University, Holland
from 14 September to 8 December 2014 and
six students from Trident College came to
SIDM from 24 August to 21 November 2014.
• Seven students from DDET(G) and DDMD(G)
went to Kajaani University of Applied
Sciences, Finland from 10 March to 26 July
2014, while six Kajaani University students
were involved in Final Year Projects in SIDM
from 30 May to 5 September 2014.
• Three DA and two DVE students went to
Thailand for a cultural exchange with ASEAN
youths from 16 to 26 November 2014.
The Odyssey is an educational game that helps
in the teaching of literature. The game was
pilot-tested at the German European School
Singapore in August 2014 and co-presented
with the Windesheim University at the Second
Asia-Europe Symposium on Simulation and
Serious Games in October 2014.
International Student Attachments
International Student Exchanges
• Two DDMD(G) students and one SIDM staff
member were attached to Hokkaido Artists’
Network & Development Incorporated, Japan
from 31 May to 29 June 2014.
• 11 students from DDET(G) and DDMD(G)
were attached to DigiPen Institute of
Technology, USA for three months in March
2014.
• Four DMGBD students were attached to
Carbon TV in Hong Kong in 2014.
Student exchanges to the following
international institutions were organised during
the year:
• A total of 11 students from the Diploma in
Digital Media Design (Interaction Design)
went to Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in
Guangzhou, China from 11 to 29 November
2014.
• Two students from DDET(G) went to
Supinfogame in Valenciennes, France from
31 March to 30 May 2014. In exchange, six
Supinfocom and five Supinfogame students
came to SIDM from 26 May to 5 September
2014.
• Six students from DDET(G) and DDMD(G)
went to Trident College of IT, Nagoya, Japan
Attachments allow students to enhance their
cross-cultural skills and global perspective
through a wide range of overseas programmes
to countries such as USA, Japan and Hong Kong.
SIDM students were attached to the following
international institutions and organisations:
International Study Trips
SIDM students went on the following overseas
study trips:
• Nine DVE students were led by a staff on
a study trip to FMX 2014 Conference in
Stuttgart, Germany in April.
• A total of 40 students and staff went to the
Top: The Odyssey
– Serious Game
Collaboration
with Windesheim
University students
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annual Tokyo Game Show in Japan where
SIDM’s first PlayStation®4 game, Hexilyte,
was showcased.
• A team of six final year DA students and
eleven DMGBD students went on a cultural
study trip to Paris, France.
Cambodia Youth Expedition Project – Project
Harvest
A total of 13 SIDM students and six students
from the School of Health Sciences and School
of Chemical & Life Sciences went on a Youth
Expedition Project to Cambodia from 15 to 27
March 2014. The students helped to fix two
huts and three toilets for the families staying
near the Cambodia Care Centre at Phnom
Penh, as well as construct an exercise corner in
a school at Andong Village, Phnom Penh. The
students also organised games and conducted
drawing, hygiene and healthcare lessons for
the children in both Cambodia Care Centre
and Andong Village school.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES
Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects
The third run of the Specialist Diploma in
Visual Effects was conducted from 20 May
to 25 October 2014 in collaboration with
LucasFilm Singapore and Double Negative.
A total of 18 students graduated with a
Certificate in VFX Techniques (PDC1) and 14
students graduated with a Certificate in VFX
Production (PDC2), and 14 students will
be receiving the Diploma. The participants
gained valuable insights to the best
practices of the top two VFX production
companies in Singapore.
PlayStation Game Dev Seminar 2014
PlayStation Game Dev Seminar was held
from 23 to 24 October 2014 and attended
by developers and students. This annual
seminar is jointly organised by NYP and
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia
and this year it featured a PlayStation®4
game development workshop and
showcased the latest technologies by
Sony Computer Entertainment.
Top: Exchange
students from
Trident College
hanging out with
SIDM students
Left: Youth
Expedition Project
in Cambodia
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CONTINUING
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anyang Polytechnic’s (NYP) College of
Continuing Education (CCE) charts the
direction and oversees the activities of NYP’s
Continuing Education and Training (CET) entities –
the Professional Development Centre (PDC),
Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) and the
Asian Culinary Institute of Singapore (ACI).
N
CCE provides quality and industry-aligned
CET programmes for adult learners to support
Singapore’s training needs and growth in the
technical, economic and social sectors.
Professional Development Centre
In FY2014/15, PDC continued to collaborate with
government agencies and industry partners to
identify the training needs and aspirations of the
workforce in key priority areas and to launch
industry-relevant courses.
With the launch of SkillsFuture, a national
movement to provide Singaporeans with the
opportunities to develop their fullest potential
throughout life, the last quarter of FY2014/15
saw CCE/PDC working closely with the Ministry
of Education (MOE) and Singapore Workforce
Development Agency (WDA) to develop new
programmes and initiatives to promote skills
development and mastery. The new programmes
being developed include the SkillsFuture Earn
and Learn Programmes (ELPs), Enhanced PostDiploma Certificates and skills-based modular
courses.
In an effort to further increase flexibility and
accessibility of CET to support adult learners’
quest for continual learning, PDC and NYP
Schools implemented video lecture recording for
MOE-funded academic CET programmes. This
enabled adult learners to access lectures they
might want to review or may have missed due to
work or personal reasons.
PDC also supported MOE in the implementation
of GetCET.sg, a website for potential CET
students to search for courses offered by Postsecondary educational institutions (PSEI) and
Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL). The website
also allows comparison of the various courses
and registration of course interests.
Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS)
In FY2014/15, SIRS celebrated its move from
HDB Hub to its new campus in the Lifelong
Learning Institute (LLI) in Paya Lebar on 16 June
2014 with the official opening graced by Dr Amy
Top: The official
opening of SIRS’
new campus at Paya
Lebar was graced by
Dr Amy Khor, Senior
Minister of State
for Manpower and
Health
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Khor, Senior Minister of State for Manpower and
Health. She presented SIRS with the renewal of
the prestigious National CET Institute status for
another three years. During the ceremony, SIRS
also unveiled the Retail Innovation Centre for
Enterprises (RICE).
RICE showcases some of the latest technological
solutions such as mobile applications, Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) management
softwares, payment solutions, and augmented
reality tools. RICE aims to educate and enable
retailers to implement targeted solutions with
new technologies, helping them to enhance
productivity and alleviate the manpower crunch.
PDC and SIRS continue to offer a spectrum of
courses including diploma, advanced diploma,
specialist diploma, Workforce Skills Qualifications
(WSQ) programmes, customised and public
short courses and seminars, catering to the
ever-changing training needs of organisations
and industries.
In FY2014/15, NYP:
• Conducted 1,014 full qualification and
modular programmes
• Delivered a total of 21,773 training places
CET PROGRAMMES LEADING TO
POLYTECHNIC QUALIFICATIONS
For the year in review, NYP continued to
play an active role in the market for business,
chemical and life sciences, engineering, nursing,
allied health, infocomm and digital media, and
information technology courses.
Seven diploma courses were offered in the areas
of engineering, infocomm and digital media,
and business management. FY2014/15 also saw
the offering of four Professional Conversion
Programmes (PCP) at the diploma level in the
areas of nursing (accelerated), physiotherapy,
occupational therapy and diagnostic radiography.
A total of 19 Advanced Diploma courses in
the areas of paramedicine and 15 nursing
specialisations were offered – community
health, critical care, emergency, gerontology,
management, medical-surgical, mental health,
midwifery, nephro-urology, neuroscience, oncology,
orthopaedics, paediatrics, perianaesthesia and
perioperative.
Additionally, 13 Specialist Diploma programmes
were offered in the areas of clinical trials
management, cloud data centre technology and
management, embedded systems, hospitality
and MICE management, human resource
management, information security, mobile
computing, nutrition science, retail business and
entrepreneurship, renal dialysis management,
supply chain management, visual effects and
wireless technology.
Three certificate courses offered in FY2014/15
were in the areas of business management,
engineering foundation studies and nursing.
NEW PROGRAMMES LEADING TO
POLYTECHNIC QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Correctional and
Management Studies
Since the year 2000, NYP has conducted
several runs of the Diploma in Correctional
Administration for Singapore Prison Service.
The Diploma in Correctional and Management
Studies programme is a result of the
restructuring of the Diploma in Correctional
Administration to reflect the new focus that is
concentrated more on correctional services and
management skills, and to be better aligned with
the MOE New CET Framework, which is flexible
and more modular in nature.
The 900-hour programme started in October
2014 and will be conducted over a two-and-ahalf-year period.
Specialist Diploma in Energy and
Environmental Management for Process
Industry
This course aims to provide industry-specific
knowledge in managing process plants’
energy performances and environmental
issues. It is targeted at candidates who aspire
Left: The Specialist
Diploma in Energy
and Environmental
Management for
Process Industry
provides participants
with industry-specific
knowledge in
managing process
plants’ energy
performances and
environmental issues
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to upgrade their knowledge or seek to take
up responsibilities to help process plants meet
challenges in areas of energy and environment.
The 270-hour course consists of two post-diploma
certificates that can be taken independently of
each other:
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Energy Management
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Environmental
Management
In alignment with the Ministry of Education’s
revised CET qualification framework, the
240-hour course is modularised into two PostDiploma Certificates:
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Nutrition Research
& Analytical Methods
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Public Health
Communication
Specialist Diploma in Renal Dialysis
Management
This course aims to equip registered nurses with
the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care
to patients with renal failure. Nurses are equipped
to assess patients’ needs, provide care and make
accurate and timely evaluation of the outcome of
the dialysis treatment.
The 300-hour course consists of two Post-Diploma
Certificates that can be taken independent of
each other:
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles of Renal
Dialysis Management
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Practice of Renal
Dialysis Management
Specialist Diploma in Nutrition Science
This course gives food and nutrition science
graduates and technical professionals the
opportunity to upgrade their skills and be qualified
to meet the demands of the food and nutritionrelated industries.
Specialist Diploma in Business &
Big Data Analytics
This course is jointly offered by the School
of Information Technology and the School
of Engineering.
Top: The Specialist
Diploma in Nutrition
Science enables
food or nutrition
science graduates
and technical
professionals to
upgrade their
skills and provide
qualified manpower
to meet the
demands of the
food and nutritionrelated industries
Left: A total of
19 registered
nurses from NKF
attended the
inaugural run of the
Specialist Diploma
in Renal Dialysis
Management course
in October 2014
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Targeted at Business Intelligence (BI) practitioners
and IT professionals, the 300-hour course
aims to upgrade their analytical skills from
simple BI reporting to more advanced data
analytical techniques; to enable them to learn
how analytics are applied across industries and
business domains, as well as to provide them the
skills to develop competence in implementing
infrastructure to support big data.
Participants will be awarded the Specialist
Diploma in Business & Big Data Analytics upon
successful completion of any two of the following
Post-Diploma Certificates:
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Business Analytics
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Big Data Analytics
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Big Data
Management
CET PROGRAMMES LEADING
TO WORKFORCE SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS
NYP continues to support the WDA’s initiative
of developing competencies and capabilities in
individuals by offering WSQ courses at the WSQ
diploma and specialist diploma levels, designed
within a strong quality framework. In FY2014/15,
CCE continued to offer the WSQ Diploma
in Precision Engineering (Master Craftsman
Skills), the WSQ Specialist Diploma in Precision
Engineering (Master Craftsman Skills) and
the WSQ Specialist Diploma in Precision
Engineering (Additive Manufacturing) and
Business Management WSQ modular courses
to meet the needs of the industry.
FY2014/15 also saw the graduation of the
fifth batch of the WSQ Diploma in Adult and
Continuing Education (DACE), which has
trained a total of 81 participants since its
inception in 2011.
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Precision
Engineering (Additive Manufacturing)
This Specialist Diploma programme is designed
to support the current and emerging needs of
the precision engineering and manufacturing
industry to innovate and stay competitive by
leveraging on the new trend towards additive
manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. By
combining the latest technology and knowhow in precision engineering and additive
manufacturing, participants will be able to apply
the new skill sets and knowledge in additive
manufacturing in areas such as aerospace
components, medical devices, consumer
products, tooling and electronics.
Top: The Specialist
Diploma in Business
& Big Data Analytics
is designed to
develop technostrategists who
have both domain
knowledge and
IT capabilities to
define and solve
complex problems
in businesses
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The 240-hour course comprises the following six
competency units:
• Apply Advanced Metrology &
Quality Assurance
• Apply Additive Manufacturing Technology
• Apply Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Techniques for Additive Manufacturing
• Manage Advanced Additive Manufacturing
Technology & Application
• Apply Advanced Design for
Additive Manufacturing
• Manage Innovative Product Development
Project Using Additive Manufacturing
Students may also take individual competency
units and upon successful completion, will receive
a Statement of Attainment awarded by WDA. A
WSQ specialist diploma will be awarded upon
successful completion of all six modules.
Operations Management Trainee Programme –
MINDEF and SAF
SIRS successfully clinched a Ministry of Defence
(MINDEF) training contract for the period of June
2014 to June 2015, to provide a two-day module
on “Implement Operations in Service Excellence”
under the WSQ Service Excellence Competency
Framework to 2,050 National Service (NS)
men. The programme equips service staff in
MINDEF and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in
foundational customer service knowledge and
skills, aligned to MINDEF’s service principles and
public service standards, to serve their internal
and external customers. The target audience are
PES C and E NSF and medic officers undergoing
Basic Military Training.
Enhancing Customer Service Experience
Programme – H&M
SIRS clinched the Hennes and Mauritz (H&M)
training account for the period of April 2014 to
March 2015 to support the Swedish fashion giant
in enhancing its service level. SIRS provided a
one-day module on “Demonstrate the Service
Vision” via the Assessment Only Pathway
(AOP) mode under the WSQ framework to
more than 200 frontline staff, including sales
associates, supervisors and store managers.
Other than emphasising H&M’s service vision, the
contextualised programme included new service
processes that would enhance the customer
shopping experience at H&M.
Training Project with StarHub
SIRS has successfully secured a StarHub
contract to train and certify all its frontline sales
personnel. SIRS is working on certifying about 300
frontline staff in the WSQ Essential Retail Skills
programme via the Assessment Only Pathway
(AOP) mode. The certification covers grooming
and presentation, customer interaction, sales and
service standards.
All 300 staff are expected to be certified by May
2015. StarHub has also appointed SIRS as the
official training partner to chart its total training
plan and training management. In development
currently are a series of training programmes
that cover multiple skill sets on operations for
managerial staff. The comprehensive training
roadmap aims to equip all frontline staff and
selected back-of-house staff with core skills to
improve job performance and support them in
their career development.
ESCALATE
SIRS embarked on Enhancing Skills Collaboration
and Learning for Added Training Effectiveness
(ESCALATE), an Institute of Adult Learning research
project where SIRS collaborated with Dairy Farm
Singapore Group to develop a customised ‘career
laddering’ training programme for their existing
staff. The one year project started in February
2015.
The initiative aims to prepare nominated trainees
for their next expanded/higher level jobs such
as supervisors in Cold Storage supermarkets and
managers in Giant hypermarkets.
In alignment with the employer’s business needs
and objectives, SIRS integrates vocational content
and required essential skills to develop the highly
contextualised curriculum and deliver it through
Left: The Specialist
Diploma in Precision
Engineering
(Additive
Manufacturing)
is targeted at
professionals,
managers,
executives and
technicians wishing
to update their
knowledge and skills
in the emerging
area of Additive
Manufacturing
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a blended learning approach that includes
classroom training, e-learning and on-the-job
training. The unique and first-of-its kind pedagogy
will be studied by the Institute of Adult Learning
for effectiveness and business impact, after which
it may be potentially rolled out to the industry.
DIPLOMA, CUSTOMISED AND
PUBLIC SHORT COURSES
PDC, in collaboration with NYP schools, offers
industry players a wide spectrum of quality
training courses.
In FY2014/15, some 50 courses were conducted
for about 20 clients including Ang Mo Kio Police
Division, MINDEF, Centre for Strategic Infocomm
Technology, Defence Science & Technology
Agency, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Pte Ltd, Ingram Micro Asia Ltd, Justice Institute
of British Columbia, Robert Bosch, SAF Medical
Training Institute, Schenker Singapore Pte Ltd,
Signal Institute, Splunk Inc, Centre for Strategic
Infocomm Technology, Singapore Computer
Society, S T Electronics (e-Services) Pte Ltd, S T
Electronics (info-security) Pte Ltd, Tan Tock Seng
Hospital and Wincor Nixdorf Pte Ltd.
Members of the public also benefitted from
certified public short courses conducted in the
areas of beverage knowledge and service, cell
culture and upstream processing, customer
service, data analysis, fund administration,
network technology, pub design and
understanding sterilisation.
In June 2014, NYP conducted a 35-hour
“Introduction to Network Security” course for
Ingram Micro Asia Ltd. The course provides
participants with an understanding on the
concepts and implementation techniques of
network security through the use of various
firewalls systems and VPN systems including
system security level, particularly Active
Directory-Based Environment. Various system
hardening techniques and essentials of network
management were also covered.
Mobile Cellular Communication
In August 2014, NYP conducted an eight-hour
“Mobile Cellular Communication” course for the
Singapore Armed Forces, Signal Institute. The
topics for the course included 2G/2.5G Cellular
System, 3G/3.5G Cellular System, Long Term
Evolution and Cellular Positioning Applications.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
In August 2014, the Wireless Technology Centre
of NYP conducted a nine-hour “Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)” course for Wincor Nixdorf
Pte Ltd to develop its staff’s capability in EMC
design for product development as well as being
able to conduct pre-compliance EMC tests for
their electronic devices such as full function ATM
machines and terminals where performance issues
could be ironed out before sending to accredited
test facilities for certification.
Service Through Interpersonal Communication
In June 2014, NYP conducted a 16-hour
“Beverage Knowledge and Service” course
for participants working in the F&B industry.
Participants were introduced to the identification,
production and service of non-alcoholic
beverages, beer, wine, spirits, cordials, cocktails,
mixed drinks and coffee, and sensory evaluation
of beverages.
In January 2015, NYP conducted an eighthour course, “Service Through Interpersonal
Communication”, for Ang Mo Kio Police Division.
The course comes under the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) signed between NYP and
the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 13 January
2015. It provided the trainees the necessary skill
sets to communicate successfully and effectively
in a service-oriented professional environment.
Participants learnt the various strategies for
effective communication as well as active listening
skills and conflict management through role plays
and realistic examples.
Router-Based Network Design
and Management
Introduction to Cell Culture and
Upstream Processing
Beverage Knowledge and Services
In June 2014, NYP conducted a 35-hour “RouterBased Network Design and Management” course
for Ingram Micro Asia Ltd. Network media, TCP/
IP key concepts, network technology such as
LAN, WAN, broadband access technologies and
network security technology were some of the
topics included in this course.
Introduction to Network Security
In April 2014, NYP conducted a 16-hour
“Introduction to Cell Culture and Upstream
Processing” course. The course is a result of
an MOU signed on 22 March 2013 between
Pall Filtration Pte Ltd and NYP, which aims
to lay the foundation for co-operation in
developing manpower capabilities and specialist
skills in the area of biologics processes. The
course introduced participants to various
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aspects of upstream operations, including
media preparation, cell revival and passaging,
sterilization, scale-up and aseptic sampling.
Understanding Sterilization – Steam in Place
In October 2014, NYP conducted a 16-hour
“Understanding Sterilization – Steam in Place”
course. The course provided participants a good
understanding of autoclaving and stepthrough
simulations of Steam-in-Place processes in
common system designs.
Cyber Defender
In May 2014, NYP conducted a nine-hour
“Cyber Defender” course for ST Electronics (InfoSecurity) Pte Ltd. The course is part of a five-day
certification course in Cyber Security Operation
Centre.
CSIT Technical Support Officers
Training Programme
In February 2015, NYP conducted a 180-hour
“CSIT Technical Support Officers Training
Programme” course for the Centre for Strategic
Infocomm Technologies to equip its technical
support officers with formal training in technical
skills such as network administration, database
user and basic computing skills.
HR Strategies Seminar 2015
On 28 January 2015, SIRS organised a human
resource (HR) strategies seminar on “Engaging
Multi-Generational Workforce – Innovative
Strategies to Recruitment and Retention”.
Nearly 80 HR practitioners, mainly from the retail
and service industries, attended the event to
share innovative ideas and good practices in HR
management. During the seminar, two speakers
from The Hoffman Agency and e2i shared how HR
professionals can turn recruitment and retention
challenges into opportunities for growth.
KEY EVENTS
Graduation of 1st Batch of PeMC Programme
A total of 51 students from the inaugural batch
of the Precision Engineering Master Craftsman
(PeMC) programme received their WSQ Full
qualification specialist diploma certificates on 19
May 2014 at a ceremony graced by Guest-ofHonour, Mr S. Iswaran, Minister, Prime Minister’s
Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs and
Second Minister for Trade and Industry. A total
of 12 graduates were certified by the Singapore
Manufacturing Federation and received the title
of Master Craftsman.
During the same ceremony, NYP was also
presented the IHK Munich Certificate of
Recognition by Dr Tim Philippi, Executive Director
and Board Member of the Singapore German
Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
In March 2014, a three-day intensive on-site audit
was carried out by Germany-based Industrie-und
Handelskammern Muenchen und Oberbayern
(IHK Munich), a German Chamber of Commerce
and Industry for Munich and upper Bavaria, and
Auslandshandelskammern/Singapore German
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK/SGC),
to benchmark the PeMC programme against the
well-known IndustrieMeister Metall programme
offered by IHK Munich, Germany. NYP’s PeMC
programme was certified to have met all the
qualification standards of the IndustrieMeister
Metall offered by IHK Munich. IHK Munich and
AHK/SGC were impressed by the detailed course
structure of the PeMC programme supported by
its thorough course content, stringent assessment
processes and strong relevance to the industry.
NYP is the first institution outside of Germany to
receive this certification.
MOU with Ministry of Home Affairs
An MOU signed in August 2014 between NYP
Top: Presentation
of WSQ Specialist
Diploma in Precision
Engineering (Master
Craftsman Skills)
Certificate by Mr
Edward Ho, Deputy
Principal & Senior
Director/SEG to a
student of the 1st
Intake Precision
Engineering Master
Craftsman Skills
(PeMC) programme
Left: A student of
the 1st Intake of the
PeMC programme
being presented
with the DMG Mori
Seiki Gold Medal
Award by Guestof-Honour Mr S.
Iswaran, Minister
in Prime Minister’s
Office, Second
Minister for Home
Affaris and Second
Minister for Trade &
Industry.
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and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will provide
the framework for various MHA agencies
to engage NYP for customised training and
other related services. Under the MOU, an
implementation agreement would be signed
between NYP and the respective MHA agency for
any specific course to be conducted.
Launching of SkillsFuture Earn and Learn
Programme
On 28 March 2015, WDA launched the
SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme (ELP) at
the Lifelong Learning Institute. SkillsFuture is a
national effort led by Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Finance, Tharman Shanmugaratnam,
to promote and encourage skills deepening and
mastery.
The ELP is a work-study programme designed to
give fresh graduates from polytechnics and ITEs
a headstart in careers related to their discipline
of study. It provides them with opportunities to
build on the skills and knowledge they acquired
in school, and better supports their transition into
the workforce.
NYP has been appointed by the WDA as the
Programme Manager of SkillsFuture ELPs for
the precision engineering, retail, media (game
development and animation, visual effects and motion
graphics), food services, visual communications,
healthcare and infocomm technology (software
development, emerging technologies, infocomm
security and analytics) sectors.
During the event, NYP launched the following ELPs:
• Specialist Diploma in Games Development
(Programming)
• Specialist Diploma in Games Development
(Art)
• Specialist Diploma in Games Development
(Design)
• Specialist Diploma in Information Systems
Development
• WSQ Specialist Diploma in Culinary
Management
• WSQ Specialist Diploma in Retail Management
Retail FEST 2014 for Youth@Scape
SIRS organised the “Retail FEST 2014 for Youth@
SCAPE” on 22 November 2014. The event
featured many job options in a highly interactive
and fun work environment to attract young
jobseekers into the retail industry. Programmes
from the event included “X’mas Gift Wrapping”,
“Human X’mas Tree”, “Amazing Retail Race” and
“Win $200 Store Vouchers, if Your Price is Right!”.
There was also free makeup from Shiseido, a
photo booth by SIRS and career talks by Isetan,
Shiseido and Takashimaya.
YEAH! – a resource centre managed by SIRS,
for out-of-school youths who may benefit from
training and employment facilitation services –
also set up a booth to promote its four-day Retail
Taster programme for youths to experience the
retail industry. This initiative was fully subsidised
Below: Dr Amy Khor,
Senior Minister of
State for Manpower
and Health, visited
booths set up by
the participating
companies in the
SkillsFuture Earn and
Learn Programme
(Retail)
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by Ministry of Social and Family Development.
career and training advisory services.
Official Opening of Lifelong Learning
Institute, Campus Launch & Open House
A One-Stop Roadshow for Job Seekers and
Employers
SIRS participated in a series of events and
activities organised by the Lifelong Learning
Institute (LLI) to celebrate and commemorate
the launch of LLI. The official launch of the
event was held at LLI on 17 September 2014
with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as
the Guest of Honour. An appreciation dinner
was also held on-site that night for 200 invited
guests.
The launch was followed by a two-day open
house on 20 and 21 September 2014. A
carnival-like themed event was held to invite
the public to visit LLI and its partner tenants.
SIRS offered talks on “Fashion and Grooming
Tips”, while YEAH! offered a “Youth Career
Discovery Workshop”.
The launch celebrations came to a close on
27 September 2014 with a mega event for
Professionals Managers and Executives (PMEs)
at LLI. The event aimed to profile careers
and development programmes available in
various sectors to help PMEs manage their
careers more effectively. There was a rich
line-up of activities, including free workshops
and networking events. SIRS offered a free
workshop, “Make Social Media Work for You
and Your Business”, for visitors and provided
SIRS and SSA Consulting Group jointly organised
a one-stop roadshow at the Toa Payoh HDB
Hub atrium on 28 and 29 August 2014. The aim
was to attract Singaporeans to more than 1,000
employment opportunities for the retail and
services industry.
The event was a good job-matching platform for
individuals to find out more about job functions,
requirements, and remuneration for jobs they were
interested in. They were then able to sign up for
relevant courses to further their skills, with subsidies
of up to 95 per cent available for all WSQ courses.
More than 800 Singaporeans visited the event and
nearly 200 Singaporeans/PRs were interviewed by
participating retailers. Retailers were pleased they
were able to recruit manpower and bring about
greater awareness of career opportunities in the
Top: SIRS and SSA
Consulting Group
jointly organised a
one-stop roadshow
at the Toa Payoh
HDB Hub atrium on
28 and 29 August
2014
Left: SIRS’ booth was
set up at an event
hall with facilities
opened for the
public to tour and
find out more about
retail and service
careers and training
opportunities
through interesting
games and activities
retail industry.
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AND SERVICES
&
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CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION &
COMMERCIALISATION
The Centre for Technology Innovation &
Commercialisation (CTIC) serves as the technology
transfer arm of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) to
support and enable Research, Innovation and
Enterprise (RIE).
In collaboration with the various schools, it helps to
coordinate and facilitate the following:
• Protect and manage the intellectual property
(IP) rights of NYP pertaining to staff and
students;
• Application for national level research and
development (R&D) competitive funding; and
• Student entrepreneurship enablement.
To date, NYP has a portfolio of 104 active
patents which have been granted through its
extensive technology capability development
effort and joint industry projects. They cover
various domains, including ICT, engineering
(electronics, materials, manufacturing), life
sciences, health sciences and interactive digital
media. In FY2014/15, CTIC has helped to file
11 new patents and signed eight licensing
agreements in total to local companies to seek
commercialisation opportunities.
As part of the on-going effort to promote
and propagate RIE@NYP, CTIC contributed to
the following:
(a) Worked closely with the Schools to facilitate the
successful application of 11 R&D projects, which
in total accrued about $2.49 million in competitive
funding. They included funding awards under the
Ministry of Education Translational & Innovation
Fund (MOE-TIF), National Research Foundation
- Proof of Concept Fund and National CyberSecurity Research Fund, as well as TOTE Social &
Innovation Research (SIR) Fund.
(b) Organised the NYP-wide RIE@NYP 2014 event
last December, which was attended by about
400 participants, to showcase staff and students’
innovations as well as to reach out to industry for
collaboration and networking opportunities.
(c) Launched the I&E website to connect
and communicate with would-be student
entrepreneurs online. Also supported the
establishment of the NYP Entrepreneurship
start-up (NEST), which serves as the incubation
platform for students and alumni to create and
develop their innovative ideas, hopefully, into
viable business ventures.
(d) Conducted in-house training programs on IP
awareness and technology transfer management
for the benefit of staff and students. Also public
seminars on IP management and exploitation
were held with World Intellectual Property
Organization and IP Academy from Intellectual
Property Office of Singapore.
For more details on CTIC and to gain access to
the list of NYP-owned IP technology offers, please
visit http://www.nyp.edu.sg/ctic
QUALITY & PLANNING OFFICE
In light of dynamic changes within and beyond the
education and training space, and amidst the rising
aspirations of prospects, students and graduates,
NYP developed the 2014 Strategic Plan and key
workplan initiatives covering the organisation and
capability development as well as alignment to
SkillsFuture.
The plan and initiatives focus our attention on
delivering an enriching student experience,
promoting NYP as a polytechnic of choice,
growing our alumni relationships, supporting
the Continuing Education & Training needs of
the workforce, collaborating with business and
industry, internationalising NYP, and nurturing the
spirit of innovation and enterprise.
NYP successfully completed a two-day
ISO9001:2008 Surveillance Audit 2014 from
6 to 7 November 2014. There was zero nonconformance and the two auditors from
Certification International (Singapore) noted many
positive aspects of NYP.
A total of 84 colleagues were recognised with the
Teaching & Learning Achievement Award 2015.
The award recognises and celebrates the passion
and efforts of our academic colleagues in their
contributions to teaching and learning excellence.
To bring our service standards to a higher level,
NYP set up the Committee for Service Innovation
that takes a three-prong approach of people,
process and technology for service innovations
and improvements. A total of 52 colleagues were
also recognised for delivering outstanding service
during the Excellent Service Awards 2014. They
garnered one Star, nine Gold and
42 Silver awards for being role models and service
champions.
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LIBRARY
The Library continued to serve the Schools
and Departments in their teaching and
learning needs through its enriched
resources and innovative services.
Library Champions
The “Library Champions” interest group,
a new initiative in FY2014/15, empowers
students to co-create a vibrant campus
environment and experience. The Library
Champions led a host of invaluable activities
and services, such as game activities to
support the “Bite-Size Training Workshop”
and “Discover Singapore” to celebrate
SG50. The activities were well-received
and an affirmation of the “for students, by
students” approach.
Information Curation
Information Curation, a new service offered
in FY2014/15, provides creative ways to
better serve the library user’s information
needs. Working together with the Schools,
librarians served as knowledge managers
to assess interesting content across library
collections and the web on a broad range of
topics such as teaching and learning, career
guidance, and life skills such as presentation
skills and study skills. Library users can
access these rich resources to generate more
knowledge and insights in their research
wherever they are, via the Library Portal.
Multi-Touch Table
New and exciting games that appeal to new
generation users were added to the Multi-Touch
Table. These include “Wordlicious”, which was
designed to raise library users’ awareness of
the e-Resources available in the Library via
game-based learning. Another game, “Escape
the Room”, encourages students to develop an
inquisitive and creative mindset, fostering an
innovative and enterprising culture.
Enriched e-Resources
In FY2014/15, the Library enhanced its e-resource
collections by acquiring more e-books, subscribing
to additional e-databases and e-journal collections
to support new courses and subject areas related
to teaching and learning, educational best
practices, education and career guidance. Aside
from providing users with access to more than
252,300 items such as books, periodicals and
multimedia materials, the Library also offered users
its rich collection of more than 16,000 e-resources
comprising e-books, e-journals, e-newspapers,
online music labels and online videos. Several
e-learning courses such as CITI Program and
LyndaCampus were subscribed to meet the
growing demand for e-learning resources by staff
and students. Vault Campus, a new resource, was
also implemented to support staff in strengthening
Education and Career guidance.
Outreach & Engagement
The Library planned many outreach programmes
and activities to maintain a dynamic relationship
Top: The Library
collaborated
with external
organisations to
host a total of nine
exhibitions, which
have educated and
inspired visitors to
visit the Library
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with the community it serves. The outreach
efforts have improved the Library’s physical and
online presence. These efforts include:
Roadshows & Workshops
Roadshows allow users to learn from librarians
about value-added library services, resources
and facilities. In FY2014/15, we organised
roadshows outside of the Library to better
engage users across the campus. The “BiteSize Training Workshop” enables users to pick
up quick tips on how to be smart searchers of
information. Theme-based events featuring
special collections such as teaching & learning,
and innovation & enterprise were conducted to
raise awareness. The Library received positive
feedback from staff and students who found
these events meaningful and useful.
Exhibitions
The Library also collaborated with external
organisations to host a total of nine exhibitions
that educated and inspired people to visit
the Library.
One of the exhibitions, “Razzle Dazzle”,
promoted living in a green environment, in
line with NYP’s ISO14001 initiatives. Another
exhibition, “Hands Up Hands On”, inspired
community action for the reintegration of youthsat-risk and ex-youth offenders into society.
Other exhibitions include an inaugural Art
Auction, graduate showcases by School of
Design and School of Interactive & Digital Media,
as well as the School of Engineering’s “Think
Innovation and Create Possibilities” showcasing
award-winning projects from the Tan Kah Kee
Young Inventors’ Award Competition.
Art and Cultural Events
A wide range of art and cultural events took
place at the Library. These workshops were
organised to enrich the cultural life and creative
pursuit of staff and students, and include
Mother’s Day Origami workshops, Ketupat
Basket workshop, and “Write Your Name” in
Chinese calligraphy workshop.
Library Orientation and Instruction
More than 5,000 students attended the library
orientation and instruction sessions, which are
designed to enable them to make the most
effective use of the library resources and services.
New students attending library orientation
sessions enjoyed the warm and welcoming
activity-based programmes.
Staff Contribution to Library Community
The Library has been an active participant in the
library community with its staff serving as Library
Association of Singapore’s Council Member and
Chair of Business Development Committee.
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Champions led a
host of invaluable
activities and
services, such as
game activities
to support the
“Bite-Size Training
Workshop”, as
well as “Discover
Singapore” as part
of their activities in
celebration of SG50
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Club Crawl
At least 5,000 students attended the
annual Club Crawl event, organised by
The Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Students’
Union, from 23 to 24 April 2014 at the
sports hall. This year’s Club Crawl was
slightly different from the previous year’s,
with the inclusion of an indoor flying fox
that stirred up a fair bit of excitement.
Student leaders were also able to
learn more about the various NYP CoCurricular Activities (CCAs) and try new
programmes like martial arts. Students
also put up electrifying and energetic
performances that were well-received by
the audience.
STAR Awards 2014
The NYP Student Talent & Achievement
Recognition (STAR) Awards 2014 was held
on 25 April 2014 in the NYP Auditorium.
The STAR Awards was introduced last year
to recognise students’ individual and team
achievements and contributions in nonacademic areas beyond the classroom. A
total of 184 awards – 1 Platinum, 69 Gold,
47 Silver and 67 Bronze – were given out to
students with special talents and passion in
areas such as the arts, community service,
leadership, innovation and creativity, special
achievements and sports adventure.
The Great Egg-Venture
Students from the National Youth
Achievement Award Students Club (NYAA)
and Ambassadorial Team participated in The
Great Egg-Venture held on 12 April 2014. The
event was jointly organised by NYAA and the
Sentosa Harbourfront Business Association,
a newly formed organisation to liven up the
entertainment and lifestyle precinct. Four
teams were selected after they submitted their
designs for the event which is modelled after
the annual Big Egg Hunt in London and New
York.
Each team, made up of four students, spent
the day at Universal Studios Singapore
painting a 2.5 feet-tall fibreglass egg. The
eggs designed by NYP were placed at the
Cruise Centre and the S.E.A. Aquarium.
A total of 64 eggs were painted by students
from primary, secondary and special schools as
well as Institutes of Higher Learning like NYP.
Another 36 eggs will be painted by celebrities
and artists. Each egg came with a QR code
that leads to a contest on Facebook.
Students met with then Minister for Social
and Family Development and Second Minister
for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, who was
present at the event’s opening.
Outward Bound Singapore Leadership
Programme
A total of 32 student leaders from various CCA
groups were selected to participate in the
Top: Awardees
at NYP STAR
Awards 2014
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five-day Outward Bound Singapore Leadership
programme held in Pulau Ubin. Through
the various outdoor activities, participants
engaged in discussions about various
situational leadership models. The highlight
of the programme was the four-day sailing
event where they got to navigate the sea
under stormy conditions and practiced good
team management. Participants enjoyed the
experience and learnt new management skills.
A second batch of student leaders took part
in the the same programme on 29 September
2014.
SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
Annual Inter-School Games –
Track & Field Competition 2014
The NYP Athletics team successfully organised
the Annual Inter-School Games Track & Field
Meet 2014 on 21 May 2014. There was an
estimated total of 500 participants and 80
student volunteers who were part of this
event. The main purpose of the event was
to encourage more students to be active in
sports.
Foosball Samba
Foosball Samba was held on 4 June 2014 at
the NYP Atrium, with 25 teams participating
in the Human Foosball Challenge. Over 170
participants also took part in activities such
as accuracy shot, a juggling competition
and table foosball. Saravanan from School of
Engineering (SEG) won the juggling competition
by juggling a ball 775 times, while Danial Goh,
also from SEG, won the accuracy shot with a
score of 40 points.
JUST A MILE Run
NYP Sports Club organised the ‘JUST A MILE’
run on 11 June 2014 at the NYP Stadium. The
event was organised as part of the ‘Sports for
All‘ programme to promote healthy lifestyle
through running. More than 500 students
participated in the run that took place in several
waves, with 40 runners in each wave.
POL-ITE Canoe Sprint 2014 Championship
A total of 40 student athletes from NYP’s
Kayaking Team participated in the POL-ITE
Canoe Sprint 2014 competition on 18 October
2014 at MacRitchie Reservoir. The NYP kayaking
women’s team was this year’s overall champion,
while the men’s team put up a good fight
against teams from the other polytechnics. In
total, the NYP Kayaking Team won 12 Gold and
16 Bronze medals.
Tertiary Silat Championship 2014
The NYP Silat Club participated in the Tertiary
Silat Championship 2014 held at Bedok Sports
Hall on 14 and 15 June 2014. The event was
hosted by the NYP Silat Club with support and
guidance from the Singapore Silat Federation.
The NYP Silat Club attained a total of three
Below: Participants
at the Foosball
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Gold, three Silver and six Bronze medals and
clinched the overall second runner-up spot.
Singapore Hockey Foundation Women’s
Hockey League Division 2
NYP Women’s Hockey Team was crowned
champions in the Singapore Hockey
Foundation Women’s Hockey League Division
2.
The finals held on 29 June 2014, was between
Team NYP and the Jansenites. NYP had
lost to them in an earlier round and were
considered the underdogs, but each NYP
player fought hard for each loose ball and
won the championship title with a 2-1 victory.
POL-ITE Chinese Chess 2014
The POL-ITE Chinese Chess 2014 was held
from 21 to 25 July 2014 and despite the
strong competition, the NYP Mindsports
Club-Chinese Chess team emerged as
champions. The team was elated as they saw
their hard work pay off.
Sports Fiesta 2014
The third Sports Fiesta, organised by NYP
Sports Club, took place on 23 July 2014.
A total of 400 students participated in the
event that comprised segments such as Sumo
Wrestling and Running Ninja, where inflatable
obstacle courses were used. Participants
thoroughly enjoyed themselves at this funfilled event. Top participants competed in the
final round of the Running Ninja race.
Martial Arts Night 2014
More than 250 students attended the Martial
Arts Night 2014 on 6 August 2014, organised
by the Martial Arts Club Committee. The
audience was mesmerised by the stunning
moves, techniques and choreographed fight
sequences in the performances put up by
the various Martial Arts Clubs. The event
was made possible with the commitment of
student organisers, volunteers and members
of Live Audio.
Futbol Sala 2014
Held on 2 August 2014, Futbol Sala 2014 saw
nearly 300 students forming 32 men’s teams
and four women’s teams to compete in a
five-a-side soccer competition. The event was
organised by 50 students from the NYP Soccer
Team.
2014 POL-ITE Swimming Championship
The NYP Swim Team emerged with a total
of three Gold, four Silver and six Bronze
medals at the 2014 POL-ITE Swimming
Championships that was held at Republic
Polytechnic’s swimming complex on 22
November 2014. Swimmer Lee Zheng Kai
Top: At the POL-ITE
Canoe Sprint 2014
Championship
Below: JUST A MILE
run
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concert that encourages music exchange and
build better relations with the secondary schools.
To celebrate Singapore’s 49th birthday, the
orchestra performed familiar Singapore tunes
such as “Singapura, Oh Singapura”, “Stand Up
for Singapore” and “Portrait of Liang Wen Fu”.
The orchestra also presented a special farewell
tribute piece and video for its resident conductor,
Dr Zechariah Goh, who had been with the
ensemble since 2009 and was leaving to pursue
his passion for music composition.
Soundcard Lunchtime Concert
from the School of Business Management (SBM)
also set a new meet record in the Men’s 200 LC
Meter Butterfly event.
ARTS & CULTURE
Chinese Orchestra K-Attack Finale Concert
A total of 72 alumni members and 22 students
from NYP‘s Chinese Orchestra staged the
K-Attack Finale Concert at the NYP Auditorium
on 16 August 2014. The Guest of Honour was
Mr Kim Wan Joong, Deputy Chief of Mission/
Minister-Counsellor and Consul-General from the
Korean Embassy. Performers collaborated with
student musicians from Maris Stella High School,
Greenridge Secondary School and Mayflower
Secondary School.
Sinfonique 2014
Sinfonique 2014 was held on 8 August 2014
in collaboration with Sembawang Secondary
School’s concert band. Sinfonique is the NYP
Symphony Orchestra’s (NYPSO) annual outreach
On 21 October 2014, Soundcard organised a
mini lunchtime concert together with the Emcee
Club, who hosted the event, and Live Audio, who
provided technical support, to welcome students
to the new semester. Through the “Fun Times,
Great Times” event, they presented various song
items for staff and students to enjoy. There were
also small booths set up along the linkways for
passersby to play games like “Don’t Forget the
Lyrics” and “NYP quizzes”. The event was wellreceived and the three CCAs worked very well
together.
Spectrum 2014 – NYP’s First Arts Festival
The first NYP Arts Festival – Spectrum 2014, was
successfully launched on 12 November 2014 at the
NYP Atrium.
The Arts and Cultural Student Committee worked
hard to put together an exhibition that featured
the best of the NYP visual arts talents, including
Chinese calligraphy, photography, paintings,
3D models, digital media, animations and short
film submissions from staff and student of NYP.
There were also upcycled works by secondary
school students on display, as co-ordinated
Top: Teams
competing in the
Futbol Sala 2014
competition
Left: NYP’s Chinese
Orchestra staged
the K-Attack Finale
Concert
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by the Geo Council, as well as live Chinese
calligraphy demonstrations by students from
the Calligraphy Club and a paper-cutting
demonstration by Mr Woo Yeng Kee. Students
developed the design concept for the arts
festival that covered logo design, publicity and
exhibition layout.
2014. This year’s concert paid tribute to NYP
Pioneers and was titled “Dancing Through
The Years”. NYPSO, the Percussion Ensemble,
Wind Orchestra and String Ensemble presented
classical pieces like Léo Delibes’ “Waltz from
Coppelia” and Aram Khachaturian’s “Sabre
Dance”.
The festival also featured stage performances
by the various performing arts CCA, showcasing
the vibrant campus arts scene in NYP. The arts
festival initiative was well-received by staff and
students.
The orchestra then brought down the house with
a series of contemporary Chinese and Western
pop music. The piece, “Power of the Dream”, was
dedicated to all pioneering staff members of NYP
as it is of special significance to them and was a
fitting tribute.
NYP Symphony Orchestra Sinfonia Concert
As part of NYP’s inaugural arts festival,
Spectrum 2014, NYPSO performed to a full
house during their annual concert, Sinfonia
The ensemble was lead by former NYPSO music
director Dr Leonard Tan, who left Singapore in
2009 to pursue his doctorate in USA.
NYP String Ensemble
On 13 and 14 May 2015, NYPSO’s String
Ensemble successfully concluded their
performance of “A Journey Through Time” at the
Esplanade Concourse.
NYPSO Chamber Concert
The NYPSO Chamber Concert was successfully
held on 15 May 2014 to an audience comprising
staff, students and secondary school band
members. The Chamber Concert series showcases
a different genre and style of performance that
is usually adopted by the Symphony Orchestra,
Top: NYPSO
performed their
annual concert
Sinfonia 2014 to a full
house
Left: NYP launched
its first arts festival,
Spectrum 2014
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as students will perform in a small ensemble
instead, which a much higher level of
proficiency with their instrument. This gives
students the opportunity to elevate their
playing to the next level.
Chinese Orchestra Billboard Concert
A total of 96 students and 32 alumni performed
at the recent Billboard Concert staged at the
Esplanade on 23 November 2014. This was a
collaborative effort between the Esplanade and
NYP, and the first year the billboard concert
was staged.
Chinese Orchestra Percussion Ensemble
The NYP Chinese Orchestra were invited by
the Esplanade to perform at the annual Huayi
Festival. A team of 20 percussionists performed
two sets of three pieces each time at the
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre.
NYP’s Got Talent 2014
The NYP’s Got Talent 2014 finale was held
on 4 December 2014 at the NYP Sports Hall.
Finalists showed off their talents and staged
exciting performances that were enjoyed by
over 900 people-strong audience. Audience
members were also treated to carnival games
and snacks. The concert was hosted by Tosh
Zhang from the movie “Ah Boys to Men” and
featured a special 30-minute performance by
Jill Marie Thomas, winner of “One Moment
of Glory”, who was also a judge for the night.
Muhd Zuhairi Bin Jamal from SBM was crowned
the winner for solo category with his rendition
of the song from the James Bond movie, “Sky
Fall”, while Foreign Animators, comprising
Benedict Soh (SBM) and Nicole Andre Soh
(SIT) who topped the group category with
their street dance performance. The event was
organised by NYP Students’ Union.
Dance Synergy 2014
Dance Synergy 2014 was held on 5 December
2014 in the NYP Auditorium. A total of 273
students and 12 alumni from eight CCA clubs
– StageArts Dance, Dance Company, Der Treff
German Club, Foreign Bodies, La Ballroom En
Masse, Line Dance Social Club, Malay Cultural
Group and Sakuran Japanese Cultural Club –
participated in the concert. The production was
spearheaded by StageArts Dance and led by
alumni, Pua Jinwen.
HarmonyWorks! Conference 2014
NYP hosted the HarmonyWorks! Conference
2014 on 5 July 2014 in the NYP auditorium.
The Conference lets students gather insights,
and exchange views and opinions on interracial and inter-religious issues in Singapore
with politicians, academics, practitioners and
community leaders. The Conference is targeted
at youths from secondary and post-secondary
institutions including international school and
madrasah students.
A group of 11 students from the Indian Cultural
Group, NYP Silat Club and Chinese Cultural
Group performed a cultural fusion dance item
specially choreographed by alumni, Terence
Yang. The event was also supported by the
Ambassadorial Team and Emcee Club. Some
1,000 youth participated in the Conference.
NYP’S COMMUNITY SERVICE
Every year NYP students and staff actively
volunteer their service to the community. This
caring and sharing spirit is nurtured through
activities organised throughout the year that
benefit children, youths, elderly, the disabled and
the disadvantaged in the community.
Blood Donation Drive
Each year, the NYP Community Service Club
organises two blood donation drives. During the
first drive in June, a total of 595 staff and students
registered to donate blood, with 332 successfully
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completing the donation. The second drive in
December saw an increase with 834 registered
donors and 513 successful donors. These lifesaving donation drives bring out the caring and
sharing nature of our NYP staff and students.
President’s Challenge
NYP supported the President’s Challenge 2014
organised by the Ministry of Social and Family
Development by sponsoring two PC2014 Heart
Buses (bus numbers 169 and 854) at S$20,000.
The buses covered routes from Yio Chu Kang
Road and Hougang Avenue 2 and 3 for four
consecutive months, from 1 October 2014 to 31
January 2015.
FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS
Youth Expedition Projects
In 2014, four NYP teams travelled to Cambodia
and Myanmar for Youth Expedition Projects (YEP).
The first team, led by two School of Engineering
lecturers, they taught local children basic English
and conducted several educational sessions in
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Cambodia from 8 to
25 March 2014.
The second team, led by a lecturer and a student
facilitator from School of Interactive Digital
Media, went to Siem Reap, Cambodia from 10
to 25 March 2014 to teach local children basic
English, refurbish the schools, and conduct
drawing and handicraft workshops.
The third team travelled to Yangon, Myanmar
from 7 to 20 September 2014. Led by lecturers
from the School of Health Sciences (SHS) and
School of Information Technology (SIT), the team
taught IT skills, basic English and hygiene to the
locals and conducted painting works.
The fourth team, which headed to Siem
Reap, Cambodia from 21 September to 5
October 2014, was led by a SCL lecturer and
a SIT student facilitator. They taught children
basic English, drawing and hygiene, and also
refurbished the classrooms by painting the
walls.
Love Navigators
As part of the Mentoring Club’s long-standing
partnership with Yishun Secondary School
(YSS), the Love Navigators programme was
launched in October to guide and inspire
the youths-at-risk to care for the community.
Student mentors from NYP Mentoring Club
trained their YSS student mentees to plan
programmes for the elderly and brought them
to interact with seniors at the Woodlands
Senior Activity Centre.
Visiting Homes for Children
From December 2014 to January 2015,
SCL students visited three children homes
and organised games and activities for
disadvantaged children. The three homes
were the Salvation Army, which provides
care for underprivileged children; Jamiyah
Children’s Home, which cares and supports
children from troubled families; and Melrose
Home, which cares for children and teenagers
from broken families. A total of five, eight and
16 students visited the homes respectively,
brightening up the children’s lives with fun, joy
and laughter.
Top: Students in
Cambodia for YEP
Left: NYP student
mentors with their
mentees from
Yishun Secondary
School at the
“Love Navigators“
programme
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Youth Infinity Holiday Programme
A total of 18 second year SHS students and
one staff from the Diploma in Social Sciences
(Social Work) organised a self-awareness
workshop for 18 youths from Youth Infinity,
AMKFSC Community Services. It was held
during the June 2014 school holidays for
primary and secondary school students. The
workshop consisted of games and activities
that helped youths understand their strengths,
be equipped with skills to work with different
people and cultivate positive traits like
patience and resilience.
“ZEST” Youth Day Celebration
A total of 19 second year Social Work
students and one staff member organised a
Youth Day celebration event with a superhero
theme ,“ZEST”, on 7 July 2014 for 10 youths
from the Care Corner Crossroads Youth
Centre. The youths enjoyed a fun day of
games and activities, learned about teamwork
and important social characteristics that
would help them succeed in their studies and
achieve their dreams.
Toy Project 2014
A campus-wide donation drive to collect
pre-loved and new toys for children from Ang
Mo Kio Family Service Centre for Children’s
Day was held in July 2014. The project was
spearheaded by two second year Social
Work students, and with the help of 13 SHS
students, they collected hundreds of toys
generously donated by NYP staff and students
within a week. The toys were then sorted,
packed and distributed to children aged five
to 12 during a Children’s Day celebration
event. The project was aimed at bringing joy
to children from low-income families.
Children’s Financial Literacy Games-Based
Workshop
On 24 May 2014, 31 Social Work students
volunteered at a children’s financial literacy
games-based workshop organised by Viriya
Family Service Centre. They engaged 19
children from low-income families through
interactive games that taught them how to
better manage their money.
Dyslexia Association of Singapore Public
Screening Programme
The Public Screening Programme was
organised by the Dyslexia Association of
Singapore on 31 May 2014. Five second year
Social Work student volunteers helped mind
the young children at the event.
KidzPlay Children’s Day Celebration
On 14 September 2014, two staff members and
31 students from SIT organised KidzPlay 2014, a
Children’s Day celebration for 69 underprivileged
students from Daybreak Student Care Centre.
The event aimed to increase awareness of the
less-privileged in our society, develop a sense
of community bonding, and encourage active
community participation among SIT students. The
student volunteers brought the children much joy
and laughter during this special occasion.
FOR THE ELDERLY AND NEEDY
NYP Party for Senior Citizens
The annual NYP Party for senior citizens was
held on 15 October 2014. Organised by SCL,
about 200 seniors from the Thye Hua Kwan Moral
Society were served food at NYP North Canteen
by 85 students and 55 staff members, who also
brought cheer to the elderly through playing fun
games together.
Party for Elderly at Pacific Healthcare Activity
Centre
The Community Service Club and Emcee Club
student leaders organised a day of fun nostalgic
games for 30 senior citizens who signed up
for the opening activity at the newly-opened
Woodlands Pacific Healthcare Activity Centre.
Seniors and students got to know one another
better through games such as congkak and five
stones, where the seniors taught students about
the finer points of the game as they reminisced
about their childhood.
Thankfulness 2014
Thankfulness 2014 was jointly organised by the
Emcee Club, Ambassadorial Team, Community
Below: Students
and staff bonding
at the NYP Party for
Seniors
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Service Club and NYAA Students’ Club,
and held on 22 November 2014. Student
organisers and volunteers brought 40
seniors from the Pacific Health Activity
Centre on a nostalgic visit to the
“SINGAPURA: 700 Years” exhibit at the
National Museum.
Teck Ghee CC Active Ageing Night
A total of 40 student volunteers from our
Community Service clubs – CD Lionhearters,
Community Service Club, Emcee Club,
GEO Council and NYAA Students’ Club –
organised games, set up education booths
and befriended 1,000 elderly at the Teck
Ghee CC’s Hawaiian-themed Active Ageing
Night on 22 November 2014. Students
explained emergency preparedness,
upcycling and fighting dengue to the
seniors, and played fun games such as
“The Price is Right”, “Pineapple Surfing”
and “Aloha Dress Me Up”, with them. The
seniors had a great time visiting the different
booths, playing games and taking pictures
with the student volunteers.
Interaction with the Elderly at Brighthill
Evergreen Home & Asian Women’s Welfare
Association
NYP collaborated with Brighthill Evergreen
Home to launch a skills-based volunteering
programme for elderly dementia patients with
art therapy. On 24 May 2014, 28 students
and two staff members from SEG wheeled 60
elderly residents into the home’s dining hall
for an afternoon of snacks, songs and games.
Moreover, regular brisk walking sessions were
conducted with the elderly folks from Asian
Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) from
August 2014 to March 2015.
Visiting Homes for the Elderly
SBM students from the Diploma in Marketing
(DMK) and Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism
Management (DHTM) visited various homes
Chinese New Year Home Visit
To create awareness for the elderly in the
community and bring joy to them during
Chinese New Year, NYP Leo Club organised
a visit to Pacific Healthcare Nursing Home at
Redhill on 24 January 2015. Besides putting
up performances and interacting with the
elderly, students played bingo, wrote New
Year couplets and made fortune bracelets
and photo frames at the home, together
with the elderly.
Top: Artwork done
by the elderly at
Brighthill Evergreen
Home
Left: A senior citizen
enjoying arts and
craft at Brighthill
Evergreen Home
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for seniors, volunteering their time and service
to bring joy to the elderly. The first visit on
7 December 2014 saw 13 third year DMK
students and one staff volunteer at the Willing
Hearts Soup Kitchen. The second visit on 19
December 2014 was to the Lions Befrienders
Senior Activity Centre. Two staff members and
12 DHTM students served the underprivileged
elderly and led them in an afternoon of exercise,
games and Christmas celebrations.
SCL students volunteered their time and service
at three different homes. On 17 June 2014, 42
students and two staff members served food
to 20 elderly citizens at Dignity Kitchen and
entertained them with karaoke sessions that
certainly made their day. In December 2014,
students volunteered their help at St Luke’s
Eldercare, which provides social day-care, active
and maintenance rehabilitation and wellness
programmes. The students helped to wash
windows and clean general areas. In January
2015, six students befriended the elderly at the
Ren Ci Elderly Care and joined them for games
and sing-along karaoke sessions.
One Heart Service Learning Project 2014
On 17 May 2014, thirteen second year Social
Work students, including four student leaders,
participated in the Inter-Poly International
Students Integration Event, One Heart
Supermarket Run. This social integration event
brought local and international students from
the five polytechnics together to bond with
the elderly from various voluntary welfare
organisations. The students assisted and guided
the elderly in choosing and buying healthy food
from Giant Supermarket in Tampines and Turf
City.
Golden Age Day
On 3 July 2014, 22 second year Social Work
students and one staff member organised
Golden Age Day for retirees and senior citizens
living in Teck Whye Lane neighbourhood. The
event was to promote active ageing through
encouraging the elderly to lead healthy lifestyles
and participate in social activities. A total of
30 elderly attended the event and enjoyed the
activities, which were planned to help them
exercise their physical and mental faculties. The
event was organised in collaboration with Fei
Yue Seniors Activity Centre and supported by
Southwest Community Development Council.
Activities at Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home
On 2 July 2014, 14 students and 16 staff
members from SIT visited Lee Ah Mooi Old Age
Home to interact with about 110 elderly, of
whom 80 per cent were bed-ridden. Several
musicians and a magician went to each ward to
perform and students distributed goody bags.
From 29 October to 19 November 2014,
SIT raised S$2,390 amongst staff through
the i.COOK.2.GIVE Charity Drive 2014”. Six
cooking demonstrations were held at SCL,
allowing SIT staff to build camaraderie and
bond with one another while contributing to
a meaningful cause. The money collected was
used to buy medical supplies and grocery
items for the elderly at Lee Ah Mooi Old Age
Home.
On 4 February 2015, 28 SIT staff brought
donated medical and food supplies to the
Lee Ah Mooi to bring cheer and smiles just
before Chinese New Year. Volunteers played
the ukulele and sang Chinese New Year songs.
Seven staff members also performed line
dances and cha-cha dances to popular music
from the fifties.They went to every ward so
those who were bed-ridden could also enjoy
the performances. Staff spent the rest of
the afternoon mingling with the elderly and
chatting with them.
TOUCH Senior Activity Centre – Chinese
New Year “Lo Hei” Dinner 2015
In collaboration with Faith Community Baptist
Church, SIT threw a Chinese New Year “Lo
Hei” dinner celebration on 27 February
2015 for 120 elderly from the TOUCH Senior
Activity Centre in Geylang Bahru. Staff and
students assisted the elderly, serving food and
playing games with them, as well as holding
performances to spread the happiness of
Chinese New Year.
Lianhe Zaobao ICT Seminar 2015
On 28 March 2015, Lianhe Zaobao together
with SIT conducted a seminar for the elderly. A
total of 30 SIT student volunteers and one staff
member guided the elderly in learning how to
use mobile devices, surf the Internet and read
newspapers online mainly from Zaobao.com,
Facebook and Twitter.
FOR THE DISABLED & DISADVANTAGED
Activities & Visits to MINDS
Social Work students and staff organised a
session to teach the intellectually-disabled
basic horticulture and also to set up a minihorticulture corner in the Movement for
the Intellectually-Disabled of Singapore
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(MINDS) Talent & Development Centre. The
horticulture session helped participants build a
sense of responsibility and continue to care for
the terrariums and plants after the session. The
activities also emphasised important social skills
that would help them cope with daily challenges.
The session was attended by 22 participants from
MINDS. On 26 March 2015, 30 students and two
staff from member SBM visited MINDS to perform
simple chores for the intellectually-challenged.
SHS – Sports Days
On 15 May 2014, 126 SHS students and 15 staff
members from the Diplomas in Occupational
Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Dental
Hygiene and Therapy organised a sports day for
300 physically-challenged people from the Society
for the Physically Disabled Activity Centres.
Another sports day was organised by 40 second
year Social Work students and one SHS staff
member on 12 July 2014. The event comprised
various games stations and a telematch for 20
clients from the Institute of Mental Health’s Early
Psychosis Intervention Programme. Through
games and activities, participants were challenged
to think about their personal dreams as well as
identify personal obstacles. The event aimed to
provide interaction opportunities for participants
who may be socially withdrawn and encourage
them to continue striving for their dreams and
overcome obstacles, even with their medical
conditions.
Sharing Joy with National Kidney
Foundation Patients
A total of 36 students and one staff member from
SIT provided art therapy sessions to patients from
the National Kidney Foundation at Ang Mo Kio
Community Hospital. Held over six sessions from
May 2014 to January 2015, activities included
balloon sculpturing, stencilling and painting
as well as the making of festive cards and
ornaments. The aim was to help patients spend
their leisure time more fruitfully.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & FUNDRAISING
CPR, AED & Emergency Preparedness
On 12 April 2014, NYP’s Civil Defence
Lionhearters Club supported Chong Pang
Community Emergency and Engagement
Committee by setting up an engagement
booth and providing a meaningful Emergency
Preparedness-related sporting activity during
the Chong Pang Mini Sports Day & Emergency
Preparedness Day 2014. A total of 10 third
year nursing students participated in the event
that was held in conjunction with World
Heart Day organised by Singapore Heart
Foundation (SHF) on 27 September 2014.
A total of 123 SHS students and 200 staff
also came together in collaboration with
SHF for Project Heart. The event aims to
create awareness of the importance of
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and
Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
Final year nursing students participated as
trainee instructors while staff supervised and
graded the trainee instructors’ teaching.
Health Education for Secondary Schools
In the month of July 2014, third year nursing
students conducted a series of health
education talks on anti-smoking, anger
management, weight management, nutrition
and exercise to hundreds of secondary
school students from Holy Innocents’ High
School, Pioneer Secondary School, Seng
Kang Secondary School, Pierce Secondary
School and Yishun Town Secondary School.
Nursing students also conducted a health
Top: SBM students
volunteering at
Willing Hearts Soup
Kitchen
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education talk on weight management for
NatSteel employees and educated NYP students
on the harmful effects of smoking through the “
Trash the Ash, Not Your Health” campaign.
Dementia Awareness Carnival
On 20 September 2014, SHS students and
staff organised a Dementia Awareness Carnival
in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease
Association. Activities included basic health
screening, public talks on dementia risks, tai chi
demonstrations, line-dance performances and
games for the public.
The Prison Within – A Musical Production
On 17 January 2015, students from the Diploma
in Social Sciences (Social Work) staged a
musical production with CARE Network to raise
awareness and promote public support for the
rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-offenders
into society.
Mural Painting at Coral Heights RC as part of
SG50 Celebrations
On 17 September 2014, 19 students from the
Students’ Union spent a day painting murals
in Pasir Ris. The students were invited by the
Pasir Ris West grassroots organisation to paint
two walls at Block 544, Carol Heights RC as
part of the SG50 celebrations. The drawings
were done by students and teachers from Coral
Primary School and NYP students pained two
scenes – one on icons of Singapore, and another
depicting pioneers at the Singapore River. The
project took around eight hours to complete,
and the students were touched by the interest
and support shown by the residents.
Project Paint
Project Paint is the Students’ Union annual yearend flagship community service programme,
organised in partnership with People’s
Association. The objective was to help refurbish
needy residents’ homes for the New Year and
paint community buildings to spread community
messages. The programme started in 2011, and
has been very well-received by students and
staff, who volunteer enthusiastically each time it
comes around. This year, more than 300 student
volunteers took part in the painting of iconic
Singapore-themed murals on eight HDB blocks.
On 13 December 2014, students partnered
with the Pasir Ris West community to paint the
Top: Students
painting murals
at Pasir Ris as
part of the SG50
celebrations
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murals from 9am to 9pm. They also organised
block parties for less-privileged residents and
children residing in the area, at their respective
blocks. Volunteers had the chance to interact with
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home
Affairs, Mr Teo Chee Hean, during the course
of their painting. The day ended with a concert
beside the Pasir Ris MRT station for residents and
students.
Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift 2014
Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift @ NYP is an annual
food donation drive organised by the NYP
Primers. This year was its third run and students
aimed to collect 250 food hampers from the
NYP community to benefit up to 125 needy
households from 24 to 28 November 2014, they
managed to collect 311 food hampers, thanks to
strong staff and student support. On 2 December
2014, 10 hampers were distributed to 10
families around Singapore (assigned by TOUCH
Community Services), while the remaining
hampers were delivered to Boys Brigade HQ,
TOUCH Diabetes Support, TOUCH Ubi Hostel
and TOUCH Center of Independent Learning.
LEO Club Food Drive 2.0
From 21 to 23 January 2015, NYP Leo Club
collaborated with FoodBank SG and organised
a “Share Your Love” Food Drive 2.0 to raise
food for needy families before the Lunar New
Year. A total of $2,490 worth of food bundles
and donated food items were collected and
distributed to about 130 charity organisations
under the care of FoodBank SG.
NYP Arts Festival 2014 – Art Auction
A total of 20 selected artworks by NYP staff and
students from the Arts Festival “Spectrum” were
auctioned off at the NYP Library. All proceeds
went to the NYP Education Fund, which will
benefit needy NYP students through bursaries
and subsidies. NYP staff raised a total of S$4,108
through the auction, and the amount collected
was matched 1.5 times by the Ministry of
Education, totalling up to S$10,270.
Pay-It-Forward and Car Wash
A total of 84 students and three staff members
from SCL raised S$2,055 for the NYP Education
Fund by selling assorted flavours of ang ku kueh
and other foods at a bazaar on 6 January 2015, as
well as washing cars for more than seven hours.
Photo Auction for Scholarship and Bursary Fund
Four first year Digital Visual Effects students
from SIDM organised a photo auction at NYP
Graduates’ Association (NYPGA) Golf Fundraiser
Luncheon at Raffles Country Club to raise
money for the Scholarship and Bursary Fund.
They also presented a token of appreciation
photo to the Minister of Communication and
Information, Associate Professor Dr Yaacob bin
Ibrahim.
At another charity function in Resorts World
Sentosa, which was co-sponsored by NYPGA
and Okura Flexible Automation Systems
Company, tokens of appreciation from
the photography exhibit’s collection were
presented to Guest-of-Honour, Josephine
Teo, Senior Minister of State for Finance and
Transport.
BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
Work-Life Excellence Award 2014
NYP was conferred the Work-Life Excellence
Award 2014 by the Tripartite Committee
on Work-Life Strategy. The biennial
award recognises organisations that have
demonstrated outstanding success in work-life
strategies. Winners of this award have effective
and innovative work-life practices that have
brought about many positive outcomes for both
the organisation and their staff. NYP is among
10 privileged recipients of this award, presented
by then Minister for Manpower, Mr Tan Chuan
Jin, at a ceremony held on 7 November 2014.
HRM Award 2014 – Excellence in Workplace
Well-being
NYP emerged with the Gold award for
Excellence in Workplace Well-being at the
Human Resources Excellence Award 2014. The
award recognises organisations that provide the
best workplace environment for staff. NYP also
came in as a finalist for two other categories
– Excellence in Employee Engagement and
Excellence in Worklife Balance.
Community Chest SHARE Platinum
Award 2014
NYP was one of 42 organisations accorded the
SHARE Platinum Award on 8 October 2014
by Community Chest. The award recognised
NYP’s effort in achieving at least 75 per cent of
staff participation in the SHARE programme.
NYP has been receiving the SHARE Platinum
Award since 2003, and received the 5-Year
Outstanding SHARE Award in 2007 and the 10Year Outstanding SHARE Award in 2012. This
award was made possible with strong support
from our staff.
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Work Improvement Teams and Staff Suggestion
Scheme
• Participation in International Convention
Quality Control Circles 2014
The asOne team from the Computer & Network
Centre (CNC) competed at the International
Convention Quality Control Circles (ICQCC)
2014, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and took
home the Gold Award. This was the fourth time
NYP took part in this international competition.
This year’s competition saw participation from
221 teams from 13 countries. Team asOne had
earlier come in fourth in the Team Excellence Best
Team category at the Team Excellence Champion
Award.
• Participation in International Exposition on Team Excellence 2014
Two NYP Work Improvement Teams, the Avengers
from Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS)
and Transformers from SCL were among 23
teams, from countries like Singapore, Japan,
Malaysia, Indonesia and India, who participated in
the International Exposition on Team Excellence
(IETEX) 2014. The teams won the Silver Award
(overall second position) and Merit Award (overall
fourth position) respectively.
• Team Excellence Champion Award 2014
Tan Kheam Hock from SEG received the Team
Excellence Champion Award 2014 in IETEX 2014.
The award recognised his efforts in championing
team excellence in NYP and contributing to the
development of the initiative in Singapore.
• Team Excellence Symposium 2015
In March 2015, seven teams from NYP
participated in the Team Excellence Symposium
Innovation Quality Circles (IQC) 2015 organised
by the Singapore Productivity Association. All
seven teams received Gold awards.
• PS21 ExCEL Convention 2014
On 29 October 2014, public officers were
recognised for their innovative efforts and
exemplary teamwork at the annual PS21 ExCEL
Convention Awards 2014. Organised by the
Ministry of Defence, the theme of this year’s
convention was “Today’s Ideas, Tomorrow’s
Pride.” The convention aims to recognise
individuals and teams who have created value
within the Public Service with their innovative
ideas, policies and projects. Dr Phua Chee Teck
from SEG was one of the recipients awarded
the Innovation Champion (Gold) award. Dr Phua
has made numerous contributions to NYP and is
the initiator of various biomedical research and
development projects. The event also showcased
projects by public agencies and among the
exhibits was a project by SEG, “Development
of Tilt Rotor Plane Model using Additive
Manufacturing Technology”.
Long Service Awards
At a ceremony held on 4 June 2014, NYP
presented the 10 Years, 15 Years and 20
Years’ Service Awards to a total of 121 staff
in recognition of their service and valuable
contributions.
Capability Development
NYP continued to focus on staff’s capability
development to meet the needs of today’s
dynamic business environment. NYP achieved an
average of 22 training man-days per staff, with an
average training expenditure of 4 per cent of the
payroll.
Top: Team asOne
from Computer &
Network Centre at
ICQCC 2014
Below: Team asOne
at IETEX 2014
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A total of 67 staff members were sponsored
by NYP for training leading to formal
professional qualifications. Of these, nine
are pursuing full-time courses in Germany,
UK and US. A total of 22 staff who are part
of the inaugural batch of the Specialist
Diploma in Teaching & Learning programme
have completed their programme and will
be graduating in May 2015. Another 22 staff
have been sponsored for the second run of
the same programme which commenced on
2 February 2015.
In October 2014, 53 NYP staff received their
Certificate in Teaching & Learning (Higher
Education), a preparatory course for all
teaching staff in NYP.
Workplace Health Promotion
NYP firmly believes that “Health-i Working is
the NYP Way of Life”. The Human Resource
department together with NYPSA and the
WHP@NYP Committee organised various
activities that cater to the health and wellbeing of our staff. A new customised fitness
programme “W.H.P. Bagus!” was introduced
and it received overwhelming response. New
special interest groups were also formed to
facilitate staff with common interests to come
together and bond. Based on feedback and
strong demand from staff, the CPR cum AED
course was increased from once to twice a
year in 2014. A total of 39 staff attended the
two training sessions that comprised lectures,
hands-on practice and assessments. Upon
course completion, participants received
their certificates accredited by the National
Resuscitation Council.
ExCEL Day 2014
NYP celebrated ExCEL Day on 10 October 2014
with the theme “Creativity Unleashed”. This
year’s event marked 16 years of celebrating
productivity and teamwork through various
achievements on work improvement projects
and staff suggestions scheme. Awards were
presented to 24 WITs teams, one Premier Award
WITs team, eight outstanding WITs Leaders
and Facilitators, one Special Commendation
Award recipient and 45 contributors to Staff
Suggestion.
Top: Ms Chan Lai
Fung (middle, in
black), Permanent
Secretary
(Education) with
NYP staff and other
PS21 guests at the
ExCEL Convention
exhibit area
Below: Team
Building at ExCEL
Day 2014’
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NYP
EDUCATION
FUND
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he Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Education
Fund was set up in 2003 to meet the
needs of the Polytechnic. The Fund is
managed by a management committee appointed
by the Board of Governors of NYP and seeks to
ensure that the usage of donations given by
generous sponsors is aligned with the objectives of
the Fund. In April 2014, the Fund was granted a
renewal of its status as an Institute of Public
Character (IPC) by the Commissioner of Charities
of Singapore.
T
NYP EDUCATION FUND
IPC Registration No.:
IPC000540
UEN:
T08CC3008E
Charity Registration Date:
1 April 2003
Registered Address:
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 560839
Objectives
The objectives of the NYP Education Fund are to:
(a) provide financial assistance to needy and
deserving students;
(b) recognise the achievements of outstanding
NYP students and graduates;
(c) support student development and enrichment
programmes;
(d) support research & development (R&D)
programmes;
(e) support the staff and capability development
programmes so as to keep abreast of changing
technologies in industry and commerce;
(f) support NYP campus development
programmes;
(g) provide education training facilities and
equipment; and
(h) promote NYP as an institution of distinction for
polytechnic education in Singapore
Management Committee
Chairman
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO, NYP
Deputy Chairman Mr Sng Chern Wei
Member, Board of Governors, NYP
Director, Curriculum Planning & Development Division 1
Ministry of Education
Treasurer
Ms Su Kally
Director/Finance, NYP
Members
Mr Chan Yew Meng Deputy Principal/Academic, NYP
Mr Thambyrajah T
Registrar, NYP
Above: NYP
received $2.12m
for the Daisy Phay
Scholarships &
Bursaries from the
estate of the late Dr
Phay Seng Whatt.
From left: Trustees
Mr Tan Eng Liang,
Mr Chee Wai Pong
& Mr Ng Hark
Cheng, together
with Mr Chan Lee
Mun, PCEO of NYP
and Mr Sng Chern
Wei, NYP BOG
Member
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Financial Status
The Fund stands at S$18.48m in 2014,
and continues to grow as more activities
are organised to raise funds for needy and
deserving students.
Funding Sources
The Fund continually receives donations
and generous support from individuals,
organisations and foundations. In 2014,
the Fund received S$2.12m from the
generous donation of the estate of the
late Dr Phay Seng Whatt. The returns of
the donation will be disbursed as Daisy
Phay Scholarships and Bursaries. Ngee
Ann Kongsi also donated S$1m as a
second tranche for the Ngee Ann Kongsi
Scholarship & Bursary Awards.
In 2014, the NYP Industry Scholarships continued
to receive active contribution from corporate
sponsors. These sponsors include:
CORPORATE SPONSORS
FOR NYP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
MAJOR GIFT DONORS ($100,000 & ABOVE)
1
ABR Holdings Ltd
1
Choo Chiau Beng
2
Animagine Pte Ltd
2
Estate of Dr Phay Seng Whatt
3
3
Ngee Ann Kongsi
Centre for Strategic Infocomm
Technologies
4
Nanyang Polytechnic Fund Returns
4
Cheers Holdings Pte Ltd
5
Nanyang Polytechnic International
5
Dorf Ketal Chemicals Pte Ltd
6
Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP
7
Hokkaido Artists’ Network & Devt
(h.a.n.d) Inc.
8
Institute of Singapore Chartered
Accountants
9
Investment Management Association of
Singapore
10
MediaCorp TV (S) Pte Ltd
11
Network For Electronic Transfers (S)
Pte Ltd
12
PastaMatrix International Pte Ltd
13
Roche Singapore Technical Operations
14
SAS Institute Pte Ltd
15
SC Global (S) Pte Ltd
16
Singapore Post Ltd
17
Soup Restaurant Group Ltd
18
ST Electronics Ltd
19
State Street Corporation
20
Swiss Bake Pte Ltd
21
Teckwah Industrial Corp Ltd
Top: The Choo-Lim
Bursaries, donated
by Mr & Mrs Choo
Chiau Beng, will
benefit students
in the Schools of
Engineering and
Health Sciences.
From left: Mr Chan
Lee Mun, Principal
& CEO of NYP, Mr
Choo Chiau Beng
and Mr Daniel Choo
Left: School of
Health Sciences
graduate Yeo Min
received the Ngee
Ann Kongsi Award
for All-Round
Achievement
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Activities
A total of 2,072 scholarships,
bursaries and grants were awarded
in 2014 totalling S$2.24m. Through
the contribution of the Nanyang
Polytechnic International, the Fund
sponsored 59 staff for 14 overseas
programmes, and 15 staff for the
PhD programmes and leadership
development courses.
In addition, the Fund supported student
development programmes such as the
Star Awards, Foreign Bodies Dance
Production, production of the Heritage
Cookbook and the recognition of SDN
Alumnus Winners in The Straits Times.
The list of donors includes:
DONORS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS,
BURSARIES & AWARDS
1
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
2
CityNet Infrastructure Management Pte Ltd
3
Club 21 / MasterCard
4
Crimson Logic
5
Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd
6
Goh Foundation
7
Graduation & Book Prize 2014 Sponsors
8
Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore
9
International Women’s Forum
10
Kuok Foundation
11
Lee Foundation
12
Max Lewis Scholarship
13
Ngee Ann Kongsi
14
Nanyang Polytechnic International
15
PAP Community Foundation
16
Pesi Davar Memorial Scholarship Fund
17
Physiotherapy Associates Pte Ltd
18
Rotary Club of Singapore West
19
SAP Asia Pte Ltd
20
Singapore Land Authority
21
Singapore National Co-operative Federation
GENERAL ENDOWMENT DONORS
1
Christina Ang
2
NYP Arts Festival Auctioneers
3
Orange Zhan ChenXin
4
Private Donors (Staff & Others)
5
SCL (Proceeds from SCL Day)
6
SEG Club (Proceeds from SEG Day)
7
SIT (Proceeds from SIT Day)
8
Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
NYP Winners
9
Toh Kian Chui Foundation
10
Relancer Pte Ltd
Policies
The Reserves Policy was established to
safeguard the Fund’s stability and was
pegged at not more than one year of
disbursements. In the policy regarding
the Conflict of Interest Disclosure,
corporate governance is observed in the
area of conflict of interest avoidance. In
general, all staff are required to declare
any close relationship with students,
while procurement practices require staff
to declare non-vested interest before
selecting or recommending vendors.
Full details of the Fund’s financial standing
and policies can be found in the NYP
Financial Report or the NYP website.
Below: Mr Chan
Lee Mun (third from
right) with recipients
of the Daisy Phay
Scholarships &
Bursaries
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& NYP VENTURES
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Left: Shandong
nurses attend
the Nursing
Management
Programme at SHS
Below: Teachers
and instructors from
Bangladesh attend a
three-week training
in mechanical,
mechatronics and
allied technologies
Bottom left:
Bangladesh teachers
attending training
on electrical and
allied technologies
at SEG
NYP INTERNATIONAL
anyang Polytechnic International (NYPi)
is committed to enhancing Nanyang
Polytechnic (NYP)’s vision to be a
premier Polytechnic of global distinction. It
helps NYP develop and deepen its international
partnerships and goodwill through many
capability and capacity building projects. By
leveraging on these connections, NYPi has
expanded overseas development opportunities
for NYP staff and students. In FY2014/15, NYPi
organised close to 100 courses and seminars for
2,000 participants from countries such as
Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. NYPi
welcomed more than 700 visitors from 15
countries who were interested to connect with
NYP, and understand NYP’s and Singapore’s
education system.
N
TARGETED AND
SPECIALISED TRAINING
250 overseas educators participated in more
than 15 specialist teachers’ training courses. The
courses were in the areas of computer, electrical,
electronics and mechatronics technologies,
computer network technologies, technologies in
education eLearning, productivity management as
well as innovation and enterprise development.
Polytechnic colleges and vocational schools
in China have been sending their leaders and
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focused on nursing management and
nursing pedagogy, with specialist courses
in gerontology nursing, surgical nursing,
emergency nursing, critical care nursing and
community health. NYPi conducted a multiagency training programme on innovation
and enterprise for 110 officials from several
Philippine government departments such
as Department of Agriculture, Labour and
Employment, Science and Technology
and Trade and Industry. In addition, two
courses were conducted for the Philippine
Department of Agriculture for specialists
instructors to the training programmes
conducted by NYPi. Last year more than
1,000 Chinese professionals of Technical
Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
attended close to 130 programmes in
various areas, ranging from institute
management to curriculum development
and specialist courses.
NYP’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) shared
its experience with 100 nursing professionals,
administrators and officials from the regional
health ministries, including those from China,
Laos, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Selected
participants came from hospitals and
nursing schools, and the courses conducted
Top: MOU signing
with the Bangladesh
Directorate of
Technical Education
for capability
development of 420
leaders and chief
instructors from
TVET institutions
Left: Philippine
officials in NYP
attended a
programme
on innovation
and enterprise
development
Below: Indonesian
nurses from the
Batam National
Health Centre
attend simulationbased learning
courses
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from the Agricultural Training Institute on
productivity and innovation.
On 3 October 2014, NYPi signed an MOU
with the Bangladesh Directorate of Technical
Education on a capability development
programme for 420 leaders and chief instructors
from TVET institutions.
The ceremony was attended and witnessed by
Bangladesh Minister of Education, Mr Nurul Islam,
Singapore’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh,
Mr Chan Heng Wing, and Bangladesh’s High
Commissioner to Singapore, Mr Mahbub Uz Zaman.
technologies and to provide technical and
consultancy services to businesses and industries.
It acts as the agent for the commercialisation of
NYP’s intellectual property (IP).
Through the commercialisation of NYP IPs, and
provision of professional businesses, technical
and educational services, NYPV supports two
of the Polytechnic’s strategic goals – “Nurturing
the Spirit of Innovation and Enterprise” and
“Selling Our Ideas”. Both aim to further
promote innovation and enterprise, and support
entrepreneurship development and training.
In FY2014/15, NYPV successfully signed eight
licensing agreements for technologies ranging
from assistive devices and games for the
physically, visually and hearing impaired to health
monitoring devices, human resource management
applications and game IPs. In addition, NYPV
also provided consultancy/training services and
works on special projects with organisations keen
on tapping onto NYP’s proprietary knowledge,
experience and expertise.
LICENSING AGREEMENTS
Licensing Agreement with Degica Japan
NYP VENTURES
NYP Ventures Pte Ltd (NYPV) was established
as a private entity under NYP’s holding to
undertake the commercialisation of NYP-owned
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Degica is a
leading provider of Pan-Pacific digital commerce
solutions. They build and manage online
businesses for software and game publishers,
online retailers and distributors seeking to
establish and expand their business presence
in Japan, other Asian markets and all major
Top: Deans from
Indonesian State
Universities visit
NYP to understand
NYP innovations
in teaching and
learning
Left: Jiangsu
participants
visiting SHS
laboratories to
understand
NYP nursing skills
training curriculum
156
NYP INTERNATIONAL & NYP VENTURES
European countries. Their core business
includes e-commerce platforms and supporting
services, digital content distribution, Japanese
market entry service and international market
entry and development. They are keen to
increase their current range of games and
licensed NYP’s MONOMINO game in April
2014. The game was developed by NYP’s
School of Interactive & Digital Media.
Licensing Agreement with Exxel Technology
Pte Ltd
Exxel Technology Pte Ltd is a local Small
Medium Enterprise providing customised
automation solutions to enhance the efficiency
and productivity of manufacturing operations
across a wide range of industries. Some
automation solutions they provide include
automated vision quality inspection systems
for the semiconductor and microelectronic
industry, contract manufacturing, Radio
Frequency Identification transducers,
sensors and integrated circuit components
packaging equipment. In order to expand their
comprehensive range of system configurations,
they licensed NYP’s Human Resource
Management application in April 2014 to create
and market new products in the Asia markets.
The application was created by NYP’s School of
Information Technology.
Licensing Agreement with Be At Technology
Pte Ltd
In April 2014, NYPV entered into a licensing
agreement with Be At Technology Pte Ltd to
commercialise NYP’s Apparatus & Method For
Non-Invasively Sensing Pulse Rate & Blood Flow
Anomalies patent, and Packages of Apparatus for
Non-Invasive Detection of Pulse Rate and Blood
Flow Anomalies Patent to create new products
in the marketplace. The patents were developed
by NYP’s School of Engineering (SEG). Be At
Technology’s business lies in providing systems
solutions, hardware design, software and firmware
design and systems implementation for use in the
military, government agencies, schools, public
transportation, logistics and automotive industries
locally and overseas. They have developed
technologies relating to Geographical Information
System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS),
RFID, Wireless Data Communication (GPRS/
GSM), Content Creation, Micro Processor/ Win
CE Embedded System, POS, Contactless Card/
Biometric Security Door Access, ZigBee and
patented their Electronic Trailer Lock.
Top: License
agreement signing
ceremony between
NYP and Be At
Technology Pte Ltd
Left: The
MONOMINO game
developed by NYP’s
School of Interactive
& Digital Media was
licensed by Degica
from Japan
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014/15
Licensing Agreement with The GoodWater
Company Pte Ltd
The GoodWater Company Pte Ltd is a social
enterprise that integrates solutions for social
and environmental services and innovations
with a global network of corporations,
technological partners, non-governmental
organisations, governmental agencies
and academic institutions. In December
2014, they signed a licensing agreement
with NYPV for NYP’s “Readable Syringe
for the Visually Disabled” and “Hearing
Impaired Alert Device” to reach out to the
underprivileged in Asia. Both devices were
developed by SHS.
Licensing Agreement with
Winner SG Pte Ltd
Winner SG took over the license from
Lifeline Corporation for the “Transfer
WheelChair” and the “Hybrid Walking
Cane”. The licensing agreement was signed
in July 2014. Both devices were developed
by SEG.
Licensing Agreement with FUJIFILM Asia
Pacific Pte Ltd
Fujifilm develops medical diagnostic
systems, skincare, touch-sensitive films
for smartphones and tablet devices, digital
inkjet printers and lenses. It also performs
pharmaceutical research. Hence they are
keen to expand their radiographic equipment
range and licensed NYP’s “LePac”, a
prototype device that was developed by SHS
for the Singapore market.
Top: Transfer
Wheelchair and
Hybrid Walking
Cane, developed
by SEG
Far left: NYP’s
“Readable Syringe
for the Visually
Disabled”
Left: NYP’s “LePac”,
a prototype device
developed by SHS
01
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
2014/15
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONTENTS
Statement by Board of Governors
Independent auditors’ report
Statements of financial position
Statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Statements of changes in equity
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
1
2 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 54
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
01
STATEMENT BY BOARD OF GOVERNORS
In our opinion, the financial statements set out on pages 5 to 54 are drawn up so as to present fairly, in all material respects,
the state of affairs of Nanyang Polytechnic (the “Polytechnic”) and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) as at 31
March 2015, and of the statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and changes in equity of the Group
and Polytechnic and cash flows of the Group for the year then ended in accordance with the provisions of the Nanyang
Polytechnic Act, Chapter 191A (the “Act”), the Singapore Charities Act, Chapter 37 (the “Charities Act”) and Statutory
Board Financial Reporting Standards.
On Behalf Of The Board Of Governors
........................….…...................................
Tan Tong Hai
Chairman
........................….…...................................
Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
23 June 2015
02 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Nanyang Polytechnic (the “Polytechnic”) and its subsidiaries
(the “Group”), which comprise the statements of financial position of the Group and the Polytechnic as at 31 March 2015,
and the statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and statements of changes in equity of the Group
and the Polytechnic and the consolidated statement of cash flows of the Group for the year then ended, and a summary
of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, as set out on pages 5 to 54.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the
provisions of the Nanyang Polytechnic Act, Chapter 191A (the “Act”), the Singapore Charities Act, Chapter 37 (the “Charities
Act”) and Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation
of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
03
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
Report on the Financial Statements (cont’d)
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position, statement of
profit or loss and other comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity of the Polytechnic are properly drawn
up in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Charities Act and Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards so as
to present fairly, in all material respects, the state of affairs of the Group and the Polytechnic as at 31 March 2015 and of
the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group and of the results and changes in equity of the Polytechnic, for
the year ended on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Management’s Responsibility for Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Management is responsible for ensuring that the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and
disposal of assets are in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This responsibility includes implementing accounting
and internal controls as management determines are necessary to enable compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s compliance based on our audit of the financial statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. We planned and performed the compliance
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition
and disposal of assets, are in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Our compliance audit includes obtaining an understanding of the internal control relevant to the receipts, expenditure,
investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets; and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements from non-compliance, if any, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
entity’s internal control. Because of the inherent limitations in any accounting and internal control system, non-compliances
may nevertheless occur and not be detected.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on
management’s compliance.
04 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements (cont’d)
Opinion
In our opinion:
(a)
the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets by the Polytechnic during
the year are, in all material respects, in accordance with the provisions of the Act; and
(b) proper accounting and other records have been kept, including records of all assets of the Polytechnic and of the
subsidiaries whether purchased, donated or otherwise.
During the course of our audit, nothing has come to our notice that caused us to believe that, in relation to the Nanyang
Polytechnic Education Fund (the “Fund”),
(a)
the use of donation moneys was not in accordance with the objectives of the Polytechnic as required under regulation
16 of the Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations; and
(b) the Polytechnic has not complied with the requirements of regulation 15 (Fund-raising expenses) of the Charities
(Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations.
There was no fund raising appeal conducted by the Fund during the year ended 31 March 2015.
Public Accountants and
Chartered Accountants
Singapore
Date: 23 June 2015
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
05
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2015
Note
Capital account
3
Group
Polytechnic
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
6,839
6,839
6,839
6,839
Accumulated surplus
General fund
278,087
249,560
268,338
240,679
Restricted funds
4
122,153
116,101
117,676
111,182
Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund
4
17,465
9,704
17,465
9,704
424,544
382,204
410,318
368,404
497,840
Total capital and other funds
Represented by:
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
5
530,878
497,870
530,856
Subsidiaries
6
- - 1,100
1,100
Investment securities
7
196,622
129,011
192,403
124,997
Deferred tax assets
8
24
20
- -
727,524
626,901
724,359
623,937
Current assets
9
9,816
9,037
10,011
8,970
7
- 59,634
- 59,634
99
116
99
116
Cash and cash equivalents
10
258,549
236,275
246,864
224,934
Grants due from government
11
Sundry receivables, deposits and prepayments
Investment securities
Courses/projects-in-progress
25,036
21,651
25,036
21,651
293,500
326,713
282,010
315,305
34,192
41,178
33,831
40,992
Current liabilities
Sundry creditors and accruals
12
Income received in advance
19
7,091
5,656
7,046
5,202
Grants received in advance
13
5,812
4,797
5,812
4,797
23
277
-
-
47,118
51,908
46,689
50,991
246,382
274,805
235,321
264,314
505,742
Provision for taxation
Net current assets
Non-current liabilities
Deferred capital grants
14
529,082
505,742
529,082
Income received in advance
19
20,280
13,760
20,280
14,105
549,362
519,502
549,362
519,847
424,544
382,204
410,318
368,404
13,370
13,343
13,370
13,343
Net assets
Funds’ net assets managed on
behalf of others
15
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
06 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
General fund
Note
Restricted funds
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Group
Income
Student fees
53,855
52,241
-
-
53,855
52,241
4
-
-
28,601
31,669
28,601
31,669
16
10,920
5,532
5,989
3,167
16,909
8,699
64,775
57,773
34,590
34,836
99,365
92,609
212,836
209,462
13,506
15,201
226,342
224,663
4,083
4,783
567
897
4,650
5,680
Teaching expenses
12,210
13,546
2,334
2,471
14,544
16,017
Repair, maintenance and utilities
17,447
17,909
1,645
1,313
19,092
19,222
159
189
-
1
159
190
29,369
29,895
2,368
2,104
31,737
31,999
Income from projects/courses/donations
Other income
Expenditure
Salaries and allowances
Staff development and benefits
Property, plant and equipment written off
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
5
Other expenses
(Deficit) Surplus before grants
17
17,060
20,465
10,510
10,025
27,570
30,490
293,164
296,249
30,930
32,012
324,094
328,261
(228,389)
(238,476)
3,660
2,824
(224,729)
(235,652)
231,214
229,928
152
193
231,366
230,121
25,702
26,743
2,360
2,093
28,062
28,836
256,916
256,671
2,512
2,286
259,428
258,957
28,527
18,195
6,172
5,110
34,699
23,305
-
-
(120)
(152)
(120)
(152)
28,527
18,195
6,052
4,958
34,579
23,153
-
-
-
-
-
-
28,527
18,195
6,052
4,958
34,579
23,153
Grants
Grants utilised
Deferred capital grants amortised
Surplus after grants
Income tax expense
Surplus for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year
18
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
07
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
General fund
Note
Polytechnic
Restricted funds
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Income
Student fees
53,855
52,241
-
-
53,855
52,241
4
-
-
26,193
27,927
26,193
27,927
16
11,158
5,736
4,997
1,894
16,155
7,630
65,013
57,977
31,190
29,821
96,203
87,798
212,658
209,262
10,541
12,303
223,199
221,565
4,083
4,783
543
885
4,626
5,668
Teaching expenses
12,210
13,546
2,313
2,440
14,523
15,986
Repair, maintenance and utilities
17,408
17,860
1,573
1,231
18,981
19,091
159
189
-
1
159
190
29,369
29,895
2,360
2,092
31,729
31,987
Income from projects/courses/donations
Other income
Expenditure
Salaries and allowances
Staff development and benefits
Property, plant and equipment written off
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
5
Other expenses
(Deficit) Surplus before grants
17
18,383
21,725
9,878
9,183
28,261
30,908
294,270
297,260
27,208
28,135
321,478
325,395
(229,257)
(239,283)
3,982
1,686
(225,275)
(237,597)
231,214
229,929
152
192
231,366
230,121
25,702
26,743
2,360
2,093
28,062
28,836
256,916
256,672
2,512
2,285
259,428
258,957
27,659
17,389
6,494
3,971
34,153
21,360
Grants
Grants utilised
Deferred capital grants amortised
Surplus after grants
Income tax expense
Surplus for the year
18
27,659
Other comprehensive income for the year
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
27,659
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
17,389
17,389
6,494
6,494
3,971
3,971
34,153
34,153
21,360
21,360
08 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
Capital
account
General
fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education Fund
Restricted
funds
Total
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
6,839
231,365
111,143
9,161
358,508
Surplus for the year, representing total
comprehensive income for the year
-
18,195
4,958
-
23,153
Donations received
-
-
-
543
543
6,839
249,560
116,101
9,704
382,204
Surplus for the year, representing total
comprehensive income for the year
-
28,527
6,052
-
34,579
Donations received
-
-
-
7,761
7,761
6,839
278,087
122,153
17,465
424,544
6,839
223,290
107,211
9,161
346,501
Surplus for the year, representing total
comprehensive income for the year
-
17,389
3,971
-
21,360
Donations received
-
-
-
543
543
6,839
240,679
111,182
9,704
368,404
Surplus for the year, representing total
comprehensive income for the year
-
27,659
6,494
-
34,153
Donations received
-
-
-
7,761
7,761
6,839
268,338
117,676
17,465
410,318
Group
At 1 April 2013
At 31 March 2014
At 31 March 2015
Polytechnic
At 1 April 2013
At 31 March 2014
At 31 March 2015
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
09
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
Note
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
(224,729)
(235,652)
Operating activities
Deficit before grants
Adjustments for:
Interest income
(2,144)
(2,016)
Dividend income
-
(141)
Foreign exchange gain on investment securities
-
(38)
(84)
(10)
Reversal of allowance for doubtful debt
Fair value adjustment on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Depreciation of property plant and equipment
5
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Non-government fund utilised
Deficit before working capital changes
(7,945)
(1,018)
31,737
31,999
(38)
113
2
3
(203,201)
(206,760)
(339)
(2,372)
Changes in working capital:
Sundry receivables, deposits and prepayments
Courses/project-in-progress
Sundry creditors and accruals
Income received in advance
Cash flows used in operations
Income taxes paid
Cash flows used in operating activities
17
2,969
(7,116)
12,698
10,353
13,673
(200,286)
(179,792)
(378)
(139)
(200,664)
(179,931)
1,788
2,242
Investing activities
Interest received
Dividends received
Proceeds from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Investment with Fund Managers
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Refund of deposits placed with the fund managers
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of held-to-maturity financial assets
Cash flows used in investing activities
5
-
165
2,000
37,723
-
(84,000)
197
77
-
3,398
(64,572)
(72,485)
(2,033)
(784)
(62,620)
(113,664)
10
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONT’D) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
Note
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
239,445
237,526
33,037
43,098
Other grants received
5,315
9,855
Donations received for Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund
7,761
543
285,558
291,022
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
22,274
(2,573)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
236,275
238,848
258,549
236,275
Financing activities
Operating grants received from government
Development grants received from government
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash and cash equivalents (including cash managed by Accountant-General’s
Department) at end of the year
10
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
These notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Governors on 23 June 2015.
1.
DOMICILE AND ACTIVITIES
Nanyang Polytechnic (the “Polytechnic”) was established on 1 April 1992 under the Nanyang Polytechnic Act, Chapter
191A. It is domiciled in Singapore and its campus is situated at 180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore 569830.
The principal activities of the Polytechnic are those relating to the provision of quality education, training and research
in commerce, engineering, health sciences, information technology, design, chemical and life sciences. The principal
activities of the subsidiaries are set out in Note 6.
The Polytechnic also acts as the administrator or trustee for the Staff and Student Loans and Opportunity Fund for
the Ministry of Education and notebook loans for the Singapore Totalisator Board.
The consolidated financial statements relate to the Polytechnic and its subsidiaries (referred to as the “Group”).
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Nanyang
Polytechnic Act, Chapter 191A and Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards (SB-FRS). SB-FRS include Statutory
Board Financial Reporting Standards, Interpretations of SB-FRS and SB-FRS Guidance Notes as promulgated by the
Accountant-General.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and financial
liabilities which are measured at fair value.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.
12
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or
estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group takes into
account the characteristics of the asset or liability which market participants would take into account when pricing the
asset or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these consolidated
financial statements is determined on such a basis, except measurements that have some similarities to fair value but
are not fair value (e.g. value in use for impairment assessment purposes).
In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on
the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to
the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:
• Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;
• Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
• Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The financial statements are presented in Singapore dollars, which is the Polytechnic’s functional currency. All financial
information presented in Singapore dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.
On 1 April 2014, the Polytechnic adopted all the new and revised SB-FRSs and Interpretations to SB-FRS (“INT SBFRSs”) that are effective from that date and are relevant to its operations. The adoption of these new/revised SB-FRS
and INT SB-FRSs does not result in changes to the Group’s accounting policies and has no material effect on the
amounts reported for the current or prior years.
At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the management anticipates that the adoption of the SB-FRSs,
INT SB-FRSs and amendments to SB-FRS that were issued but effective only in future periods will not have a material
impact on the financial statements of the Group in the period of their initial adoption.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
13
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.2 Significant accounting judgements and estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of income, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities
at the reporting date. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that
could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future.
Judgements made in applying accounting policies
Management is of the opinion that any instances of application of judgments are not expected to have a significant
effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements other than those involving estimation (see below).
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Management is of the opinion that there are no key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period
that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the
next financial year, except as follows:
(a)Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
The cost of plant and equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the plant and equipment’s estimated
economic useful lives. Management estimates the useful lives of these plant and equipment to be within 3 to 50
years. The carrying amount of the Group’s plant and equipment at the end of the reporting period is disclosed in
Note 5 to the financial statements.
(b)Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment for all non-financial assets at each reporting
date. Non-financial assets are tested for impairment when there are indicators that the carrying amounts may not
be recoverable.
When value in use calculations are undertaken, management must estimate the expected future cash flows from
the asset or cash-generating unit and choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of
those cash flows.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
(c)Impairment of loans and receivables
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence that a financial
asset is impaired. To determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment, the Group considers factors
such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay
in payments.
Where there is objective evidence of impairment, the amount and timing of future cash flows are estimated based
on historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. Loans and receivables are disclosed
in Note 9.
2.3Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Polytechnic and entities controlled
by the Polytechnic (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where the Polytechnic:
• Has power over the investee;
• Is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
• Has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
The Polytechnic reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are
changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
Consolidation of subsidiaries begins when the Polytechnic obtains control over the subsidiaries and ceases when the
Polytechnic loses control of the subsidiaries. Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed
of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from
the date the Polytechnic gains control until the date when the Polytechnic ceases to control the subsidiaries.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of the subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies
into line with the Group’s accounting policies.
In the Polytechnic’s separate financial statements, investment in subsidiaries is carried at cost less any impairment in
net recoverable value that has been recognised in profit or loss.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.4 Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the Polytechnic and its subsidiaries at
the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at
the reporting date are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the reporting date. Non-monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are translated into the functional
currency at the exchange rate at the date on which the fair value was determined.
Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income.
2.5 General fund
Income and expenditure relating to the main activities of the Polytechnic are accounted for through the General Fund
in the statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income.
2.6 Restricted funds
Separate funds are set up to account for contributions received and expenditure incurred for specific purposes.
Income and expenditure relating to such funds are accounted for through the Restricted Funds in the statement of
profit or loss and comprehensive income. The assets and liabilities of these funds are accounted for separately. For
presentation purpose, the assets and liabilities of these funds are pooled together with those of the General Fund in
the statements of financial position.
2.7Grants
Government grants and contributions from other organisations are taken to the grants and income received in advance
accounts in the statements of financial position, respectively, upon initial recognition. Other grants include grants from
other Government Agencies.
Subsequently, government grants and contributions from other organisations utilised for the purchase/construction of
depreciable assets and the values of donated depreciable assets are taken to the deferred capital grants account in
the statements of financial position, or to the statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income for assets which
are written off in the year of purchase or donation.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
The deferred capital grants are recognised in the statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income over the
periods necessary to match the depreciation and write-off of the property, plant and equipment purchased with the
related grants. Upon the disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment, the balance of the related deferred
capital grants is recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income to match the net book
value of the assets written off.
Government grants to meet the current year’s operating expenses are taken to the statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income for the year. Grants are accounted for on an accrual basis.
2.8 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed
assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a
working condition for its intended use, and the cost of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on
which they are located. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalised
as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate
items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the
item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Polytechnic and its
cost can be measured reliably. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognised
in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as incurred.
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives (or lease term, if shorter) of each part of an item of
property, plant and equipment.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Leasehold land
Leasehold improvements
Buildings Plant and machinery Furniture and fittings Equipment Leasehold period of 99 years
5 years
50 years
10 years
5 years
3 to 10 years
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
Property, plant and equipment costing less than $2,000 each and renovations costing below $200,000 are charged
to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the year of purchase.
Construction-in-progress is stated at cost. No depreciation is charged on construction-in-progress. Upon completion of
the construction-in-progress, the amounts are transferred to the respective property, plant and equipment categories
and depreciated accordingly.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed, and adjusted as appropriate, at each reporting
date.
2.9 Impairment – non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of non-financial assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any
indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the assets’ recoverable amounts are estimated.
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable
amount. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely are
independent from other assets and groups. Impairment losses are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income.
The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs
to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset
or cash-generating unit.
Impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss
has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used
to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, if no impairment
loss had been recognised. Reversal of impairment losses are recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income. After such a reversal, the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to allocate the
asset’s revised carrying amount, less any residual value on a systematic basis over its remaining useful life.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.10Financial assets
Financial assets are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.
When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of financial assets not
at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows:
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and financial assets
designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are classified as held for
trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. This category includes
derivative financial instruments entered into by the Group that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge
relationships as defined by FRS 39. Derivatives, including separated embedded derivatives are also classified as
held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value. Any
gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial assets are recognised in statement of profit or loss
and other comprehensive income. For capital guaranteed investments, any deficiency in fair value below principal
amount is recognised to the statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income to the extent of the guaranteed
amount. Net gains or net losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include exchange differences,
interest and dividend income.
Derivatives embedded in host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value if their
economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are
not held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss. These embedded derivatives are measured
at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Reassessment only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows
that would otherwise be required.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
19
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
(ii)Loans and receivables
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are
classified as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest
rate method, except for short-term receivables where the recognition of interest would be immaterial. Gains and
losses are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income when the loans and receivables
are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.
(iii)Held-to-maturity investments
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-tomaturity when the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold the investment to maturity. Subsequent to
initial recognition, held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method,
less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
when the held-to-maturity investments are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.
De-recognition
The Group de-recognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or
it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity, if
the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership and continues to control the
transferred asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may
have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset,
the Group continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds
received.
Offsetting arrangements
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position
when the Group and Polytechnic has a legal enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts; and intends to either
settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. A right to set-off must be available
today rather than being contingent on a future event and must be exercisable by any of the counterparties, both in
the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.11Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term, highly liquid investments that
are readily convertible to known amount of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
2.12Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is
impaired. Financial assets are considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have
had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between
its carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective
interest rate.
Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets
are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.
To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been incurred, the
Group considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default
or significant delay in payments.
All impairment losses are recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Impairment losses in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is reversed if the subsequent increase in
fair value can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised. Any subsequent
reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income, to the extent
that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
21
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.13Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of
the financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus in the case of financial liabilities not at fair value through
profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:
(i) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss includes financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities
designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for
trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. This category includes derivative financial
instruments entered into by the Group that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships.
Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective
hedging instruments.
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial liabilities at fair value profit or loss are measured at fair value. Any gains
or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial liabilities are recognised in the statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income.
(ii)Other financial liabilities
After initial recognition, other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
De-recognition
A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When
an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms
of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of
the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is
recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
2.14Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that
an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be
estimated reliably.
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is
no longer probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is
reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre tax rate that
reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision
due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
2.15Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognised as an expense in the statement of
profit or loss and other comprehensive income as incurred.
Short-term benefits
Short-term employee benefit obligations, including accumulated compensated absences, are measured on an
undiscounted basis and are recognised in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as the related
service is provided.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
23
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.16Revenue recognition
Student fees
Course fees for an academic year is recognised over the period of instruction in a financial year.
Income from projects/courses
Income from projects/courses is recognised based on percentage-of-completion method. Percentage-of-completion
for projects/courses is measured by progress of work done or period of instruction. Where the outcome of the project
cannot be reasonably estimated, income is recognised only to the extent of costs incurred that are expected to be
recoverable.
Donations
Donations are recognised upon receipt. Donations with restrictions and/or conditions attached are recognised as
deferred income on the statements of financial position until the criteria are fulfilled or when the restrictions and/or
conditions expire.
Interest income
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.
Rental income
Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.
Dividend income
Dividend income is recognised when the Group’s right to receive payment is established.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PåOLICIES (cont’d)
2.17Income tax expense
The Polytechnic is registered as a charitable institution.
With effect from the Year of Assessment 2008 or the financial year ended 31 March 2007, all registered charities will
enjoy automatic income tax exemption without having the need to meet the 80% spending rule and there is no need
to file income tax returns by virtue of Section 13(1)(zm) of the Income Tax Act, Chapter 134.
The subsidiaries of the Polytechnic is subject to tax under Singapore income tax legislation.
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates (and tax laws) enacted or
substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous
years.
Deferred tax is recognised, using the balance sheet liability method, providing for all temporary differences at the
end of the reporting period between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial
statements. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences
when they reverse, based on the tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end
of the reporting period.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against
which temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at the end of the reporting period and
are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
Current and deferred tax are recognised as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items
credited or debited outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the
tax is also recognised outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively).
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
25
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
2.18Funds managed on behalf of others
Funds are set up to account for contributions received from external sources for specific purposes.
The net assets of the funds managed on behalf of others are disclosed as a separate item in the statement of financial
position. The income and expenditure relating to these funds are accounted for directly in the funds. Details of income,
expenditure, assets and liabilities are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
3.
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
The capital account comprises net assets of $6,839,000 [General Fund: $6,068,000 (2014 : $6,068,000); Restricted
Funds: $771,000 (2014 : $771,000)] relating to the French-Singapore Institute, German-Singapore Institute and JapanSingapore Institute which were transferred from the Economic Development Board to Nanyang Polytechnic on 1
February 1993.
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
Restricted Funds
(a)Restricted Funds of the Group and of the Polytechnic comprise the following:
Name of fundPurpose
Project and Professional
Development Courses Fund
To fund research and development projects, to
conduct professional development courses and to
fund programmes which support the mission, goals
and objectives of the Polytechnic.
Sinking Fund
To fund the maintenance of the Polytechnic’s
apartments from rental proceeds.
Nanyang Polytechnic
Education Fund
To provide financial assistance to needy and
deserving students, to recognise the achievements of
outstanding students and graduates and to promote
Nanyang Polytechnic as an institution of distinction.
Student Welfare/
Development Fund
To fund student welfare and development activities.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
(b) The breakdown of the income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the individual funds under the Restricted Funds are as follows:
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
24,051
27,724
1,733
1,694
2,044
1,478
773
773
28,601
31,669
Group
Income
Income from projects/courses/
donations
Other income
5,028
2,580
495
253
411
322
55
12
5,989
3,167
29,079
30,304
2,228
1,947
2,455
1,800
828
785
34,590
34,836
13,506
15,201
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,506
15,201
355
601
-
-
212
296
-
-
567
897
2,334
2,471
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,334
2,471
443
486
1,202
827
-
-
-
-
1,645
1,313
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
2,320
2,036
20
22
-
-
28
46
2,368
2,104
Expenditure
Salaries and allowances
Staff development and benefits
Teaching expenses
Repairs, maintenance and utilities
Property, plant and
equipment written off
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment
Other expenses
7,640
7,570
-
25
2,330
1,803
540
627
10,510
10,025
26,598
28,366
1,222
874
2,542
2,099
568
673
30,930
32,012
27
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
2,481
1,938
1,006
1,073
(87)
(299)
260
112
3,660
2,824
152
193
- - -
-
- - 152
193
Deferred capital grants amortised
2,312
2,025
20
22
-
-
28
46
2,360
2,093
Surplus (Deficit) after grants
4,945
4,156
1,026
1,095
(87)
(299)
288
158
6,172
5,110
(120)
(152)
- - -
-
-
-
(120)
(152)
Surplus (Deficit) for the year
4,825
4,004
1,026
1,095
(87)
(299)
288
158
6,052
4,958
Other comprehensive income
for the year
- - - - -
-
-
-
- - 4,825
4,004
1,026
1,095
(87)
(299)
288
158
6,052
4,958
Group (cont’d)
Surplus (Deficit) before grants
Grants utilised
Income tax expense
Total comprehensive income
for the year
Accumulated surplus at 1 April
103,137
99,133
12,555
11,460
(886)
(587)
1,295
1,137
116,101
111,143
Accumulated surplus at 31 March
107,962
103,137
13,581
12,555
(973)
(886)
1,583
1,295
122,153
116,101
Capital account
771
771
- - - -
-
- 771
771
108,733
103,908
13,581
12,555
(973)
(886)
1,583
1,295
122,924
116,872
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4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
5,721
5,643
- 20
- - 24
52
5,745
5,715
81,792
79,762
9,305
8,842
- 1,050
- - 91,097
89,654
24
20
-
- - - - - 24
20
2,396
2,546
203
225
283
159
6
3
2,888
2,933
39
56
- - - - - - 39
56
22,090
23,384
4,302
3,689
2,593
587
1,697
1,302
30,682
28,962
Group (cont’d)
Represented by:
Property, plant and equipment
Investment securities (non-current
assets)
Deferred tax assets
Sundry receivables, deposits and
prepayments
Courses/projects-in-progress
Cash and cash equivalents (current
assets)
Grants due from government
7,956
5,386
- - - - - - 7,956
5,386
Sundry creditors and accruals
(1,482)
(1,198)
(229)
(201)
(127)
(55)
(120)
(10)
(1,958)
(1,464)
(24)
(277)
- - - - - - (24)
(277)
(2,050)
(1,860)
- - (1,742)
(1,040)
- - (3,792)
(2,900)
- - - - (1,980)
(1,587)
- - (1,980)
(1,587)
(329)
(704)
- - - - - - (329)
(704)
(7,400)
(8,850)
- (20)
- - (24)
(52)
(7,424)
(8,922)
108,733
103,908
13,581
12,555
(973)
(886)
1,583
1,295
122,924
116,872
Provision for taxation
Income received in advance
(current liabilities)
Income received in advance
(non-current liabilities)
Grants received in advance
Deferred capital grants
(non-government)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
29
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
20,220
22,697
2,818
2,565
2,382
1,892
773
773
26,193
27,927
Polytechnic
Income
Income from projects/courses/
donations
Other income
4,036
1,319
495
241
411
322
55
12
4,997
1,894
24,256
24,016
3,313
2,806
2,793
2,214
828
785
31,190
29,821
10,541
12,303
- - - - - - 10,541
12,303
331
589
- - 212
296
- - 543
885
2,313
2,440
- - - - - - 2,313
2,440
371
404
1,202
827
- - - - 1,573
1,231
- 1
- - - - - - - 1
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment
2,312
2,024
20
22
- - 28
46
2,360
2,092
Other expenses
7,008
6,729
- 24
2,330
1,803
540
627
9,878
9,183
22,876
24,490
1,222
873
2,542
2,099
568
673
27,208
28,135
Expenditure
Salaries and Allowances
Staff development and benefits
Teaching expenses
Repairs, maintenance and utilities
Property, plant and equipment
written off
30 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
1,380
(474)
2,091
1,933
251
115
260
112
3,982
1,686
152
192
-
-
-
-
-
-
152
192
Deferred capital grants amortised
2,312
2,025
20
22
-
-
28
46
2,360
2,093
Surplus (Deficit) for the year
3,844
1,743
2,111
1,955
251
115
288
158
6,494
3,971
Other comprehensive income
for the year
- - - - -
-
- - - - 3,844
1,743
2,111
1,955
251
115
288
158
6,494
3,971
Polytechnic (cont’d)
Surplus (Deficit) before grants
Grants utilised
Total comprehensive income
for the year
Accumulated surplus at 1 April
94,725
92,982
14,398
12,443
764
649
1,295
1,137
111,182
107,211
Accumulated surplus at 31 March
98,569
94,725
16,509
14,398
1,015
764
1,583
1,295
117,676
111,182
Capital account
771
771
- - -
-
- - 771
771
99,340
95,496
16,509
14,398
1,015
764
1,583
1,295
118,447
111,953
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Polytechnic (cont’d)
Represented by:
Property, plant and equipment
5,698
5,612
- 20
- - 24
52
5,722
5,684
Subsidiaries
1,100
1,100
- - - - - - 1,100
1,100
77,573
75,748
9,305
8,842
- 1,050
- - 86,878
85,640
Sundry receivables, deposits
and prepayments
2,535
2,474
203
226
283
159
6
3
3,027
2,862
Courses/projects-in-progress
39
56
- - - - - - 39
56
14,823
16,730
7,312
5,605
4,955
2,794
1,697
1,302
28,787
26,431
Investment securities
(non-current assets)
Cash and cash equivalents
(current assets)
Grants due from government
7,956
5,385
- - - - - - 7,956
5,385
Sundry creditors and accruals
(1,024)
(861)
(311)
(275)
(127)
(55)
(120)
(10)
(1,582)
(1,201)
Income received in advance
(current liabilities)
(1,631)
(1,194)
- - (2,116)
(1,251)
- - (3,747)
(2,445)
Income received in advance
(non-current liabilities)
- - - - (1,980)
(1,933)
- - (1,980)
(1,933)
(329)
(704)
- - - - - - (329)
(704)
(7,400)
(8,850)
- (20)
- - (24)
(52)
(7,424)
(8,922)
99,340
95,496
16,509
14,398
1,015
764
1,583
1,295
118,447
111,953
Grants received in advance
Deferred capital grants
(non-government)
32 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
4.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (cont’d)
(c)Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund
Donations and contributions made to the Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund for endowment purpose are retained
as principal capital to be kept intact to earn income. Income and expenditure of the Nanyang Polytechnic Education
Fund are taken to “Restricted Funds” in the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income [Note 4(b)].
The principal capital comprises the following:
Group and Polytechnic
At 1 April
Donations received/receivable
At 31 March
Represented by:
Fixed deposits
Government and corporate bonds
Cash at bank
Other receivables
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
9,704
7,761
17,465
9,161
543
9,704
4,385 12,382
290
408
17,465
7,300
189
2,215
9,704
The use of donation monies is in accordance with the objectives of the Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund. There
are no fund raising activities during the financial year. The income earned solely relates to interest income derived
from the fixed deposits, government and corporate bonds and donations received. Other receivables of $402,000
(2014 : $2,215,000) is a matching endowment fund donation grant receivable from the Ministry of Education.
The total amount of tax deductible donations received for the calendar year 2014 is $1,576,000 (calendar year
2013 : $1,904,000).
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
33
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
5.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
PlantFurniture
LeaseholdLeasehold
and
and
Construction-
land improvements Buildings
machinery
fittings Equipment
in-progress
Total
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
145,820
6,022
399,256
164,886
19,624
- 2,691
2,082
885
432
199,019
6,480
941,107
15,794
50,195
72,079
Group
Cost:
At 1 April 2013
Additions
Reclassifications
- - 173
143
130
- (446)
- Disposals/write-off
- - - (6,276)
(251)
(13,814)
- (20,341)
145,820
8,713
401,511
159,638
19,935
200,999
56,229
992,845
Additions
At 31 March 2014
- 1,662
8,021
36,789
1,767
16,258
407
64,904
Reclassifications
- 388
54,868
- 277
669
(56,202)
-
Disposals/write-off
- - (81)
(1,849)
(140)
(12,071)
- (14,141)
145,820
10,763
464,319
194,578
21,839
205,855
434
1,043,608
27,372
6,022
113,351
156,393
17,457
162,532
- 483,127
1,473
609
8,156
1,908
857
18,996
- 31,999
- - - (6,089)
(251)
(13,811)
- (20,151)
28,845
6,631
121,507
152,212
18,063
167,717
- 494,975
1,473
856
8,503
2,727
898
17,280
- 31,737
- - (13)
(1,761)
(139)
(12,069)
- (13,982)
30,318
7,487
129,997
153,178
18,822
172,928
- 512,730
At 31 March 2015
115,502
3,276
334,322
41,400
3,017
32,927
434
530,878
At 31 March 2014
116,975
2,082
280,004
7,426
1,872
33,282
56,229
497,870
At 31 March 2015
Accumulated depreciation:
At 1 March 2013
Depreciation for the year
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2014
Depreciation for the year
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2015
Carrying amount:
34
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
5.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
Leasehold Leasehold
land improvements Buildings
$’000
$’000
PlantFurniture
and
and
Construction-
machinery
fittings Equipment
in-progress
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Total
$’000
Polytechnic
Cost:
At 1 April 2013
Additions
145,820
6,022
399,256
164,834
19,602
199,004
6,480
941,018
- 2,691
2,082
885
432
15,794
50,195
72,079
Reclassifications
- - 173
143
130
- (446)
- Disposals/write-off
- - - (6,276)
(251)
(13,814)
- (20,341)
145,820
8,713
401,511
159,586
19,913
200,984
56,229
992,756
Additions
At 31 March 2014
- 1,662
8,021
36,789
1,767
16,258
407
64,904
Reclassifications
- 388
54,868
- 277
669
(56,202)
- Disposals/write-off
- - (81)
(1,849)
(140)
(12,071)
- (14,141)
145,820
10,763
464,319
194,526
21,817
205,840
434
1,043,519
27,372
6,022
113,351
156,372
17,440
162,523
- 483,080
1,473
608
8,156
1,903
853
18,994
- 31,987
- - - (6,089)
(251)
(13,811)
- (20,151)
28,845
6,630
121,507
152,186
18,042
167,706
-
494,916
At 31 March 2015
Accumulated depreciation:
At 1 April 2013
Depreciation for the year
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2014
1,473
857
8,503
2,721
896
17,279
- 31,729
Disposals/write-off
Depreciation for the year
- - (13)
(1,761)
(139)
(12,069)
- (13,982)
At 31 March 2015
30,318
7,487
129,997
153,146
18,799
172,916
- 512,663
At 31 March 2015
115,502
3,276
334,322
41,380
3,018
32,924
434
530,856
At 31 March 2014
116,975
2,083
280,004
7,400
1,871
33,278
56,229
497,840
Carrying amount:
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
35
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
5.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
During the year, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment of $64,904,000 (2014 : $72,079,000). The additions
were by way of cash payments of $64,550,000 (2014 : $72,054,000), donated assets of $202,000 (2014 : $3,000) and
amount payable to suppliers of $152,000 (2014 : $22,000).
Cash outflow in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year also includes payments for property, plant and
equipment acquired in the previous year of $22,000 (2014 : $431,000).
6.SUBSIDIARIES
Polytechnic
Unquoted ordinary shares, at cost
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
1,100
1,100
Details of the subsidiaries are as follows:
Name of
subsidiary
Principal activities
Country of
incorporation
Proportion of
ownership
interest and
voting power held
2015
%
2014
%
NYP Ventures
Pte Limited
To commercialise technologies in
the Polytechnic and the provision of
technical and consultancy services to
businesses and industries
Singapore
100
100
Nanyang
Polytechnic
International
Private Limited
To provide education and training
services; undertake consultancy,
education and technology projects in
education and related areas; establish
and promote NYP brand name
internationally by exporting NYP’s
capabilities, expertise and experiences
Singapore
100
100
36 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
7.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Group
Non-current assets
Quoted securities managed by fund managers
- unit trusts
Capital guaranteed investment portfolio managed by
fund manager
Government and corporate bonds, at amortised cost
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
122,638
118,662
118,419
114,648
59,602
- 59,602
- 14,382
196,622
10,349
129,011
14,382
192,403
10,349
124,997
- 57,634
- 57,634
- - 2,000
59,634
- - 2,000
59,634
196,622
188,645
192,403
184,631
Current assets
Capital guaranteed investment portfolio managed by
fund manager
Government bonds, at amortised cost
Capital guaranteed investment portfolio managed by fund manager
The capital guaranteed investment portfolio managed by fund managers is classified as financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss. However, any deficiency in fair value of the portfolio below principal amount is recognised to
the extent of the guaranteed amount of $55,000,000. The fund management agreement is for a period of 3 years
from 2012 to 2015. It was extended in 2015 by 3 years to 2018. The investment portfolio has been reclassified to
non-current assets as at 31 March 2015. The guarantee of the principal sum will cease to apply and be extinguished
with immediate effect:
(a)if there is any withdrawal from the portfolio or early termination before the expiry date; or
(b)the assets in the portfolio are dealt in a manner that is inconsistent with, or which restricts, detracts from or violates the powers and authorities conferred upon the fund manager, under the investment agreement.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
37
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
7.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES (cont’d)
The government and corporate bonds held under held-to-maturity investment bear interest rates of 2.375% to 4.60%
(2014 : 1.38% to 4.60%) per annum and will mature in 2 years to more than 5 years. Interest is receivable on a semiannual basis.
Investments managed by fund managers form part of the Polytechnic funds which are administered by 3 external asset
management financial institutions (fund managers). The fund managers are given discretionary powers within certain
guidelines to invest the funds.
The categories of these investment securities and their carrying amounts are as follows:
Financial assets managed by fund managers at fair value
through profit or loss:
Quoted securities
Capital guaranteed investments
Held-to-maturity investment:
Government and corporate bonds, at amortised cost
8.
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Group
The components of deferred tax (assets)/liabilities are as follows:
2015
$’000
Group
2014
$’000
Polytechnic
2015
2014
$’000
$’000
122,638
59,602
182,240
118,662
57,634
176,296
118,419
59,602
178,021
114,648
57,634
172,282
14,382
196,622
12,349
188,645
14,382
192,403
12,349
184,631
Property,
plant and
Provisionsequipment Total
At 1 April 2013
Recognised in profit or loss (Note 18)
At 31 March 2014
Recognised in profit or loss (Note 18)
At 31 March 2015
$’000
$’000
$’000
(23)
7
(16)
(2)
(2)
(4)
(25)
5
(20)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(28)
4
(24)
38 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
9.
SUNDRY RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
Group
Financial assets
Sundry receivables, net of allowance
Tuition fees
Deposits
Interest receivable
Amount due from subsidiary
Total financial assets
Non-financial assets
Prepayments
Goods and services tax receivable
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2,745
2,625
369
1,278
- 7,017
2,922
1,648
381
921
- 5,872
2,553
2,625
360
1,278
396
7,212
2,830
1,648
372
921
54
5,825
1,718
1,081
2,799
1,770
1,395
3,165
1,718
1,081
2,799
1,770
1,375
3,145
9,816
9,037
10,011
8,970
Sundry receivables and the amount due from subsidiary are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 90 days’
terms. They are recognised at their original invoice amounts which represent their fair values on initial recognition.
Receivables that are past due but not impaired
The Group has sundry receivables amounting to $950,000 (2014 : $1,231,000) that are past due at the end of the
reporting period but not impaired. These receivables are unsecured and the analysis of their aging at the end of the
reporting period is as follows:
Group
Sundry receivables past due:
Lesser than 30 days
30 - 60 days
61 - 90 days
91 - 180 days
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
650
197
55
48
950
1,101
53
50
27
1,231
650
192
54
48
944
1,092
53
50
27
1,222
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
39
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
9.
SUNDRY RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS (cont’d)
Receivables that are impaired
The Group’s sundry receivables that are impaired at the end of the reporting period and the movement of the allowance
accounts used to record the impairment are as follows:
Group and Polytechnic
Individually impaired:
Sundry receivables – nominal amounts
Less: allowance for impairment
Movement in allowance account:
At 1 April
Charge for the year
Write back
At 31 March
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
- - - 84
(84)
- 84
- (84)
- 94
2
(12)
84
Receivables that are individually determined to be impaired at the end of the reporting period relate to debtors that
have defaulted on payments. These receivables are not secured by any collateral or credit enhancements.
The Group’s and Polytechnic’s loans and receivables include the following financial assets:
Group
Note
Sundry receivables and deposits (current)
Cash and cash equivalents
Grants due from government
10
11
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
7,017
258,549
25,036
290,602
5,872
236,275
21,651
263,798
7,212
246,864
25,036
279,112
5,825
224,934
21,651
252,410
40 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
10. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Group
Current:
Cash at bank and in hand
Fixed deposits
Cash managed by the Accountant-General’s Department
Cash and fixed deposits
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
19,613
510
238,426
258,549
30,082
510
205,683
236,275
8,428
10
238,426
246,864
19,240
10
205,684
224,934
For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following at the
end of the reporting period:
Group
Cash and fixed deposits
Cash managed by the Accountant-General’s Department
Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
20,123
238,426
258,549
30,592
205,683
236,275
The Group’s fixed deposits bear an average effective interest rates of 0.25% (2014 : 0.25% to 0.60%) per annum for a
tenure of 12 months (2014 : 12 months). Management is of the view that the fixed deposits qualify as cash and cash
equivalents as these can be withdrawn at any time without penalty and with insignificant changes in value.
The Polytechnic manages 1 (2014 : 1) bank account on behalf of Nanyang Polytechnic Student’s Union and its Constituent
Clubs. As at end of the reporting period, cash at bank of $317,000 (2014 : $320,000) has not been included in the
cash and cash equivalents of the Group and Polytechnic.
41
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
11. GRANTS DUE FROM GOVERNMENT
Group and Polytechnic
Operating grants
Others
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
17,080
7,956
25,036
16,286
5,365
21,651
12. SUNDRY CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS
Group
Financial liabilities
Sundry creditors
Deposits
Accrual for purchase of property, plant and equipment
Accruals
Amount due to subsidiary
Total financial liabilities at amortised cost
Non-financial liabilities
Short-term accumulated compensated absences
Goods and Services Tax payable
Sundry creditors and accruals
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
4,870
1,122
152
17,926
- 24,070
10,173
1,361
22
20,200
- 31,756
4,826
1,109
152
17,789
90
23,966
10,155
1,346
22
20,087
174
31,784
10,027
95
10,122
9,356
66
9,422
9,865
- 9,865
9,208
- 9,208
34,192
41,178
33,831
40,992
The amount due to subsidiary is unsecured, interest-free, repayable on demand and expected to be settled in cash.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
13. GRANTS RECEIVED IN ADVANCE
Note
At 1 April
Grants received/receivable during the year:
- Government operating grants
- Government development grants
- Other grants
Transfer to deferred capital grants:
- Government operating grants
- Government development grants
- Other grants
Amount taken to statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income:
- Government operating grants
- Government development grants
- Other grants
At 31 March
14
Group and Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
4,797
724
215,674
33,037
10,165
263,673
213,880
43,098
12,213
269,915
- (30,634)
(20)
(41)
(39,259)
(18)
(214,581)
(2,152)
(10,474)
5,812
(213,131)
(2,845)
(9,824)
4,797
During the financial year, the Group and Polytechnic received a grant of $19,897,000 (2014 : $19,125,000) from the
Ministry of Education to settle the outstanding goods and services tax payable to the Inland Revenue Authority
of Singapore and $2,736,000 (2014 : $1,754,000) of bursary for disbursement to the students during the year. The
Ministry of Education also provided $4,169,000 (2014 : $1,548,000) of matching endowment fund donation grant and
$117,000 (2014 : $32,000) for Continuing Education Training Qualifications Award. These amounts are not included
in the operating grants received from the government disclosed above.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
43
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
14. DEFERRED CAPITAL GRANTS
Group and Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
505,742
472,106
24,830
- 30,634
8,770
569,976
25,134
41
39,259
11,961
548,501
Grants taken to statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income:
- Government IT and F&E grants utilised
- Other grants utilised
- Deferred capital grant amortisation-government
- Deferred capital grant amortisation-Other grants
At 31 March
(5,183)
(7,649)
(24,624)
(3,438)
529,082
(5,619)
(8,304)
(25,341)
(3,495)
505,742
Represented by:
- Grants utilised
- Grants not utilised
At 31 March
474,772
54,310
529,082
455,086
50,656
505,742
At 1 April
Grant recognised as deferred income:
- Government IT and F&E grants received
- Government operating grant
- Government development grants
- Other grants
13
15. FUNDS MANAGED ON BEHALF OF OTHERS
(i) Funds managed on behalf of Ministry of Education
(ii) Funds managed on behalf of Singapore Totalisator Board
Group and Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
11,118
2,252
13,370
11,091
2,252
13,343
The Polytechnic acts as an agent for the Ministry of Education to disburse staff and student loans. The Polytechnic
also administers the Opportunities Fund on behalf of the Ministry of Education and disburses notebook loans from
the Singapore Totalisator Board.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
15. FUNDS MANAGED ON BEHALF OF OTHERS (cont’d)
Loans given to students are interest-free until 1 June for borrowers who graduate in the first half of the year or 1
December for borrowers who graduate in the second half of the year. For those with National Service obligation,
interest charge will commence from the first day of the month immediately following the month they complete their
National Service. Loans are repayable by monthly instalments with interest at 4.75% (2014 : 4.75%) per annum which
is based on the average prime rates of banks or such other rates as may be determined by the Polytechnic from time
to time.
Loans to staff consist of housing loans made in accordance with regulations of the Polytechnic. With effect from
January 2002, housing loan benefit is no longer provided and the unutilised grants as well as the repayment of these
staff loans amounting to $9,000 (2014 : $10,000) were refunded to the Ministry of Education. Existing housing loans
will continue to be refunded.
The Opportunities Fund was provided to level up enrichment opportunities for Singapore Citizen students from lower
income household. This includes assistance for overseas trips, local enrichment programmes and personal computer
purchases. The fund is provided on a 3-year cycle which ends in December 2015. The unutilised amounts will be
recovered by the Ministry of Education at the end of the 3-year cycle and fresh funds will be disbursed for the next
cycle.
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
At 1 April
Amount received during the year
Amount utilised during the year
Amount refunded during the year
Amount written off during the year
At 31 March
11,091
2,429
(409)
(1,983)
(10)
11,118
6,857
4,240
- - (6)
11,091
Represented by:
Staff loans
Student loans
Sundry debtors
Sundry creditors
Cash and cash equivalents
Net assets
35
7,798
366
(180)
3,099
11,118
44
7,388
169
(164)
3,654
11,091
(i) Funds managed on behalf of Ministry of Education
Group and Polytechnic
The cash and cash equivalents of $3,099,000 (2014 : $3,654,000) are held on behalf of the Ministry for the purpose of
extending student loans and to level up enrichment opportunities for Singapore Citizen students from lower income
household.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
45
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
15. FUNDS MANAGED ON BEHALF OF OTHERS (cont’d)
(ii)Funds managed on behalf of Singapore Totalisator Board
Notebook computer loans from Singapore Totalisator Board given to students are interest-free. Loans are repayable
in monthly instalments commencing 6 months after graduation or on the graduate securing employment, whichever
is earlier.
Group and Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
At 1 April and 31 March
2,252
2,252
Represented by:
Notebook computer loan
Cash and cash equivalents
Net assets
1,524
728
2,252
1,786
466
2,252
16. OTHER INCOME
The following items have been included in arriving at other income:
Group
Foreign exchange loss
Fair value adjustment on financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss
Gain (Loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Interest income
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
(74)
(8)
(74)
(8)
7,945
38
2,144
1,018
(113)
2,016
7,740
38
2,143
1,004
(113)
1,992
Fair value adjustment on financial assets at fair value through profit of loss refers to the difference between the fair
value of the financial assets and their carrying amounts as at 31 March 2015. Included in the fair value adjustment is
realised gain on disposal of investment securities amounting to $2,000,000 (2014 : $1,194,000).
46 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
17. (DEFICIT) SURPLUS BEFORE GRANTS
The following items have been charged (credited) in arriving at (deficit) surplus before grants:
Group
Allowance for doubtful receivables
Write back of allowance for doubtful debts
Contribution to Central Provident Fund, included in salaries
and allowances
Rental income (Apartment)
Dividend income
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
(84)
2
(12)
(84)
2
(12)
20,603
19,413
20,461
19,287
(1,733)
- (1,694)
141
(2,818)
- (2,565)
141
18. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Income tax
- Current year
- Underprovision (Overprovision) in prior year
Deferred tax (Note 8)
- Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Tax expense
2015
$’000
Group
2014
$’000
24
100
124
277
(121)
156
(4)
(4)
120
152
47
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
18. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (cont’d)
The reconciliation of the tax expense and surplus after grants multiplied by the applicable tax rate is as follows:
2015
$’000
Group
2014
$’000
Surplus after grants
34,699
23,305
Tax at the applicable tax rate of 17% (2014 : 17%)
Effect of revenue exempt from taxation
Effect of partial tax exemption
Effect of enhanced tax deduction
Tax rebate
Underprovision (Overprovision) of tax in prior years
5,899
(5,805)
(28)
(37)
(9)
100
120
3,962
(3,588)
(30)
(40)
(31)
(121)
152
Current year tax expense relates to taxation imposed on taxable income of the subsidiaries.
19. INCOME RECEIVED IN ADVANCE
Group
Fees received in advance
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
27,371
19,416
27,326
19,307
4,712
1,742
637
7,091
4,410
1,040
206
5,656
4,293
2,116
637
7,046
3,745
1,251
206
5,202
1,980
18,300
20,280
1,588
12,172
13,760
1,980
18,300
20,280
1,933
12,172
14,105
27,371
19,416
27,326
19,307
Represented by:
Current
- Student/Project fees1
- Donations2
- Service fees3
Non-current
- Donations2
- Service fees3
48 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
19. INCOME RECEIVED IN ADVANCE (cont’d)
1 The student/project fees received in advance are mainly student fees received in advance for the new financial
year and income from projects and courses for course durations starting from April 2015.
2 Donations are mainly scholarship and bursary awards received in advance and will be disbursed to the student
recipients in the new academic year starting from April 2015 and beyond.
3
The Polytechnic received fees in advance from Singapore Institute of Technology (“SIT”) during the financial year
for the usage of the Polytechnic’s facilities by SIT students. The fees received in advance will only be recognised
as revenue when services are rendered by the Polytechnic in accordance to the service fee agreement between
the Polytechnic and SIT.
20. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
2015
$’000
13,210
Capital commitments approved by the Board and contracted but not provided for
Group and Polytechnic
2014
$’000
63,019
The capital commitments are funded from government grants and general fund.
21. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
Key management personnel of the Group are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the activities of the Group. The Principal/Chief Executive Officer (Polytechnic), Chief Executive
Officer (subsidiary), Deputy Principals, Senior Directors and Directors are considered as key management personnel
of the Group.
The key management personnel compensation is as follows:
Group
Short-term employee benefits
CPF contributions
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
10,098
380
10,478
10,337
376
10,713
8,255
330
8,585
8,460
329
8,789
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
49
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(a)Financial risk management policies and objectives
Risk management is integral to the whole activities of the Group. The Group has a system of controls in place to
create an acceptable balance between the cost of risks occurring and the cost of managing the risks. The Group
continually monitors its risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control
is achieved.
(i) Credit risk
Credit risk is the potential loss resulting from the failure of a customer or a party to settle its financial and
contractual obligations to the Group, as and when they fall due.
Receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are creditworthy debtors with good payment record with the
Group. Cash and fixed deposits are placed with reputable banks and financial institutions. Funds for investments
are only placed with reputable fund managers.
Information regarding receivables that are either past due or impaired is disclosed in Note 9.
At the end of the reporting period, there is no significant concentration of credit risk. The maximum exposure
to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset in the balance sheet. The credit risk
profile of the Group is as follows:
By country:
Singapore
Group
2015
$’000
% of total
2014
$’000
% of total
7,017
8,392
100
100
The cash with Accountant–General’s Department under Centralised Liquidity Management is placed with reputable
financial institutions, and is available upon request.
50 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
(ii)Liquidity risk
The Group monitors its liquidity risk and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate to finance
the Group’s operations and to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in cash flow.
(iii)Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Group’s financial instruments will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates.
At the end of the reporting period, the sensitivity analysis for the interest rate risk demonstrates that the fluctuation
of interest rates including the Centralised Liquidity Management has no significant impact on the surplus for the year.
(iv)Foreign currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates.
The Polytechnic is not exposed to significant foreign currency risk as its transaction, financial assets and liabilities
are denominated in Singapore dollars.
(v)Market price risk
The Group is exposed to market price risk arising from its investment in quoted instruments, which are classified as
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Certain investments are capital guaranteed, subject to conditions.
At the end of the reporting period, if the fair value of the investment securities had been 10% (2014 : 10%) higher/
lower with all other variables held constant, the Group’s surplus for the year would have increased/decreased by
$18,224,000/$16,866,000 (2014 : $17,630,000/$14,500,000).
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
51
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
(vi)Fair value of financial assets that are carried at fair value
The following table shows an analysis of investment securities carried at fair value by level of fair value hierarchy:
Group
2015 ($’000)
Financial assets (Note 7):
Quoted securities managed by fund managers:
- unit trusts
Capital guaranteed investment managed by fund manager
At 31 March 2015
Quoted prices in active market for
identical instruments (Level 1)
122,638
59,602
182,240
2014 ($’000)
Financial assets (Note 7):
Quoted securities managed by fund managers:
- unit trusts
Capital guaranteed investment managed by fund manager
At 31 March 2014
118,662
57,634
176,296
52 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
Polytechnic
Quoted prices in active market for identical
instruments (Level 1)
2015 ($’000)
Financial assets (Note 7):
Quoted securities managed by fund managers:
- unit trusts
Capital guaranteed investment managed by fund manager
At 31 March 2015
118,419
59,602
178,021
2014 ($’000)
Financial assets (Note 7):
Quoted securities managed by fund managers:
- unit trusts
Capital guaranteed investment managed by fund manager
At 31 March 2014
114,648
57,634
172,282
Estimation of the fair values
(i) Investments in quoted securities managed by fund managers and capital guaranteed investment portfolio.
Fair value is based on published market prices at the end of the reporting period without any deduction for
transaction costs.
53
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
(ii)Other financial assets and liabilities
The carrying amount of the Group’s other financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair values due to relatively
short term nature of these financial instruments. The aggregate net fair values of recognised financial assets which
are not carried at fair value in the balance sheet at 31 March are represented in the following table:
Financial assets
Held-to-maturity government and corporate bonds (Note 7)
Group and Polytechnic
2015
Carrying Fair value
amount $’000
$’000
14,382
14,590
2014
Carrying Fair value
amount $’000
$’000
12,349
12,513
The held-to-maturity government and corporate bonds are classified as level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as there
are quoted bid prices in an active market.
23. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to ensure that it has adequate financial resources to
fund its operations. The Group obtains government grants through the Ministry of Education and other government
agencies to fund its operational and capital requirements. Expenditures are monitored through a budgetary control
process. It also undertakes industrial projects. The Group manages its capital base in consideration of current economic
conditions and its plan for the year in concern. The Group is not exposed to any external capital requirements.
The Group monitors capital using net assets value, which is made up of capital, accumulated surplus, and the Nanyang
Polytechnic Education Fund. The Group’s overall strategy remains unchanged from 2014. The net assets value at 31
March 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
Group
Net assets
2015
$’000
424,544
2014
$’000
382,204
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NANYANG POLYTECHNIC & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Some of the Group’s transactions and arrangements are with related parties and the effect of these on the basis
determined between the parties is reflected in these financial statements. The balances are unsecured, interest-free
and repayable on demand unless otherwise stated.
During the financial year, other than disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, the following were the related
party transactions based on terms agreed between the parties:
Group
Between the Polytechnic and its subsidiaries
Apartment rental, furnishing and cleaning income
Project income
Programme and facilities income
Service fee income
Facilities rental income
Service fee expense
Donation received for Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund
Polytechnic
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
2015
$’000
2014
$’000
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - (1,085)
(45)
(473)
(155)
(122)
1,323
(124)
(871)
(106)
(441)
(121)
(122)
1,260
(140)
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