annual report 2012/13

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ANNUAL REPORT 2012/13
Contents
Vision, Mission & Values
2
Board of Governors
4
Chairman’s Message
6
Principal & CEO’s Report
8
Committees10
Organisation Chart
11
Senate12
Senior Management
13
Advisory Committees
15
Student Intake & Enrolment
20
SCHOOLS
Engineering22
Information Technology
38
Design54
Interactive & Digital Media
64
Chemical & Life Sciences
78
Business Management
88
Health Sciences
98
Continuing Education & Training
Academic Development and Services,
Corporate Services
Beyond the Classroom & Workplace
NYP International (NYPI) NYP Ventures (NYPV)
108
116
122
138
142
Nurturing Innovative and
Enterprising Graduates
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Our Vision
To be a Premier Polytechnic of Global Distinction
Our Mission
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.
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NANYANG POLYTECHNIC ANNUAL REPORT 2012/13
Our Values
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
1Mr Tan Pheng Hock
President & CEO
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
Deputy Chairman
2Mr Tan Tong Hai
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
StarHub Ltd
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3MR CHAN LEE MUN
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
4MR LIM CHIN TONG
Executive Director
Manufacturing Integration Technology Ltd
5ASSOC PROF REN EE CHEE
Senior Principal Investigator
Singapore Immunology Network
Agency for Science, Technology & Research
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Dr Lau Hong Choon
Director
Manpower Standards & Development
Ministry of Health
7
Dr Gaetan Angoh
Managing Director
MSD International GmbH
(Singapore Branch)
8Mr Chiang Hoi Keong
Senior Director
FlexMedical
Flextronics International
Singapore Pte Ltd
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9Mr Quek Gim Pew
Chief Executive Officer
DSO National Laboratories
10Mr Freddie Yeo
Chief Operating Officer
Infinite Studios
11Mr Sim Gim Guan
Deputy Secretary
(Industry & Information)
Ministry of Communications and Information
12Mr Harpreet Singh Nehal
Senior Counsel
Partner
Clifford Chance Asia
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14 Prof Lim Mong King
Professor
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
General Office
School of Mechnical & Aerospace Engineering
(Division of Engineering Mechanics)
Nanyang Technological University
13Mr Lu Cheng Yang
Director
HR Solutions & Capabilities Division
Ministry of Education
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15Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas
Associate Director
Straits Law Practice LLC
16 COL Frederick Chew Chih Chiang
Head Naval Plans Department
Republic of Singapore Navy
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Chairman's Message
Last year, NYP celebrated its 20th anniversary. As we entered into our 21st year of operations in FY2012/13, it was
a good time to reflect and take stock of what we have accomplished and must do, to continue to deliver on our
mission to provide quality education and training for our students and adult learners.
Over the last few years, NYP has launched new courses in areas such as aerospace, green technology, fund
management and food & beverage, to meet the needs of these growing industries. We continue to rely on our
strong industry ties to help accurately identify the knowledge and skills required in emerging sectors, and offer
market-relevant courses to our students.
Beyond developing industry-ready graduates, we also ensure that they receive a holistic education. To this end,
we have introduced the General Studies and Diploma Plus programmes to enhance students’ capabilities and
better prepare them for further education. And we will maintain our commitment to offer students upgrading
opportunities; NYP now hosts five degree programmes offered by three renowned overseas universities under
the Singapore Institute of Technology umbrella. This August, we will host Singapore’s first undergraduate degree
programme in Electrical Power Engineering.
Singapore’s Continuing Education & Training (CET) landscape has also developed and NYP is proud to support
the country’s manpower upgrading and upskilling needs. This year, we aligned our academic CET courses to the
Ministry of Education’s new CET Qualifications Framework – 20 existing advanced diploma programmes and eight
specialist diploma programmes were aligned to the modular framework, making it even more convenient for adult
learners to upgrade. And more are on the way.
We also set up the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies in 2006 and the Institute of Precision Engineering in 2011,
giving adult learners more options to upskill. We received the strongest endorsement for our contributions in
2010 when NYP was conferred the WSQ Distinguished Partner award by the Singapore Workforce Development
Authority.
The Polytechnic’s capabilities in innovation and enterprise have been a hallmark in our competitive edge. This
is the result of key partnerships we have established. Some vital collaborations from the last few years include
the set-up of the Centre of Innovation for Electronics in 2009 with SPRING Singapore to help SMEs grow their
business, and in 2011, when we collaborated with the Media Authority Development of Singapore on the Games
Solution Centre, to help start-ups develop, commercialise and market their games. We continue to seek out such
key partnerships and renew existing ones, for the benefit of staff and students.
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Internationalisation is another area we place emphasis on. We want to inculcate a
global mindset in our students, necessary for them to take on the challenges of the
world. Today, 1 in 2 of our students go overseas on exchange programmes, study trips
or attachments, giving them deeper insight into different cultures, education systems
and business practices. Since its inception in 2007, NYP International has promoted our
brand in technical and vocational education and training beyond Singapore’s shores. And
since 2006, NYP International has helped to establish five student project and learning
centres in China.
In FY2012/13, NYP received a few more accolades to add to earlier organisational excellence
recognition like the People Excellence Award in 2005; Innovation Excellence Award in
2009, and the Singapore Quality Award in 2011. This past year, we received the Public
Service Premier Award as well as the Singapore HEALTH (Platinum) Award from the Health
Promotion Board. I am heartened by these endorsements because they are evidence of the
Polytechnic’s commitment to providing staff with a good work environment for professional
and personal development.
To meet the needs of an enlarged student population, we have embarked on a campus
expansion programme since December 2012. By end 2014, staff and students can enjoy
additional teaching, learning and recreational facilities. The added vibrancy will enhance campus
life here.
The Polytechnic’s many achievements bear testimony to the commitment, hardwork and strong
teamwork of its management and staff, with advice from the Board of Governors. It has been
my privilege to work with all of you.
After nine years as chairman, I will be retiring from the Board. Deputy Chairman Mr Tan Tong Hai
will assume this responsibility from FY2013/14. I am confident that Tong Hai will spearhead NYP
to even greater heights.
A number of board members have also completed their term of service on the Board. I wish
to express my deep appreciation for the contributions of the following members: Dr Lau Hong
Choon, Mr Lim Chin Tong, Mr Lu Cheng Yang, Assoc Prof Ren Ee Chee, Mr Sim Gim Guan, Mr
Harpreet Singh Nehal and Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas. At the same time, on behalf of Tong Hai, I
would like to extend my warmest welcome to new members on the Board: Ms Phua Puay Li, Mr
Lim Sim Seng, Mr Sng Chern Wei, Dr Ng Cher Siang, Mr Lee Pak Sing, Ms Jessica Tan Soon Neo,
Mr Tay Yong Seng and Mr Mohamed Amrin Bin Mohamed Amin.
I am confident in the direction the Polytechnic has taken and wish NYP every success.
MR TAN PHENG HOCK
Chairman,
Board of Governors
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Principal & CEO's Report
In FY2012/13, NYP admitted 5,225 students into 50 full-time diploma courses, bringing our total full-time PreEmployment Training enrolment to 16,076. This past year, we launched a new course in Business Intelligence &
Analytics. The course equips students with skills to creatively leverage IT, social media technologies and business
analytics to help organisations make better business decisions.
In March 2013, a total of 5,122 graduates completed their full-time diploma studies, bringing the total number of
NYP Diploma graduates to 67,965 since the Polytechnic’s inception in 1992. Our graduates continue to be well
sought after by industry. The latest Graduate Employment Survey showed that more than 90% of NYP graduates
found employment within six months of graduation. They also command an average starting salary of S$2,053 a
month, demonstrating the good standing the NYP Diploma has in the industry.
We have always prided ourselves on being “The Innovative Polytechnic”. We work hard to give our students an
NYP Experience to nurture them to become not only technically sound and professionally competent but also
innovative and enterprising graduates. This past year, we crystallised this brand promise and once again, NYP
students have demonstrated their creativity, innovativeness and entrepreneurial spirit in their respective fields.
Their accomplishments are highlighted in their respective sections of this Annual Report.
This past year, we forged several new strategic partnerships with industry. These included the setting up of a
Digital Convergence and Mobility Innovation Centre with Samsung Electronics for enhanced collaborative learning,
and the establishment of the Information Security & Solutions Centre with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm
Technologies, Microsoft and ST Electronics, to train students and participants from the IT industry.
To build capabilities in new and emerging technologies, we also sealed collaborations with several key industry
partners. These tie-ups include agreements with Pall Filtration to develop talent for the growing biologics
sector; with the Singapore Land Authority, to work together on geospatial education, training and research and
development; and with Splunk to set up an Operational Intelligence Lab for students to gain better insight from
machine data. Such collaborations benefit our students and ensure they graduate with relevant skills to contribute
to the industry.
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In the process of equipping our students with industry-ready skills, we also provide
multiple opportunities to increase their international exposure. In FY2012/13, a total
of 2,824 students participated in overseas attachments, student exchange, study visit
and youth expedition programmes in Asia, Australia, Europe, the UK and US. In addition,
a fifth student learning centre was officially opened in Chengdu, China in 2013, giving
students more opportunities to go for overseas attachments and project work.
In the area of Continuing Education & Training (CET), NYP continues to respond effectively
to the Government’s call for training and upgrading opportunities for adults. This past
year, we conducted 918 full qualification and modular courses, delivering a total of 26,690
training places. This included 87 academic CET courses with 2,475 training places; 104
short courses with 2,534 training places; and 10 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ)
courses with 691 training places under the Institute of Precision Engineering and 659 WSQ
courses with 17,301 training places under the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies. There
were also three new academic CET diploma courses and seven new academic CET specialist
diploma programmes. Our Specialist Diploma in Games Development has also been awarded
PlayStation® First status by Sony Computer Entertainment. This is given only to a select group
of Sony’s partners who provide best practices in PlayStation® production training, research
applications and game development skills.
In FY2012/13, we have made significant progress in our campus expansion programme.
Construction work has begun and is progressing smoothly. Students and staff can look forward
to a variety of new teaching and learning facilities, shopping outlets, eateries and lifestyle spaces
in the second semester of AY2014. These improved amenities will lead to an enhanced campus
environment for all.
Such growth, development and achievements of the Polytechnic reflect the contributions and
guidance of many people. In particular, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the
strong leadership of our Chairman, Mr Tan Pheng Hock, for the last nine years. I also thank the
Board of Governors, members of the Advisory Committees and our industry partners for their
strong support, as well as my colleagues for their commitment and hard work over the past year.
Together, we will build upon our strong foundation and work diligently to realise NYP’s vision of
becoming a premier polytechnic of global distinction.
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
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Committees
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Mr Tan Pheng Hock
President & CEO
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
CHAIRMAN
Mr Freddie Yeo
Infinite Studios
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Mr Lim Chin Tong
Executive Director
MEMBERS
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
MEMBERS
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Harpreet Singh Nehal
Senior Counsel
Partner
Clifford Chance Asia
Mr Chiang Hoi Keong
Senior Director, FlexMedical
Flextronics International Singapore Pte Ltd
NYP EDUCATION FUND
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Assoc Prof Ren Ee Chee
Director
Graduate Affairs Office
Agency for Science, Technology & Research
CHAIRMAN
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
Nanyang Polytechnic
AUDIT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Dr Gaetan Angoh
Managing Director
MSD International GmbH (Singapore Branch)
MEMBERS
Mr Sim Gim Guan
Deputy Secretary (Industry & Information)
Ministry of Communications and Information
Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas
Associate Director
Straits Law Practice LLC
Prof Lim Mong King
Professor
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
General Office
School of Mechnical & Aerospace Engineering
(Division of Engineering Mechanics)
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DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Mr Lu Cheng Yang
Director
HR Solutions & Capabilities Division
Ministry of Education
MEMBERS
Mr John Tan
Deputy Principal (Academic)
& Joint Director School of Information Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Thambyrajah T
Registrar
Nanyang Polytechnic
MS ELIZABETH YAM
(until 21 Jan 2013)
Director, Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ms Kally Su
(from 21 Jan 2013)
Director, Finance
Nanyang Polytechnic
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
College of Continuing Education
- Professional Development Centre
- Institute of Precision Engineering
- Singapore Institute of Retail Studies
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 Engineering
School of Information Technology
School of Design
School of Interactive & Digital Media
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
School of Business Management
School of Health Sciences
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Senate
Chairman
Heads of School
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
Mr Lai Poh Hing
Director, School of Information Technology
Secretary
Dr Joel Lee
Director, School of Chemical and Life Sciences
Mr Thambyrajah T
Registrar
Dr Lee Tong Nge
Joint Director, School of Business Management
Appointed Members
Ms Lau Cheng Mun
Director (Allied Health), School of Health Sciences
Mr Edward Ho
Deputy Principal (Development)
Senior Director, School of Engineering
Mr John Tan
Joint Director, School of Information Technology
Mr Chan Yew Meng
Deputy Principal (Innovation & Enterprise)
Senior Director, Centre for Professional
& Leadership Development
Mr Henry Heng
Deputy Principal (Organisational Excellence)
Senior Director, School of Business Management
Ms Wong Luan Wah
Director (Nursing)/,School of Health Sciences
Mr Daniel Tan
Director, School of Interactive and Digital Media
Mr Lee Youn Kay
Director, School of Design
Director, Centre for Quality
Elected Members
Mr Dennis Ang
Deputy Director
Mr Ho Hooi Min
Senior Director, College of Continuing Education
Ms Doris Chan
Assistant Director (Continuing Education and Training)
School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Mr Anthony Woon
Director, Student Affairs
Director, Institute of Precision Engineering
Mr Wong Poh Seng
Assistant Director (Chemical)
School of Chemical and Life Sciences
Mr Teddy Ong
Director, Professional Development Centre
Mr Edmund Teo
Manager
Mr Daniel Wee
Director, Library
Mr Chiang Kah Kee
Director, Foundation and General Studies
Mr Tan Jek Min
Director, Singapore Institute of Retail Studies
Ms Chua Bee Luan
Manager
School of Interactive and Digital Media
Ms Esther Ho
Manager
Mr Phua Tian Soon
Manager
School of Design
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Senior Management
Mr Chan Lee Mun
Mr Teddy Ong
Principal & CEO
Director, Professional Development Centre
Mr Edward Ho
Mr Zainudin Nordin
Director, Alumni Relations Office
Mr John Tan
Mr Daniel Wee
Director, Library
Mr Chan Yew Meng
Mr Santokh Singh
Senior Director, Centre for Professional & Leadership
Development
Mr Henry Heng
Deputy Principal (Organisational Excellence)
Mr Ho Hooi Min
Senior Director, College of Continuing Education
Mr Lim Sew Hua
Director, Internal Audit
Director (Projects), PCEO’s Office
Mr Anthony Woon
Director, Student Affairs
Director, Institute of Precision Engineering
Ms Elizabeth Yam
Director (Projects)
Mrs Penny Goh
Director, Legal Matters & Projects
Ms Judy Tan
Director, Human Resource
Director, Communications & Outreach
Ms Kally Su
Director, Finance
Mr John Soh
Deputy Director (Industry Liaison),
Institute of Precision Engineering
Mr Sim Mong Whatt
Deputy Director (Projects),
Deputy Principal/Development’s Office
Ms Sim Gek Cheok
Deputy Director (Operations), Finance
Mr Ang Eng Nam
Deputy Director (Services), Estates Management
Mr Wee Aik Hwee
Deputy Director, Student Affairs
Ms Goh Geok Choo
Deputy Director (Information Systems),
Ms Law Chin Choo
Mr Chiang Kah Kee
Director, Foundation & General Studies
Deputy Director (IT Services),
Mr Cher Thon Jiang
Ms Chung Yin Wah
Director, Office for International Students
Director (Projects), PCEO’s Office
Deputy Director, Centre for Professional
& Leadership Development
Mr Thambyrajah T
Mr Chai Kuek Heng
Registrar
Registrar’s Office
Mr Koh Swee Guan
Director, Estates Management
Mrs Tao Koh Kok Liu
Director, Computer & Network Centre
Mr Alexius Oh
Director, Industry Services
Deputy Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Mr Daniel Liu
Deputy Director, Quality & Planning Office
Ms Denise Leong
Deputy Director, Quality & Planning Office
Mr Quek Chin Joo
Assistant Director, Professional Development Centre
Ms Teo Phay Hoon
Mr Lai Poh Hing
Director, Quality & Planning Office
Assistant Director (Outreach Programme),
Dr Valdew Singh
Mr Julias Wikarta
Director, Centre for Technology Innovation
& Commercialisation
Ms Ng Ek Koon
Director, Purchasing & General Administration
Assistant Director, Human Resource
Ms Jayanthi Gopal
Assistant Director (Communications),
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Schools
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Mr Edward Ho
Senior Director
Ms Lim Siew Eng
Director, Centre of Innovation (Electronics)
Assistant Director (Chemical)
Mr Anand Krishnasamy
Assistant Director (Life Sciences)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Mr David Wong
Mr Henry Heng
Deputy Director (Aerospace & Precision Engineering)
Senior Director
Mr Lam Yook Ming
Dr Lee Tong Nge
Deputy Director (Robotics & Automation Systems)
Joint Director
Dr Francis Fung
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (ALLIED HEALTH)
Deputy Director (InfoComm)
Mr Austin Goh
Deputy Director (Special Projects)
Dr Choo Keng Wah
Ms Lau Cheng Mun
Director
Dr Bryan Chua
Deputy Director
Deputy Director (Bio-Electronics)
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (NURSING)
Mr Cheong Pui Yee Michael
Director
Ms Wong Luan Wah
Assistant Director (Projects)
Manager (Computational Intelligence
& Analytics Group)
Ms Doris Chan
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Ms Bella Tan
Mr Dennis Ang
Director
Assistant Director (Continuing Education & Training)
Assistant Director (Pre-Employment Training)
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF RETAIL STUDIES
Ms Loh Chuu Yi
Mr Tan Jek MIN
Deputy Director (Business Informatics)
Director
Mr Kelvin Ng
Ms Megan Ong
Deputy Director (Systems & Network)
Deputy Director
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
NYP INTERNATIONAL
Mr Lee Youn Kay
Mr Lin Cheng Ton
Director
Mr Soon Tats Fah
Mr Danils Chia
Deputy Director (Industrial Design)
General Manager, TVET Development Institute
SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA
Mr Foong Tze Foon
Mr Daniel Tan
Director
Mr Ng Kian Bee
Deputy Director (Projects)
Senior Director (International Development)
Mr Ooi Inn Bok
Senior Director (International Programmes)
Mr Chua Gim Peng
Mr Yang Tien
Deputy Director (Animation)
Director (Training & Development)
TVET Development Institute
Mr Albert Lim
Mr Lim Choon Guan
Deputy Director (Games & Digital Entertainment)
Deputy Director (Projects)
Deputy Director (Planning)
TVET Development Institute
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES
NYP VENTURES
Dr Joel Lee
Mr Edward Ho
Director
Mr Yow Kum Pang
Dr Valdew Singh
Deputy Director (Chemical)
Dr Mathew Lau
Deputy Director (Life Sciences)
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Mr Wong Poh Seng
General Manager
Advisory Committees
ENGINEERING
CHAIRMAN
Mr Quek Gim Pew
MEMBERS
Mr Mock Pak Lum
CTO
StarHub Ltd
Dr Chew Tat Leong
Vice President
(Information System – Group Logisitics & eCommerce)
Singapore Post Limited
Mr Ong Voon Fie
Senior Vice President
Sanmina-SCI Systems Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Ng Chong Khim
Senior Advisor
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
Mr Tan Cheng Teck
Vice President (Production)
Senoko Energy Pte Ltd
Dr Tan Geok Leng
Executive Director
Institute for Infocomm Research
Dr Ricky Souw
Sanwa Plastic Industry Pte Ltd
Mr Dennis Au
Vice President
Electronics Manufacturing Group
Korea-South Asia Pacific
Agilent Technologies
Professor Andrew Y C Nee
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National University of Singapore
Dr Lim Boon Huat
Managing Director
Rohde & Schwarz Asia Pte Ltd
Mr Steven Lau
Director
Product Development
Inzign Pte Ltd
Mr Jonathan Asherson
Regional Director
SE Asia & Pacific
Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Chang Chin Nam
Executive Director
Precision Engineering
Economic Development Board
Mr David Tan
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Technical & Professional Services Group
JTC Corporation
Mr Christian Burdin
Managing Director
Festo Pte Ltd
Mr Leong Mun Yuen
Chief Technology Officer & Senior Director
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Mr Edward Ho
& Senior Director, School of Engineering
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Chan Yew Meng
& Senior Director, Centre for Professional &
Leadership Development
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Ho Hooi Min
Senior Director
Nanyang Polytechnic
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Advisory Committees
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CHAIRMAN
Mr Tan Tong Hai
& Executive Director
StarHub Ltd
MEMBERS
Ms Janet Ang
Managing Director
IBM Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Eddie Chau
Founder & CEO
Brandtology Pte Ltd
Mr Andrew Chow
President
ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)
Pte Ltd
Mr Simon Dale
Head of Technology & Innovation
Asia Pacific Japan
SAP Asia Pte Ltd
Mr Haresh Khoobchandani
Managaing Director
Microsoft Thailand
Mr Harish Pillay
Global Head, Community Architecture &
Leadership
Red Hat Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Mr Khor Check Kim
Consultant
Mr Robert H Kim
Director (Consumer Infocomm)
& Covering Director (Manpower
Development)
Infocomm Development Authority
of Singapore
Mr Frank Koo
President, Singapore & Malaysia
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd
Mr Howie Lau
Vice President, Corporate Development
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Mr Alphonsus Pang
Attorney-General’s Chambers
Dr Colin Quek
Vice President, Engineering & Medical
Informatics
Napier Healthcare Solutions Pte Ltd
Mr Joshua Soh
Managing Director (Singapore & Brunei)
Cisco Systems (USA) Pte Ltd
Mr John Tan
& Joint Director, School of Information
Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Daniel Tan
Director, School of Interactive
& Digital Media
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Lai Poh Hing Director, School of Information
Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Lim Swee Cheang
CEO/ Director
Institute of Systems Science
Mr P Ramakrishna
Head, Industry Partnership
IDA International Pte Ltd
INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA
CHAIRMAN
Mr Freddie Yeo
Infinite Studios
MEMBERS
Mr Xavier Nicolas
Managing Director
Lucasfilm Singapore
Mr Johnny Lau
Director
Anime International Co, Asia
Mr Ng Teow Koon
President, Asia Pacific
Side Effects Asia Pacific
Mr Raymond Wong
Senior Vice President
Tecmo Koei Singapore Pte Ltd
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Mr Seng Choon Meng
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 Jayson Goh
Executive Director
Infocomms & Media
Mr John Tan
& Joint Director, School of Information
Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Daniel Tan
Director, School of Interactive
& Digital Media
Nanyang Polytechnic
Advisory Committees
DESIGN
CHAIRMAN
Mr Chiang Hoi Keong
Senior Director, FlexMedical
Flextronics International Singapore
Pte Ltd
MEMBERS
Asst Prof Peer M Sathikh
Acting Associate Chair
School of Art, Design & Media
Mr Francis Chu
Director & Co-Founder
Isuda Pte Ltd
Mr Lee Youn Kay
Director, School of Design
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Peter How
Director, Design
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd
Mr Ho Hooi Min
Senior Director
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Allein G Moore
Publisher/CEO
AdAsia Media Pte Ltd
Dr Wilson Chew
Group Principal Consultant
& Chief Executive Officer
StrategiCom Pte Ltd
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CHAIRMAN
Mr Lim Chin Tong
Executive Director
MEMBERS
Mr Barry Lee
Partner
KPMG LLP
Mr Cedric Chew
Deputy Director
Business Planning & Athlete Services
Sports Development Group
Mr Gerry Lee Kian Hup
Managing Director
Business Groups
NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited
Mr Koh Cheng Chua
Managing Director
United Overseas Bank Limited
Mrs Seah-Khoo Ee Boon
Senior Vice President - Compliance
Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd
Assoc Prof Low Buen Sin
Associate Professor of Banking
& Finance
Director, NTU-SGX Centre for
Financial Education
Nanyang Business School
Mr Henry Heng Jee Kwang
Deputy Principal (Organisational
Excellence)
& Senior Director, School of
Business Management
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ms Neeta Lachmandas
Assistant Chief Executive
Industry Development Group II
Singapore Tourism Board
Dr Lee Tong Nge
Joint Director, School of
Business Management
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Ricky Chew
Founder/Managing Director
Fish & Co Restaurants Pte Ltd
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Advisory Committees
HEALTH SCIENCES
CHAIRMAN
Dr Lau Hong Choon
Director
Manpower Standards & Development
Division
Ministry of Health
MEMBERS
Mr T K Udairam
Group Chief Executive Officer
Eastern Health Alliance
Assoc Prof Patrick Tseng
Chief Dental Officer
Ministry of Health
Assoc Prof Koh Dow Rhoon
Department of Physiology
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
DR Pauline Tan Cheng Jee
Chief Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health
Mr Leong Yew Meng
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Mr Lam Pin Woon
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacy
Assoc Prof Pang Weng Sun
Chairman, Medical Board
Yishun Community Hospital
Mr Foo Hee Jug
Jurong Health Services Pte Ltd
Ms Ang Bee Lian
National Council of Social Service
Dr Wong Loong Mun
Director
Care Integration Division
Agency for Integrated Care
Dr Loh Yik Hin
St Andrew’s Community Hospital
Mr John Tan
& Joint Director, School of
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ms Lau Cheng Mun
Director (Allied Health),
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ms Wong Luan Wah
Director (Nursing),
Nanyang Polytechnic
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
CHAIRMAN
Dr Gaetan Angoh
Managing Director
MSD International GmbH (Singapore
Branch)
MEMBERS
Mr George Routhier
Managing Director
Pfizer Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Mr Leslie Chapple
Vice President, Process
Hyflux Limited
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Mr Tan Peng Guan
Manager, Organisational Change
Management
Singapore Refinery & Chemical Plant
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Ms Rachel Leong
Head, Energy & Chemicals
Mr Richard Sia Kim Siong
Mr Ho Hooi Min
Senior Director
Nanyang Polytechnic
Dr Joel Lee
Director, School of Chemical & Life
Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Chao Chiew Seng
Deputy Director (Special Projects)
Nanyang Polytechnic
Mr Yow Kum Pang
Deputy Director (Chemical)
Nanyang Polytechnic
Advisory Committees
LIFE SCIENCES
CHAIRMAN
Assoc Prof Ren Ee Chee
Senior Principal Investigator
Singapore Immunology Network
Agency for Science, Technology &
Research
MEMBERS
Dr Steven Fang
Partner
Clearbridge Accelerator Pte Ltd
Assoc Prof Ooi Eng Eong
(until Oct 2012)
Program Director (Biological Defence)
Dr Brendon John Hanson
(with effect from Oct 2012)
Head, Bio-defence Therapeutics
Laboratory
DMERI@DSO National Laboratories
Ms Ng Wen Xu
Acting Head,
Biomedical Sciences
Professor Patrick H M Loh
Chairman,
Scientific Advisory Board and Advisor for
Scientific Affairs
Eu Yan Sang International Limited
Dr Lou Huei-Xin
Director,
Clinical Safety, Governance and
Measurement
MOH Holdings Pte Ltd
Dr Goh Lay Beng
R&D Director
Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte Ltd
Dr Joseph Wee
Deputy Director
National Cancer Centre
Assoc Prof Tan Tin Wee
Acting Head of Biochemistry Department
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Dr Joel Lee
Director, School of Chemical
& Life Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
Dr Christina Chai
Head of New Synthesis,
Techniques and Applications Research
Programme
Institute of Chemical and Engineering
Sciences
FOOD SCIENCE
CHAIRMAN
Dr Ng Cher Siang
Managing Director
Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
MEMBERS
Ms Khoo Gek Hoon
Deputy Director, Post-Harvest
Technology Division
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of
Singapore
Ms Thien Kwee Eng
Assistant Managing Director (Cluster
Group Consumer)
Mr Tan Khieng Sin
Director
Frezfruta Jam Mfg Pte Ltd
Ms Loh Soi Min
Director (Lifestyle)
SPRING Singapore
Dr Joel Lee
Director, School of Chemical
& Life Sciences
Nanyang Polytechnic
Dr Tan Hai Meng
Vice-President (Sales)
Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte Ltd
Mrs Yeong Boon Yee
Executive Director
International Life Sciences Institute
Southeast Asia Region
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Student Intake &
Enrolment AY2012/13
SCHOOL
COURSE
INTAKE
ENGINEERING
Electronics, Computer & Communications
Engineering
424
1,619
Mechatronics Engineering
204
625
Manufacturing Engineering
166
575
56
184
145
399
Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology
43
146
Aerospace Systems & Management
43
128
Nanotechnology & Materials Science
45
146
Telematics & Media Technology
43
138
216
658
46
137
1,431
4,755
125
457
Business Informatics
165
478
Engineering Informatics
143
505
Business Enterprise It
61
190
Financial Informatics
69
188
Information Security
58
172
Business Intelligence & Analytics
58
58
679
2,048
Industrial Design
60
176
Space & Interior Design
63
163
Visual Communication
62
188
185
527
43
121
40
117
Digital Media Design (Interaction Design)
80
223
Digital Media Design (Games)
74
221
Digital Media Design (Animation)
91
267
Digital Entertainment Technology (Games)
77
214
405
1,163
83
265
130
383
Pharmaceutical Sciences
86
234
Biologics & Process Technology
47
149
Chemical & Green Technology
47
151
Food Science & Nutrition
84
271
Medicinal Chemistry
57
109
534
1,562
Biomedical Engineering
Digital & Precision Engineering
Multimedia & Infocomm Technology
Electrical Engineering With Eco-Design
SEG Total
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
SIT Total
DESIGN
SDN Total
INTERACTIVE & Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design
DIGITAL MEDIA Digital Visual Effects
SIDM Total
CHEMICAL &
LIFE SCIENCES
Molecular Biotechnology
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
SCL Total
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ENROLMENT
SCHOOL
COURSE
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
Business Management
INTAKE
399
1,154
Marketing
82
282
Sport & Wellness Management
60
182
Accountancy & Finance
157
458
Banking & Financial Services
139
381
Fund Management & Administration
61
179
Hospitality & Tourism Management
167
502
Mass Media Management
56
170
Food & Beverage Business
46
90
1,167
3,398
Nursing
538
1,850
Physiotherapy
104
257
Occupational Therapy
67
177
Diagnostic Radiography
44
162
Radiation Therapy
10
23
Dental Hygiene & Therapy
21
64
Social Sciences (Social Work)
40
90
SHS Total
824
2,623
GRAND TOTAL
5,225
16,076
SBM Total
HEALTH
SCIENCES
ENROLMENT
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
The technological landscape across all sectors is ever dynamic, and the School of Engineering (SEG) continues to
seek out innovative ways to build future industry needs into its curriculum. Offering a unique blend of theoretical
and practical training for anyone aspiring to be an engineer, the School, with its offering of 11 diploma courses,
continues to groom engineers for the next generation.
SEG continues to develop key strategic collaborations with industry partners and enhances its capabilities to
prepare industry-ready and relevant graduates and professionals.
For AY2012/13, SEG had an intake of 1,371 new students, bringing its total student enrolment to 4,465 for its 11
diploma courses:
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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 Manufacturing Engineering
Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
Diploma in Multimedia & Infocomm Technology
Diploma in Nanotechnology & Materials Science
Diploma in Telematics & Media Technology
KEY INITIATIVES & DEVELOPMENTS
MOU with Singapore Institute of Technology and Newcastle University
NYP, the Singapore Institute of Technology and Newcastle University signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) for Singapore’s first degree programme in Electrical Power Engineering on 30 October 2012. This full- time
course will train students in both the engineering and management aspects of the energy business and will help
enhance the energy sector’s need for skilled manpower.
A MOU with the Singapore Institute of Technology, Newcastle University and NYP was signed to start
Singapore’s first degree programme in Electrical Power Engineering. It was witnessed by Minister in
the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran.
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MOU with Jenoptik (SEA)
Jenoptik (SEA) Pte Ltd, a supplier of industrial metrology equipment and a subsidiary of the Industrial Metrology
Division of the Jenoptik AG Group from Germany, signed a MOU with NYP for technology collaboration, on 31
August 2012.
The collaboration jointly develops capabilities and specialist skills in the areas of optical shaft metrology and the
surface and contour analysis of precision components and devices. Jenoptik (SEA) will also provide overseas
industry training attachment opportunities for students at its plants in Germany and consign latest optical measuring
equipment to support NYP’s programmes and industry development projects.
MOU with Hewlett-Packard
NYP and Hewlett-Packard (HP) Singapore, with the support of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
(IDA) and Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation, signed a MOU to establish the NYP-HP Infocomm Innovation
Centre, on 25 October 2012.
The Centre functions as the nexus for collaborations in areas of the Living Lab, infocomm talent development, and
industry catalyst. The existing NYP-HP Green ICT Solutions Centre has also been enhanced and re-dedicated to be
the new centre, where existing activities have been incorporated under new collaboration programmes.
NYP and HP are long-time partners who have been working together to develop students and to support the
industry in areas from CADCAM and wireless technology to IT service management and Green ICT.
MOU with MINDEF
NYP and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) signed a MOU on 1 November 2012 to drive innovation efforts in
developing systems and solutions to address MINDEF’s operational and training needs. The collaboration will
leverage on NYP’s intellectual property, innovations and solution development capabilities to bring R&D outcomes
to the defence operations.
With this collaboration, SEG is able to offer its wide range of engineering know-how and expertise to help resolve
operational and training issues for the armed forces. Staff and final year students can work on real-life industry
projects for national defence operations.
Chief of Navy, RADM Ng Chee Peng and NYP’s
Principal & CEO, Mr Chan Lee Mun, at the MOU
signing between MINDEF and NYP.
MOU with ESIEE Paris
The MOU between NYP & ESIEE Paris was renewed on 21 November 2012. Under the new terms, the two
organisations will collaborate on developing technology and applied research in various domains, with emphasis
on wireless technology and mobile communications, embedded technology, imaging technology and analytics, and
biomedical engineering. Both organisations will also continue with the regular student exchange activities.
ESIEE Paris is a higher education institution of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Region and has
been a close partner with the School for many years.
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MOU with Microsoft
A MOU was signed between NYP and Microsoft on 7 December 2012, to re-dedicate the existing NYP-Microsoft
Centre for Integrated Media and Telematics to the NYP-Microsoft Centre for Smart Mobility and Pervasive
Intelligence.
This will further enhance the training and capability development of industry solutions and innovation that harness
the convergence of everyday activities with smart devices linked and connected to information systems in a cloud
network.
MOU with Hochschule Esslingen
NYP signed a MOU with Hochschule Esslingen of Germany on 1 February 2013, to promote staff and student
exchange programmes, as well as activities and R&D in sciences and technology. Hochschule Esslingen is ranked
among the top universities in Applied Sciences in Germany.
With the MOU, there will be more opportunities
for students to go to Hochschule Esslingen for
exchange programmes in the future.
MOU with Wenzel Asia
Under a MOU signed on 28 February 2013, NYP and Wenzel Asia Pte Ltd will collaborate in developing capabilities
and specialist skills in the areas of high speed CNC volumetric tomography, CNC co-ordinate measuring, laser
scanning and measurement of precision and complex components and devices. This will in turn help to enhance
staff capabilities, and train and develop students and the industry through courses, seminars and workshops.
Academic Alliance with Palo Alto Networks
NYP and Palo Alto Networks have entered into an Academic Alliance initiative on 7 March 2013, to collaborate on
infocomm security capability development and industry certification. A key aspect of the initiative is the setting up
of an Authorized Academy Centre (AAC) within SEG. Under the AAC programme, students will undergo advanced
training in network security design, setup, deployment and management using the next generation firewall
technologies, and acquire Palo Alto Networks’ industry certification.
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MOU with Samsung Asia
NYP and Samsung signed a three-year MOU on 21 March 2013 to establish the NYP-Samsung Digital Convergence
and Mobility Innovation Centre on campus. Equipped with smart devices, large format display screens, and
interactive surfaces from Samsung, the Centre focuses on three areas for solution innovation.
The first is in the R&D in teaching and learning, in
particular the use of digital and mobile technologies
to create a collaborative learning space to facilitate
learning. The Centre will also work on developing
apps for smart devices in areas such as near-field
communications for retail and location-based
advertising for businesses. Finally, the Singapore
Institute of Retail Studies will collaborate with
Samsung to develop innovative technology
and business solutions that enhance customer
experience and business results.
Representatives from NYP were introduced to Samsung’s prototype
learning space.
Official Opening of People Sector Infocomm Resource Centre
The People Sector Infocomm Resource Centre (PSIRC) was officially launched on 27 April 2012. The Centre will
help drive greater adoption and innovative use of emerging infocomm technologies and solutions by people sector
organisations (PSO), such as voluntary welfare organisations, grassroots organisations and community groups, to
enhance public engagement and service delivery.
With funding support from IDA, the PSIRC aims
to grow a people sector infocomm ecosystem,
and will conduct training and host networking
events where PSOs can interact and share
knowledge and best practices. In the first year of
operations, the PSIRC has reached out to more
than 400 PSOs with over 40 projects completed
or in development. It has also conducted six
courses and seminars. The PSIRC is a strategic
partnership between NYP, IDA and the National
Council for Social Service.
The PSIRC was officially launched by Acting Minister, Ministry of
Social and Family Development, and Senior Minister of State, Ministry
of Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing.
EN ISO13485 Certification and ISO17025 Accreditation
SEG was awarded the EN ISO13485:2003+AC:2009 certification on 18 September 2012. This is a globally recognised
ISO standard that represents the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) for manufacturers and
distributors of medical devices, as well as training skilled manpower for the highly regulated industry.
SEG also successfully completed the first surveillance audit in March 2013. In supporting the design verification
of medical devices, SEG’s Medical Validation Lab has achieved the ISO17025 accreditation from the Singapore
Accreditation Council under the Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme.
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Industry Tie-Ups & Projects
Delta Robotic System for Omron Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
The School has developed a Delta Robotic
System for Omron Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to
improve the accuracy and efficiency of a
high-speed automated assembly line. Delta
robots are parallel robots with multiple arms
and excel at picking and placing parts moving
on-the-fly at high speeds. The system is
designed to pick up continuously moving
work pieces from a conveyor and place
them accurately on another continuously
moving platform
The Delta Robotic System will improve
accuracy and efficiency of a high-speed
automated assembly line.
Profile Milling Machine with Philips Electronics
SEG developed a profile milling machine with Philips Electronics for the company’s domestic iron sole plate. A
customised CAM system was developed to achieve a high-speed cutting process as required by the machine and
to mill the side profile of an iron sole plate to its required profile and shape.
The CAM system can be changed to generate different shape profiles of the iron sole plate. With this machine, the
company can shape the iron sole plate in less than 10 seconds. Moreover, the machine is able to produce a smooth
surface after milling and hence no secondary processes are required.
SG Memory with National Library Board
The School collaborated with National Library Board (NLB) to
design and develop ‘SG Memory’, a crowdsourcing mobile app
that lets users share their memories of Singapore and access the
memory collection of the Singapore Memory Project (SMP).
The SMP is a whole-of-nation movement that aims to capture and
document precious moments and memories of people, places
and events for research and discovery. Using the ‘SG Memory’
app, users can sign in to the SMP repository with their existing
Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Windows Live or NLB accounts,
and capture and upload a memory as it happens, as stories,
photos and videos, and simultaneously share them on the app,
SingaporeMemory.sg web portal, and Facebook.
Anyone can use ‘SG Memory’ to share memories of Singapore and
access the memory collection of the Singapore Memory Project.
JobsKiosk for Job Seekers
JobsKiosk@Central is a collaboration project between NYP, Central Singapore Community Development Council
(CDC), the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and STJobs.sg, and supported by IDA. Developed by SEG and
installed as self-service kiosks in Central Singapore CDC for job seekers, the tablet application aggregates multiple
job databases to offer a variety of quality employment opportunities to job seekers.
The app makes the job matching process faster and more effective. Job seekers can receive essential information
on the selected jobs via SMS and communicate directly with the employers to arrange for interviews. The app also
provides updates on job related events and training.
JobsKiosk@Central was launched on 17 May 2012. The project has been further developed by SEG for deployment
at other CDCs and selected community clubs in Singapore, and rebranded as JobsKiosk@SG.
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Memory Games for Adventist Home for the Elders
Adventist Home for the Elders (AHE) approached SEG to create
tablet games for its residents to encourage active ageing and
promote inter-generational bonding between the elderly and
tech-savvy youths. Two games designed with graphics, audio
and quizzes to challenge the memory of the elderly and help
them recall key figures and important moments in Singapore’s
history, were launched during AHE’s 30th anniversary
celebration event on 14 October 2012. The audio used in
the games are in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and the
graphics used include mahjong tiles, photos of veteran actors,
and old photos of Singapore’s landmarks, which the elderly
are familiar with.
The School has developed two new Android game apps for seniors
at the Adventist Home for the Elders.
Collaboration with Clearbridge NanoMedics Pte Ltd on Nanofibres
SEG sealed an industrial project and consultancy agreement with Clearbridge NanoMedics Pte Ltd, a National
University of Singapore spin-off company that focuses on developing, manufacturing and commercialising
nanofibres.
These nanofibres can be manufactured with tailored physical properties, including time-release of compounds and
encapsulation of skin-enhancing ingredients, making such nanofibres suitable for cosmetic skin-care and advanced
wound management applications.
Under the collaboration, SEG will provide expertise to Clearbridge NanoMedics to analyse and characterise
nanofibre for cosmetic applications. SEG also provides consultancy on fine tuning the manufacturing process, to
produce suitable nanofibres for other tailored applications.
Development of Conductive Nano-Composite Elastomeric Materials with Intelligent Mobility Pte Ltd
A research collaboration agreement was
signed with Intelligent Mobility (IM) Pte
Ltd in February 2013 to work together
to develop conductive nano-composite
elastomeric materials for use in creating
flexible sensors for force and pressure
sensing. This project has potential for
footwear applications, and involves staff
members from both organisations.
Intelligent
Mobility
designs
and
manufactures insoles for sports and
rehabilitation
footwear
applications.
This technology can be extended to
other applications such as rehabilitation,
healthcare and other industries.
Intelligent Mobility Pte Ltd and NYP will
work together to develop conductive nanocomposite elastomeric materials.
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Development of High Performance 65nm Digital Synthesizer ASIC Chip with DSO
NYP and DSO National Laboratories collaborated to develop Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) solutions
to meet high performance and miniaturisation requirements. NYP has successfully completed the development
of the Digital Synthesizer ASIC chip targeted for defence applications using 65nm CMOS Low-Power Enhanced
Technology fabricated at GlobalFoundries.
This chip encompasses a numerical controlled oscillator, a configurable multiplexer function, embedded PLL
functions and high performance IO Pads that supports an operating speed of up to 625MHz. This 3mm x 3mm
ASIC chip is the first 65nm ASIC chip designed at the NYP-DSO Innovation Centre for ASIC using the latest industry
standard electronic design automation methodology, and it has achieved a first pass success on silicon.
Development of Imaging Streamer System with CSIT
The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) worked with NYP to develop an imaging streamer system
that allows PC screen images to be automatically stored into a portable Micro-SD storage card for offline review.
Such images can be used to constitute proof of security infringement and lapses.
This system is designed with a small form factor for easy installation onto a PC. The system has a stand-alone
firmware to manage the activation and streaming of PC images into common secondary storage devices like
Micro-SD cards and thumb drives.
Ultra-Low Power Wireless Asset Tracking System for 1Rwave
In collaboration with 1Rwave, a local start-up in embedded electronics and RF development, SEG developed an
802.15.4-based ultra-low power Active RFID tag that has longer active operation favourable for asset tracking and
smart buildings applications.
Stringent testing such as antenna radiation pattern validation and stress loading on a dense network were performed
to ensure the system performed in extreme environmental conditions. The wireless tags can also be visualised in
a 3-D format to facilitate real-time monitoring of live sensory data such as location, temperature and humidity, as
required by the industry.
Semi-Active RFID Transponder for Trilogy Technologies Pte Ltd
NYP developed the small form factor semi-active RFID transponder which operates at an optimal frequency of 868
MHz as part of a system solution for a real-time asset tracking application for Trilogy Technologies Pte Ltd (Trilogy),
a local contract manufacturer.
The patch antenna was designed with high Q-factor and optimised, through the use of electromagnetic simulation
tool, to achieve a detectable range of 5m. The transponder was designed to be embedded in an identity bracelet
of a patient to provide location-awareness within the hospital premises.
EVENTS
Science and Technology Challenge 2012
More than 1,000 students from 33 secondary schools formed 284 teams to participate in the Science and
Technology Challenge 2012, held in NYP on 23 October 2012. This competition gives upper secondary school
students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of engineering, science and technology meaningfully. The event
was organised by the SEG Outreach Team and hosted by more than 200 SEG students.
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Seminar on Changing Trends in Complex Molding Technology
About 110 participants from 57 companies attended a seminar entitled ‘Changing Trends in Complex Molding
Technology’ held in NYP on 3 May 2012. This was part of a series of productivity seminars for precision engineering
organised by the Polytechnic.
The seminar presented practical and industrial
overviews of new approaches, engineering
innovations and effective implementation of
injection moulding processes to meet the
clean room requirements under ISO 14644
and cGMP. Speakers shared their expertise
on topics like clean room molding of medical
devices, advanced wire-cut technology, and
advanced moulding technologies for lenses
and connectors.
Industry experts shared the latest developments
in the precision engineering field during a panel
discussion at the seminar.
EPIC 2012: Towards the Next Manufacturing Revolution
NYP and the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation organised EPIC 2012, a seminar that brought 220 leading industry
practitioners, technology experts, and academia together to share on the theme ‘Towards the Next Manufacturing
Revolution’. Held on 12 September 2012, this annual seminar enables participants from the manufacturing industry
to exchange viewpoints, share new technologies and build new partnerships.
Altium Designer Seminar
A half-day seminar was held on 11 October 2012, to give insights on next-generation electronics design using
leading Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design software Altium Designer. More than 100 industry participants, staff and
students attended the seminar jointly organised by NYP and PCB Graphtech.
PCBs remains the basis of almost all electronics product and PCB designs now factor in the need for higher speeds
and greater miniaturisation.
LTE Deployment & Technologies Day
Rohde & Schwarz (S) Pte Ltd collaborated with NYP to organise a one-day seminar on 12 October 2012, to share
recent developments in Long Term Evolution, also known as 4G, an emerging mobile technology based on OFDMA
and MIMO technologies.
A total of 120 industry participants, staff and students attended the seminar and also learnt about improvements
in communication efficiency, network infrastructure and its channels.
Solar Energy Seminar
NYP and the Renewable Energy Corporation organised a seminar to provide attendees an understanding of the
solar energy industry. About 120 people attended the seminar on 21 October 2012 to learn about the challenges
and opportunities available for those interested in working in the renewable energy industry.
Embedded Systems Seminar
NYP jointly organised an embedded technology seminar with Tektronix on 8 November 2012, to provide participants
insights into signal integrity-related problems in embedded systems. Technical specialists from Tektronix were
also present to share their experiences on how to solve signal integrity issues using tools such as the Tektronix
MDO4000 Series revolutionary oscilloscope with a built-in spectrum analyser. A total of 66 industry participants,
staff and students attended the half-day event.
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Enterprise Forum and Network
In conjunction with Entrepreneurship Week 2012, the NYP Centre of Innovation for Electronics (COIE) and Centre
for Technology Innovation & Commercialisation organised an Enterprise Forum and Network on 22 November 2012.
The event was an opportunity for invited
industry leaders and entrepreneurs to share
with participants their practical knowledge
and insights on business opportunities, the
ideation to market process as well as funding
matters. This event was held together with
the COIE Open House, giving attendees a
better understanding of the multi-faceted
engineering services and business support
offered by COIE and Technology Centres at
NYP. Nearly 250 people attended the event.
The Enterprise Forum and Network 2012 was a good
opportunity for industry leaders, entrepreneurs
and participants to share knowledge.
Renewable Energy Technologies Seminar
With increasing interest in alternative energy sources and energy conservation, NYP and Precicon D&C Pte Ltd
held a half-day seminar entitled ‘Achieving Energy Sustainability Through Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Technologies’, on 23 November 2012.
Some 225 staff, students and industry participants attended the seminar to learn about the latest technologies and
methods in this sector. Other partners at the event included Socomec Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the Sustainable Energy
Association of Singapore, SGS International Certification Services Singapore Pte Ltd, and Environmental Potential.
Lecture Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Dr Geoffrey C Nicholson, former Vice President of Corporate Technical Planning and International Technical Operations
of 3M Corporation, presented a lecture entitled ‘The Key to Innovation – the 3M Way’ on 14 May 2012, part of a
lecture series where distinguished industry innovators share lessons about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dr Nicholson spoke about his passion and determination in pursuing innovation, to around 300 people at the talk.
The event was organised by COIE.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Student Talent & Achievement Recognition Awards
SEG won a total of 35 awards - one Platinum, eight Gold, 15 Silver and 11 Bronze – at the NYP Student Talent &
Achievement Recognition (STAR) Awards. The Platinum award, in the Innovation and Creativity group category,
went to the team who broke the world record for sprints at the Federation of International Robot-soccer Association
(FIRA) Roboworld Cup 2012.
The STAR Awards Scheme was introduced
in 2012 to acknowledge and recognise
students with special talents and passion
in non-academic areas, and whose good
performance and contributions make campus
life more vibrant and lively.
SEG students were recognised for their special
talents and passion in non-academic fields, picking
up a total of 35 awards at the NYP Student Talent
& Achievement Recognition Awards.
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WorldSkills Competition
NYP students topped the WorldSkills Singapore
2012 competition, with 21 medals. Of these, SEG
won three Gold awards, in Aircraft Maintenance,
Mechanical Engineering Design, and Web Design,
as well as four Silver, four Bronze awards, and four
Medallions of Excellence. The Gold medallists will
represent Singapore in the prestigious 42nd World
Skills Competition, to be held in Leipzig, Germany, in
July 2013.
SEG student Glen Chee (extreme right) won a Gold medal
in Web Design, one of the three Gold awards the School
clinched at the WorldSkills Singapore competition.
FIRA HuroCup 2012
SEG students won 12 medals at the 17th FIRA HuroCup,
a prestigious humanoid robot competition, held in
Bristol, UK, from 20 to 25 August 2012. Prime Minister
Lee Hsien Loong even highlighted one of the winning
robots, Red Atom, which broke the world record for
sprints in the competition, during the National Day Rally
2012. This robot was also dubbed the “Usain Bolt of the
robot world” by the BBC. The students out-performed
26 institutions from nine countries, including veterans
from the UK, Korea, Taiwan, Canada and Mexico.
Members of the team behind the record-breaking robot, Red
Atom, celebrate their victory at the FIRA HuroCup held in
Bristol, UK.
Singapore Robotic Games
NYP won the most Gold medals and overall most number of medals, amongst other institutes, at the 20th Singapore
Robotic Games 2013, held at the Science Centre Singapore on 22 and 23 January 2013. SEG students clinched
seven Gold out of nine events, including a clean sweep in five categories: Pole Balancing, Wall Climbing, Sumo
Robot (RC), Humanoid and Legged Robot Marathon.
SEG students clinched the most number of medals at the 20th Singapore Robotic Games, including
seven Gold awards out of nine events.
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Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition
A total of 46 students from the Diploma of Electronics,
Computer & Communications Engineering and
Diploma of Aerospace Systems & Management,
participated in the Singapore Amazing Flying
Machine Competition 2013. They clinched a total of
seven awards comprising two Silver and five Bronze
awards.
All local polytechnics and four universities participated
in the competition organised by DSO National
Laboratories and Science Centre Singapore, and
supported by the Defence Research and Technology
Office.
Students performed well at the Singapore Amazing
Flying Machine Competition 2013, winning seven awards
comprising two Silver and five Bronze medals.
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award 2012
NYP clinched seven awards including one Silver, four Merits and two Commendation prizes at the Tan Kah Kee
Young Inventors’ Award 2012. Among the winning ideas were an invention that uses a smartphone to speak aloud
the prescription for the elderly and an invention
that assists a patient to get in and out of a sitting
position safely. This prestigious annual competition
aims to stimulate creativity among youths while
they pursue scientific and technological research
in Singapore.
Students won seven awards including one Silver, four
Merits and two Commendation prizes at the Tan Kah
Kee Young Inventors’ Awards 2012.
IES Design Award
SEG students picked up a Merit Award with the project ‘Visually-Impaired Student User-Friendly Assisted Laboratory’
at the IES Design Award 2012. The winning project leveraged on augmented reality to support visually-impaired
students to visualise abstract science concepts through participation in science experiments. Participants had to
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Biomedical Engineering Society Scientific Meeting
Two student teams, one from the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering and the other from the Diploma in Mechatronics
Engineering, presented their research findings from their Final Year Project at the 6th Biomedical Engineering
Society Scientific Meeting, winning a Merit Award each. The event, held in May 2012, attracted close to 100 teams
from junior colleges, polytechnics and universities.
National Education Gaming Championship
Second year Diploma in Multimedia & Infocomm Technology student Elmo Hong Wei Xiang, clinched the top prize
at the National Education Gaming Championship (NECC) competition held in June 2012. The NECC is an interschool gaming competition organised by Nexus, MINDEF and supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE), to
engage youths in National Education.
NYP-ST Engineering Scholarship Presentation
Six students from the Diploma in Nanotechnology & Materials Science received their NYP-ST Engineering
Scholarship awards from Dr Richard Kwok, Chief Technology Officer of Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics Ltd.
During the award ceremony, they were given an overview of the company and its research in advanced materials
and Nanotechnology. Two final year scholars were also attached to ST Kinetics for their Industrial Attachment
Programme.
Best Ideator Gold Award
Senior Lecturer Mr Chin Yeow Hong was
awarded the Best Ideator Gold Award at the
PS21 ExCEL Convention 2012 held at Gardens
by the Bay. He invented the EasyRest walking
aid, a conventional quad cane with an attachable
seat that has since been commercialised by a
healthcare company.
Mr Chin has successfully licensed two other
inventions – a detachable compact quad cane
that can be easily stored in a bag and a gadget
that can be attached to a keyhole to help the
elderly lock and unlock a door easily – for
commercial production. He has also filed for four
patents in the area of healthcare and assistive
products.
Senior Lecturer Mr Chin Yeow Hong was awarded the Best Ideator
Gold Award at the PS21 ExCEL Convention 2012.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
IPv6 Competency Development Programme
The IPv6 Competency Development Programme aims to develop students’ competency in IPv6 technology and
support IDA’s initiative to accelerate Singapore’s IPv6 adoption. In the past year, 503 students obtained the IPv6
(Basic) certification, 162 students obtained the IPv6 (Intermediate) certification and 21 students obtained the IPv6
(Advanced) certification from IPv6 Forum Singapore.
R&D Internship Opportunities for Students
A total of 21 students undertook R&D project work of between three to six months at leading infocomm companies
and research organisations, including HP Labs, Fluke Networks Beijing R&D Centre, I2R, Symantec, BT, and Cisco
Systems.
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Staff Development and Industry Attachment
A total of 15 staff members are currently pursuing their PhD and MSc in the following areas: Education, Electrical &
Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Informatics, Materials Science,
Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology & Microsystems and Telecommunications.
Senior Lecturer, Mr Frankie Chan was attached to Fluke Networks Beijing R&D Centre from September to December
2012, to develop capabilities in the areas of high-performance networks. During his attachment, he was involved
in joint R&D projects with Fluke Networks R&D team. The attachment also provided him an opportunity to gain indepth understanding of research techniques and advanced technologies in high-performance network architecture
design, security and network analytics.
Translational R&D and Innovation Fund
SEG was awarded grants from the MOE Innovation Fund (S$1.45 million) and NYP Capability Development Project
Programme (S$0.248 million).
These grants covered education, alternative and green energy, infocomm, biomedical engineering and precision
engineering. SEG also embarked on 17 projects widely funded from MOE, the National Research Foundation, Tote
and NYP.
STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME
Overseas Educational Study Trips
A total of 427 students from SEG participated in various overseas educational trips and competitions to gain exposure
and experience firsthand the technological, economic, cultural and historical aspects of different countries. They
visited Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, Germany and France. This included
two leadership camps in Bintan, Indonesia, and two exchange programmes to South Korea and Japan.
Global Internship Opportunities
A total of 138 students were attached overseas for their final year project work and Overseas Industrial Placement
Programme. This was an integral part of the School’s academic curriculum where students in their final year are
given an opportunity to work in leading global companies or research institutions overseas.
Some engineering students were also attached to NYP’s Overseas Project Centres in the Suzhou Industry Park
Institute of Vocational Training, Beijing Information Technology College and Panyu Polytechnic. Others were
attached to Queen Mary University of
London in UK, ESIEE Paris in France
and Gannon University in USA. On
such trips, students are exposed to an
international work environment with
cross-cultural learning opportunities
which prepare them to become allrounder, industry-ready graduates.
Overseas exposure is an integral part of the
School’s curriculum. These students were
attached to the Overseas Project Centre in
Beijing
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology
To meet demand for specialist manpower with the know-how and expertise in designing, implementing and
managing infocomm infrastructure, NYP conducted two runs of the Specialist Diploma in Infocomm Technology
programme in the past year. To date, the programme has trained more than 300 industry practitioners.
This programme has been re-structured to be aligned with MOE’s Continuing Education and Training (CET)
Qualifications Framework, to allow adult learners to customise their learning. The revised programme is scheduled
to be launched in July 2013.
Specialist Diploma in Embedded System
NYP conducted the 11th and 12th runs of the Specialist Diploma in Embedded Systems. This national programme,
supported by the Economic Development Board, is designed to equip professional engineers with expertise in the
design and development of embedded products and systems. Embedded systems and its associated technologies
are key enablers for advanced electronic systems that drive growth in the global electronics market. To date, the
School has trained 251 industry practitioners from 174 companies.
Diploma In Engineering (Aerospace Manufacturing)
NYP launched its first CET Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace Manufacturing) this past year. This part-time diploma
is designed primarily to equip students with the knowledge and skills to undertake and add value to jobs in the
aerospace manufacturing industry.
It also provides upgrading opportunities for those in employment to upgrade their qualifications as well as to
develop manpower capabilities and skill sets to support growth in emerging industry areas, such as aerospace
and aeronautical sectors. This course is strongly supported by EDB, SPRING Singapore, Association of Aerospace
Industries (Singapore) and the local precision engineering and aerospace companies.
The course consists of five modularised certificates of 180 hours each, adding to a total of 900 hours to be
completed within two-and-a-half years. The course has a total of 44 participants from two intakes.
Certificate in Engineering Foundation Studies
The Certificate in Engineering Studies provides an alternative path for SAF servicemen to upgrade themselves,
particularly for those who do not possess the necessary entry requirements for admission to the CET Diploma
in Engineering. The bridging certificate course commenced on 25 March 2013 with 24 servicemen and will be
conducted over three evenings per week till September 2013.
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Productivity Management (Manufacturing)
NYP successfully completed the first run of the WSQ Specialist Diploma in Productivity Management (Manufacturing)
on 20 July 2012. 13 participants, including a project management director and production supervisors in the
manufacturing industry, benefited from the course. The second run commenced on 14 August 2012 with 14
participants from various sectors.
This nine-month course
provides participants with
knowledge and skills to apply
productivity
improvement
techniques and systems
in their work, as well as to
manage the change that it
entails.
The first run of the Precision
Engineering WSQ Specialist
Diploma in Machine Building
& Project Management was
successfully concluded in June
2012.
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WSQ Specialist Diploma in Machine Building & Project Management
NYP launched the Precision Engineering WSQ Specialist Diploma in Machine Building & Project Management to
address the technical issues and techniques of handling machines that support activities in the manufacturing
industry.
The first run of this programme with 12 participants successfully concluded in June 2012. A total of 60 Statements
of Attainment were awarded. The second run was launched on 14 August 2012 with 10 successful applicants.
Customised Courses for MINDEF
NYP conducted various courses under the Info-Communication Technology Programme for MINDEF, training 987
officers and specialists in the past year. To date, 2,054 personnel were trained under this initiative. Under the Cyber
Defence Programme, NYP has also conducted a total of 17 runs of network and network security courses, training
321 MINDEF specialists.
Customised Courses for SingTel
SEG has worked closely with SingTel on a series of next generation network technology programmes for their
executives and professional engineers since 2000. Based on a revised and updated curriculum, NYP conducted
three runs of the ‘Next Generation Networks - Access, Wireless and Optical Broadband Networks’ course for
58 SingTel professionals. NYP has also completed the 17th run of the ‘Next Generation Networks – Business &
Technical Overview’ course. To date, a total of 355 executives and professionals from SingTel have benefited from
this course.
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School of
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SCHOOL OF inFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The 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.
The new Diploma in Business Intelligence and Analytics to train IT technologists with strong emphasis on business
and social analytics, was launched with an initial intake of 60 students. This course empowers students with the
skills to creatively leverage on IT, social media technologies and business analytics techniques to gain insights into
different business aspects
The School also continued to expand its industry and bilateral collaborations, to strengthen its capabilities
development and offer better value-added services to the industry.
For AY2012/13, SIT welcomed 701 new students, bringing its enrolment to 1,957 students for its seven courses:
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Business Informatics
• Diploma in Engineering Informatics
• Diploma in Business Enterprise IT
• Diploma in Financial Informatics
• Diploma in Information Security
• Diploma in Business Intelligence and Analytics
NEW INITIATIVES & DEVELOPMENTS
Establishment of Enterprise Mobility Innovation Centre
Anticipating a demand for IT professionals equipped with knowledge and skillsets in enterprise mobility, NYP and
SAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 1 June 2012, to launch the Enterprise Mobility Innovation
Centre (EMIC).
Located in SIT, the Centre will train students and industry partners on various SAP technologies. It will also engage
in industry projects with companies focusing on the use of enterprise mobility tools and solutions to develop rich
mobile applications for smartphones and tablets, to increase the companies’ competitive position.
By collaborating on projects, the Centre aims to gain technical know-how and best practices in the area of enterprise
mobility. This in turn, will enable to School to broaden and enhance its curriculum.
Since the launch of the Enterprise Mobility Innovation Centre on 1 June 2012,
students now have more opportunities to work on enterprise mobility projects.
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Collaboration with Business Analytics Translational Centre
NYP and Business Analytics Translational Centre (BATC) signed a MOU on 19 September 2012 to catalyse innovation,
perform technology translation and drive the adoption of Business Analytics in Singapore.
Under this collaboration, BATC will work with NYP to transfer analytics knowledge and skills through training and
awareness seminars/workshops, to develop a ready pool of local Business Analytics professionals.
BATC is set up by the Agency for
Science, Technology and Research
and the Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore (IDA). Through
translating technologies and developing
talents, BATC will play a key role in
bridging Institutes of Higher Learning
and industries to build a eco-system
for Business Analytics in verticals
such as the government, insurance,
telecommunications,
retail,
energy,
healthcare and banking and financial
sectors.
The launch of the Business Analytics Translational Centre on 19 September
2012 helps drive the adoption of business analytics in Singapore.
Collaboration with StarHub on SmartHub platform
NYP signed a MOU with StarHub on 5 November 2012 to develop innovative consumer and social analytics
projects.
SIT will leverage on the SmartHub platform to develop innovative social analytics solutions using Big Data from
StarHub’s quad-play (mobile, TV, internet, and voice) business, and to enhance staff and students competency in
Big Data analytics.
As a result of this collaboration, the School has developed a technology called MoodSense that allows businesses to
analyse the consumers’ moods through real-time, location-based, at-scale data collected from StarHub subscribers
with assured confidentiality. The technology then categorises the results by subscribers’ demographics. The insight
gained allows for the company to make informed decisions that improve the consumer experience.
Collaboration on Geospatial Education, Training, Research and Development
NYP and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) signed a MOU on 7 November 2012 to address the geospatial manpower
needs and raise the level of geospatial competencies in Singapore.
This partnership enables both organisations to tap into each other’s expertise and resources in promoting the use
of Geospatial Information System and technology in Singapore. It will also see the development of new geospatial
services and applications across various mobile and web-based platforms leveraging on OneMap, an integrated
map system for government agencies to deliver location-based services and information.
The technological know-how and best
practices gathered will be shared through
training programmes co-organised by the two
organisations for the public sector and industry
partners. In addition, SLA will award a SLA
Geospatial Scholarship annually from 2013 to
2015 to an outstanding final year student in the
Geospatial and Mobile Innovation specialisation
track under the Diploma in Information
Technology.
The MOU signed between NYP and SLA on 7
November 2012 will enhance the Polytechnic’s
capabilities and skills in geospatial development.
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Service Science Collaboration Programme
NYP signed a MOU with IBM on 6 December 2012 to groom students with the Service Science, Management
and Engineering (SSME) skillset. This gives students the combined business, technology and social sciences skills
needed in the IT and business consulting space, where companies seize new business opportunities by building
more efficient IT systems to streamline business processes.
Students will learn to apply SSME in projects.
In particular, students from the Diploma in
Business Informatics will be offered a track
on Service Innovation. These service-minded
students will possess deep knowledge in
one discipline and broader knowledge in
other areas, providing a mix of business,
technical and social sciences knowledge in
designing high-value service solutions.
Students will have more opportunities to be
trained in the Service Science, Management
and Engineering skillset with the collaboration
between NYP and IBM.
Collaboration with Splunk to Establish Operational Intelligence Lab
NYP and Splunk, the leading provider of software for gaining insight from machine-generated data and operational
intelligence, signed a MOU on 22 March 2013 to establish the NYP-Splunk Operational Intelligence Lab (OILab).
The OILab aims to be a platform in Big Data and operational intelligence education and R&D, as well as a host for
project development for partners and the industry using Splunk technology and tools. Students at the Lab will also
learn how to use Splunk software to gain insight from machine data, creating the next workforce in Big Data.
The Polytechnic has been a Professional Education
Services Provider for Splunk in Singapore since
September 2012. There are also plans to conduct
advanced Splunk certification courses, including
Splunk architect and administrator courses, in 2013
and 2014.
The MOU with Splunk provides students the chance to be
trained in Big Data and operational intelligence.
Diploma Plus Programme
SIT launched its Diploma Plus Programme to offer students the opportunity to better prepare for university studies
and to enhance their technical capabilities. To date, the School has a total of 601 passes for the 13 Diploma Plus
modules offered to SIT students.
Students who completed the Diploma Plus modules can also sit for IT professional certifications such as the Oracle
11g Certified Associate, Cisco Certified Network Associate, IBM Certified Application Developer, SAP Certified
Business Associate with SAP ERP 6.0, RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Microsoft Certified
Technology Specialist (MCTS) as well as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
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INDUSTRY TIE-UPS & PROJECTS
Information Security
The School continued to engage the information security industry, associations and certification bodies in various
engagements. Staff have also contributed in local and global capacities by influencing the trends and direction of
professional education and certifications in leading certification bodies, such as ISACA and ISC2.
SIT has developed several information security projects commissioned by the industry covering areas such as
software protection, malware reverse engineering, source code review, penetration testing and performance
testing. The School is also embarking on projects related to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
systems, machine data analytics and operational intelligence, and digital forensics.
Social Media and Analytics
SIT continues to enhance its capabilities in Social Media technologies, data mining and visualisation techniques
to develop innovative enterprise solutions for the industry through the Centre for Social Media and Analytics, a
collaboration with Brandtology.
In R&D, SIT continues to work on a project in the area of social media analytics funded by the Ministry of Education
(MOE) Innovation Grant. This project combines social media data and semantic open data to extract relevant
information and capture relationship to enable a more comprehensive view of integrated data.
Cloud Computing
SIT has embraced Cloud Computing by leveraging on the synergy of virtualisation, mobile computing, real-time
data streams, Big Data and Analytics. Part of SIT’s capability development in Cloud Computing will focus on
established technologies such as Google App Engine, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Windows Azure
platforms, among others.
The School has successfully completed a R&D project awarded under the IDA Cloud Computing Research Grant.
The project, a Remote Personal Virtualised File System, was developed to allow users to access data and files
stored in the cloud easily and securely by using metadata stored in mobile devices.
Such industry and R&D projects form case studies in the School’s curriculum, to enhance students’ knowledge in
Cloud Computing applications and deployment. Cloud Computing has been incorporated into all diplomas offered
by SIT.
Mobile Computing
SIT continues to strengthen its mobile computing capabilities covering dominant platforms such as iOS for iPhone
and iPad, Android and Windows Phone. The School has published more than 70 mobile apps till date in various app
stores that have garnered more than 3 million downloads collectively.
SIT also continues to be an active member of the global Nokia Developer Consultancy and Training Network. This
is a dedicated cluster of world-class software service providers offering the Nokia Developer community with top
quality mobile development consultancy and training services.
Business Intelligence and Analytics
SIT continues to build capabilities in the emerging area of Business Intelligence and Analytics. It has also collaborated
with visual data and predictive analysis technology leaders to leverage on their technologies. They include IBM
Smart Visual Analytic, Oracle Enterprise Performance, SAP Business Intelligence and Business Objects.
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Enterprise Grid, Databases and Information Architecture
The school continues its strong collaboration with Oracle through the Enterprise Information Architecture Centre
(EIAC). EIAC strives continuously as a Centre of Excellence for enterprise information solutions and serves as a
public platform to showcase best practices in Oracle enterprise information architecture, sharing of user experiences
and the dissemination of new trends and innovations.
Staff and students continue to train and prepare for Oracle certifications. This year, EIAC added a new certification,
‘Certified Weblogic Expert’, to its offerings. To date, EIAC has facilitated 175 students to obtain Oracle Certified
Associate (OCA) certifications.
MobileRead for NLB
SIT and the National Library Board (NLB)
collaborated to design and develop a mobile
app, MobileRead, to provide users with Androidbased devices access to NLB contents. With
this app, users will be able to browse more
than 420 titles in the catalogue. Once a title is
selected, the user will be able to download and
save it onto a mobile device for offline reading
while on the move.
Readers interested in attending events
conducted by NLB, can also be kept updated of
upcoming events through the app. In addition,
they can share the book titles they are currently
reading and events they will be attending, with
friends on social media platforms. MobileRead
is currently available for Android and iOS
platform via Google Play and Apple App Store
respectively.
Users of the MobileRead app can read NLB books while on the move.
Content Management System for Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
SIT collaborated with Buddha Tooth Relic Temple to revamp its website to provide a more engaging and interactive
platform using Wordpress Content Management System (CMS). The new web portal allows the administrator to
create content easily and disseminate new posts on different social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
The extensibility of the plug-in architecture provides a rich variety of features that can be added to the web portal.
With Wordpress CMS, the new web portal has higher search capability on Google, resulting in greater reach and
awareness to online users. The portal is accessible on iOS and Android mobile platforms.
A rich interactive experience awaits
surfers to the revamped Buddha
Tool Relic Temple’s website.
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Property ROI Management System
SIT and Far East Organisation (FEO) collaborated to design and develop a web-based IT system to streamline
processes in the management of Registration of Interests (ROIs) during properties pre-launches.
Property developers use information derived from ROIs to make key business decisions that can determine the
success of a launch. This new mobile driven solution helps FEO capture information, such as demographics of
potential buyers and overall sentiment of the market, quickly and accurately.
This IT solution has an easy-to-use interface and is tablet-friendly, giving the user greater flexibility during the data
entry process. A reporting module also significantly reduces the time and effort required to churn out reports and
statistics, increasing the user’s work efficiency.
Mobile App to Save Your Heart
SIT, in collaboration with SHS, was
awarded a Singapore Heart Foundation
Grant to work on a R&D project in the area
of cardiac rehabilitation and wellness. This
project aims to develop a mobile solution
to assist heart patients in receiving prompt
and correct treatment when suffering a
heart attack in public places. The project
will help to improve the out-of-hospital
sudden cardiac arrest survival rate in
Singapore by creating an environment for
the more effective use of CPR and AED in
the community.
SIT and SHS worked together to create a mobile app that can help improve the cardiac arrest survival rate.
EnterpriseOne Mobile App
SIT collaborated with SPRING Singapore to design and
develop a mobile app to extend the EnterpriseOne
services and tools to mobile users in Singapore.
EnterpriseOne is a comprehensive website managed
by SPRING Singapore. A wealth of related government
information and e-services can be found at the portal
which helps aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and
businesses find information and relevant services
easily. The mobile solution is available on iOS platform.
SIT and SPRING Singapore designed and developed
a mobile app to extend the EnterpriseOne
services and tools to mobile users in Singapore.
iCAN Productivity App
SIT collaborated with SPRING Singapore to design and develop two mobile apps under the iCAN initiative to
improve and promote mobile accessibility of data within organisations. The first app allows for the user to browse
the staff directory anytime, anywhere, while the second was a notification and calendar app that lets staff update
their reporting officer of their movements. It also lets them view events on the corporate calendar.
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iFeedback Mobile App for Nestle
At Nestle’s request, SIT has developed an app, iFeedback, that allows
consumers to provide their feedback on Nestle’s products through text,
photos and videos. The mobile app is available on both iPhone and
Android platforms.
The iFeedback mobile app allows consumers
to provide their feedback on Nestle products to the company easily.
EVENTS
University Immersion Programme
SIT extended its University Immersion Programme with a
new partnership with the School of Information Systems,
Singapore Management University. Students worked
on various research areas including database security,
virtualisation memory optimisation, data analytics,
innovative environment for teaching programming
and risk management modules. A total of seventeen
students participated in the programme with the three
local universities.
Students in the University Immersion Programme
get to work on various research areas.
Outreach Programmes for Secondary Schools
• SIT conducted a range of Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) for upper secondary school students, including
‘Social Media in Action’, ‘Financial Literacy in IT’, and ‘Defences against Hackers, Trojans and Viruses’. These handson courses provide students the opportunity to explore different aspects of IT and create innovative IT apps.
• SIT worked with select secondary schools to develop their students’ interest in IT. For example, in Nan Chiau High
School and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School, SIT conducted an Infocomm Club Programme with focus on Mobile
Technologies, Security and Networking, Web Publishing and Digital Media Technologies.
• In June 2012, with the support of IDA, SIT organised an iBook workshop to equip students with knowledge in
creating electronic books on iPad. Teams from 10 secondary schools participated in the training cum competition.
• During the year-end vacation, three day camps were customised for secondary school students, to discover and
appreciate various aspects of IT.
• SIT reached out to teachers through the Teachers’ Work Attachment programme. In November 2012, it held an
initiative entitled ‘Create Interactive Multi-touch eBooks’, to teach teachers how to use iBooks Author to create
interactive educational contents on an iPad.
• SIT partnered with MOE to organise the MOE Informatics Seminar for 60 secondary school teachers. The seminar
was to help teachers better understand the current social media landscape and latest trends, as well as how social
media analytics concepts form the basis of gathering and analysing data for business decision making. Participants
also attended workshops conducted by leading IT companies.
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Research Mentorship Programmes
Starting from June 2012 to February 2013, NYP mentored students from Xinmin Secondary School, Zhonghua
Secondary School, Nan Chiau High School and Yishun Town Secondary School to complete various projects in the
areas of Chemical & Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Interactive & Digital
Media and Business Management. Their projects were showcased during the respective schools’ Science and
Technology Symposium in early 2013.
SIT also mentored students from Chong Boon Secondary School, Hai Sing Secondary School, Kranji Secondary
School and Maris Stella Secondary Schools under the Research Mentorship Programme.
Silver Infocomm Day 2012
More than 2,000 senior citizens participated in a series of events held in conjunction with Silver Infocomm Day on
29 September 2012 and from 3 to 6 October 2012. The event focuses on experiential and fun learning for senior
citizens and helps to bridge the digital divide among senior citizens, and encourages them to adopt IT in their daily
lives. More than 100 SIT students volunteered as cyber guides to help the seniors in their learning journey.
The event was jointly organised by IDA, RSVP Singapore: the Organisation of Senior Volunteers, Institute of Technical
Education, Singapore Polytechnic and NYP.
Community Service Activities
Some 50 students from the SIT Club and two staff organised a series of community service events starting
from June 2012. They comprised of visits to children’s homes, participation in heritage community service events
to create heritage awareness, and a fund raising charity run cum carnival called ‘HeartzOut 2012’ in NYP on 24
October 2012. Funds raised benefited children from low-income and single parent households, who rely on D’Joy
Children’s Centre for tuition, arts programmes and bursary awards.
ACHIEVEMENTS
WorldSkills Singapore
At the WorldSkills Singapore 2012 Competition, SIT
students won one Gold, three Silver, two Bronze
and three Medallion of Excellence Award in the IT
Network Systems Administration and IT Software
Solutions for Business categories. SIT’s Gold
medallist in IT Network Systems Administration
will represent Singapore in the 42nd WorldSkills
Competition in Leipzig, Germany, in July 2013.
SIT students made their mark
at the WorldSkills Singapore 2012 Competition.
Microsoft Imagine Cup
Joshua Sim, a second year Diploma in Information
Security student, emerged as the second runner-up
in the IT Challenge category of the Microsoft Imagine
Cup 2012 competition. This win is the third consecutive
year that a SIT student has managed to clinch a top
three placing in the category at this premier student
technology competition. Joshua had to pit his skills
against five other worldwide finalists, chosen from
7,000 over competitors in this category, in a demanding
24-hour system administration, security and networking
challenge.
Joshua Sim emerged as the second runner-up in the IT
Challenge category of the international Microsoft Imagine
Cup 2012 competition.
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A team of four students from SIT and SHS emerged
as champions at the Singapore finals of the Imagine
Cup 2012 competition (Software Design Competition)
held on 14 April 2012. The team had developed an
innovative system called the Dementia Assistance
& Recall Engine (DARE) that utilises the features of
Windows 8 to aid in Reminiscence Therapy to help
the dementia patient maintain good mental health.
Following this win, the team travelled to Sydney,
Australia, in July 2012 to compete against 74 other
worldwide competitors. The team did Singapore and
NYP proud by emerging as a top 20 finalist.
The winning team at the Singapore finals of the Imagine
Cup 2012 Competition did Singapore proud by scoring a
top 20 placing at the international finals of the competition.
InnovateIT Competition
A team of three SIT students emerged as the national
champion of the InnovateIT 2012 Competition, with its
innovative mobile app called Petz-Out. The app helps
to monitor and encourages users to exercise. The
competition was organised by the School of Information
Systems, Singapore Management University. It aimed to
promote the use of IT to improve business value, in a fun
and engaging manner.
The three students (holding certificates) impressed judges of
the InnovateIT 2012 with their Petz-Out mobile app.
OneMap Challenge
SIT made a clean sweep of the top three prizes in the Mobile Applications category of the inaugural OneMap
Challenge, a competition aimed at increasing the awareness and innovative use of OneMap in the development of
desktop and mobile applications.
‘Project EcoFinder’, a mobile app developed
by a Diploma in Business Informatics student,
emerged champion. The Windows Phone app
uses gamification to motivate people to reduce
waste output to protect the environment. The
other two winning SIT entries were ‘iGoNYP’
and ‘imHungry@SG’. Besides winning the first
runner-up prize, ‘iGoNYP’ was also named the
most popular mobile app in a Facebook poll.
SIT students made a big haul at the OneMap
Challenge 2012, claiming the top three prizes in the
Mobile Applications category.
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SLA Spatial Challenge
A cross-diploma team of students emerged champions in the Tertiary GIS Application category of the SLA Spatial
Challenge 2012 Competition. Team Edify impressed judges with its ‘EasyMove@SG’ portal that provides accessibility
features and route planning information for the mobility-impaired to get to their destination easily. The team also
received two other Special Awards, for Outstanding Data Collection and GeoBlog.
Singapore Cyber Conquest
SIT teams competed against teams from other polytechnics and the universities, and made a clean sweep of the
top three prizes in the Singapore Cyber Conquest 2012 competition.
The competition challenged participants to operate within a realistic IT system setup, complete with multisegmented networks and web applications. Participants had to demonstrate their capabilities in binary analysis,
stenography and hardware forensics as well as a good understanding of a typical network and web-based security
issues, to overcome numerous challenges. The competition was held together with the annual security conference
GovernmentWare 2012, at Resort World Convention Centre in Sentosa.
Asia Pacific Regional Red Hat Challenge
Elgin Lee and Chia Yong Xiang, both second year students from the Diploma in Information Security, emerged
champion and first runner-up respectively in the Asia Pacific’s Regional Red Hat Challenge Finals held in China. This
is the second consecutive year that SIT students represented Singapore in this event.
The competition is a regional knowledge-based technology competition involving Red Hat Enterprise Linux system
administration, network administration, security administration and virtualisation tasks. It attracted more than
1,500 participants from universities and other tertiary institutions from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and
Singapore.
IBM Student Innovator Challenge
Kwek Guo Xiang, a final year Diploma in
Business Informatics student, emerged
champion in the IBM Student Innovator
Challenge competition. Participants were
required to submit innovative ideas in
this competition opened to institutes of
higher learning in Singapore. Guo Xiang’s
winning idea, picked out of 96 proposals,
is the ‘Intelligent Food Ordering System’
that allows food court patrons to browse
food menus without leaving their seats
resulting in one time ordering and payment,
regardless of the stall. This solution can
work on tablets and smartphones.
Kwek Guo Xiang (second from left) was the
champion of the IBM Student Innovator
Challenge competition.
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Cisco Netriders and NetExcellence Challenge
A staff member won the NetExcellence
Challenge 2012 while SIT’s student
teams emerged champion and second
runner-up in the Cisco NetRiders 2012
Competition. The winning team then
went on to pick up the second runnerup prize out of 17 other teams in the
regional leg of this competition. The
Cisco NetRiders and NetExcellence
Challenge Singapore 2012 showcase and
recognise the professional excellence of
students and instructors in the Cisco
Networking Academy.
SIT teams and staff achieved exceptional results at the Cisco NetRiders
competition and NetExcellence Challenge.
AIRRAID4 2013 Competition
A SIT team emerged as champion in the AIRRAID4 2013 Competition
organised by ThinkSecure Pte Ltd. This competition challenged working
professionals and tertiary students to pit their skills operating in a
wireless/wired network, application auditing and penetration-testing.
The AIRRAID4 2013 Competition winning team
received S$2,000 for its hard work.
CSIT Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Rachel Low Yue Xiu, a Diploma in Information Security graduate, was awarded the CSIT Undergraduate Scholarship
(Integrated Local-Overseas). Rachel, currently pursuing a Degree in Computing (Information Systems) at the
National University of Singapore, has been offered the opportunity to take up a concurrent programme to study at
Cambridge University in her fourth year of studies. She will then graduate with a Master degree in Management
from Cambridge University.
National Infocomm Scholarships Award
Muhammad Safiullah, a Diploma in Information Technology graduate, was awarded the National Infocomm
Scholarship. He is currently pursuing his Degree in Information Systems Management at the Singapore Management
University.
Singapore Industry Scholarships Award
Jonah Teo Qing Xi, a Diploma in Information Technology graduate, was awarded the Singapore Industry Scholarship.
Jonah is currently pursuing his four-year Direct Honours programme in the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and
Electronic Engineering).
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Staff members continue to contribute actively to industries and professional associations through talks and
presentation of research papers at various international and local conferences/seminars. These include Cloud
Futures 2012, Cloud Computing Data Security@Singapore Computer Society, the 5th Annual National Conference
on Cyber Security, PlugFest International Programming Competition Workshop, Mobile Community of Practice,
SAS Bites and the 2nd annual Splunk APAC Partner 2013 conference.
IBM Toronto Labs Overseas Residency Programme
Senior Lecturer Mr Lam Chang Keong completed a two-month residency programme at IBM Toronto Software Labs.
During the attachment held from August to October 2012, he worked with researchers to develop ‘ManyEyes’, a
community site to showcase IBM’s visualisations and business analytics technologies. Such a residency programme
creates excellent opportunities for staff to connect with experts from different fields. Since 1999, 31 staff members
have participated in this programme.
Attachment at SAS Singapore
Senior Lecturer Ms Lee Foon Yee completed a seven-week work attachment at SAS Singapore from August to
September 2012 with the Risk Intelligence and Business Solutions team. During the attachment, she worked on
project using a suite of SAS Text Analytics and Sentiment Analysis products to analyse online and social conversation
data, to identify relevant risks and issues which affect a corporate reputation.
SIT presentation at Microsoft on Cloud Computing
Assistant Manager Gary Lim was invited to present a case study paper on how best practices in Cloud Computing
have been infused into the academic curricula of the various IT diplomas offered in NYP, during the prestigious
Cloud Futures Conference. The conference, held at the University of California, Berkeley in May 2012, was attended
by leading researchers from universities and practitioners from the IT industry.
Students INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME
NYP Student Project Centres
A total of 226 students participated in attachments of between two to six weeks at the NYP Student Project Centres
in Beijing IT College, Suzhou Industrial Park Institute of Vocational Technology, Guangzhou Panyu Polytechnic,
Chengdu Polytechnic and Suzhou Industrial Park Institute of Services Outsourcing.
Apart from working on their finalyear projects or attending general
studies modules, students enjoyed
an enriching learning experience
by engaging in industry visits,
workshops, cultural exchange events,
performances, friendly games and
sports.
Students visited the Chengdu Planning
Exhibition Hall during their attachment in
China.
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Overseas Placement Programme
Seven final year students had the opportunity to work overseas
under the Overseas Placement Programme. They were attached to
companies for between three to six months, working on IT-related
projects such as mobile application development, collaborative
learning systems and business process systems.
Four students were attached to the Centre for Educational Innovation
for Technology at the University of Queensland, Australia for three
months. Another student worked as a Mobile Application Developer
at Young & Rubicam, in New York, USA, for six months. Separately,
two students were attached to FedEx at Skyes, Shanghai, for three
months.
Four students chose to attend the University of Queensland in Australia for
their Overseas Placement Programme.
Overseas Educational Study Trips
To inculcate a global mindset among students, SIT organised four overseas educational study trips for 117 students
to Korea, Taiwan and Australia.
The trip to Korea included visits
to SK Telecom, LG and Samsung
Electronics, Korean Broadcasting
Studio, Digital Media City and Seoul
Korean University, as well as several
cultural sites.
Students were able to experience the
local culture firsthand during their visit
to a Korean folk village.
For the Taiwan study trip, students visited
Hsinchu IT and Science Park, the Stock
Exchange, the Earthquake Museum and Yehliu
National Park. Students also had the opportunity
to interact with their peers from the National
Taiwan University.
In Australia, students visited the Commonwealth
Bank of Australia, Reserve Bank of Australia,
Port of Brisbane and Australia Broadcasting
Corporation. Students also toured the Faculty
of Engineering, Architecture and IT in the
University of Queensland, and had the chance
to interact with faculty staff members there.
As part of the study trip to Taiwan, students visited the National Taiwan
University to learn more about the educational system there.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Part-Time Diploma in Infocomm & Digital Media
SIT successfully enrolled a second batch, of 48 adult learners, in the part-time Diploma in Infocomm & Digital
Media (IT Network and System Administration). This course is designed to equip students with a strong foundation
in networking and system administration required for the deployment, operations, support and maintenance of
next-generation IT Infrastructure services and computing resources.
Specialist Diploma in IT Security
SIT has successfully conducted the 19th and 20th intake of the Specialist Diploma in IT Security this past year.
Since the course started in January 2003, more than 790 IT professionals have graduated and are currently
employed in sectors such as banking and finance, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, education, law
and telecommunications among others. The course will be replaced by a new Specialist Diploma in Information
Security, under the new MOE CET qualification framework, in May 2013.
Telecommunication Fundamentals Course
The School conducted a four-day Telecommunication Fundamentals course for staff from the Centre for Strategic
InfoComm Technologies (CSIT) with non-technical backgrounds, from 18 to 21 February 2013. It gave them a greater
understanding of telecommunication technology and applications, covering areas such as the fundamentals of
communication techniques, networking technologies, Cloud Computing, transmission technologies and mobility,
and new telecommunication technologies. SIT plans to offer this course for CSIT on a regular basis.
Social Media and Analytics Course
SIT collaborated with Brandtology to offer a three-day ‘Social Media and Analytics’ course starting on 14 November
2012. The course covered areas like social media in business, social media marketing, metrics and measures,
search engine optimisation and other advanced topics in data analytics.
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D ESIGN
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School of Design
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
The School of Design (SDN) continued with its objectives of imparting fundamental skills and creative thinking, as
well as practical learning to students. The School also provided 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.
In AY2012/13, SDN enrolled a total of 185 new students, bringing the total enrolment to 507 for its three diploma
courses:
• Diploma in Industrial Design
• Diploma in Space & Interior Design
• Diploma in Visual Communication
The year also saw the start of the Visual Merchandising track under the Diploma in Visual Communication. A total
of 24 students are taking this specialisation.
MOU with Faculty of Design, Technological & Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Professor Leslie Chen, Dean of the Faculty of Design, Technological & Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
and Mr Lee Youn Kay, Director SDN, jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 7 March 2013. This
was to establish a platform for student and staff exchange and project collaborations between the two faculties.
MOU with Rubika
NYP’s MOU with Rubika was renewed for a period of five years, covering three premier French schools: SupInfocom,
SupInfogames and the Higher Institute of Design. The School is part of this MOU for student exchange between
the Higher Institute of Design.
Design Entrepreneurship Centre
Members of the Design Entrepreneurship Centre (DEC), now into its second year of operation, continue to work
on industry projects while engaging students, either by getting them involved in the projects or through experience
sharing. DEC members also exhibited their capabilities and work at UNIT13, the School’s 2013 Graduation Show.
They successfully reflect the vision of SDN to nurture entrepreneurial alumni and provide them with a conducive
creative environment as well as access to the School’s facilities to enhance their design capabilities.
NYP-Industry Scholarships
NYP launched the NYP-Industry Scholarships programme, to encourage students with good GCE O-Level results
to consider polytechnic studies as a viable route. SDN offered a total of four scholarships under this programme:
two with Moove Media Pte Ltd, one with SC Global Developments (Singapore) Pte Ltd, and one with the Teckwah
Group. These Scholarships will cover the entire study programme of first year students in SDN.
Singapore Tourism Board’s Merlion 40th Anniversary Art Piece
A student group’s design for the Merlion
was picked by the Singapore Tourism Board
during a competition held in May 2012, as part
of this Singaporean icon’s 40th anniversary
celebrations. The winning design was
fabricated and displayed on Orchard Road in
August 2012, and was subsequently moved to
Sentosa island.
SDN students behind the winning design pose in
front of their creation with their mentors, Director
SDN Mr Lee Youn Kay and Principal & CEO, Mr Chan
Lee Mun.
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National Day Parade 2013
The organising committee for the National Day
Parade 2013 approached SDN to collaborate
on the event identity and FunPack items. By
end March 2013, the committee had received
the designs for the event identity as well as
proposals for the design of the FunPack and
several items to be included in the FunPack.
They include a portable fan, a three-pitch
whistle and a novel torchlight that can be
attached to a water bottle, using the liquid
within to reflect the light.
Students brainstorming to come up with interesting
concepts for items to be included into the FunPack
for the National Day Parade 2013.
City Developments Limited
City Developments Limited (CDL) and SDN embarked on three collaboration projects that add value to CDL’s
property development projects. Students formed teams to offer concept solutions to universal design issues,
smart storage design and signage design. Architects working with CDL were also involved, providing briefs and
assessments to the students. CDL has indicated intent to develop the concepts and plans to work further with the
students on their proposals.
Stabilo International
Stabilo International started on three projects with SDN. Two of them were for the design of writing instruments
while the last was for visual communication collaterals. A total of nine top design solutions were identified for the
three projects. Stabilo International has expressed interest to enhance the relationship with the School.
Industrial Design
Grundfos Singapore
Final year Industrial Design students participated in a design competition to create a lifestyle and DIY water-pump
application product for the home. Three winners were selected and the best concept will be developed further
with support from SEG and the Centre for Technology Innovation and Commercialisation.
Design Work by SDN Staff Members
SDN staff members designed products for several industry players. Amongst these are a manual breast pump
for working mothers for Fitson Singapore, a set of educational wooden toys for children to learn about facial
expressions for Kydz International. Another project was the design of a portable sauna unit for the TML Group. This
project focused on aesthetics, to blend into the home environment.
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School of Design
Space & Interior Design
Martin No. 38
Final year students proposed furniture with an ‘edgy’ theme for use in a SC Global (Singapore) Developments’
upmarket property at 38 Martin Road. The company selected three design proposals for fabrication and subsequent
use in the lift lobby.
Rediffusion at Chinatown Point
Final year students designed the interior and logo for the new
Rediffusion Media Centre located at Chinatown Point. The thematic
design hopes to recapture the interest of listeners, especially the
tech-savvy younger generation.
Students presenting their designs for the new Rediffusion Media Centre at
Chinatown Point to Rediffusion’s Chairman, Ms Eva Chang.
Training Library Café and Restaurant in NYP
Space & Interior Design students
collaborated with their peers from
SBM and SCL to design the interior
for a new training café at the NYP
Library. The café will be opened in
mid-2013. Students also designed
logos for both the training café and
training restaurant situation at the
Staff Centre in NYP.
The design for the new training café
at the NYP Library was drawn up with
Space & Interior Design students. The
café is expected to be opened in mid2013.
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Visual Communication
Teckwah Group
A group of Visual Communication students designed the graphics for the hoarding around the construction of
Teckwah Group’s new building on Upper Paya Lebar Road. This selected entry was printed and installed on the
hoarding of Pixel Red, a new generation one-stop digital print hub of Teckwah Group, that will house print-related
businesses in addition to its printing operation.
SFIC SingaPlural 48-hour Challenge
A group of four students took up the 48-hour Challenge organised by the Singapore Furniture Industries Council
(SFIC) to develop and implement a shop display for a participating store in Park Mall. The competition was held
on 6 and 7 March 2013. The project provided an opportunity for students to design for an operating shop, within
a very short timeframe.
Moove Media Hails Young Business Talents
A SDN student was part of a four-man team that comprised SBM students that competed against six other
institutions in the Moove Media Hails Young Business Talents 2013 competition that concluded on 8 March 2013.
The objective is for teams to develop and implement marketing strategies.
Chinese New Year Greeting Packaging
Two classes of students developed and designed packaging to hold mandarin oranges, part of a Chinese New
Year initiative for Starlite Printers Pte Ltd. The proposed designs were well received and two were selected for
implementation.
EVENTS
Graduation Show 2013 (UNIT13: Raw)
The works of 156 graduates from the three diplomas
were featured in the Graduation Show 2013 called
UNIT13: Raw, held at the National Library Events Plaza
from 7 to 10 March 2013. The exhibition showcased
the creative talents of students to the public, industry
players and potential employers. The Graduation
Show also included an awards presentation from
three industry partners and the signing of an MOU.
More than 150 graduates showcased their creative talents
at the UNIT13: Raw Graduation Show 2013.
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School of Design
Design Seminars
SDN regularly invites industry practitioners to support the School’s design programmes by sharing with students.
Amongst them were:
• Mr Jeff Ting of Pantone gave a talk on the creative industry’s default colour matching system, the Pantone Colour
Codes, on 18 May 2012.
• Well-known young design entrepreneur Mr Chris Lee of Asylum, met with final year students on 11 July 2012. He
shared his experiences of developing various creative and marketing projects, including 2-D and 3-D work.
• Renowned materials expert, Mr Chris
Lefteri, conducted a lecture for students and
staff on 23 July 2012. This was followed by a
four-day workshop attended by 26 students
held from 23 to 26 July 2012. The outcomes
of this workshop were showcased in an
exhibition entitled ‘100% Singapore’ held
at the Marina Bay Sands from 12 to 14
September 2012.
Students presented their workshop projects to
materials expert, Mr Chris Lefteri.
• Mr Thum Cheng Cheong was the guest speaker for two half-day workshops on guerrilla marketing, held on 22
and 23 November 2012. He shared guerrilla marketing processes and techniques applied to the creative industry.
• Mr Brian Grimwood, toted as “the person who changed the face of British illustration”, visited the School on 28
November 2012. He shared his style of illustration with 60 Visual Communication students.
Students and staff were excited to have the chance to
meet Mr Brian Grimwood, who visited the School in late
November 2012.
• Mr Jackson Tan, a young design entrepreneur from Phunk Studio, conducted a workshop on 6 December 2012 for
final year Visual Communication students. The workshop’s theme was ‘Visual Band’ and students had to develop
concepts to ‘sell’ themselves.
• Space & Interior Design students presented their final year projects in a three-day design symposium entitled
‘Our Spatial Journey’ from 19 to 21 February 2013. Design practitioners, architects, SDN alumni and staff were
invited as critics for the session. First and second year students were also invited to sit and learn from the insights
and guidance provided by industry guests.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
WorldSkills Competition
Zoe Lim Kai Ee won the Gold Medal in the
Visual Merchandising trade in the Singapore
leg of the WorldSkills Competition 2012. She
will represent Singapore in the international
competition to be held in Liepzig, Germany, in
July 2013.
Zoe Lim (centre), the Gold Medallist in the Visual
Merchandising trade at the WorldSkills Competition
2012, with her mentors and friends.
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Awards
Industrial Design students Annie Koh’s ‘Forget Me
Not’ won the Silver Award, while Jennifer Ang’s
‘Key Reminder’ and Nora Fong Jian Yi’s ‘Nightingale
Walking Stick’ won Commendation Awards, at the
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Awards 2012. Three
other designs were shortlisted as finalists at the
competition.
The designers with their shortlisted designs at the Tan
Kah Kee Young Inventors Awards 2012, including the
‘Forget Me Not’ (second from right) which won the
Silver Award.
SUTD Technology & Design Challenge
Final year Industrial Design student Shaun Seah Yui
Meng won the Singapore University of Technology
and Design (SUTD) Technology & Design Challenge
2012. Following the competition’s theme of ‘Design
For Ageing’, Shaun’s product, a moulded plastic
handle that could be fixed to round door knobs, allows
for senior to open doors more easily.
Simple yet very functional, student Seah Yui Meng’s
design of a moulded plastic handle fixed to a round door
knob for the elderly to open the door easily won the SUTD
Technology & Design Challenge 2012.
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School of Design
RedDot Concept Award
Industrial Design student Chen Wen Jie’s ‘Convertible’ won the prestigious Reddot Concept Award 2012.
Singapore Design Award
Industrial Design student Brandon Sim Chee Hiang won a Bronze at the Singapore Design Award (Bronze) and a
Silver at the Crowbar Award 2012 for his packaging project entitled ‘Cult’.
Challenge for Urban and Built Environment
Two teams of five second
year Space & Interior Design
students participated in the
week long Challenge for
Urban and Built Environment
2012 competition that was
held at the URA Centre in
late November 2012.
Two teams participated in the Challenge for Urban and Built Environment 2012 competition.
Singapore Packaging Star and Asia Star Packaging Award
A group of ten second and
final year students from
the Visual Communication
Diploma and two Industrial
Design students won 12
awards in the Students’
Category of the Asia Star
Packaging Awards 2012
held in Ilshan, Korea.
Students from SDN performed
exceptionally at the Singapore
Packaging Star and Asia Star
Packaging Award.
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Porsche SC Global Carrera Car Asia Design Challenge
Second year Visual Communication students won the third and
fifth prizes at the SC Global Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Design
Challenge. The competition, organised by SC Global (Singapore)
Developments Ltd, invited several design institutions to
propose graphic designs for race cars in conjunction with the
Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix.
Director SDN Mr Lee Youn Kay received a replica of the thirdplacing design from Ms Sarah-Jane Smith of SC Global (Singapore)
Developments Ltd.
Corelle: Plate Your Design Competition
A final-year Visual Communication student won the second prize in the Corelle: Plate Your Design Competition held
in July 2012. Judges were impressed by the creativity and originality demonstrated in the floral inspired designs
for the dinnerwear.
Work/ Project Attachment
Staff members, Mr Mohd Khairul Hussin and Ms Chevady Chang, were attached to Techtronic Industries Pte Ltd
in Hong Kong for a period of six months from October 2012 to March 2013. Both of them developed and designed
products and collaterals that were part of Techtronic Industries’ product ranges.
DesignEd Conference and Business of Design Week
Two staff members attended the DesignEd Conference and Business of Design Week in Hong Kong, from 3
to 8 December 2012. The DesignEd Conference touched on developments in education and industry, while the
Business of Design Week event focused on design sustainability. The staff also took the opportunity to discuss
possible MOU agreements with the Technological & Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong.
Short Courses and Workshops
A number of lecturers attended various short courses and update programmes, to keep abreast of new trends and
changes in the industry. These included training in computer skills, counselling and mentoring, as well as language
and presentation techniques.
Further Studies
In the year under review, two staff members, Ms Ong Guat Teng and Ms Tan Mui Siang, completed their Masters
programmes and have since returned to SDN. One other staff member, Ms Zalina Sapie is currently doing her
Master’s programme in the US and is expected to complete it by June 2013.
Overseas Programmes
The School continued to send students for overseas attachments for them to gain valuable and enriching insights
into the global design industry.
In October 2012, Goh Jie Sheng from Industrial Design and Leon Yeo Hai Tian from Visual Communication were
attached to Techtronic Industries Pte Ltd in Hong Kong for six months. The two students were totally immersed
into the fast-paced real world working environment of the company. They not only worked on design projects,
but were also introduced to the manufacturing and production aspects. In all, they benefited immensely from the
attachment.
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School of Design
NYP Overseas Student Project Centre in Guangzhou
NYP completed its third year of attachments to the NYP-Panyu Polytechnic Project Centre in Guangzhou, China.
This past year, SDN placed a total of 56 students there, out of a total of 237 NYP students.
Besides working on projects, the students also attended cultural seminars and participated in joint activities with
Chinese students.
Educational Trip to Kyushu, Japan
22 students lead by two staff members went on
an educational trip to Kyushu, Japan between 13
and 18 March 2013. The majestic sights of the
natural elements – Mt Aso against the clear blue
skies and the active Nakadake volcano - provided
students with very different perspectives of living
and environmental landscapes. The rustic Omura
Yume farm stay and the magnificent architecture
of the Kumamoto Castle provided the cultural
perspectives for the students to experience.
Students had a chance to learn the finer points of
handicraft as demonstrated by one of the Japanese
artisans.
Design Workshop in Seoul, Korea
A group of second-year Industrial Design students participated in
a design workshop, hosted by Yonsei University in Seoul, South
Korea, from between 14 February to 5 March 2013.
This joint-workshop provided a valuable cross-cultural experience
for students from both Singapore and Korea. They were tasked to
work on design challenges drawn from real-life issues. In addition
to learning from each other, participants also experienced firsthand
how different cultural considerations could affect design. The final
joint-proposals by participants were presented to a local client
and met with positive feedback.
The workshop hosted by Yonsei University in Seoul for students from
Singapore and Korea, was a valuable cross-cultural learning experience.
Visit to Melaka, Malaysia
A group of 40 Visual Communication students and two staff members spent a day in February 2013 in Melaka,
Malaysia. This trip exposed the students to the rich Peranakan heritage and culture and its influence on architecture,
food, tradition and customs, fashion and language.
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School of
I NTERACTIVE &
DIGITAL MEDIA
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SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
In AY2012/13, the School of Interactive & Digital Media (SIDM) continued its efforts in strengthening alliances with
industry partners. SIDM signed four new Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), and partnered with MediaCorp,
SPH, VHQPost, Adobe and Canon to offer bond-free scholarships.
It was an exciting year for SIDM in the area of industry projects where students contributed their creative talents to
the National Day Parade by creating graphics, effects, animation and games for the event. The School also worked
with other agencies and companies on key collaborations. For example, with LucasFilm Singapore on the launch
of the Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects.
SIDM students continued to do well in competitions like the international Crowbar Awards, the Safety@Work
Creative Awards and the Tokyo Broadcasting System DIGICON 6. The School also continued to organise and
support key games and animation competitions. In addition, the School saw an increase in students’ participation
in student exchange, internship and study trip programmes.
For AY2012/13, SIDM welcomed 405 new students, bringing its enrolment to 1,163 students for its six courses:
•
Diploma in Digital Media Design (Animation)
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Diploma in Digital Media Design (Games)
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Diploma in Digital Media Design (Interaction Design)
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Diploma in Digital Entertainment Technology (Games)
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Diploma in Digital Visual Effects
•
Diploma in Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design
KEY INITIATIVES & NEW DEVELOPMENTS
MOU with MediaCorp
A two-year MOU between MediaCorp and NYP was signed on 1 March 2013. Under the MOU, students will work
on up to four projects per year, two each from MediaCorp Channel 8 TV and Channel NewsAsia TV.
MOU with Hokkaido Artists’ Network
& Development Incorporated
A
three-year
MOU
was
signed
between Hokkaido Artists’ Network &
Development Incorporated (h.a.n.d.) and
NYP on 28 November 2012. The MOU is
for the purpose of software technologies
development, game contents innovation,
and analytic tools centred on the rapidly
growing platforms such as social mobile
networks through the NYP-h.a.n.d Game
Innovation Studio.
A three-year MOU was signed between Hokkaido Artists’ Network &
Development Incorporated and NYP on 28 November 2012.
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MOU with DigiPen Institute of Technology
NYP signed a three-year MOU with
DigiPen Institute of Technology, for
the purpose of training development,
student exchange and applied research
in areas such as animation, games
design and development, and digital
visual effects. Students will have the
opportunity to go for student exchange
at the DigiPen Redmond Campus in the
US.
The MOU with DigiPen Institute of Technology gives students the opportunity to go for student exchange in the US.
MOU with Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
A three-year MOU was signed between Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and NYP on 1 December
2012. The MOU is for the cooperation in the development of training and applied research in areas such as
computer graphics and games development. Students will also have the opportunity to go for student exchange at
the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
NYP-Industry Partner Scholarships
The school has received eight sponsorships from industry partners which include MediaCorp, VHQ Post, Singapore
Press Holdings, Adobe and Canon. Students who are eventually awarded the scholarships have the opportunity to
intern with the company. NYP will also sponsor these eight scholarships. In total, 16 scholarships will be offered
to 16 deserving students in SIDM.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS AND PROJECTS
National Day Parade 2012
SIDM has been a key multimedia partner for the past three National Day Parades (NDP). Through such a key
collaboration, students gain the rare opportunity to work on a large scale project at the national level.
For NDP 2012, 22 Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design, four Digital Visual Effects and two Animation students
worked closely with NDP Show Committee to create a rich palette of animated visuals that complemented the
music for an immersive journey for the audience.
Students created a rich palette of
animated visuals for a segment
of NDP 2012.
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In addition, two final-year Interaction Design students were tasked to design the Graphical User Interface for the
NDP 2012 ‘On The Go!’ mobile app. This app allowed for Singaporeans to participate and be involved in the various
events and activities taking place in conjunction with NDP 2012.
Two Interaction Design students designed the Graphical User Interface for the NDP 2012 ‘On The Go!’ mobile app.
Four students were also involved in developing a tablet game called
‘SingaRun’. In this casual game, players had to travel through different parts
of Singapore, each with a strong ethnic theme, to collect items unique to
the different races, while avoiding obstacles.
Finally, four students developed
a Facebook game called
‘Lion City II’. It illustrates how
Singapore has developed and
thrived over the decades. By
building their own Lion City,
players can learn about the
Singapore spirit.
SingaRun, a casual tablet game, was
designed and developed by four students.
The ‘Lion City II’ Facebook game lets
players learn more about the
Singapore spirit.
‘Spice Is Nice’ Exhibition at the Singapore Philatelic Museum
Five Interaction Design students took on the entire design and development process for four digital interactive
installations about the spice trade around the world, for the ‘Spice Is Nice’ exhibition held from August 2012 to
May 2014 at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. This was the third and largest collaboration the School had with the
museum to date.
Students and staff received certificates of
appreciation for their hard work for the ‘Spice Is
Nice’ exhibition held at the Singapore Philatelic
Museum.
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Safer Internet Day Mobile Game
In conjunction with the inaugural Safer Internet Day held on 5 February 2013, the School created ‘Cyber Hero’,
a 2-D casual puzzle game to educate the young about cyber wellness in a fun and casual way. Players advance
through the game and unlock more levels by accumulating a certain amount of points in the shortest time, for each
level. Safer Internet Day was organised by the Media Literacy Council, under the Media Development Authority of
Singapore.
‘Loo Whiz’ Casual Education Game
Six students were involved in creating an online educational game called ‘Loo Whiz’.
In this game, players take on the roles of a toilet cleaner and in the process, learn
the importance of being a responsible toiler user. The game was launched at the
Let’s Observe Ourselves Carnival and Awards Ceremony organised by the Restroom
Association Singapore, on 1 December 2012.
‘Loo Whiz’ teaches users the importance of being
a responsible toilet user.
‘Zero Hour’ Healthcare Game
Eight students worked on a healthcare educational game
called ‘Zero Hour’ to teach students about the concept of CPR and how to be prepared
for emergency situations. The game was created for the National Resuscitation Council
of Singapore.
‘Zero Hour’ is a healthcare educational game created for the
National Resuscitation Council of Singapore.
Advertisement for Khong Guan Biscuit Factory
Second year Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design students collaborated with Khong Guan Biscuit Factory to produce
an advertisement as part of their studio project. The students were challenged to create an advertisement that
would raise the brand awareness of the company to the general public, as well as engage a younger demographic
audience.
Esplanade’s 10th Anniversary Programmes
Final year Motion Graphics & Broadcast
Design students collaborated with Esplanade,
Theatres by the Bay, to create visual media
segments for two of its 10th anniversary
recital studio programmes. Students had to
work closely with the Esplanade’s Associate
Producer to create stunning moving visuals
that complemented the performances of
Poetic Charm, an evening of poetry, music and
painting, and Sound Tracks, featuring five local
musicians.
Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design students
worked with performers to create moving visuals
that complemented the programmes that were part
of the Esplanade’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
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Game For Rehabilitative Exercises
The Mobile Virtual Rehabilitation-Pad is an augmented reality iPad game designed to enable young people with
limited upper limb function and weak fine motor skills, carry out fun rehabilitative exercises anywhere and anytime.
This project is partially funded by the TOTE Board SIR Fund. Patient trial will be carried out with the help of the Asian
Women’s Welfare Association, a collaborator on this project.
Educational Games for AVA
A group of 10 students from the Digital Media Design (Games) and Digital Entertainment Technology (Games)
courses were involved in creating a suite of games to educate school children on the importance of handling
food safely and how to be responsible pet owners. These games will be deployed on the Agri-Food & Veterinary
Authority’s (AVA) travelling buses and on their websites.
Facebook Game for LTA
A trio of Digital Media Design (Games) students and a trio of Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) students
designed and developed a Facebook game called ‘TerraZap’ for the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA). In
this game, players had to destroy rocks and collect items to earn points. There are also quizzes to test the players’
knowledge on various local transport matters.
EVENTS
‘Fusion 13’ Diploma Show
‘Fusion 13 – Multidimensional’ was the theme for the School’s Diploma Show held at the Pit Building from 8 to 9
March 2013. It showcased the best works from more than 300 graduating students from the six diplomas. For the
first time, the Diploma Show was held outside of the campus to give greater exposure for students to showcase
their portfolio of works.
More than 300 graduating students showcased their works at the Diploma Show, ‘Fusion 13 – Multidimensional’, held at the
Pit Building.
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‘N.E.mation! 7’ Competition
More than 1,200 entries from secondary schools and junior colleges were submitted to ‘N.E.mation! 7’, an animation
competition for youths to express their ideas on Total Defence. SIDM conducted a workshop for the participants in
late 2012. Following this, the participants continued to refine their ideas before 10 teams were selected to produce
their animation clips. NYP was the venue partner for this annual competition organised by Nexus, the Ministry of
Defence, and Animagine Ptd Ltd, a company set up by three Digital Media Design graduates.
NYP was the venue partner for
‘N.E.mation! 7’, an animation
competition for youths to express
their ideas on Total Defence.
Singapore Games Creation Competition
More than 300 participants from 29 secondary schools participated in the 7th Singapore Games Creation
Competition. The top 20 teams battled it out for over five days in September 2012 at SIDM, and participants had to
present their game to a panel of judges. The winners were featured in Digital Life newspaper in late October 2012.
The competition was organised in collaboration with SIDM, the People’s Association Youth Movement and Starhub.
‘May The 4th Be With You’ Star Wars Charity Day
Students and staff organised a charity drive for the Singapore Children’s Society on 4 May 2012. The ‘May the
4th Be With You’ Star Wars Charity Day event included the sale of Star Wars cookies, Darth Vader cupcakes and
caricatures on Star Wars t-shirts. A screening of Star Wars movies completed the theme for the event. Over
S$3,000 was raised at the event.
Proceeds from the sale of specially drawn
t-shirts on ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Star
Wars Charity Day benefit the Singapore
Children’s Society.
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Game Concept Challenge
Six Supinfogame Students from France, five Trident College Students from Japan, and 33 Digital Media Design
(Games) and Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) students from NYP took part in the Game Concept Challenge
involving three countries. This competition provides a platform for students to work together in conceptualising and
developing a commercially viable game concept.
The Game Concept Challenge saw participants from France, Japan and Singapore.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Crowbar Awards 2012
SIDM students won the top award of Best Movie for ‘First Drop’, three Gold, three Silver and six Bronze awards
at the annual International Crowbar Awards competition organised by the Association of Accredited Advertising
Agents Singapore. The Crowbar Awards is a well-recognised platform for emerging young creative talents to
showcase their best works and learn from peers.
‘First Drop’ bagged the Best
Movie prize at the Crowbar
Awards 2012.
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FIRST Film Fest 2012
Animated short film ‘First Drop’ won the first runner-up prize at The New Paper’s second annual FIRST Film Fest
2012. 75 entries were received in total.
‘Safety Starts With Me’ Competition
An animation student won a Silver award in the Creative Story Writing (Category Open) at the ‘Safety Starts
With Me’ Competition. Organised by the Workplace Safety and Health Council, the platform is for participants to
showcase their creativity and help spread the message of workplace safety and health.
‘Safety@Work’ Creative Awards
Animation students won a Silver award, first runner-up, second runner-up and third runner-up awards at the ‘Safety@
Work’ Creative Awards. This competition is jointly organised by the Workplace Safety and Health Council and
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd in collaboration with Ministry of Manpower, to showcase local students’
creative talents in advocating the importance of safety at the workplace.
Students used digital animation to advocate the
importance of safety at the workplace, clinching
a Silver prize at the ‘Safety@Work’ Creative
Awards.
Tokyo Broadcasting System DIGICON 6
This annual digital competition organised by the Tokyo Broadcasting System recognises talented animators and
creators producing entertaining digital media content. It comprises a Student and Open Category, and is targeted
at students, creative professionals, animators, filmmakers and hobbyists. The School won the Gold award in the
Singapore leg; three other SIDM movies made the top 10 list.
Knowledge Capital Award, Asian Student Creative Exchange Osaka
A final year student’s animation short film, ‘Home is Great’, was selected to represent Singapore at the prestigious
Knowledge Capital Facilities in Osaka, Japan. The film is a 3-D animation which tells the story of a young man who
goes through a few hurdles before he could return home. Only six films from Asia were given the opportunity for
the screening.
CCS Digital Animation Film Competition
SIDM students did well clinching the second and third prizes in the Student Category of the inaugural Competition
Commission of Singapore (CCS) Digital Animation Film Competition. No Gold award was given out in that category.
Organised by CCS, this contest was to raise awareness of competition law in Singapore, generate greater
understanding of how competition law operates and inform viewers about the benefits of CCS’ enforcement of
competition law. SIDM was the official education partner of the competition.
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National Education Gaming Championship
A team from SIDM emerged as the champions for the National Education Gaming Championship (NEGC) held at
*SCAPE from 7 to 10 June 2012. This was the second time the School won the winners’ trophy in the NEGC. The
teams fought a virtual war in Virtual Battlespace 2, the software used by the Singapore Armed Forces to train its
troops.
A total of 1,280 students from nearly 40 secondary schools, polytechnics, junior colleges and the institute of
technical education took part. The competition was organised by the Ministry of Defence and supported by the
Ministry of Education.
NUS Game Development Competition
Students were awarded the Best Graphics Award and the Most Popular Game Award at the National University
of Singapore (NUS) Game Development Competition held from June to July 2012. This competition, organised
by NUS Students’ Computing Club, challenged participants to design and develop games based on the theme of
gravity.
‘Go Go Monkey Squad’ Game
‘Go Go Monkey Squad’ is an endless 2-D run and shoot game where the player, as a squad of four monkeys with
different abilities, tries to survive by continuously shooting at enemies to form long combos that give points and
bananas. These can then be used to buy new upgrades for each monkey. The game was developed by Couch Knight
Games, a company formed by SIDM alumni.
‘Enter The Comic’ PC Game
‘Enter The Comic’ is a PC role-playing game concept that adopts a comic book feel. SIDM graduates behind the
game plan to submit the concept for international game competition, and hope to start a company comprising
other alumni, to commercialise the game.
‘Enter The Comic’ is a PC role-playing game concept
that adopts a comic book feel.
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Workshop with a Sound Artist and Composer
Mr Kalle Laar, founder of the Temporary Sound Museum in
Germany, conducted workshops on electro-acoustic sound
design, the recreation of soundscapes and the exposure
to sound culture and media arts, during his three-week
attachment at SIDM. The workshops culminated with a
multi-disciplinary performance, a collaboration with Bani
Haykal, a Singaporean sound artist and associate artist at
the Substation, as well as final year project students.
Mr Kalle Laar, sound artist and composer, conducted workshops
on electro-acoustic sound design for students.
Talks by Industry Experts
• French artist Mr Stéphane Blanquet presented his new short animation movie entitled ‘La cornée’ (The Cornea)
and spoke about his experience with art, installation, animation movies and his feature length animation movie
project.
• Director Mr Jean-Christophe Dessaint, maker of the
animation feature ‘The Day of the Crows’ talked about
the processes, from conceptualisation to post-production,
behind his movie.
• Malaysian artist Mr Cheeming Boey held an informal
sharing session on his experiences as a successful animator,
artist and author. He also talked about his experiences as a
lead animator at Blizzard, makers of the popular computer
game Diablo 2 and 3, as well as his latest venture, a book
entitled ‘When I Was a Kid’.
Mr Cheeming Boey shared with students
his experiences working as an animator.
• Founder of Spiderweb Software, Mr Jeff Vogel conducted a talk on 5 November 2012, to examine the process
of creating the intricate storyline for the indie film, ‘Avadon: The Black Fortress’. He also held a game story telling
workshop with 20 Digital Media Design (Games) and Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) students on 7
November, and delivered a talk at the Game Resource Centre for industry partners two days later.
• The Singapore Computer Society (SCS) dialogue and tea session with industry leaders was held on 14 November
2012. Two speakers, Mr Madan Nagaldinne from Facebook and Mr Noritaka Kobayashi from GREE International Inc,
spoke about the impact of social media at the workplace. The event was organised by the SCS Student Chapter,
and supported by SIDM and SIT.
PhD Research in Brain Computer Interface
Mr Ng Kian Bee has completed his three-year doctoral study in Australia in December 2012. Besides publishing
articles in journals, he also presented at the Young Scholars Programme and was awarded People’s Choice and
winner of the Three Minute Thesis Competition during his candidature at the Queensland Brain Institute, in the
University of Queensland. His neuroscience and research training is expected to help boost the School’s research,
innovation and enterprising efforts.
Degree Programme in Game Design
Mr Su Zefeng has completed the Bachelor of Arts in Game Design programme and has returned as a Game Artist in
the School. He had been studying at DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore from September 2010 to April 2013.
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Degree Programme in Audio Production
Mr Lim Sze Yang is currently away on formal studies at the School of Audio Engineering Singapore. He is expected
to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree studies in November 2013.
Degree Programme in Interactive Design and Game Development
Ms Lynette Wu is currently away on formal studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design in the US. She is
expected to complete the Bachelor in Fine Arts in Interactive Design and Game Development degree studies in
March 2014.
Exchange with Supinfogame in France
Two students were attached to Supinfogame in France from March to May 2012. The duo was teamed with
Supinfogame students to work on projects that involved the creation of game assets, 3-D animation, modelling,
rigging, controls and paint weight. The students enjoyed the attachment as it was an opportunity to be exposed to
a different working environment and culture.
A month later, six students from Supinfogame were in NYP from June to September 2012. They were teamed
with SIDM students to work on projects, and took part in a short internship at the Games Solution Centre. These
student exchanges with Supinfocom and Supinfogame were established through the signing of a MOU in 2007. Exchange at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China
Ten final-year Interaction Design students and two staff participated in the annual cultural exchange and project
collaboration with the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China. This was the third collaboration and exchange trip,
part of the continuing MOU signed with the institution.
Exchange at the Communication University of China
During their three-week attachment at the Communication University of China, 20 students collaborated with the
University’s students and staff to produce short animation and documentary projects. The programme included
educational tours to historical and cultural sites, as well as immersion classes for the SIDM students.
Exchange at Trident College and Study Trip to Tokyo Game Show in Japan
Two staff led a group of 28 students for a study trip to Tokyo, Japan. Students paired up with Trident College
students in a game concept challenge, and seven students stayed on as part of the exchange programme. They had
the opportunity to visit Sony Computer Entertainment’s headquarters, Hokkaido Artists’ Network & Development
Incorporated’s Tokyo Office and Polygon Pictures in Tokyo, to learn how game developers and animators work in
Japan. Students also spent a day at Tokyo Game Show, one of the most popular computer game events in the
world.
Study Trip to Kinema Animation Studio in Indonesia
A team of 13 students led by a staff went on a study trip to Kinema Studio in Batam, Indonesia. Kinema Studio
is the production house of several animation productions such as ‘Sing to the Dawn’, ‘The Garfield Show’, and
‘Tatsumi’. It also has a large-scale sound stage and shooting facility which was used for the shooting of an HBO
direct-to-TV movie about the Singapore racial riots in the 1960s called ‘Serangoon Road’. It was an eye opener for
students to experience the shooting facility.
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Attachment at Side Effects Software Inc in Los Angeles, USA
Five students went on two separate three-month project attachments at Side Effects Software Studio (SESI) in
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, in the US. During the 12-week internship, they were mentored by industrial practitioners
in visual effects and game development using Houdini. During the attachment, students also had the opportunity
to visit major studios like Blizzard Entertainment and Method Studios, and participated in the SIGGRAPH 2012
Conference held in Los Angeles. Students and a staff
member were attached
to Side Effects Software
Studio in the US for three
months to learn from
industry experts.
Attachment at GAMBIT-MIT in Boston, USA
A Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) student and two Digital Media Design (Games) students were attached
to GAMBIT Game Lab at MIT for two-and-a-half months. They were involved in various projects and honed their
skills in quality assurance, bug tracking, 2-D art asset creation, and games programming.
Attachment at Scrawl Studios in Suzhou, China
A total of four groups of Animation students went for their three-month overseas attachment at the Scrawl Studios
office in Suzhou, China. They had the opportunity to work on client projects while mentored by the company’s staff.
The students contributed to the animated children’s TV series ‘Zou’ that was broadcasted on Disney TV and the TV
series ‘Zazie’. The students worked mainly on the 3-D animation and 3-D lighting on these projects.
Attachment at Carbon TV in Hong Kong
Two students from the Diploma in Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design received mentorship under Creative
Director Ms Tereza Tan and her creative team at Carbon TV based in Hong Kong. Established in 2006, the company
is an internationally acclaimed motion design and production studio with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. To date,
the company has won over 20 Promax, BDA Design and New York Festival Awards. It has collaborated with the
School for internship programmes over two industrial attachment periods.
Kimberly Ong, a student from the Diploma in Motion Graphics & Broadcast
Design, was one of the student who did her internship at Carbon TV in
Hong Kong.
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Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects
The Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects with 27 students was launched on 8 May 2012 in collaboration with
LucasFilm Singapore. Participants comprised mainly of diploma and degree holders, and have since graduated.
Seven have gone on for the Jedi Masters Programme while four were offered jobs at Industrial Light & Magic.
Specialist Diploma in Games Development
Twelve students graduated in the previous run of the Specialist Diploma in Games Development programme,
with an equal ratio between the Art and Programming Track. About 18 participants are expected to enrol for the
upcoming programme, scheduled to start in August 2013.
Sony PlayStation® Seminar
The Specialist Diploma in Games Development
has been awarded PlayStation®First status,
an Academic Partnership Programme run
by Sony Computer Entertainment Asia and
World Wide Studios.
The School organised the PlayStation®
Game Developer Seminar held at the
Games Solution Centre on 4 and 5 October
2012. Developers from Sony Computer
Entertainment were on hand during the event
to share their experience in making the game
‘Gravity Rush’ and game developers were
introduced to Sony Computer Entertainment
Asia’s latest mobile development platform,
PlayStation® Mobile.
Mr Daniel Tan, Director of SIDM (second from right) received the
PlayStation® First certificate from Dr Maria Stukoff, Head of Academics
of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.
The PlayStation®First status is awarded to
a select group of partners providing best
practices in PlayStation® production values,
research applications and game development
skills.
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School of
C HEMICAL &
LIFE SCIENCES
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SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES
AY2012/13 was a significant year for the School of Chemical & Life Sciences (SCL). It continued to develop a robust
R&D base geared towards both industry collaboration as well as intellectual property (IP) creation.
Major moves to enhance teaching facilities and the students’ NYP Experience were initiated. SCL also continued
to forge strategic collaborations with industrial 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 and food science and nutrition industries in Singapore.
For AY2012/13, SCL had an intake of 543 new students, bringing the total enrolment to 1,560 for its seven diploma
courses:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
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
MOU signed with Pall Filtration
SCL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pall Filtration Pte Ltd on 22 March 13. Pall is a filtration,
separation and purification leader for the life science and process industries.
The
collaboration
will
include training staff and
students
in
biologics
purification
technologies
at Pall’s training centre.
To encourage students’
interest in this field, Pall
will also sponsor two book
prizes for the top student for
the Bioprocess Applications
module, under the Diploma
in Biologics & Process
Technology and Diploma in
Chemical & Pharmaceutical
Technology.
Staff and students will be trained in biologics purification technologies at Pall’s
training centre, under the MOU signed between the School and the company.
Patents Filed
SCL filed its first patent in the area of Food Science and Nutrition. The Singapore Patent Application (201203384-1)
titled, ‘A Method for Minimising Post-acidification in Cultured Products’ was filed by Ms Marlene Tsao on 9 May
2012.
The School also filed its first patent in the area of Clean and Green Technology. The Singapore Patent Application
(201301944-3) titled, ‘A Method of Measuring Volatile Organic Compounds’ was filed by Mr Terence Chin on 15
March 2013.
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INDUSTRY PROJECTS & TIE-UPS
Dorf Ketal Leases Lab Facilities
Dorf Ketal Chemicals Pte Ltd (DK) commenced a two-year lease from 1 March 2013, occupying a large incubator
in the BioInnovation Centre in NYP. DK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dorf Ketal Chemicals (India) Pvt Ltd, a
market leader for specialty additives for refinery and petrochemical plants supplying chemicals to petrochemical
companies such as Shell, Petronas PCS, and Reliance.
Development of Teaching Games
SCL is collaborating with Rockmoon Pte Ltd to commercialise a NYP’s copyrighted organic game concept developed
by Dr Phoon Chee Wee. Rockmoon, a games product development company, will turn the proprietary knowledge
in teaching organic chemistry developed by SCL, into educational mobile and desktop products for schools and
institutes of higher learning in Singapore and worldwide.
Project Funding in Indoor Environmental Quality
Dr Saji George, a lecturer from the Centre for Sustainable Nanotechnology working with the National Environmental
Agency and other participating institutes, has won a reinvestment fund from the Ministry for Finance for his project
titled ‘National Indoor Environmental Quality Risk Assessment Programme – Assessing the Public Health Risks
and Enhancing the Health of Singapore’s Built Environment’.
This S$9.08 million project assesses the quality of indoor air to understand the potential health risks associated
with biological and chemical entities present in an indoor environment. Air samples collected from an office, a child
care centre, underground MRT stations, and a hawker centre among other locations, will be analysed.
Dr George conducts the characterisation of the potential risks posed by nano-sized dust particles present in the
indoor environment. This is the first time NYP is receiving a RF funding, and this will enhance the Polytechnic’s
research and innovation capabilities in improving public health and safety.
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Other Project Funding
Nine other project proposals received funding grants in the period under review:
Grant Title
Partner
Funding
Quantum
Funding Agency
An enzymatic index to assess
metastatic potential of cells
Neuroscience
Research
Partnership
S$18,000
NYP-Capability
Development Project
DNA fingerprints of biological responses Prof Hwu Yeukuang,
in model organisms to molecules and
Academia Sinica
new materials
Taiwan and Prof
Tok Eng Soon,
National University
of Singapore
S$67,000
NYP- Capability
Development Project
Decision-directed approach for
developing a silver nanotherapeutic
against drug resistant pathogenic
bacteria
Nil
S$83,000
NYP- Capability
Development Project
Development of ZELPAS for
Toxicity Screening of Chemicals and
Nanomaterials
Associate Prof
Chan Woon-Khiong,
Department of
Biological Sciences,
National University
of Singapore
S$249,000
MOE-Translational R&D
and Innovation Fund
Setting up a small-scale research and
development capability in lateral flow
immunoassay technology
National
Environmental
Agency and Tan
Tock Seng Hospital
S$100,000
NYP-Capability
Development Project
Dengue Saliva Test Assay Development
National
Environmental
Agency and Tan
Tock Seng Hospital
S$330,000
National Medical
Research Council B2B
Utilisation of Wastewater in
Bioleaching of Heavy Metals from
MSW Incineration Bottom Ash by
Heterotrophs Microorganisms
Nil
S$100,000
NYP-Capability
Development Project
Development of peptide-based
diagnostic assay for Hepatitis A
Nil
S$100,000
NYP-Capability
Development Project
Development of a novel method
for scale up of marine bacteria for
production of marine fish vaccine
Nil
S$70,000
NYP-Capability
Development Project
Collaborations with Industry
• SCL completed an industrial project on the manufacture of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for Areteon
Pte Ltd, a Singapore start-up company, as well as an industrial project on modelling work on heat exchangers
with Practical Analyzer Solutions, a Singapore SME. Both companies were satisfied with the collaborations and
indicated keen interest to work with the School again.
• SCL worked with Long John Silver to create the burger ‘Fish Supreme’. Designed by Diploma in Food Science &
Nutrition students, the burger is made of battered Pollock fish with lettuce and a newly created creamy dill sauce
sandwiched between two pieces of baked cibatta bread. The recipe for the sauce has been licensed to Long John
Silver.
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EVENTS
Healthy Ice Cream Making Competition
Ten teams, comprising 30 students, participated in
the finals of the NYP-Swensen’s Yummy Healthy Ice
Cream Competition held on 5 January 2013. They had
to come up with innovative and healthy ice creams.
The top three prizes went to ‘Mushrooms, Broccoli
& Pumpkin Ice Cream’ by NUS High School of Math
and Science, ‘Kedongdong Milkshake Ice Cream’ by
Bishan Park Secondary School and ‘Pandan Pumpkin
Ice Cream’ by Fuchun Secondary School.
110 students from 37 secondary schools participated
in the preliminary rounds held on 15 and 16 November
2012. Teams created flavours such as ‘Perfect
Pumpkin Passion’, ‘Sweet Potato Mushroom’ and
‘Honey Lavender Ice Cream’.
Students had to think up tasty and healthy creations at the
NYP-Swensen’s Yummy Healthy Ice Cream Competition.
Food Innovation Showcase
Food Innovation Showcase, a collaboration with Pastamania and Swissbake, was held in NYP on 30 January 2013.
More than 80 first year students from the Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition showcased 20 innovative food
products to a panel of judges.
Creative products included ‘Pâtes de Mangue’, a unique cold pasta dish made from fusilli, yogurt, cherry tomatoes,
mango, chicken breast, cashews, and almonds; ‘Lemon Chicken Arabbiata Pasta’ which contains antioxidant
ingredients such as garlic, onion and tomatoes; and ‘die violette Brot’ a bread baked with healthy ingredients, such
as purple sweet potatoes and snow fungus.
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‘Pay It Forward Day’ Charity Car Wash
A charity car wash and cream puffs sale
was organised by graduating students
on 29 January 2013. Students washed
more than 50 cars and sold 900 pieces of
cream puff, raising S$1,800 for the NYP
Education Fund to benefit students with
financial difficulties.
This event was renamed ‘Pay It Forward
Day’, with students taking the lead
to drive and organise it. SCL plans to
hold the event annually, as a means to
nurture compassionate, innovative and
enterprising students.
Students helped to raise funds for the NYP Education Fund by organising a
charity car wash on ‘Pay It Forward Day’.
Community Service Activities
Students and staff conducted a series of community service activities in July 2012. Led by a staff member, 17
students gave tuition for children from low income families at the Teck Ghee Youth Centre Community Centre,
part of the Evergreen Bees Mentoring Programme. Another group of four students and one staff assisted with
food distribution to the needy in Toa Payoh in support of a community service project called ‘Cup from the Heart’
organised by Bishan East Grassroots Organisations. A third group of 10 students and two staff organised a
donation drive to collect goods such as canned food, toiletries and snacks, to distribute to residents of Chen Su
Lan Methodist Children’s Home.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Programme
Diploma in Chemical & Green Technology student Pang Yu Han was selected as a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy
on 31 August 2012, for her project named GreenerDot. This exciting card game helps to create awareness and
educate players on environmental issues in Singapore.
A total of 12 finalists were selected
from the Institute of Technical
Education, polytechnics, universities
and the Building Construction
Authority Academy. Four of the
envoys, including Yu Han, will enjoy
an all-expense educational tour to
Germany. This programme was
organised by Bayer, the National
Environment Agency and the National
Youth Achievement Award.
Student Pang Yu Han (centre) from the
Diploma in Chemical & Green Technology
was one of the finalist selected as a Bayer
Young Environmental Envoy.
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Greenwave Enviro Care Project
A team of four Diploma in Chemical &
Green Technology students emerged as a
grand finalist and won the Encouragement
Award at the Greenwave Enviro Care
Project 2012 organised by Sembawang
Shipyard. The team’s project, ‘MicroHydropower System’, proposed that
turbine systems be installed in the
down pipes of HDB apartment blocks,
to harness the potential energy of water
flowing down grey-water pipes. The team
received a plaque, individual certificates
and a cash prize during a ceremony held
in February 2013.
A team of four Diploma in Chemical & Green Technology students won
the Encouragement Award at the Greenwave Enviro Care Project 2012.
Inter-School Debate
Two teams, each of four students from the Diplomas in Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biotechnology, Food
Science & Nutrition, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology and Biologics & Process Technology, represented SCL
in the NYP Inter-School Debate Competition 2012. Team A clinched the Champion trophy, and one of its members,
Terrence Teh from the Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology, was named the Best Speaker.
Polytechnic Student Research Programme
Three final year students from the Diploma in Chemical & Green Technology were attached to the National University
of Singapore (NUS) under the Polytechnic Student Research Programme. They worked with NUS researchers to
come up with innovative adsorbents and technology for the removal of arsenic and fluoride from drinking water
sources.
The team presented its project to
top minds in the defence science
and technology sectors during
a ceremony held on 11 March
2013. It was also rewarded with a
$500 cash prize. This programme
was launched in 1997 to nurture
local polytechnic students in
R&D through an immersion in a
scientific and engineering research
environment.
Three final year students from
the Diploma in Chemical & Green
Technology had the chance to be
attached to NUS and work with its
researchers on innovative projects,
as part of the Polytechnic Student
Research Programme.
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First Medical Student
Molecular Biotechnology alumnus Constance Chen has been accepted into the
MD programme at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School. She completed a BSc
(Hons) First Class degree in Molecular Biology from University College London
(UK) and a Final Year research project at NYP and an outstanding Hons thesis
project at University College London. This is SCL’s first medical student.
Alumni Constance Chen has done the School proud,
becoming SCL’s first medical student.
First Ivy League Overseas Industrial Placement Programme
Two outstanding final year Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology students, Evelyn Chan and Ng Wei Ting, were
accepted as interns at Harvard Medical School to work on cutting-edge research projects. They are studying how
amino acid metabolism regulates stem cell fate for applications in regenerative medicine, diabetes and cancer.
Attachment at MSD
Two staff members, Ms Sheila Song and Ms Chua Hwee Mei, were attached to MSD GmBH Singapore at its Tuas
West Pharm Plant from 1 October to 9 November 2012. They learnt about drug manufacturing operations for final
dosage forms so as to build up the School’s capability for the newly opened Secondary Pharmaceutical Technology
Centre.
During their attachment, they worked in key departments such as Global Technical Operations, Manufacturing,
Engineering and Utilities, Quality Operations and Supply and Material Management, to enhance their knowledge
in these various areas. For example, at Engineering and Utilities, they had the opportunity to understand the
importance of engineering support and the smooth running of utilities to ensure undisrupted production processes
in a well maintained GMP facility.
Overseas Educational Tours
• Staff led a group of 22 students from
the Diplomas in Molecular Biotechnology,
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicinal
Chemistry, on a six-day study trip to Brisbane
and Gold Coast, Australia, in September
2012.
They visited the University of Queensland,
Queensland University of Technology,
University of Griffith (Nathan Campus and
Gold Coast Campus) and Princess Alexandra
Hospital, to find out about course accreditation
for the Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry, and
to explore student attachment opportunities.
More than 20 students from the Diplomas in Molecular Biotechnology,
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry participated in a sixday study trip to Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia.
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A group of SCL students went on a study tour to Perth, Australia,
including a visit to Curtin University to learn about the entry
requirements for Australian universities.
• Staff led another group of 22 students from
the Diplomas in Chemical & Pharmaceutical
Technology, Chemical & Green Technology
and Biologics & Process Technology, to Perth,
Australia. They visited Curtin University and the
Penguin Island wildlife sanctuary, and viewed
how macadamia nuts are processed and how
wine is cultivated during the study trip. They also
learnt about the entry requirements to Australian
universities, the state of the Western Australian
economy and career prospects in gas exploration.
• Staff led a group of 36 students from the Diplomas in
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemical & Green
Technology and Biologics & Process Technology, to Hualian
and its vicinity, in Taiwan. The group visited the National
Taiwan University, Hualian Toroko Gorge, and a fermentation/
distillation plant. Students also had the chance to view the
production of a nano-formulated hand cream in a cosmetic
manufacturing plant.
Students on a study tour to Taiwan had the chance to visit a
fermentation/distillation plant and view the production of a cosmetic
manufacturing plant.
Good Distribution Practice Course
A customised one-day course focusing on Good Distribution Practices (GDP) was delivered to 20 participants from
Global Airfreight International Pte Ltd, on 15 March 2013. Topics covered included cold chain distribution, complaint
management and specific requirements for medical devices. There were also activities for participants to better
appreciate and understand the requirements for GDP.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
The School of Business Management (SBM) continued to focus on achieving excellence in business education,
and forging strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry players. These were achieved through
exchange programmes and project collaborations, both locally and abroad.
It was a fruitful year for SBM in the area of establishing global partnerships with overseas universities. During the
year of review, SBM signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with overseas universities, including
a first in Canada (King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario) and Taiwan (National Central
University). With a total of 27 overseas university partners in 13 countries, this will further strengthen SBM’s
positioning to be a global polytechnic in the area of overseas student and faculty exchanges.
For AY2012/2013, SBM had an intake of 1,155 new students, bringing its total enrolment to close to 3,400 students
for its nine diploma courses:
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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
Key INITIATIVES & DEVELOPMENTS
Internationalisation
SBM continued to expand its
network with overseas universities
to provide students with a
globalised educational outlook and
nurture them to be global-ready
business executives. In particular,
the regional reach of countries
has made it more affordable for
students to spend a semester
abroad.
The following new MOUs were signed with:
• National Central University in Taoyuan, Taiwan
• Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea
• Hallym University in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• Audencia Nantes School of Management in France
• King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario, Canada
• Lehman College, City University of New York, USA
With these collaborations, SBM now has 27 overseas university partners in 13 countries. This provides students
with expanded options and opportunities to interact with their peers and institutions abroad where they will benefit
from the exposure to different educational and cultural experiences and practices.
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MOU with Singapore Airlines
SBM signed a MOU with Singapore Airlines Limited
(SIA) on 5 January 2013. The MOU was aimed at
achieving a joint collaboration in areas or projects
of mutual interest leading to staff and student
development, student attachment programmes
and site visits.
The signing of the MOU also enabled Diploma
in Hospitality & Tourism Management students
to be eligible for the SIA Internship Recruitment
Scheme (IRS). The IRS is an industrial attachment
programme for final year polytechnic students who
have the interest and potential to pursue full-time
employment as a cabin crew with SIA during their
internship period and upon completion of their
diploma studies.
The MOU between SIA and SBM allows for joint collaboration in
projects of mutual interest leading to staff and student development.
MOU with *SCAPE
SBM signed an MOU with *SCAPE on 20 October 2012 to collaborate in three areas. First, there will be
entrepreneurship training and qualifications upgrading opportunities for youth through SIRS Workforce Skills
Qualification (WSQ) programmes and the proposed Specialist Diploma in Retail Business & Entrepreneurship.
Next, in the retail management expertise and knowledge exchanges for the purpose of curriculum building and
establishing a retail steering committee for the Youth Entrepreneurship Hub @*SCAPE. SBM retail staff will play an
advisory role in the *SCAPE Retail Steering Committee and help to select youth entrepreneurs and mentor them
in building sustainable retail businesses.
Finally, in other joint projects of mutual
interest such as mall event management
or other youth events. The event was
graced by Minister, Prime Minister’s
Office and Second Minister for Home
Affairs & Trade and Industry, Mr S
Iswaran, while Joint Director SBM, Dr
Lee Tong Nge, represented NYP.
The School, represented by Joint Director, Dr Lee Tong Nge
(seated, second from left), signed a MOU with *SCAPE in October 2012.
INDUSTRY TIE-UPS AND PROJECTS
SBM’s Centre for Business Innovation (CBI) undertook a total of 14 business and consultancy projects in the year
under review. These include customer satisfaction surveys, mystery shopping, inbound call centre support and
telemarketing.
Besides offering opportunities for staff development, these projects also provided students with a valuable platform
to gain realistic learning experiences during their Teaching Enterprise Project (TEP) attachments.
Three such projects are highlighted here.
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Call Centre Support for Daikin Air Conditioning Pte Ltd
Daikin commissioned CBI to support the company in two call centre projects. They are to handle incoming calls
pertaining to general enquires from existing and potential customers, and to conduct customer satisfaction surveys
with regards to its existing service and promotions.
Survey findings facilitate Daikin in making improvements to its marketing and promotional efforts as well as design
initiatives, to meet customers’ expectations. These projects provide students the opportunity to improve their
communication, customer service and negotiation skills.
Customer Satisfaction Study for ANZ Bank
ANZ Singapore commissioned the CBI to conduct a branch evaluation and customer experience survey for its four
branches across Singapore.
The objective of the survey was to ascertain customer satisfaction levels while the branch evaluation survey was
a check on whether the necessary banking facilities were in good working condition and product materials were
consistently updated. These two surveys were conducted over a period of nine months via face-to-face interviews
with 144 customers as well as interactions with staff from the four branches.
The project benefited students as it provided them a real-life case covering various business areas, from market
research to project management. Through this exercise, ANZ Singapore collected useful insights on customer
satisfaction and service level which were beneficial in developing further initiatives to enhance the overall customer
experience.
Customer Satisfaction Study for Courts Singapore
Courts commissioned the CBI to conduct a customer satisfaction survey of 2,280 respondents. The objective was
to gain an understanding of customers’ shopping experience at their outlets. The survey was conducted monthly
over a year across the company’s 12 branches throughout Singapore. The findings would be used to facilitate
Courts in focusing on areas for training and developing strategies in improving its standing in the industry.
EVENTS
NYP-ACCA Accounting Challenge
The third NYP-ACCA Accounting Challenge was jointly organised by SBM and sponsored by the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on 27 March 2013.
This fun and interactive competition, targeted at secondary school students, is designed to ignite their interest
in accountancy and inspire them to consider accounting as a career choice. It saw overwhelming response with
more than 200 participants in 79 teams representing 29 secondary schools competing for the champion trophy.
The team from Jurong Secondary School was the eventual winner.
Retail Seminar and Career Fair
The Retail Seminar and Career Fair, with the theme ‘The Art of Luxury and Lifestyle Retailing’, was held on 7
November 2012. Visitors included some 180 students and alumni graduates as well as 60 guests from the industry,
Singapore Workforce Development Agency, SPRING Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies.
The event was an opportunity for the retail specialisation students to learn from successful retailers on their
experience in fashion and luxury retailing. The invited speakers were from Chopard (Asia) Pte Ltd, Richemont
Luxury (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Uniqlo (S) Pte Ltd, EpiCentre Pte Ltd & EpiCentre Holdings Ltd, H & M Hennes &
Mauritz Pte Ltd, Front Row Group and Spring Singapore.
It was also a platform to link graduating students to potential employers. Participating companies for the Career
Fair included leading retailers like Chomel Pte Ltd, Richemont Luxury (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Uniqlo (S) Pte Ltd, Wing
Tai Retail Management Pte Ltd, EpiCentre Pte Ltd and EpiCentre Holdings Ltd, H & M Hennes & Mauritz Pte Ltd,
Front Row Group, Swarovski Singapore Trading Pte Ltd, Sa Sa Cosmetic Co. (S) Pte Ltd, Gassan Singapore Pte Ltd
and RSH Limited and RSH (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
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Overseas Student Learning Centre
Senior management and staff from both institutions were in attendance at the official opening of the Chengdu Student Learning
Centre on 11 March 2013.
The Chengdu Student Learning Centre, the fourth overseas Student Learning Centre operated by NYP, was
officially opened on 11 March 2013 by Principal & CEO of NYP Mr Chan Lee Mun, and Party Secretary of Chengdu
Polytechnic, Mr Zhou Jian.
The Centre is jointly managed by SBM and SIT. To date, 120 students have been attached to the Chengdu Student
Learning Centre for a period of two weeks each since September 2012. During their attachments, students were
able to be immersed in Chengdu’s cultural and business environment by attending talks and visiting prominent
Chinese organisations and cultural attractions.
International Programmes
In support of Nanyang Polytechnic International, SBM hosted 2,967 participants from 123 groups from various
technical institutes in China. These groups were briefed on the School’s courses, the Teaching Enterprise Project
(TEP) concept, and visited the School’s TEP centres.
SBM also conducted 10 international programmes for about 200 specialist teachers from Guangdong, Suzhou,
Sichuan and Chengdu in China. These programmes mainly focused on NYP’s education concept and academic
management system.
Two other programmes were conducted for specialist teachers sponsored by the Jiangsu Provincial Education
Bureau. They focused on the areas of international business and hospitality and resort management.
ACHIEVEMENTS
13th Start-Up@Singapore Business Plan Competition
Since it began in 1999, Start-Up@Singapore has established itself as one of Singapore’s key global business plan
competition, attracting more than 2,400 local and international teams. Team Gold Plus, comprising two final year
students from the Diploma in Marketing and a first year student from SCL, emerged as the Grand Prize Winners in
the Youth Category at the competition held on 19 May 2012.
The team beat entries from over 200 local and
international teams in the category. Its innovative
solution was a prototype tested palm oil based
compound to treat industrial and commercial vehicles.
This could be applied in the logistics, transportation and
marine industries.
Judge at the Start-Up@Singapore Competition Ms Elim Chew
(third from left), awards the S$5,000 cash prize to Team Gold
Plus for a job well done.
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New York Festival International TV & Films Awards Competition
NYPTV, the on-campus TV channel managed by staff and students from the Diploma in Mass Media Management,
made it to the list of award winners at the prestigious New York Festivals 2012 International TV Programmes and
Film Competition. NYPTV won a Finalist Certificate for the Best On-Campus TV station category. This is a worthy
achievement as the New York Festival’s World’s Best Television and Films Competition honours programming in all
lengths and forms from over 50 countries.
Entrepreneurs’ E-Challenge
Team Vivace Music, comprising students from the Diploma in Business Management and Diploma in Banking &
Financial Services, bagged second place in the Entrepreneurs’ Challenge 2012 competition, organised by the Ngee
Ann-Adelaide Education Centre. Vivace Music is a smartphone app that enables musicians to create and compose
songs, and connect to production houses and/or like-minded artists through cloud computing. As a testament to
its commercial potential, the team was also awarded a S$2,000 Seed Fund from the organiser to help start-up and
implement the app.
Another team, Prism Technology, from the Diploma in Business
Management (Human Resource Management), was conferred
a Special Award, the first of its kind for the competition. The
team’s product, the Flexi-Clear, is a revolutionary roll-able glass
installed in high-rise apartments, which enables the owner to
simply roll back the glass window for easy and safe cleaning.
Team Prism Technology was conferred a Special Award, the first of its
kind at the Entrepreneurs’ Challenge 2012 competition, for its product
called Flexi-Clear.
Travel and Tourism Business Programme Competition
SBM students showed that they were able to work well in cross-cultural groups when 12 first-year students
from the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management participated at the regional Travel and Tourism Business
Programme (TTBiz) Competition. This was the first time Singaporean students were invited to participate in this
competition organised by Junior Achievement Japan and Accenture Japan. Despite participating for their first time,
they managed to clinch the top two prizes.
For the competition, Singaporean, Korean and Japanese youths
were tasked to design and create travel proposals to attract
Singaporean and Korean travellers to Japan. In the finals, teams
presented their proposals via live tele-conference to judges
from the Japan National Tourism Organisation.
First-year students from the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism
Management were part of a cross-cultural team that clinched top
honours at the Travel and Tourism Business Programme Competition.
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Citi-YMCA Youth for Causes Social Enterprise Challenge
A team of final-year students from the Diploma in Marketing won the Sustainability Award at the Citi-YMCA Youth
for Causes Social Enterprise Challenge held in November 2012. All teams in the first round of competition had to
submit a business proposal for a Voluntary Welfare Organisation. The SBM team clinched the Sustainability Award
from nine finalist teams from the other polytechnics as well as Nanyang Technological University and Singapore
Management University.
Overseas Study Visits
A total of 29 staff members embarked on various overseas study trips and immersion programmes to the US,
UK, Australia, China, Switzerland, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. These visits provide valuable opportunities for staff
to update their industry knowledge from a global perspective as well as establish links with overseas industry
counterparts for future collaborations.
Staff Local Attachment to Industries
Four staff members embarked on local industry attachments of one or two weeks during the period of review.
These were at SINGEX, Four Seasons Hotel, Jobs Central and ExxonMobil. Such attachments serve to develop
staff capabilities so that new knowledge and experiences gained can be used to develop new diploma course
modules as well as to update existing course curricula. These attachments also provide staff with new industry
contacts and networks for future partnerships in client projects, internships programmes and full-time employment
opportunities for students.
Overseas Staff Faculty Exchange Programme
SBM continued to actively send academic staff for suitable faculty exchanges with partner universities. For AY
2012/13, the following staff members were involved in the Overseas Staff Faculty Exchange programme:
• Ms Shirley Tee, Assistant Manager from the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management, taught at the Saimaa
University of Applied Sciences, Finland, from 18 to 22 March 2013
• Ms Esther Ho, Manager teaching Retail Studies, taught at Youngsan University, South Korea, from 25 March to
12 April 2013
Ms Shirley Tee, Assistant Manager, (extreme right)
taught at the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
in Finland for a week in March 2013.
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Ms Esther Ho, Manager (second from left), taught at Youngsan
University in South Korea for three weeks.
Overseas Student Exchange Programme
A total of 88 SBM students participated in exchange studies in overseas partner universities. In return, SBM
welcomed a total of 90 international students from partner institutions who attended a semester of classes and/or
short term study exchange in the School.
OIPP and Student Learning Centres in China
A total of 127 students participated in the
Overseas Industry Placement Programme (OIPP),
student learning centres and other attachments.
The student learning centres are in Panyu and
Chengdu, China.
Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management students
enjoyed learning about the local culture in South Korea.
Overseas Immersion, Educational Tours and Study Trips
Some 400 students participated in the following overseas education trips which included:
• Retail immersion trip to London, UK
• Hospitality study trip to Shanghai, China as well as to South Korea
• Sports & Wellness Management study trip to Beijing, China
• Cruise study and educational tour to Redang, Malaysia
• Marketing study trip to Switzerland
• Banking and Finance study trip to Hong Kong
• Business Management immersion trip to Sydney, Australia
• Mass Media Management immersion trip to London and Manchester, UK
• Accounting study trip to Melbourne, Australia
Such overseas educational study
tours increase students’ international
exposure, provide them opportunities
to contextualise educational practice
and encourage them to think from a
global perspective. Students visited
businesses, universities and other
institutions of higher learning, as
well as policy organisations, during
these study tours.
Diploma in Business Management
students during an immersion trip to
Sydney, Australia.
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SBM conducted 25 professional and executive development courses for 668 participants in AY2012/13.
This included three new Diploma in Business Practice Programmes and four new Specialist Diploma Programmes
launched under the new Ministry Of Education Continuing Education and Training (MOE-CET) framework, and a
new day-release Business & Management Studies programme customised for the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
/Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen.
In addition, 102 working adults completed their studies in the following formal award programmes:
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Specialist Diploma in Fund Management & Administration
Specialist Diploma in Hospitality & Resort Management
Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Certificate in Business Management
Diploma in Business Practice
During the year, SBM commenced three part-time Diploma in Business Practice programmes focusing on different
area of specialisations that attracted 121 participants. They were:
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Diploma in Business Practice (Customer Relationship & Service Management)
Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
Diploma in Business Practice (Supply Chain Management)
These new programmes were launched under the new CET qualification framework and funded by MOE. The
two-and-a-half year modular programmes are structured to provide a broad-based business education with focus
in different areas of specialisation. The objective is to enable participants to see the connections between different
business functions beyond their own area of specialisation, and so enhance their job performance.
Diploma in Business & Management Studies
SBM launched a customised diploma programme for SAF servicemen under an MOU signed between NYP and
MINDEF on 4 May 2012.
The upgrading programme aims to provide SAF servicemen with the opportunity to obtain a formal diploma as
well as to equip them with an better understanding of business fundamentals, crucial management skills and
knowledge in managing resources, operations and finance. The first batch of 27 participants started classes on 30
April 2012.
Specialist Diploma Programmes
To comply with the new CET qualification framework designed by MOE, SBM re-aligned two existing specialist
diploma programmes and designed two new specialist diploma programmes in 2012. The four specialist diploma
programmes were approved by MOE and launched in February 2013. They were:
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Specialist Diploma in Fund Management & Administration (re-aligned)
Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management (re-aligned)
Specialist Diploma in Hospitality & MICE Management (new)
Specialist Diploma in Human Resource Management (new)
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School of
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The School of Health Sciences (SHS) is well poised to provide up-to-date training to meet the current and future
needs of the healthcare and wellness industry in Singapore, focusing on both Pre-Employment Training and
Continuing Education and Training.
The school witnessed the launch of the NYP-Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Centre of
Excellence, with agreements signed between different organisations, equipping the centre with state-of-the-art
healthcare technologies and systems that will enhance students‘ learning.
SHS welcomed 803 freshmen for AY2012/13, bringing its total enrolment to 2,623 for its seven diploma courses:
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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
KEY INITIATIVES & NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Setting Up of NYP-HIMSS Centre of Excellence
The MOU signing between the School and the Healthcare Information
and Management Systems Society.
SHS signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Healthcare Information and
Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in
July 2012 to establish the NYP-HIMSS Centre
of Excellence.
The centre is equipped with a healthcare
technology platform to introduce students
to the ‘High Touch, High Tech’ approach
in delivering care across all care settings.
Sponsorship agreements were also signed
with MaSanté, Cadi Scientific, and TCM
RFID in March 2012, September 2012
and March 2013, respectively, to sponsor
bedside terminals, patient monitoring
devices and access to Electronic Medication
Administration Records System (eMARS).
Start of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy programmes
In September 2012, Singapore Institute of Technology in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin (TCD), commenced
classes for the inaugural batch of 83 students in the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of
Science in Physiotherapy, at NYP.
This full-time one-year degree programme was developed to cater solely for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Diploma graduates from NYP. Besides modules
conducted in Singapore, students spent six weeks
in Dublin where they took classes with TCD
students, conducted field visits to local hospitals
and clinical centres, and undertook clinical
attachments.
Students attending lessons in Trinity College Dublin
for the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree
programme in Physiotherapy.
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Health Sciences and Academic Foundation Programme for SAF Paramedics
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Medical Training Institute, the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) and
SHS collaborated to develop a training pathway for SAF regular paramedics. This one-year part-time course in SHS
will lead to a Diploma in Health Science (Emergency Medical Services), conferred by JIBC. The first intake started
classes in May 2012 with 20 students.
Specialist Diploma in Adolescent and Youth Health
The Specialist Diploma in Adolescent and Youth Health was developed to provide participants with knowledge and
skills required for a holistic approach to facilitate timely intervention, referral and management, to enhance the
health and well-being of at-risk adolescent and youth.
Certified Continuous Dental Education Provider in Singapore
NYP is the first polytechnic and only the second educational institute, besides the National University of Singapore,
that has obtained approval from the Singapore Dental Association to run Continuing Education programmes for
dentistry.
The inaugural Continuous Dental Education course was started in March 2013, with Dr Claudio Mongardini,
Periodontist from the University Sapienza Rome, who spoke on the topic, ‘New Possibilities in the Control of Local
Infection in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Disease.’
Simulation Training by WISER
A group of 30 nursing staff attended a three-day simulation based learning programme conducted by instructors
from the Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER), in February 2013. This programme
provided fundamental skills in delivering simulation-based healthcare education through a variety of techniques
and technologies, with emphasis on hands-on activities and active participation, to maximise simulation-based
instruction skill acquisition.
Research into Youths’ Gambling Attitudes
The School concluded a research project entitled, ‘A Profile of Youths’ Gambling Attitudes and Related SocioPsychological Variables in Singapore – Founding of a Basis for a Community-Based Gambling Awareness Programme
for Local Youths’ under the Tote-Social Innovation Research Fund (Proj 111002/DTA07 & DFA07). The collaborative
project with Fei Yue Community Services commenced in August 2011 and ended, as scheduled, in February 2013.
A final report has been submitted to the Tote Board.
MOE Innovation Fund Research Project
A three-year Ministry of Education (MOE) Innovation Grant to develop a wearable multi-biosensor with augmented
reality for patients recovering from stroke, was completed in early 2013. The Rehab@Home project includes a set
of simple games where patients do home-based rehabilitation by performing daily chores such as washing plates
and folding clothes. The project involved contribution from SEG, SIDM and SHS. Papers on the project were wellreceived at three international conferences and two papers have also been submitted for journal publication. There
was also strong interest from therapists in local community rehabilitation centres to use this system as part of their
rehabilitation programme for clients with stroke.
The Virtual Dementia Home Series
SHS collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Disease Association to develop an online interactive e-learning series
related to a dementia and wheelchair-friendly therapeutic home environment. The ‘Virtual Dementia Home Series:
Bathroom-Toilet’ website was launched on 21 February 2013. An android app version is also available to caregivers.
The project, which is funded by the Centre for Enabled Living under the Sustainable Enhancements for Eldercare
and Disability Services Fund, was also showcased at the Rehab Tech Asia 2013 Conference, held at the Singapore
Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 February to 1 March 2013.
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‘Recipe Retrospective’ Cookbook
Diploma in Social Science (Social Work) students completed the
‘Recipe Retrospective’ project in August 2012. Students created a
cookbook featuring 33 scrumptious recipes and stories of 15 elderly
contributors living in rental flats. These elderly are clients of the Ang
Mo Kio Family Service Centres (AMK FSC) COMNET Elderly Services.
The copyright has been released to AMK FSC for them to raise funds
for their elderly clients through the publication of the cookbook.
The ‘Recipes Retrospectives’ cookbook includes 33 recipes and stories of 15
elderly living in rental flats.
‘Familia’ Game
‘Familia,’ a Spanish word for ‘Family,’ is a novel
game that embraces concepts found in board and
card games, to stimulate communication between
generations. This, in turn, helps to promote greater
understanding between one another to develop
stronger bonds between family members.
Students from the Diploma in Social Sciences
(Social Work) created this game and completed a
trial run in August 2012.
The ‘Familia’ game aims to promote better
communication and greater understanding between
family members.
Project Safe(r)
Project Safe(r) is a preventive approach to
educate children in residential settings on
how to respond to issues such as abuse,
bullying and to distinguish the difference
between good and bad touch. Students
from the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social
Work) developed manuals for both trainers
and children in August 2012, as part of this
project. The books are currently used in Chen
Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home, and will
be introduced to other children’s homes.
Students developed manuals for trainers and
children as part of the teaching aids for Project
Safe(r).
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Visiting Consultant
Dr Kit Sinclair of Hong Kong Polytechnic University was engaged in March 2013 to provide consultancy to the
occupational therapy team. She also conducted three workshops for about 200 allied health clinicians from
hospitals, clinical centres and voluntary welfare organisations, as part of the Clinical Supervision and Education
Seminar.
EVENTS
Visit by Senior Minister of State Ms Indranee Rajah
SMS Indranee Rajah gets some hands on training
working with a ‘patient’ in the School’s simulation lab.
SMS Indranee Rajah receives a hand splint from Diploma in
Occupational Therapy students during her visit to the Occupational
Therapy Lab.
Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Education and Law, Ms Indranee Rajah visited NYP on 25 January 2013 and was
briefed on the School’s programmes and various innovative projects targeted at the silver industry.
She toured the teaching facilities in SHS including the Occupational Therapy Lab, the Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Lab and the Operating Theatre Suite, and spoke to students, to understand their learning experience in NYP. NYP
was Ms Indranee’s first stop in a series of polytechnic visits to better understand the polytechnic education sector.
Visit by Former Minister of State Madam Halimah Yacob
Former Minister of State from
the Ministry of Social and Family
Development, Madam Halimah
Yacob visited the School to learn
more about the Social Sciences
(Social Work) course, on 18 July
2012.
Madam Halimah had a lively
dialogue session with 90 social
sciences students, and was briefed
on innovation projects done by staff
and students for the silver industry.
Madam Halimah Yacob visited the
School in July 2012 to learn more
about the Social Sciences (Social Work)
course.
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Enhancements to Healthcare Conversion Programme
Adult learners in four Professional Conversion Programmes
– in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and
Diagnostic Radiography – conducted by SHS will enjoy
more incentives from April 2013. These include enhanced
monthly allowance rates, from between 50% to 70%
higher than current rates, and fully sponsored course fees.
Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Manpower, Dr Amy
Khor, announced these enhancements to the Healthcare
Conversion Programme during the Healthcare Learning
Journey event held in NYP on 6 October 2012. The event was
jointly organised by the Workforce Development Agency,
Ministry of Health and NYP. The Healthcare Conversion
Programme offers courses for mid-career professionals
interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
Visitors to the Healthcare Learning Journey event at SHS.
NYP-HPB Programme
A group of second-year nursing students developed games and related materials to educate youths from seven
secondary schools around Ang Mo Kio about weight management and diet issues. The programme was supported
by the Health Promotion Board (HPB), and was well received by the students and their physical education teachers.
Pioneer Cohort of Social Work Associate Graduands
The pioneer cohort of 25 students
from the Diploma in Social Sciences
(Social Work) will graduate in May
2013. Prior to this, a commencement
ceremony organised and hosted by
the National Council of Social Service
(NCSS) was held on 28 March 2013.
The students met 20 volunteer
welfare organisations at the event
attended by Speaker of Parliament
and NCSS Adviser, Madam Halimah
Yacob.
The pioneer cohort of Diploma in
Social Sciences (Social Work) students
met with Madam Halimah Yacob at a
commencement ceremony hosted by
NCSS.
Outdoor Games Day with Club EPIP
A group of 20 students from the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) met 20 patients involved in the Early
Psychosis Intervention Programme (EPIP) and engaged them in a day of outdoor games. The event was to remind
all of the importance of being an inclusive society and ensuring no one gets left behind.
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Fall Awareness Day
A group of 28 physiotherapy students supported Tan Tock Seng
Hospital during Fall Awareness Day held on 19 May 2012. Twenty
students conducted geriatric assessment and intervention for
the community and assisted to do fall-prevention screenings for
about 500 senior citizens. Eight students assisted to man the
‘Exercise Your Way to Healthy Bones’ booth and were on hand
to explain osteoporosis and teach simple exercises to the public.
Physiotherapy students supported Tan Tock Seng Hospital on Fall
Awareness Day, assisting to do fall-prevention screenings for about 500
senior citizens.
ACHIEVEMENTS
WorldSkills Singapore Competition
Nursing teams from SHS won
the Gold and Bronze medals
in the Caring category at the
WorldSkills Singapore Competition
2012. The Gold Medallist, Audrey
Foo, will represent Singapore
at the International WorldSkills
Competition to be held in Leipzig,
Germany, in July 2013.
Nursing students, Audrey Foo (left)
and Gladys Aw won the Gold medal in
the Caring category at the WorldSkills
Singapore Competition 2012.
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i-CREATe Competition
Universal Crutch, a project by SHS and SEG students won the Public’s Choice Award and Best Presentation Award
at the 6th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) competition
held from 24 to 26 July 2012.
Universal Crutch is a special crutch that allows the user to adjust the height of the crutch as he sits or gets up from
a sitting position. The translation mechanism (using gas spring cylinder) coupled with a locking mechanism, enables
the user to inch down to sitting position and vice versa safely and easily, which greatly reduces the risk of a fall.
i-CREATe provides a stage for technical
exchanges and brings together advocates
and professionals to share ideas and best
practices in the disabilities fields. Participants
also exchange information on advanced
technologies, equipment, techniques and
materials applied in the field of Assistive and
Rehabilitative Technology.
The Universal Crutch, a joint project between SEG
and SHS students, won the Public’s Choice Award
and Best Presentation Award at the i-CREATe
competition.
STAR Award Winners
A total of 45 students were awarded the NYP Student Talent & Achievement Recognition (STAR) Awards, to
recognise their efforts in community services and leadership, sports and adventure, arts and culture, and other
contributions to the School or during their co-curricular activities.
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012
A team of four students from SHS and SIT emerged
as champions at the Singapore finals of the
Imagine Cup 2012 competition (Software Design
Competition) held on 14 April 2012. The team
had developed an innovative digital scrapbook
loaded with photos, video and music to enhance
recall of memories in dementia persons as part
of reminiscence therapy. The application called
the Dementia Assistance & Recall Engine (DARE)
deploys an active link to the user’s brainwaves
to analyse and make sense of their cognitive
and mental abilities, to help stimulate their recall
capabilities. Following this win, the team travelled
to Sydney, Australia, in July 2012 to compete
against 74 other worldwide competitors. The team
did Singapore and NYP proud by emerging as a
top 20 finalist.
The team of four students from SHS and SIT emerged as a top 20
finalist at the international Imagine Cup 2012 competition.
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Presentation of Research Papers at International Conferences
Staff presented papers or posters at international conferences including:
• 6th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (iCREATe), Singapore, in July
2012
• 23rd International Nursing Research Congress, Australia, in July 2012
• Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), Australia, in August 2012
• Singapore Physiotherapy Association Congress 2012, Singapore, in September 2012
• International Symposium on Advances In Technology Education (ISATE), Japan, in September 2012
• National Occupational Therapy Conference, Singapore, in October 2012
• Sino-Portugese Nurses’ Association Nursing Conference, China, in November 2012
• 2nd Peritoneal Dialysis Workshop, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, China, in December 2012
Staff Overseas Attachments
Six staff completed attachments of between one to four weeks, to update themselves in the latest healthcare
trends, practices and education. These included attachments at:
• Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research, USA, in August 2012 for updates on simulation research
• Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in August 2012 to benchmark course curriculum and assessment
• Harvard Medical Institute, USA, in September 2012 for Comprehensive Instructor Workshop in Medical Simulation
• Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital, USA, in September 2012 for updates in Paramedic and
Emergency Nursing
• Central Manchester Hospital, UK, in September 2012 for updates on home care, care transition and case
management
• University of California Los Angeles Medical Centre, USA, in October 2012 for updates on emergency nursing
Overseas Exchange Programmes and Study Tours
In the year under review, a total of 118 students participated in overseas exchange programmes and educational
study tours. They visited countries such as Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, South Korea,
UK and USA.
Clinical placements and study visits were also facilitated through the School’s collaborations with the following
eminent universities and clinical centres:
• University of Sydney, Australia
• LaTrobe University, Australia
• Heilongjiang Institute of Science and Technology, China
• Esslingen University, Germany • Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong
• Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
• Serei Christopher University, Japan
• Yonsei University, South Korea
• Shingu College, South Korea
• Yonsei Univeristy Wonju Christian Hospital, South Korea
• Severance Hospital, South Korea
• Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea
• University College of London Hospital, UK
• Hull University, UK
• St James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
• University of Pennsylvania, USA
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Study Tour to Seoul, South Korea
A group of 30 students from the
Diploma of Diagnostic Radiography
and Diploma of Radiation Therapy
embarked on an inaugural study
visit to Seoul, South Korea, in
September 2012. They visited
universities
and
hospitals,
connected with their counterparts
there and learnt more about the
healthcare
industy,
education
system and the interplay of culture
in South Korea.
Students went on an inaugural study
trip to Seoul, South Korea in September
2012.
Study Visit to Melbourne, Australia
Fifteen students from the Diploma in Nursing embarked on a study
visit to Melbourne, Australia, in September 2012. They visited
hospitals and Monash University campuses in Berwick, Peninsula
and Clayton to gain a better understanding of the Australian
healthcare system, nursing education and practice, as well as the
culture of Australia.
Students went on a study tour to Melbourne, Australia, to gain a better
understanding of the Australian healthcare system.
Study Tour to Sydney, Australia
Sixteen students from the Diploma in Nursing, were
in Sydney in March 2013, to learn about the Australian
healthcare system and nursing education at The
University of Sydney. The students visited Gosford
Public Hospital and Legacy Aged Care to gain an insight
into nursing practice in the acute and community
settings.
A group of 16 Nursing students learnt more about the nursing
education programme at The University of Sydney.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
& TRAINING
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The College of Continuing Education (CCE) was established on 1 October 2011 to direct and oversee the activities
of NYP’s three Continuing Education and Training (CET) units: the Professional Development Centre (PDC), the
Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) and the Institute of Precision Engineering (IPE).
Together, these three CCE’s divisions provide quality CET programmes for adult learners and support NYP’s mission
to equip adult learners to contribute to the technological, economic and social advancement of Singapore.
Professional Development Centre
Since its inception in April 1993, PDC has been enhancing the training and capability development of working
adults and individuals. It taps on the resources and expertise from NYP’s seven schools and through synergistic
collaboration with external partners, provides training and education that cater to the ever-changing needs of
industries, organisations and working adults.
Singapore Institute of Retail Studies
Established in January 2006, SIRS offers market-driven, customer-centric training programmes to upskill the retail
and service industry workforce, empowering workers with relevant skills to remain competitive in the market.
Institute of Precision Engineering
IPE was set up in October 2011 to spearhead the training of a pool of master craftsmen for the precision
engineering industry. In April 2012, IPE launched the Precision Engineering (PE) Master Craftsman Programme to
equip participants with advanced skills to lead productivity improvements, carry out more complex operations and
use their deepened technical knowledge to train the next generation of PE craftsmen.
In AY 2012/2013 CCE’s three divisions offered a spectrum of programmes to benefit the industries and individuals.
Programmes offered were of different qualifications levels and included those that would lead to polytechnic
qualifications such as diploma, specialist diploma and advanced diploma qualifications.
Other CET programmes offered during the year included workforce skills qualifications (WSQ) programmes at
the specialist diploma, diploma, advanced certificate, higher certificate, certificate, certified service professional,
certificate levels and non-WSQ customised and short courses, as well as seminars.
CET Programmes Leading to Polytechnic Qualifications
NYP continues to be an important player in the market that conducts nursing and allied health courses, offering 21
advanced diploma courses in nursing in the areas of critical care, emergency, gerontology, management, medicalsurgical, mental health, midwifery, nephro-urology, neuroscience, oncology, ophthalmic, orthopaedics, paediatrics,
palliative care, perianaesthesia and perioperative.
In the past year, 14 specialist diploma programmes were offered in the areas of clinical trials management,
counselling, diabetes management and education, embedded systems, fund management and administration,
games development, health promotion, hospitality and MICE management, human resource management,
infocomm technology, information security, supply chain management, visual effects and wireless technology.
A key activity in the year was the alignment of NYP’s academic CET courses to the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) new
CET Qualifications Framework. Courses have been structured into independent components, modular certificates
for diploma programmes and post diploma certificates for advanced and specialist diploma programmes, to provide
more flexibility for adult learners to pursue CET and customise the pace of training to their learning needs. Trainees
who accumulate the requisite number of certificates within a prescribed timeframe will earn a full diploma or a full
advanced diploma/specialist diploma qualification.
NYP also launched three new academic CET diploma courses and seven new academic CET specialist diploma
programmes. In addition, 20 existing advanced diploma programmes and eight existing specialist diploma
programmes were aligned to the modular framework.
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New Programmes Leading to Polytechnic Qualifications
Diploma in Business Practice (Customer Relationship & Service Management)
With the service sector accounting for almost 70% of the economy, good customer relationship and excellent
service skills have become a critical asset and a competitive advantage for industries.
The Diploma in Business Practice (Customer Relationship & Service Management) course, started in April 2012,
provides participants with a broad-based business education and specialised skills and knowledge in customer
relationship and service management. The 900-hour programme comprises five 180-hour modular certificates, in
business communications, business fundamentals, business operations, customer relationship management and
service management.
Diploma in Business Practice (Supply Chain Management)
Singapore is one of the world’s key logistics hubs and the logistics industry contributes about 9% of the country’s
GDP, employing 136,000 Singaporeans.
To meet the country’s demand for a higher skilled and qualified workforce in logistics, NYP offered the 900hour Diploma in Business Practice (Supply Chain Management) programme in October 2012 to equip participants
with current knowledge and understanding of companies’ best practices in materials management and supply
chain initiatives. The programme comprises five modular certificates, each of 180-hour duration, in business
communication, business fundamentals, business operations, logistics management and materials management.
Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region for the global accountancy networks. In addition, the Ministry of Finance’s
Committee to Develop Accountancy Sector’s (CDAS) plans to transform Singapore into a global accountancy hub in
Asia Pacific by 2020. Together, these will fuel a greater demand for accountancy skills and qualifications.
Riding on this strong demand, NYP launched the Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting) programme of
900-hours duration in October 2012. The course comprises five modular certificates in business skills, business
fundamentals, financial accounting, financial management and auditing and financial reporting.
Specialist Diploma in Human Resource Management
Launched in February 2013, the Specialist Diploma in Human Resource Management course focuses on upgrading
human resource knowledge and skills for working professionals. It comprises two post-diploma certificates,
each of 135-hour duration, in human resource and talent management and in performance and compensation
management.
Specialist Diploma in Hospitality and MICE Management
To meet the manpower needs of the growing tourism sector, NYP has, since 2007, conducted six runs of the
Specialist Diploma in Hospitality & Resort Management programme. The course was aligned to MOE’s New CET
Qualifications Framework and offered in February 2013 as a 270-hour programme comprising two post-diploma
certificates, one in hospitality management and the other in MICE management.
The course covers various aspects such as hotel operations and management, F&B management, attractions
and theme park management, meetings and incentives management, conferences and exhibitions management,
MICE Service suppliers and facilities management.
Specialist Diploma in Fund Management & Administration
Launched in February 2013, the Specialist Diploma in Fund Management & Administration course provides
participants an upgrading opportunity, to learn the necessary knowledge and competencies for the fund industry.
The 270-hour course comprises two post diploma certificates, each of 135-hour duration, in fund management and
in fund administration.
Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management
NYP launched the Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management course in February 2013 in response to the
demand for logistics and supply chain management professionals in Singapore. The course equips participants
with current and relevant supply chain management and skills that would allow them to upgrade and advance in
their career. The 270-hour programme comprises two post diploma certificates, in materials management and in
freight and business.
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Specialist Diploma in Wireless Technology
This newly-developed 300-hour Specialist Diploma in Wireless Technology course was launched in January 2013,
targeting engineers who aspire to develop specialist know-how and expertise in the design and development of
wireless products and systems. The course comprises two 150-hour post-diploma certificates in Wireless System
Design and in RF Design.
Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects
The inaugural run of the Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects course started in May 2012. It trains participants in
both the art fundamentals and technical skills needed to produce high quality visual effects. Singapore’s interactive
and digital media sector has been rapidly expanding, in the areas of animation and visual effects.
Singapore has attracted leading digital media
companies like Lucasfilm Animation, Industrial Light
and Magic and Double Negative. This course seeks
to train professionals for the visual effect industry
and comprises two post-diploma certificates, in
visual effects techniques (180 hours) and in visual
effects production (120 hours).
The inaugural Specialist Diploma in Visual Effects course
trains participants in both the art fundamentals and
technical skills.
CET Programmes Leading to
Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)
NYP continues to support the Workforce Development Agency’s (WDA) initiative of developing competencies
and capabilities in individuals by offering WSQ courses at the WSQ diploma, specialist diploma, and advanced
certificate levels designed within a strong quality framework.
In the past year, CCE offered the WSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering (Master Craftsman Skills), the Precision
Engineering WSQ Advanced Certificate in Precision Engineering, WSQ Specialist Diploma in Machine Building &
Project Management, WSQ Specialist Diploma in Productivity Management (Manufacturing) and WSQ Diploma
in Adult & Continuing Education (DACE) and a spectrum of WSQ programmes for the retail and services sectors.
New Programmes and Initiatives Leading to
Workforce Skills Qualifications
WSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering (Master Craftsman Skills)
The inaugural run of the WSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering (Master Craftsman Skills) (PeMC), started in April
2012, met with encouraging response. A second run was offered in December 2012.
This two-year programme comprises 600 hours of
the WSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering (Master
Craftsman Skills) (WSQ DPE MCS) and 300 hours of
the WSQ Specialist Diploma in Precision Engineering
(Master Craftsman Skills) (WSQ SDPE MCS). It has
three elective areas of specialisation: advanced CAM
and CNC machining, advanced mould design and
process, and equipment building and automation.
The inaugural run of the WSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering
(Master Craftsman Skills) started in April 2012 with encouraging
response.
WDA awards a statement of attainment when each
module is successfully completed and the WSQ DPE
MCS and the WSQ SDPE MCS are awarded when
participants attain competencies in 11 modules and
six modules respectively.
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WSQ Diploma in Adult & Continuing Education (DACE)
The third and fourth batches of the WSQ
Diploma in Adult & Continuing Education (DACE)
programme commenced in May and October
2012 respectively. A graduation ceremony was
held in February 2013 for graduands of the
inaugural batch which started in April 2011.
The inaugural batch of students from the DACE
programme received their certificates in February
2013.
Training Project for Shell Eastern Petroleum
NYP customised a programme called ‘Retail
Certified Service Professional Training’ for
Shell Eastern Petroleum employees and
its retailer arm, 7-Eleven. Three runs were
conducted in the year under review, starting
from December 2012. The programme was
contextualised to the business environment
of Shell, incorporating the service philosophy
and standards of the organisation.
The Polytechnic customised a programme for Shell
Eastern Petroleum employees and its retailer arm,
7-Eleven.
Total Company Productivity Training for Charles & Keith
Well-known footwear retailer, Charles & Keith was a satisfied client of SIRS’ comprehensive suite of retail
productivity programmes for its staff. The course for frontline and back-office staff started in May 2012 and the
Productivity Manager Programme began in June 2012.
Total Selling & Service Project with Courts
SIRS successfully acquired a major account, Courts Singapore, for which SIRS will provide total selling solution
and assessment for 285 retail staff covering product knowledge, selling and customer service skills. Coaching
and assessment on-site across Courts outlets islandwide started in July 2012 to support and augment Courts’
operational needs.
Training Contract with Mustafa
SIRS successfully clinched a training contract with Mustafa in June 2012, to provide a holistic service training
programme for 1,200 employees. This comprised pre and post training audits, conceptualisation of a service
blueprint and deliverables as well as training delivery and on-the-job coaching for all frontline staff. Training videos
were also created to provide an interesting and engaging delivery mode to enhance training effectiveness.
Enhanced On Site Bite-Sized Pilot Project for Jurong Spring
In collaboration with WDA and Jurong Spring Merchant Association, SIRS continued its efforts to upskill heartland
retailers with onsite bite-sized training for merchants in Jurong Spring. SIRS developed a ‘70-30 On-The-Job
Coaching (OJC) Classroom’ training model, to reduce classroom contact hours with more on-the-job coaching.
Training in visual merchandising and handling retail after sales service was also held in June 2012.
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Collaboration with *SCAPE
SIRS forged a partnership with *SCAPE to provide a unique business training programme called the ‘Retail
Entrepreneurship Programme (REP) @ *SCAPE’, for all the tenants of *SCAPE Underground, a youth entrepreneurship
hub.
Thirty youths completed the training in September 2012. The programme covered a holistic suite of retail and
entrepreneurship courses to provide budding business owners with relevant retail skills and knowledge for a
successful and sustainable career in this industry. SIRS’ courses trained participants in visual merchandising,
selling and customer service skills, with personalised on-the-job coaching to enhance training effectiveness.
To build on the skills and knowledge gained,
SIRS and *SCAPE co-organised a visual
merchandising competition for the *SCAPE
Underground tenants in November to
December 2012. The ‘*SCAPE Ringing in
the Sales Merchandising’ Competition 2012
coincided with the Orchard Road Christmas
festivities.
A visual merchandising competition was held
for *SCAPE Underground tenants in late 2012,
coinciding with the Orchard Road Christmas
festivities.
Training Consultancy Project with NEX
SIRS partnered NEX Shopping Mall as its training consultant to conduct onsite bite-sized training for its tenants in
September 2012. SIRS’ comprehensive training package helped the mall achieve its objective to create a strong
mall identity and service culture, one benefitting NEX’s reputation as one of the largest shopping suburban malls
in Singapore.
Certificates and Customised & Short Courses
PDC, working with the Schools, continues to offer a wide spectrum of quality training courses for its industry
clients. For the year in review, 80 courses were conducted for about 20 clients including the Ministry of Defence,
Ministry of Education, SingTel, Schenker Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Justice Institute of British Columbia
and Ingram Micro Asia Ltd.
Members of the public also benefitted from certified public short courses conducted in the areas of social media,
android application development and VHDL design.
Certificates in Academic Foundation and Health Sciences for SMTI
In an effort to upgrade the skills of its regular medics so that they are eligible for the Advanced Diploma in
Paramedicine, the SAF Medical Training Institute (SMTI) established an agreement with the Paramedic Academy
of the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) to offer a Diploma in Health Sciences (Emergency Medical
Services).
The diploma comprises a primary care paramedic certificate component, an academic foundation and health sciences
component and a diploma completion component. Military medics who have attained the latter qualification will be
eligible for the Advanced Diploma in Paramedicine.
NYP was approached by SMTI to conduct the academic foundation and health sciences component which
comprises eight 42-hour modules. The eight modules were conducted from May 2012 to January 2013.
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Food & Consumer Education (Food Entrepreneurship)
To prepare teachers for a new Nutrition and Food Science syllabus which will be implemented in 2014, MOE
commissioned NYP to conduct 10 runs of a one-day Food & Consumer Education (Food Entrepreneurship)
workshop for teachers in November 2012. Topics taught included formulating a business plan for a food venture,
designing a market survey, analysing the market and attractive food presentation.
Social Media Essentials
Tapping on the expertise of the Centre for Social Media and Analytics jointly established by NYP and Brandology,
the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) approached NYP to customise a Social Media Essentials course
for its crime prevention ambassadors in December 2012. NCPC is a non-profit organisation that promotes public
awareness and self-help on crime prevention.
Next Generation Networks: Access, Wireless & Optical Broadband Network
Since 2000, NYP’s Communications & Networks Group has worked hand-in-hand with SingTel to offer a series of
Next-Generation Networks and Internet Protocol (IP) Network Technology Programmes benefitting 1,000 SingTel
professionals. In a new training initiative and at the request of SingTel, NYP customised a new two-day course on
network access, wireless broadband network and optical broadband network technologies. It has conducted three
runs of this course to enhance the technical knowledge and capability of their network engineers and technical
staff members.
Training for Laboratory Technicians
NYP conducted a series of one-day workshops on ‘Analytical Techniques in Iodometric Titration’ and ‘Microbiological
& Aseptic Techniques’ for MOE’s laboratories technicians in May 2012. In June 2012 and March 2013, the
Polytechnic held two runs of workshops called ‘Qualitative Analysis and Basic Techniques in Organic Chemistry’
for the laboratory technicians.
Achievements and Key Events
Healthcare Learning Journey
A highlight of AY2012/2013 was the Healthcare Learning Journey event, jointly organised by WDA, the Ministry
Of Health and NYP. The event, held on 6 October 2012 at NYP, provided interested mid-career professionals an
opportunity to learn about the training involved and a career in the healthcare sector.
Funding enhancements for four healthcare
professional conversion programmes will
also take effect in 2013. The enhancements
include higher monthly allowance rates,
from between 50% to 70% higher than
current rates, and fully sponsored course
fees. These changes benefit adult learners
in the professional conversion programmes
in
Nursing,
Occupational
Therapy,
Physiotherapy and Diagnostic Radiography.
The Healthcare Learning Journey held at NYP on 6 October 2012, was an
opportunity for mid-career professionals to know more about a career in the
healthcare sector.
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Signing of MOU between NYP and SAF
NYP and the SAF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 4 May 2012. Under this MOU, NYP customised
a bridging Certificate in Business Management course for SAF personnel with O-Level or NITEC qualifications for
them to attend the Diploma in Business & Management Studies. The course started in April 2012.
Also under the auspices of this MOU,
the first intake of the Certificate in
Engineering Foundation Studies
was conducted on 25 March 2013.
The course is a customised bridging
course to facilitate certificate
holders’ entry to the CET Diploma
in Engineering (Mechatronics) to be
launched in AY2013/14.
The MOU between NYP and the SAF allows for the Polytechnic to customise
a bridging course for SAF personnel, to attend the Diploma in Business &
Management Studies course.
Lemon Law Seminars
The Lemon Law, a consumer protection law which provides remedies for consumers against defective goods,
was implemented in Singapore on 1 September 2012. To educate and help retailers prepare for the Lemon Law,
SIRS organised a series of seminars for industry partners, starting in June 2012. Over a six-month period, SIRS
organised a total of 14 seminars in collaboration with key industry partners such as Changi Airport Group, SPRING
Singapore, the Housing and Development Board, Federation of Merchant Association of Singapore, and eight
commercial shopping malls.
In addition, 2,170 retail professionals were trained in the WSQ Handle Retail After-Sales Service, a contextualised
Lemon Law programme by SIRS. Sponsoring companies included Christian Dior, Tan Chong Motors, Sincere
Watch, Isetan, CapitaMalls Asia and VivoCity.
SME Infocomms Resource Centre at SIRS
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore has appointed SIRS to set up a SME Infocomm Resource
Centre (SIRC) @SIRS. SMEs can approach the SIRC@SIRS for information or advice on infocomm solutions to
enhance their productivity and performance.
SIRC@SIRS is the third such infocomms resource centre in Singapore, but the first that is industry-specific. The
Centre will begin operations in April 2014.
Youth Employment & Advancement Hub (YEAH!)
SIRS has been appointed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development to set up a Youth Employment System
(YES) for a period of three years. Under YES, SIRS will manage a Youth Employment and Advancement Hub (YEAH!)
that will provide employment services to youths.
DART Scheme
SIRS was appointed by WDA in August 2012 to roll out its new Deploy and Release for Training (DART) scheme.
This recruits and trains a pool of 80 rotating part-time workers for temporary deployment to participating retailers so
that their full-time staff can attend Retail WSQ training at SIRS. This scheme aims to relieve retailers of manpower
challenge in a bid to encourage them to adopt WSQ training. Retailers for example, Home-Fix and Harvey Norman
have signed up for this initiative.
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CORPORATE SERVICES
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Corporate Services
CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY Innovation & COMMERCIALISATION
The Centre for Technology Innovation & Commercialisation (CTIC) serves as the technology transfer arm of NYP. It
works closely with the Schools to fulfill the following key objectives:
• Protect and manage the intellectual property (IP) interests of NYP staff and students;
• Facilitate national research and grant applications to support applied R&D efforts; and
• Support entrepreneurship training and development in NYP
To date, NYP has filed 197 patents, of which 146 have been granted through its extensive technology capabilities
and joint industry projects in various domains, such as infocomm and technology, engineering (electronics, materials
and manufacturing), life sciences, health sciences and interactive digital media.
In FY2012/2013, NYP successfully licensed and assigned 13 IPs to local companies in the areas of healthcare and
medical devices, mobile application solutions, life science as well as food technology knowledge.
As part of the on-going effort to promote and propagate innovation and enterprise at NYP, CTIC undertook the
following initiatives in the year under review:
• Conducted in-house staff training and development with regards to IP awareness and
technology innovation management where 32 staff members were trained;
• Supported thematic events organised by the Schools for technology capability promotion as industry outreach.
This included seminars on manufacturing technology, healthcare and smart assistive technology; and
• Delivered a training course entitled ‘Entrepreneurship for Educators’ attended by 32 staff members. CTIC also facilitated the successful application of research grants for seven applied R&D projects to be undertaken
by NYP staff. In total, some S$2.3 million in grants was successfully awarded to NYP projects under the Ministry of
Education Innovation Fund, National Environment Agency (Environmental Research Fund) and TOTE Board (Social
Innovation Research Fund).
QUALITY AND PLANNING OFFICE
NYP has been recognised with the Public Service Premier Award, adding another milestone in its continuous
journey of excellence. The Public Service Premier Award is the most prestigious of the Public Service Awards
given to agencies. It recognises the sustained efforts of an organisation to achieve and maintain pinnacle levels of
organisational excellence.
NYP was conferred the award as it has attained a combination of the Singapore Quality Award, Innovation Excellence
Award, People Excellence Award, ISO 9001, People Developer Standard, Singapore Service Class, Singapore
Innovation Class and Singapore Quality Class Star. NYP has received various other organisational excellence awards
in the past, such as the Distinguished Public Service Award for Organisational Excellence and the Public Service
Achievement Award.
48 colleagues were also
recognised with the Excellent
Service Awards (EXSA 2012) for
delivering outstanding service.
They garnered three Star, seven
Gold and 38 Silver awards for
being role models and service
champions in their respective
areas of work.
Principal & CEO Mr Chan Lee Mun
received the Public Service Premier
Award from Deputy Prime Minister,
Coordinating Minister for National
Security and Minister for Home
Affairs, Mr Teo Chee Hean.
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LIBRARY
The Library continued to provide quality services, resources and facilities to support the teaching, learning
and research needs of staff and students. Initiatives also helped to foster a more conducive and collaborative
environment for its users.
HIGHLIGHTS
Launch of Enhanced Lifestyle Hub
The expanded and enhanced Lifestyle Hub was opened to users when the new semester commenced. The cosy
and enlarged Hub comprises a range of services. They include PC workstations, printing and scanning facilities,
media viewing stations and room, latest lifestyle-oriented books and magazines, a performance stage, an exhibition
area and a café.
These clusters were specially designed to foster interactions between students. The seating capacity has also
been increased, with improved custombuilt space-optimising furniture. More
electrical power outlets were also
added for the convenience of library
users.
Staff and students have enjoyed these
improved facilities. Many have attended
lunchtime talks and concerts, visited
exhibitions and enjoyed relaxing over
light snacks and gourmet coffee at the
café area.
Students and staff enjoy the facilities at the
enhanced Lifestyle Hub.
Expansion of Digital Content
Over 210 subscription titles in e-format, covering topics
such as business, design, engineering, IT, health sciences
and life sciences, were acquired to replace their print
editions. Many of these subscriptions come with mobile
apps which facilitate users’ access to these resources
anytime, anywhere on their mobile devices. Staff and
students can also search and download documents from
the Library’s collection of electronic resources through the
Library On-the-Go service.
The Library increased its digital content this past year, giving
users access to even more information when they need it.
Enrichment of Library Collections
More books, periodicals, multimedia and electronic resources were added to the Library’s collections. By the end
of AY2012/2013, users have access to more than 237,000 items of books, periodicals and multimedia materials.
The Library also subscribed to a diverse range of new e-databases to meet users’ learning and teaching needs.
These include Anatomy and Physiology Online, Entrepreneurial Studies Source, Global New Products Database
and Touch Music Library. The e-Resources collection comprising e-Books, e-Journals and e-Databases grew by
123% to around 32,000 titles. This includes more than 1,500 e-Books that users can download offline to read on
their mobile devices.
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Corporate Services
Interactive Display Panel
The Interactive Display Panel, an aesthetic centrepiece at the Lifestyle Hub allows users to use intuitive hand
gestures and finger swipes to ‘flip’ the pages of a virtual book and browse information on library services and
announcements. The Library also collaborated with the Schools of Interactive Media and Information Technology
to enhance the application and to add content that highlights the Schools’ diploma programmes and showcases
their students’ works. Such interactive technology has offered innovative ways for the Library to enhance the user’s
experience.
Information Literacy and Library Research Skills Training
More than 150 library instruction sessions
were conducted for around 3,900 students,
to equip them with information literacy skills.
Through these sessions, students learnt to
search electronic resources effectively to find
relevant and credible information for their
assignments and projects.
Instruction sessions were held for students, to
inform and educate them on how to use the
Library’s electronic resources more effectively.
Library Programmes and Events
Many events and activities were organised to add buzz and vibrancy in the Library and enhance the user’s experience.
• Lunchtime concerts and performances
Working with Student Affairs, lunchtime concerts and performances by the Piano Ensemble, NYP SoundCard,
Harmonica Ensemble, Student Line Dancing Club, among others, were held to entertain and engage users.
• Thematic talks
The Library invited students and staff to share their stories and experiences to inspire others. Talks such as ‘Hainan
Youth Expedition Project’, ‘Managing Stress’ and ‘Scuba Diving in South-East Asia’ were organised.
• ‘Let’s Go E!’ fair
‘Let’s Go E!’ fair provided the opportunity for staff and students to explore, learn and use the wide range of
e-Resources that can assist in their information search and research. Talks, demonstrations and training sessions
by several e-resource vendors were also conducted during the fair.
• ‘E-Services Day: Connect to E!’
E-Services Day was held to raise the awareness of the innovative technology services offered by the Library to
staff and students. The programme included ‘Discovery Service’ series talks, music and dance performances by
students, as well as e-services booths promoting the Library’s Facebook page, SMS alerts services, the ‘Library
On-the-Go’ service, the 3-D Library Map and ‘Power Search’ functions.
• Book fairs
Two library book fairs were held each semester to allow staff and students to enhance the library collections. A
total of 16 off-site books-on-approval sessions were held at the School premises, with high participation rate from
lecturers and a good selection of books displayed.
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• Exhibitions
The Library hosted a number of exciting
exhibitions in collaboration with the seven
Schools, to showcase their innovations,
achievements and students’ projects.
Exhibitions were also held jointly with
external organisations. For example, the
National Youth Council’s ‘Singapore Youth
Award 2012 Road Show’ recognises
youths who have excelled in their own
fields and contributed to the community.
Regular exhibitions at the Library showcase
the innovations, achievements and projects
from the seven Schools.
• Social Media Contests and Surveys
Numerous contests and surveys such as ‘Snap, Vote and Win’, ‘e-Match & Win’, ‘Make a Card, Vote to Win’ were
organised to reach out to technology-savvy students. This has helped to increase the Library’s Facebook page’s
number of ‘likes’ and visits by more than 160%.
Staff Contributions in Professional Associations
The Library presented a paper at the annual Library Association of Singapore Conference entitled ‘Librarians for
Tomorrow’ on 25 September 2012. NYP librarians shared on their experience in developing the 3-D Library Map
solution that has benefitted our staff and students. Through its interactive design and innovative visual rendering,
users are able to find required resources easily and with pinpoint accuracy. The conference was well attended by
regional and local librarians.
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Corporate Services
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
& WORKPLACE
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Leadership and Personal Development
Outward Bound Taiwan Programme
A group of 19 student leaders attended a leadership and team-building programme conducted by Outward Bound
trainers in Taiwan, from 4 to 14 March 2013. Their leadership skills were sharpened, and they also learnt about the
importance of working together through several adventure activities such as mountain trekking, river tracing, and
a high element course.
Participants worked hand-in-hand to
tackle the challenges of a long trekking
route and to deal with the cold night-time
temperatures. They also did their part for
service learning by going out onto the
streets of Taipei to interact with passersby and spread service awareness.
The group included student leaders from
the various Schools and different cocurricular activities (CCA) groups such
as the Ambassadorial Team, SoundCard,
Adventure Club, Sports Club, Soccer,
MindSports and NYP Silat.
Student leaders learnt the importance of
working together to overcome challenges of the
great outdoors during a programme conducted
by Outward Bound trainers in Taiwan.
Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Award 2012
A trio of students received the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Award 2012. They were:
•S
EG student, Marcus Ng Aik Wei who initiated a project called Easy Greenie, a three-step initiative to
empower youths by showing them how easy it is to become an environment steward;
•E
dric Lian Yu Ru from SIT who created a mobile phone app called Utilities Hub that displays the user’s utility
consumption in real time and in monetary terms; and
• P
ang Yu Han from SCL who created a unique Singaporean environmental card game called GreenerDot.
Yu Han also represented Singapore at the Bayer Young Leader Award in Germany in November 2012. While
overseas, she had the opportunity to meet like-minded peers from other countries, and also to give a
presentation to a panel of five adjudicators from the United Nations Environment Programme, Bayer and
representatives from German environment agencies.
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National Day Celebrations
The Polytechnic celebrated Singapore’s 47th birthday
on 1 August 2012 at the Atrium.
A highlight of the festivities was the ‘Building a Loving
SG’ initiative. This replica of the Float at Marina Bay
depicting a National Day Parade was created by 400
student volunteers as well as members of the public
from Scape, Pathlight School and the Asian Women’s
Welfare Association. They took over two months and
used about 200,000 Lego bricks and mini-figures
for the structure. The initiative raised S$206,700 for
The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund which
provides financial aid to children from needy families
pay for school-related expenses.
There were also song and dance performances, as
well as a pledge-taking and the singing of the national
anthem during the day-long celebrations. More than
1,800 students took part in the event organised by the
Students’ Union.
Some 400 volunteers helped to build the replica of the Float
at Marina Bay for the ‘Building a Loving SG’ initiative.
Collaboration with Home Nursing Foundation
Students from the NYP Community Service Club and Rotaract Club collaborated with the Home Nursing Foundation
(HNF) to organise a Chinese New Year event called ‘Golden Spring’ for 500 elderly and needy patients under the
care of HNF. Volunteers held a donation drive on campus from 9 to 11 January 2013, to collect canned food and
other household items. The 60 students and two staff volunteers then packed the items into more than 300
hampers and delivered them to the needy elderly in time for the holiday. A separate group of 50 students also
helped with cleaning over 30 homes of these beneficiaries.
GEO Council Eco-Learning Journey to Korea
Student leaders from the GEO Council went on an environmental learning journey to the World Expo in Yeosu,
South Korea, from 10 to 16 June 2012. They spent two days at the World Expo learning about latest developments
and discoveries, before travelling to the salt marshes of Suncheon Bay as well as to Seoul’s Sudokwon Landfill
and Eco Green Growth Hall. The student environmentalists found the trip interesting and engaging, particularly the
opportunity to learn about interesting solutions to environmental issues, presented during the World Expo.
GeneratioNYP 2012
SEG student, Leonard Chew, and SBM
student, Claire Teo, were picked as
Mister and Miss NYP during the finals of
GeneratioNYP, held at the Grand Cathay
on 21 July 2012. Organised by student
leaders from NYP Students’ Union and
Ambassadorial Team, GeneratioNYP is
an annual pageant to find students who
can best represent the student body at
different activities and events.
Participants of the GeneratioNYP pageant
strike a pose. The annual competition is to
find students who can best represent the
student body at events.
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Sports and adventure
POL-ITE Games
The Dragon Boat team (Women) emerged champion during the Polytechnic-Institute of Technical Education (POLITE) 2012/2013 Dragon Boat race held at the Bedok Reservoir. The girls clinched the win over teams from Singapore
Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic.
The Sprint Kayak team (Women) also did well at
the POL-ITE games, becoming the overall champion
winning over teams from Singapore Polytechnic
and Temasek Polytechnic. The event was held at
MacRitchie Reservoir.
Finally, the Touch Football Team came in second at the
tournament finals held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The
team, which had been training hard for three times a
week, hopes to improve its results next time.
The Touch Football Team won the Silver medal at the POL-ITE
2012/2013 Touch Football competition.
The Dragon Boat team (Women) proved
their might on the water, picking up the
championship at the POL-ITE 2012/2013
Dragon Boat race.
IVP Games
The NYP Women Basketball team
emerged as first runner-up at the
Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic
(IVP)
Games 2012/2013 held in January
2013. The NYP students put up a
good fight against the team from the
National University of Singapore in the
Finals. Despite trailing in the first two
sets, they caught up to be on even in
the third quarter, but were unable to
overcome their competitors.
Meanwhile, the NYP Wushu team
picked up four Gold, four Silver and six
Bronze medals at the IVP Games.
The Women Basketball team emerged
as first runner-up at the IVP Games
2012/2013.
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Futsal Competition
More than 50 teams participated in Futbol Sala, a futsal
competition organised by the Polytechnic’s football
team on 14 July 2012. It was eventually won by a team
comprising foreign exchange students from Germany.
A team of foreign exchange students from Germany won the
Futbol Sala futsal competition.
Judo Team Achievements
The Judo Team achieved stellar results at various competitions held in the region. This included a bronze medal
win for Lee Song Lim who represented Singapore at the South East Asian Judo Kata Championship 2012; a bronze
medal win for Kelly Tan who represented Singapore at the International Cadets Judo Championships, as well as a
fourth place finish for both a coach and a student, in different categories, at the third JUA Judo Kata Competition.
A total of 13 countries participated in this tournament held on 17 March 2013.
At the national level, student Brandon Lourdes picked up a Bronze at the National Judo Championships, while the
team achieved 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal at the National Youth Judo Championship held on 25 June 2012.
The Judo Team also did well at the inter-tertiary Judo Championships 2013, winning two Silver and four Bronze
medals at the competition held on 20 January 2013.
Taekwondo Club Achievements
This past year, the NYP Taekwondo club was ranked second overall in the
Kyorugi category at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Taekwondo
Open Championship, which is open to the junior colleges, tertiary institutions
and universities in Singapore.
Such impressive results can be credited to the club’s strong team spirit and
the coaches’ commitment to the members. Besides preparing for competition,
the club also actively participates in volunteer work, to give back to society.
The NYP Taekwondo club was ranked second overall in the Kyorugi category at the NTU
Taekwondo Open Championship
Canteen-2-Canteen Relay
The inaugural Canteen-2-Canteen (C2C) relay race kicked off
on 9 January 2013. A total of 13 teams took part, sprinting
from South Canteen to the Koufu Canteen and back for as
many laps as possible during a gruelling 30-minute race. Team
MuaChee TuTu Kueh clocked up an impressive 34 laps to take
the championship while Team Hot Cheese Buns was a close
second, with 33 laps.
Runners of the inaugural Canteen-2-Canteen relay race had to
complete as many laps as possible within a 30-minute timeframe.
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SAFRA Avventura
A total of 12 duos from the NYP Adventure
Club participated in the SAFRA Avventura race
on 13 January 2013. This exhilarating adventure
race comprised multiple disciplines such as trail
biking, running, kayaking, rope ascending, and
abseiling. The students did well, winning the
top spot in the Youth Mixed category, a second
placing in the Youth Men category and a third
placing in the Youth Women category. This
event was organised by SAFRA.
The Polytechnic did well at the SAFRA Avventura
race, clinching the top spot in the Youth Mixed
category, among other wins.
Synergy 2013: NYP Adventure Race
Synergy 2013: NYP Adventure Race was successfully conducted at
various locations across Singapore on 19 January 2013. The annual race
saw almost 120 racers in 39 teams cover more than 30km by running
and cycling. They also had to work in teams to complete tasks such
as navigation and tunnelling, at places such as Gardens by the Bay,
the Outward Bound School East Coast campus and *SCAPE. The NYP
category was won by a trio of students from the Ultimate Frisbee
team. Singapore Polytechnic Adventure Club and a team from Hammer
Nutrition won the Invitational Polytechnic/Junior College and Open
categories respectively. The event was organised by the NYP Adventure
Club.
Despite bad weather, competitors of Synergy 2013 braved the elements and
covered more than 30km in a race across Singapore.
‘Paddle @ Lower Seletar’ Event
The NYP Water Sports Club held the ‘Paddle@Lower
Seletar’ event at the Lower Seletar Reservoir on 11 July
2012. This day-long event filled with outdoor activities
promotes a healthy lifestyle to staff and students. It included
a mini Dragon Boat race won by a team from SHS, and
was supported by the NYP Dragon Boat team and People’s
Association Water-Venture.
A team comprising staff and students from SHS won the mini
Dragon Boat race, part of the activities at the ‘Paddle@Lower
Seletar’ event.
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Grizzlers Cheerleaders
Despite being one of the newest
formed CCA team on campus, the
Grizzlers Cheerleaders team has
proven to be a popular crowd-pleaser
at events. In the past year, it has been
invited to perform at Cheer-O-Mania,
a cheer-dance competition organised
by the Singapore Kindness Movement
on 13 July 2012, as well as alongside
Chinese singer Ding Dang at the
Guinness Arthur’s Day concert on 27
September 2012.
NYP’s Grizzlers Cheerleaders bring good
cheer to spectators wherever they perform.
Arts & Culture
STAR Awards 2013
The NYP Student Talent & Achievement Recognition (STAR) Awards Scheme and the Alumni Recognition Scheme
were introduced this past academic year. A total of 374 individual and 50 groups were recognised in different
categories levels of platinum, gold, silver and bronze, at a ceremony held at the NYP Auditorium on 6 February
2013.
These awards acknowledge students with special talents and passion in non-academic areas such as the arts,
sports, community service, leadership, innovation and creativity, as well as good performance and contributions to
enliven campus life.
NYP Symphony Orchestra
The NYP Symphony Orchestra held its annual concert called ‘Sinfonia’ at the NYP Auditorium on 20 July 2012.
The concert featured the orchestra delivering award-winning film scores from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Les
Miserables, Star Wars films and animation flick Up. The audience were treated to both an aural and visual treat with
the orchestra performing the music in synchronisation with movie snippets. NYP’s award-winning Malay Cultural
Dance Group, Percussion team and singers were also featured at the concert.
The orchestra organises an outreach concert annually for secondary school students to get an in-depth understanding
of the Polytechnic and the orchestra, and also to establish a friendship with the schools. This past year, resident
conductor, Dr Zechariah Goh, and orchestra members conducted a workshop for Compassvale Secondary School
band, which culminated in a full length concert put up by both music groups on 30 November 2012.
NYP Chinese Orchestra
The NYP Chinese Orchestra (NYPCO) collaborated with the Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay, for a second time to
stage a ticketed concert called ‘K Attack II’ on 3 November 2012. The orchestra played to a full house including
the Korean ambassador, his wife and
his staff, who praised the musicians
for successfully communicating the
essence of K-pop songs without any
singers. The Esplanade has locked in
the dates for the next two years for
NYPCO to continue to perform in its
concert halls.
The NYPCO brought in some Gangnam
style to further spice up its K Attack
II concert, held at the Esplanade on 3
November 2012.
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Rock Records extended a special invitation for the strings
players from NYPCO to accompany renowned Chinese
singer Ding Dang at her concert staged at the Singapore
Indoor Stadium on 5 January 2013. A member of the strings
section and an alumni instructor Mr Edmund Huang from
the NYP Symphony Orchestra, were also roped in to lead
and assist in the concert. The students had a wonderful
time performing, for the first time, to a crowd of almost
8,000 people.
The NYPCO was also specially invited by Universal Studios
Singapore to perform on its premises on 23 and 24
February 2013. The NYPCO gave a unique spin to tunes
from popular films such as Superman, Jurassic Park, and
the Harry Potter series, much to the delight of park visitors.
This was the first time a local tertiary institution performed
at the theme park.
Foreign Bodies
The NYPCO performed at Universal Studios Singapore
in February 2013, the first time a local tertiary
institution has done so.
Foreign Bodies staged its biennial street dance
concert, ‘Get Started’, at the NYP Auditorium on 2
and 3 November 2012. Over 180 students and alumni
members, some of whom who graduated eight years
ago, came together to organise and perform at the
sold-out concerts.
Foreign Bodies displayed all the right moves during its street
dance concert held over two nights in November 2012.
NYP COMMUNITY SERVICE
NYP continued to promote voluntary community service throughout the year, with the goal of helping the less
privileged as well as inculcating a caring and sharing spirit among students and staff.
SHARE Platinum Award 2012
NYP was once again presented with the SHARE Platinum Award in recognition of the active participation and
generous contributions of staff to the Community Chest. NYP also received the 10-Year Outstanding SHARE
Award in recognition of the Polytechnic maintaining its participation rate at Platinum or Gold level for 10 consecutive
years. The two awards were presented by President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam at the Community Chest Awards
Presentation Ceremony held at the Istana on 18 October 2012.
Blood Donation Drive
The annual Blood Donation Drive was conducted in June and November 2012, with assistance of doctors and
nurses from the Red Cross Society and Health Sciences Authority. More than 100 students took time off their
studies and part-time work over the four-day donation drive, each semester, to help with the logistics to ensure
that the donors’ experience was smooth and pleasant.
President’s Challenge
NYP continued its support of the President’s Challenge by renewing its sponsorship with two Heart Buses with a
donation of S$20,000 towards the President’s charities. The buses started plying their routes from August 2012.
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In Support of Voluntarism
Nine students and a staff member from SEG helped to set up booths and receive guests during the International
Volunteer Day organised by Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society and held on 24 November 2012. The event recognises
and appreciates volunteers from various organisations.
Over in SHS, 25 students from the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) organised an on-campus charity bazaar
called ‘Exposed: Let Your Heart Show‘ on 11 December 2012. Voluntary welfare organisations set up booths to
promote their services and sell items made by their beneficiaries, to raise funds at the event.
for Children and Youths
Donation Drive with Beyond Social Services
A group of 20 students and three staff from SBM volunteered for over a month, collecting and cleaning books
and soft toys, for a donation drive with Beyond Social Services to benefit needy and hyperactive children. The
volunteers distributed the items at Block 91, Henderson Heights, on 15 May 2012, and engaged the children
through games and exercises, to discourage them from picking up undesirable activities.
Supporting Health Start Child Development Centre
To support a positive start for children from disadvantaged families, 27 SEG students and two staff assisted the
Health Start Child Development Centre at Bukit Merah on 30 May, 2 June and 23 November 2012. On those days,
they helped to clean the Centre and interacted with the children to teach them to read through story-telling. The
centre is managed by Beyond Social Services and provides children with a nurturing environment to ensure their
emotional, social and physical developmental needs are met.
Art and Design Workshop
In June 2012, 30 students and three staff from SDN conducted an art and design workshop entitled ‘Finding
Singapore’s Icons’ for 45 children from Canossaville Children’s Home. The Home provides a safe and nurturing
environment for underprivileged children aged 6 to 12 who are dyslexic or are hearing impaired.
Project Communi’ Bake
In Project Communi’ Bake held on 29 July 2012, 21 students and one staff member from SBM assisted in frosting
cupcakes for distribution to welfare homes including Jamiyah Children’s Home and Nursing Home and Touch Ubi
Hostel.
Training in Microsoft Programs
A group of 13 SIT students and three staff conducted basic training in Microsoft programs (MS Excel, MS Word
and MS Powerpoint) for youths on 10 and 11 September 2012. Volunteers worked with the Ministry of Community,
Youth & Sports on this community service project.
‘Cyber Wellness’ Roadshow
Ten SIDM students supported the ‘Cyber Wellness’ roadshow as
event helpers on 14 November 2012. The one-day event held in NYP
included an exhibition of strategy-related games which could only be
started after visitors completed a cyber-wellness quiz.
A ‘Cyber Wellness’ roadshow was held on campus to inform youths about the
gaming industry.
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Life Charity Programme cum Mini Fun Fair
Seventy students and four staff
from SIT organised the ‘Life Charity
Programme cum Mini Fun Fair’ on 1
December 2012 with the Singapore
Computer Society and Beyond
Social Services. They brought fun
and cheer to underprivileged children
from Beyond Social Services
through games and activities.
Children from Beyond Social Services
had a fun time on stage during an event
held on 1 December 2012.
Child Aid Concert 2012
Forty SBM students and four staff volunteered as liaison officers and ambassadors for the Child Aid Concert 2012
held at the Grand Theatre of Marina Bay Sands on 7 and 8 December 2012. This is an annual showcase of young
musical talents in aid of two children charities, the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and the Business
Times Budding Artists Fund.
Christmas Parties
Christmas parties were held at the Life Student Care Centre in Yishun on 21 December 2012 for 40 children, and
in Sengkang on 24 December 2012 for 60 children of inmates. Organised by 35 students, the parties brought the
spirit of the season to the children, through carolling, games, and distribution of goodie bags of stationery for the
new school year.
T-shirts Sale to Raise Funds
In conjunction with the NYP Open House from 4 to 8 January 2013,
20 SIDM students and three staff raised funds by selling t-shirts with
customised caricature drawings of donors. The event saw strong support
from staff and the public with over 100 orders. Proceeds from the sale
went to the Singapore Children’s Society.
SIDM students and staff created unique caricature drawings on t-shirts, to raise
funds for the Singapore Children’s Society.
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FOR the Elderly and Needy
‘A Walk Down The Silver Lane’ Exhibition
An exhibition by 20 SEG students entitled ‘A Walk Down The Silver Lane’, was held in the NYP Library from 16 April
to 13 May 2012. It examined Singapore’s growing ageing population, showcasing innovative silver industry-related
projects and solutions.
‘Project We Care’
A total of 50 students and 10 staff from SBM
and SCL worked together for ‘Project We Care’,
to raise funds for the elderly. The volunteers
first learnt to make glutinous rice dumpling
from seven expert chefs from the Si Chuan Dou
Hua chain of restaurants and then proceeded
to make more than 400 dumplings at the UOB
Plaza Atrium on 14 June 2012. The dumplings
were later distributed by 15 students to about
100 elderly folks living in rental flats. This
corporate social responsibility programme was
started by a group of private sector companies
and the People’s Association.
SBM and SCL students and staff worked together
to make more than 400 dumplings that were later
distributed to the elderly living in rental flats.
Visit to Bright Hill Evergreen Home
More than 20 students and staff from the SEG
Share and Care Committee paid a visit to Bright Hill Evergreen Home on 14 July 2012 to bring cheer to 80 elderly
residents. The volunteers interacted and played games with the residents. They also put up a musical performance
to entertain the elderly and helped to serve food and refreshments to them.
Visits to Baptist Golden Age Home and Orange Valley Nursing Home
SCL students and staff visited the Baptist Golden Age Home in July 2012 and the Orange Valley Nursing Home in
January 2013. For both visits, two groups of 10 students and two staff brought cheer to the residents by interacting
and conducting art and craft activities with them. They also helped with changing bed sheets. In January 2013, a
third group of 11 students and one staff member held tai chi exercises and joined in the karaoke sessions with
hospital patients under the care of the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society.
Door-to-Door Health Screenings
On 16 September 2012, 23 students and two lecturers from SHS conducted door-to-door health screening, and
helped elderly residents apply for the Seniors Mobility Fund and Community Health Assist Scheme. The volunteers
had to overcome language barriers as some of these senior citizens could not speak English or Mandarin.
Touch Senior Activity Centre Camp
Fifteen students and a staff from SIT volunteered their time for the Touch Senior Activity Centre Camp held
from 17 to 19 September 2012. They helped the organiser Touch Community Services set up the camp, before
interacting with 100 elderly participants through games and activities. During meal times, they also helped to serve
food for the participants.
‘Youths Care @ PAYM’
Seventy students from the Students’ Union supported ‘Youths Care @ PAYM’ in Teck Ghee constituency to care for
elderly residents on 21 October 2012. The students encouraged the elderly to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle
by cultivating healthy eating habits.
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‘Project Home: Painting for Needy Residents’
More than 80 staff and students supported the Teck Ghee Constituency in ‘Project Home: Painting for Needy
Residents’ on 22 October 2012. They cleaned, refurbished and gave a fresh coat of paint to one and two-room flats
of needy residents in the Teck Ghee Constituency.
Annual Senior Citizens’ Party
SIT co-ordinated and organised the
annual Senior Citizens’ Party held on 10
November 2012. A total of 240 senior
citizens from the constituencies of Ang
Mo Kio, Owen Road, Sin Min and Toa
Payoh, participated in the event that was
facilitated by 96 students, 42 staff as
well as 10 Lion Befrienders’ volunteers.
Highlights of the party included games,
performances by student and staff
volunteers, as well as a karaoke session.
NYP has supported Lion Befrienders in
organising this annual event since 2001.
Some of the participants having a fun time dancing Gangnam style at the Senior
Citizen’s Party.
Celebrating Christmas
Students and staff celebrated Christmas with the elderly in two events in December 2012. A group of 30 students
from the NYP Voice Ensemble together with two staff members brought Christmas cheer by carolling at Renci
Hospital, Ju Eng Home and Moral Welfare Home from 17 to 19 December 2012. Another group of 20 students and
two staff celebrated the holidays with elderly residents of Pacific Healthcare Nursing Home on 18 December 2012.
They brought festive joy to residents through carol singing, games, food and distribution of personalised gifts. Two
students even dressed as Santa Claus to add more cheer to the celebrations.
for the Disabled and the Ill
Massage Sessions by SAVH
Staff organised a charity event in support of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH) on 18
April 2012. Nearly 20 staff facilitated the event by arranging for head, shoulder and foot massage sessions by the
visually impaired from the Association for staff.
Supporting the Friends of the Disabled Society
A group of 15 students assisted the disabled by designing gift products for sale at Vivocity on 6 May 2012. The
students also helped in setting up the booth, transporting and displaying the products as well as encouraging the
public to purchase the items. A second run of this activity was conducted with the help of four students and a staff
on 1 December 2012. Both events were organised by Friends of the Disabled Society.
NKF Carnival
About 30 SIT student volunteers participated in the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Carnival held at the Marina
Barrage on 16 September 2012. They helped to man the food and games stalls during the carnival. Funds raised
during the Carnival went towards the purchase of dialysers and artificial kidneys for NKF patients.
Children’s Day Celebration with MINDS
Students and staff from SBM celebrated Children’s Day on 4 October 2012 with children from the Movement for the
Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS). The volunteers put up a concert with performances, games, music,
magic show and a mascot appearance. The half-day programme included a tea party and classroom activities with
colouring and origami activities for the children.
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Towards Health Awareness
Whampoa Health Carnival
Thirty physiotherapy and occupational therapy students from SHS helped staff from the Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital
during the Whampoa Health Carnival held on 29 July 2012. They assisted with fall prevention assessments and at
the information booth. About 500 senior citizens attended the event.
Dental Screening at MINDS Woodlands Gardens School
In collaboration with Colgate–Palmolive (Eastern) Pte Ltd, 56 students, six staff and three alumni students from
the Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Therapy, SHS, organised a community dental screening at MINDS Woodlands
Gardens School on 28 September 2012. Approximately 200 students received dental checks and were given
tips to maintain good oral hygiene. Fun games stalls were also set up in the school hall with prizes sponsored by
Colgate–Palmolive.
Raising Awareness of Epilepsy
From October 2012 to February 2013, 30 SDN students were led by a staff member to help raise awareness of
epilepsy. They assisted the Epilepsy Care Group in designing marketing collaterals such as posters, brochures and
flyers, for distribution to the public.
Towards an Eco-Friendly Environment
The Friendship Express
A total of 50 students from Singapore polytechnics and educational institutions in Malaysia and Thailand took
part in The Friendship Express from 11 to 23 June 2012. Participants travelled to the three countries to come up
with innovative projects to help villagers solve day-to-day problems such as poor water supply during the farming
season. For NYP, eight students and one staff member from the Office for International Students contributed to the
cultural exchange and participated in projects that included introducing organic fertilizers in place of chemical ones
and creating innovative use of wheat weaving for new products. This programme was supported by Singapore
International Foundation.
Beach Clean-Up
In July 2012 and January 2013, nearly 50 SCL students collected and disposed of litter at East Coast Beach,
Sembawang Beach and Woodlands Waterfront. The beach clean-up activities also saw participation from staff.
Book Exchange
SEG students and staff members organised a book exchange event on campus from 17 to 19 October and on 24
and 25 October 2012. The event was to help students with financial difficulties to exchange and reuse Mathematics
textbooks. Some 360 students participated in the activity.
Kizuna (Bond) Project
Twelve students from SEG, SCL, SDN and SIT as well as a SEG staff member participated in the Kizuna (Bond)
Project. They visited earthquake-affected areas in Ibaraki, Japan, to view Japan’s rebuilding efforts after the 2011
Great East Japan Earthquake.
They had the chance to interact with pupils from an elementary school that suffered the aftermath of the earthquake.
They visited a safety learning center in Tokyo to learn about disaster prevention. At the end of the programme,
students made presentations to representatives of the Japanese government, Embassy of the Republic of
Singapore and Japan International Cooperation Centre. They proposed action plans like using social media to help
dispel rumours following the disaster, and ideas to promote tourism of the Ibaraki Prefecture.
The students were part of a larger group of 101 participants from nine educational institutions in Singapore who
were in Japan from 11 to 20 March 2013. The project was sponsored by the Japanese government and administered
by the Japan International Cooperation Center.
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Earth Hour 2013
NYP supported Earth Hour on 23 March 2013. The Polytechnic encouraged staff to raise temperatures of their
air-conditioners, in support of the ‘1 Degree Up’ challenge by the National Environment Agency and World Wide
Fund for Nature.
Educational Tours
NYP Staff Association (NYPSA) organised an educational tour to Marina Barrage and Gardens by the Bay to raise
staff’s level of environmental awareness, on 3 October 2012.
A total of 30 staff from the Schools and corporate
departments toured Marina Barrage to learn
about Singapore’s water conservation efforts
and discovered how the barrage ingeniously
prevents flooding in low-lying areas. While at the
Gardens by the Bay, participants visited the two
conservatories to observe their de-humidifying
technologies that result in power savings, and
also went up the Supertrees that are embedded
with environmentally sustainable functions like
photovoltaic cells to harvest solar energy.
Staff toured the conservatories at the Gardens by the
Bay to learn about innovative ways to save electricity.
In a separate activity, more than 70 staff participated in two educational tours to Semakau Landfill, held on 2 and 7
November 2012. They were briefed on how the landfill operates and manages solid waste and toured the facilities
as well as the landfill. At the end of the tour, they were reminded about the importance of reducing, reusing and
recycling, to cut down on waste.
Cultivating Environmental Sustainability
More than 20 staff took part in the ‘Green Lantern’
making workshop conducted by Mr Woo Yeng Kee
from SDN, on 27 July 2012. During their lunch hour,
the participants learnt how to turn plastic bottles into
lanterns which could be used to decorate the office
during the Moon Cake Festival.
Staff learnt how to turn used plastic bottles into pretty
lanterns at the lunchtime workshop.
Following the success of the workshop, NYPSA organised two other
activities to coincide with Christmas and the Lunar New Year festivities. Mr
Woo demonstrated how to use paper to create Christmas trees, to 20 staff
in a workshop held on 28 November 2012. Two months later in January
2013, he taught 42 staff how to create a ‘snake’ using old red packets, to
usher in the Lunar New Year. These sessions were a fun and informal way
to cultivate the importance of environmental sustainability among staff.
Welcome the Lunar New Year of the snake with a
special craft item made from old red packets.
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BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Work Improvement Teams and Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Participation in ICQCC 2012 and IETEX 2012
BrainPower from CNC was selected to compete for the Team Excellence Champion Award and obtained third
position in the Team Excellence Best Team category. The team went on to compete at the International Convention
Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) 2012 and won the 3-Star Award, equivalent to a Gold Award, at the competition held
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 14 to 17 October 2012. This was the second time NYP took part in this international
competition which saw more than 226 participating teams from 13 countries.
Team Antz7 from SHS (Nursing) was
among 38 teams from Hong Kong,
India and Singapore who participated
in the International Exposition on Team
Excellence (IETEX) 2012. Its project
entitled ‘To Reduce the Failure Rate of
the Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical
Care) Students’ Respiratory System
Assessment at First Attempt’ won a Merit
Award.
Earlier, both teams had obtained
Gold Awards at the Team Excellence
Symposium Innovation Quality Circles
(IQC) 2012 organised by the Singapore
Productivity Association.
Team BrainPower won the 3-Star Award, the equivalent of a Gold Award, at
the ICQCC 2012, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Participation in IQC 2013
Eight teams participated in the Team Excellence Symposium Innovation Quality Circles (IQC) 2013 organised by the
Singapore Productivity Association. NYP bagged one Star and seven Gold Awards.
• ExCEL Day
NYP celebrated ExCEL Day on 10 October 2012 with the theme ‘Innovation NYP. Our Heartbeat’. This marked 14
years of celebrating productivity and teamwork through various achievements on work improvement projects and
staff suggestion scheme. Awards were presented to 28 WITs teams, one Power5 team, two outstanding WITs
Master Facilitators, six outstanding WITs Leaders and Facilitators, one Special Commendation Award recipient and
38 contributors to staff suggestion.
Long Service Awards
NYP presented 20 Years Service Awards for the first time to the pioneer batch of 215 staff at a ceremony held on
30 May 2012. Another 48 staff received their 15 Years Service Award while 23 staff received their 10 Years Service
Award.
Capability Development
NYP continued to focus on staff 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% of the
payroll.
A total of 54 staff members are under NYP’s sponsorship for training leading to formal professional qualifications.
Of these, 16 are pursuing full-time courses in the UK, US, Hong Kong and Australia.
A total of 22 NYP staff received their Certificate in Teaching & Learning (Higher Education) or CertTL in October
2012. The CertTL is a preparatory course for all teaching staff in NYP.
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Workplace Health Promotion
• Singapore HEALTH (Platinum) Award
NYP received the Singapore HEALTH
(Platinum) Award at the Singapore HEALTH
Award 2012 presentation ceremony held on
30 November 2012. Conferred by the Health
Promotion Board, the award recognises
the Polytechnic as an organisation with
exemplary Workplace Health Promotion
(WHP) programmes to encourage healthy
living to the community, family and friends.
Several staff members have also been trained
as Health Ambassadors to support activities
such as health screening and leading brisk
walking clubs. Principal & CEO, Mr Chan
Lee Mun’s strong support of the WHP
programmes also earned him the HEALTH
Leader Award at the same ceremony.
Principal & CEO Mr Chan Lee Mun received the Singapore HEALTH
(Platinum) Award for the Polytechnic from Minister of State for Health,
Dr Amy Khor. Standing on the Minister’s right is Mr Ang Hak Seng, then
CEO of Health Promotion Board.
• Standard Chartered Marathon
The annual health screening, Sports for Life runs/walks, and health bazaars proved to be perennial favourites
among staff, as was the Standard Chartered Marathon, where NYP provided full sponsorship for the registration
fees. NYP achieved sixth position in the Corporate Distance Challenge (Government and Non-Profit Organisations
Category) for the effort and contribution of our runners.
• MOU with Health Promotion Board
On 8 December 2012, NYP entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Health Promotion
Board, to collaborate in the area of health promotion training for pre-employment training/ continuing education and
training of students and staff. To date, 54 staff, including PCEO and some members of senior management, have
been trained and certified as Health Ambassadors. Health Ambassadors play the important role of being health
advocates and mentors to their families, friends, colleagues and the community.
• CPR cum AED Training
A third run of a CPR cum AED (automated external defibrillator) training was conducted for 20 staff on 1 March
2013. The half-day training received favourable feedback from participants.
Some 20 staff members were trained in the proper
technique of CPR and the use of the AED during a halfday session held on 1 March 2013.
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NYP INTERNATIONAL (NYPi)
& NYP VENTURES (NYPV)
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NYPi & NYPV
NYP International (NYPi)
Nanyang Polytechnic International (NYPi) is committed to enhancing NYP’s reputation in the area of technical and
vocational education and training (TVET) beyond Singapore.
Apart from offering manpower development programmes for overseas professionals, NYPi also assists in
strengthening NYP’s international partnerships and collaborations, as well as in creating more international
exchange and attachment opportunities for students and staff.
In FY2012/2013, NYPi organised more than 150 courses and seminars for 3,500 participants from countries such
as China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, the Sultanate of Oman and Thailand. NYPi also welcomed more than
600 visitors from nearly 20 countries who were interested to connect with NYP and to understand Singapore’s
polytechnic education.
Key training programmes conducted by NYPi included:
Healthcare Training Programme
SHS completed a programme to train 115 nursing professionals and administrators from Indonesia’s Ministry of
Health, hospitals and nursing polytechnics. The hospitals and nursing polytechnics were from Batam, Java and the
Makassar regions of Indonesia.
The courses conducted were in
Nursing Management; Nursing
Pedagogy; and Specialist Updates
and train-the-trainer courses in the
areas of Gerontology, MedicalSurgical
Nursing,
Orthopaedic
Nursing, Simulation-Based Learning
and Wound Management.
Indonesian nurses experienced
Simulation-Based Learning at SHS.
Specialist Teachers Training Programmes
More than 20 specialist teachers training courses
were conducted for over 400 overseas TVET
professionals. Engineering courses included
Electronics Engineering, Precision Engineering,
Mechatronics to CNC Technology. IT courses
included Computer Network Technologies and Web
Application Technologies. And in the area of Nursing,
there were courses in Nursing Management,
Nursing Pedagogy, Gerontology, Medical-Surgical
Nursing, Orthopaedic Nursing, Simulation-based
Learning and Wound Management.
A college instructor from China participating in the
Specialist Teachers Training programme, focusing on
Mechatronics systems.
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TVET Programmes
The TVET Programme for China’s Shaanxi Province began in May 2012. Sixty senior management staff from 20
polytechnics and 20 vocational schools will attend the ‘Management and Development of a Modern Technical
Institution’ course.
Over the next one-and-a-half year, a total of 200 TVET senior officials, principals and course managers would
complete a series of training courses with durations from one to three weeks, at NYP.
NYPi’s training on ‘NYP Education Concepts and Academic Management’ was attended by TVET professionals from
across China including Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Heilongjiang,
Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Neimenggu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanghai, Shanxi,
Sichuan, Tianjin, Xinjiang, Yunan and Zhejiang.
A total of 30 management and teaching staff from a college of engineering from the Sultanate of Oman, in the
Middle East, attended a TVET programme organised by SEG.
College principals and teachers from Xinjiang attend training on ‘NYP Education Concepts and Academic Management’ at NYPi.
TVET instructors from Oman attend
training at NYP.
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NYPi & NYPV
NYPi also partnered the Thai
Ministry of Education, Office of
Higher Education Commission and
the nine Rajamangala Universities
of Technology (RMUT) in a training
programme to enhance the
standard of technical education and
training in Thailand. 124 government
officials,
senior
management
staff and specialist teachers from
RMUT participated in the training
programme which included 72
master trainers in the areas of
CNC Technology, Mechatronics and
Industrial Electronics.
Deans and senior executives from Thailand’s Rajamangala Universities of Technology
were in NYP to understand NYP’s Teaching Factory Concept.
NYPi partnered the Ministry of Science and Technology of Kazakhstan that is creating a network of leading colleges
offering TVET and programmes of international standard. A total of 140 participants from selected Kazakhstan’s
polytechnics and colleges attended training at NYP on managing and developing a modern vocational institution.
Of the participants, 60 senior management staff also attended three executive courses on the ‘Management and
Development of a Modern Educational Institution’ while the others attended three specialist courses in the areas
of Information Technology, Mechatronics and Precision Engineering.
Senior Officials from Kazakhstan
attended training courses on the
management and development of
educational institutions, in NYP.
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NYP VENTURES (NYPV)
NYP Ventures Pte Ltd (NYPV) was established as a private entity under NYP’s holding to undertake the
commercialisation of NYP-owned technologies and to provide technical and consultancy services to businesses
and industries. It also acts as the agent for the commercialisation of NYP’s intellectual property (IP).
Through the commercialisation of NYP IPs, and provision of professional business, 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 FY2012/13, NYPV successfully signed 12 licensing agreements for technologies ranging from assistive devices
for the physically challenged and elderly, computer-based training modules and earthquake early warning devices
to innovative skincare products and game IPs. In addition, NYPV also provided consultancy/training services and
worked on special projects with organisations keen on tapping onto NYP’s proprietary knowledge, experience and
expertise.
Highlights
A total of 12 licensing agreements were signed during FY2012/13, six of which are highlighted below.
Licensing Agreement with Greenstyle
In April 2012, Greenstyle Pte Ltd licensed NYP’s Rollator, Hybrid Walking
Cane and Key Guide, to create new products and expand its product
range in Singapore. The IPs were developed by SEG.
Greenstyle, which wholly owns Rehab Mart Homecare, sources and
imports products from renowned manufacturers worldwide to serve the
needs of hospitals, nursing homes and associations for the disabled.
Rehab Mart Homecare was established in 1995 to market a broad range
of assistive devices that enable the physically challenged and elderly to
undergo rehabilitation. The objective is for them to lead an independent
and productive life, so as to integrate into the community.
The Hybrid walking cane has been licensed by Greenstyle Pte Ltd.
Assignment Agreement with Dark Potato Studio
In April 2012, Dark Potato Studio LLP was assigned the IP for NYPV’s ‘Phase Shift: Threats Beyond the Network’
game. The company plans to launch this game in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment Asia for
commercialisation and development into the mobile game industry.
The games development start-up by Mr Hoong Boon Wai, a SIDM graduate, develops games for the PlayStation®
platforms including PlayStation® 3, PlayStation® Portable and PlayStation® Vita.
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NYPi & NYPV
Licensing Agreement with Shining Sunshines Global
A licensing agreement between NYPV and Shining Sunshines Global Pte Ltd was signed in May 2012, to
commercialise the micromouse, developed by SEG, in Singapore.
Shining Sunshines Global is an educational robotic kits solution provider. It supplies a wide range of internetcontrolled robot and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as robotics accessories and control modules to primary and
secondary schools.
Licensing Agreement with RFNet Technologies
In November 2012, NYPV entered into a licensing agreement with RFNet Technologies to commercialise the
Antennae Design developed by SEG.
RFNet Technologies is a customised wireless, surveillance and networking solution provider. It specialises in
applying, hardening and inventing relevant technology solutions as well as developing products for transportation,
fixed wireless telecommunication, wireless hotspot and industrial telemetry applications.
Licensing Agreement with Alphatron Asia
In November 2012, Alphatron Asia Pte Ltd licensed a sensor for the early warning of seismic activities developed
by SEG as a new product and service, to complement its current satellite monitoring solutions for the earthquake
prone regions in Asia.
The company was established in 1997 as a radar components distributor to the marine industry in South-east Asia.
Its core competency is in the area of value-added distribution, system integration and marketing transmission
equipment throughout Asia in the marine, medical, broadcast and satellite markets.
Alphatron Asia Pte Ltd has licensed a sensor for the
earthquake early warning device, as developed by SEG.
Licensing Agreement with Celblos Dermal Research Centre
In December 2012, NYPV entered into a licensing agreement with Celblos Dermal Research Centre Pte Ltd to
develop a new range of innovative skincare products comprising cream, gel, toner and serum for the Singapore
market. This will be followed by commercialisation in the Asia-Pacific region.
The company has licensed the patented telomerase activating compound (7-hydroxy-6-methoxychromen-2-one)
known as scopoletin or gelseminic acid by Dr Seng Eng Khuan from SCL.
The company, a skincare consultant and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in the R&D of
skincare formulations, has GMP certified manufacturing plants that conform to international skincare regulatory
requirements.
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Financial Report
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Index
Page
Statement by Board of Governors
1
Independent Auditor’s Report
2
Balance Sheets
4
Statements of Comprehensive Income
5
Statements of Changes in Equity
7
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
8
Notes to the Financial Statements
9
Statement by Board of Governors
In our opinion, the financial statements set out on pages 4 to 48 are drawn up so as to present fairly, in all material
respects, the state of affairs of the Nanyang Polytechnic (the “Polytechnic”) and its subsidiaries (collectively the
“Group”) as at 31 March 2013, and of the statements of comprehensive income and changes in equity of the Group
and Polytechnic and cash flow of the Group for the year ended on that date in accordance with the provisions of the
Nanyang Polytechnic Act, Chapter 191A (the “Act”) and Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards.
On behalf of the Board of Governors
_____________________________
Tan Tong Hai
Chairman
_____________________________
Chan Lee Mun
Principal & CEO
24 June 2013
FINANCIAL REPORT
1
For the year ended 31 March 2013
Independent Auditor’s 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 balance sheets of the Group and the Polytechnic as at 31 March
2013, and the statements of comprehensive income and statements of changes in equity of the Group and the
Polytechnic and the cash flow statement of the Group for the year then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on pages 4 to 48.
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”) 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.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the balance sheet, statement of
comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity of the Polytechnic are properly drawn up in accordance
with the provisions of the 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 2013 and the results and
changes in equity of the Group and the Polytechnic and cash flows of the Group for the year ended on that date.
2 NANYANG POLYTECHNIC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
For the year ended 31 March 2013
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Board of Governors of Nanyang Polytechnic
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.
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.
(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.
uring the course of our audit, nothing has come to our notice that caused us to believe that, in relation to the
D
Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund,
(a)
the use of donation monies was not in accordance with the objective of the fund; and
(b)
there were fund raising expenses during the financial year.
Ernst & Young LLP
Public Accountants and
Certified Public Accountants
Singapore
24 June 2013
FINANCIAL REPORT
3
Balance Sheets as at 31 March 2013
Group
Note
Capital account
3
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
6,839
6,839
6,839
6,839
231,365
212,777
223,290
205,432
Accumulated surplus
General fund
Restricted funds
4
111,143
99,190
107,211
98,009
Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund
4
9,161
6,179
9,161
6,179
358,508
324,985
346,501
316,459
457,980
470,721
457,938
470,667
Total capital and other funds
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
5
Subsidiaries
6
–
–
1,100
1,100
Investment securities
7
102,309
131,173
102,309
131,173
Deferred tax assets
8
16
15
–
–
Notebook loans
9
913
1,282
913
1,282
561,218
603,191
562,260
604,222
Current assets
Sundry receivables, deposits and prepayments
9
7,982
12,385
8,225
12,386
7
38,306
1,083
38,306
1,083
3,085
3,612
3,085
3,612
Courses/projects-in-progress
Cash and cash equivalents
10
242,508
207,617
228,842
196,448
Grants due from government
11
19,538
18,113
19,538
18,113
311,419
242,810
297,996
231,642
28,889
26,778
28,519
26,343
Current liabilities
Sundry creditors and accruals
12
7
Income received in advance
Grants received in advance
87
–
87
–
6,971
9,155
7,108
8,025
724
2,022
724
2,022
260
342
–
–
36,931
38,297
36,438
36,390
274,488
204,513
261,558
195,252
13
Provision for taxation
Net current assets
Non-current liabilities
2,252
2,252
2,252
2,252
Deferred capital grants
Advances for notebook loans
14
472,106
478,225
472,106
478,225
7
–
23
–
23
2,840
2,219
2,959
2,515
477,198
482,719
477,317
483,015
358,508
324,985
346,501
316,459
6,857
6,729
6,857
6,729
Net assets
Funds’ net assets managed on behalf of others
15
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 March 2013
General fund
Note
Restricted funds
Total
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
48,192
44,494
–
–
48,192
44,494
Group
Income
Student fees
Income from projects/ courses/
donations
4
–
–
30,425
27,709
30,425
27,709
Other income
16
8,318
4,546
7,055
1,250
15,373
5,796
56,510
49,040
37,480
28,959
93,990
77,999
185,745
171,871
13,290
12,195
199,035
184,066
4,366
3,404
607
592
4,973
3,996
Teaching expenses
11,496
12,177
1,893
2,497
13,389
14,674
Repair, maintenance and
utilities
16,311
18,313
1,055
1,124
17,366
19,437
36
14
–
12
36
26
32,744
34,408
1,899
1,971
34,643
36,379
14,386
13,617
8,578
7,249
22,964
20,866
265,084
253,804
27,322
25,640
292,406
279,444
(208,574)
(204,764)
10,158
3,319
(198,416)
(201,445)
196,884
197,018
166
56
197,050
197,074
30,278
31,994
1,887
1,972
32,165
33,966
227,162
229,012
2,053
2,028
229,215
231,040
18,588
24,248
12,211
5,347
30,799
29,595
–
–
(258)
(316)
(258)
(316)
18,588
24,248
11,953
5,031
30,541
29,279
–
–
–
–
–
–
18,588
24,248
11,953
5,031
30,541
29,279
Expenditure
Salaries and allowances
Staff development and benefits
written off
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment
5
Other expenses
(Deficit)/surplus before
grants
17
Grants
Grants utilised
amortised
Surplus after grants
Income tax expense
Surplus for the year
Other comprehensive income
for the year
Total comprehensive income
for the year
18
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Statements of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 March 2013
General fund
Note
Restricted funds
Total
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
48,192
44,494
–
–
48,192
44,494
Polytechnic
Income
Student fees
Income from projects/ courses/
donations
4
–
–
25,015
23,531
25,015
23,531
Other income
16
8,526
4,752
5,609
1,298
14,135
6,050
56,718
49,246
30,624
24,829
87,342
74,075
185,543
171,714
10,646
9,331
196,189
181,045
4,366
3,404
599
578
4,965
3,982
Teaching expenses
11,496
12,177
1,852
2,454
13,348
14,631
Repair, maintenance and
utilities
16,251
18,250
946
1,122
17,197
19,372
36
14
–
12
36
26
Expenditure
Salaries and allowances
Staff development and benefits
written off
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment
5
Other expenses
(Deficit)/surplus before
grants
17
32,744
34,408
1,887
1,960
34,631
36,368
15,586
15,717
7,545
6,854
23,131
22,571
266,022
255,684
23,475
22,311
289,497
277,995
(209,304)
(206,438)
7,149
2,518
(202,155)
(203,920)
196,884
197,018
166
56
197,050
197,074
30,278
31,994
1,887
1,972
32,165
33,966
227,162
229,012
2,053
2,028
229,215
231,040
17,858
22,574
9,202
4,546
27,060
27,120
–
–
–
–
–
–
17,858
22,574
9,202
4,546
27,060
27,120
–
–
–
–
–
–
Grants
Grants utilised
amortised
Surplus after grants
Income tax expenses
Surplus for the year
18
Other comprehensive income
for the year
Total comprehensive income
for the year
17,858
22,574
9,202
4,546
27,060
27,120
Statements of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31 March 2013
Accumulated surplus
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education fund
Total
Capital account
General fund
Restricted
funds
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
6,839
188,529
94,159
5,234
294,761
Net surplus representing total
comprehensive income for the
year
–
24,248
5,031
–
29,279
Donations received
–
–
–
945
945
At 31 March 2012
6,839
212,777
99,190
6,179
324,985
At 1 April 2012
6,839
212,777
99,190
6,179
324,985
year
–
18,588
11,953
–
30,541
Donations received
–
–
–
2,982
2,982
6,839
231,365
111,143
9,161
358,508
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education fund
Total
Group
At 1 April 2011
At 31 March 2013
Accumulated surplus
Capital account
General fund
Restricted
funds
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
6,839
182,858
93,463
5,234
288,394
year
–
22,574
4,546
–
27,120
Donations received
–
–
–
945
945
At 31 March 2012
6,839
205,432
98,009
6,179
316,459
At 1 April 2012
6,839
205,432
98,009
6,179
316,459
year
–
17,858
9,202
–
27,060
Donations received
–
–
–
2,982
2,982
At 31 March 2013
6,839
223,290
107,211
9,161
346,501
Polytechnic
At 1 April 2011
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Group Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2013
Note
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
(198,416)
(201,445)
(2,546)
(2,293)
(425)
(517)
211
322
Operating activities
Deficit before grants
Adjustments for:
Interest income
Dividend income
Foreign exchange loss
Fair value adjustment on investment securities through income and
expenditure statement
(6,301)
1,058
34,643
36,379
(63)
(135)
(172,897)
(166,631)
4,511
(3,600)
527
(698)
4,518
(4,098)
(544)
1,165
(163,885)
(173,862)
Depreciation of property plant and equipment
5
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Deficit before working capital changes
Changes in working capital:
Sundry debtors, deposits and prepayments
Courses/project-in-progress
Cash flows used in operations
Income taxes paid
(341)
(157)
Notebook loans disbursed
(335)
(452)
584
375
–
479
(163,977)
(173,617)
2,541
1,896
442
488
(985)
(1,456)
–
(55,000)
Notebook loans repaid
Receipt of notebook loans from government
Cash flows used in operating activities
Investing activities
Interest received
Dividends received
Purchase of/proceeds from financial assets at fair value through income
and expenditure
Investment with Fund Managers
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
99
161
Deposits placed with the fund managers
38
467
(24,143)
(26,497)
(1,419)
(1,043)
(23,427)
(80,984)
217,257
214,329
Purchase of property plant and equipment
5
Purchase of/proceeds from held-to-maturity financial assets
Cash flows used in investing activities
Financing activities
Operating grants received from government
Development grants received from government
Other grants received
Donations received for Nanyang Polytechnic Education Fund
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents (including cash managed by AccountantGeneral’s Department) at end of the year
10
2,073
7,047
21
4,463
2,982
945
222,333
226,784
34,929
(27,817)
204,181
231,998
239,110
204,181
Notes to Financial Statements - 31 March 2013
These notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Governors on 24 June 2013.
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 for the Ministry of
Education.
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). SBFRS 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.
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.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with SB-FRS requires management to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
2.2
Changes in accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except in the
current financial period, the Polytechnic has adopted all the new and revised standards and Interpretations
of SB-FRS (INT SB-FRS) that are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 April 2012.
The adoption of these standards and interpretations did not have any effect on the financial performance or
position of the Polytechnic.
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2.3
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
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements
apart from those involving estimations, which has the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in
the financial statements:
(a) Income taxes
Judgement is involved in determining the provision for income taxes. There are certain transactions
and computations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course
of business. The Group recognises liabilities for expected tax issues based on estimates of whether
additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts
that were initially recognised, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax assets in
the period in which such determination is made. The Group’s income tax payables and deferred tax
assets at the end of the reporting period was $260,000 (2012: $342,000) and $16,000 (2012: $15,000)
respectively.
(b) Classification of financial assets
The Group classifies certain financial assets as held-to-maturity investments and investment securities
at fair value through income and expenditure statement of comprehensive income. Management
exercises judgement based on the Group’s treasury objective and financial risk management policy to
determine whether the financial assets are to be classified as held-to-maturity and fair value through
income and expenditure statement. The details on the investment securities are disclosed in Note 7.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
he key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of
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the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(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.
2.3
Significant accounting judgements and estimates (cont’d)
(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.
(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.
2.4Consolidation
(a)Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an entity over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating
policies so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
In the Polytechnic’s separate financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost
less any impairment losses.
(b) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Polytechnic and its
subsidiaries as at the end of the reporting period. The financial statements of the subsidiaries used in
the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are prepared for the same reporting date as
the parent entity. Consistent accounting policies are applied to like transactions and events in similar
circumstances.
All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intragroup transactions are eliminated in full.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains
control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases.
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2.4
Consolidation (cont’d)
(b) Basis of consolidation (cont’d)
Business combinations are accounted by applying the acquisition method. Identifiable assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the
acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognised as expenses in the periods in which the costs
are incurred and the services are received.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate
classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and
pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in
host contracts by the acquiree.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the
acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed
to be an asset or liability, will be recognised in accordance with FRS 39 either in income and expenditure
statement or as change to other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classified as
equity, it is not to be remeasured until it is finally settled within equity.
In business combinations achieved in stages, previously held equity interests in the acquiree are
remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date and any corresponding gain or loss is recognised in
income and expenditure statement.
The Group elects for each individual business combination, whether non-controlling interest in the
acquiree (if any) is recognised on the acquisition date at fair value, or at the non-controlling interest’s
proportionate share of the acquiree identifiable net assets.
Any excess of the sum of the fair value of the consideration transferred in the business combination,
the amount of non-controlling interest in the acquiree (if any), and the fair value of the Group’s previously
held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), over the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets and
liabilities is recorded as goodwill. In instances where the latter amount exceeds the former, the excess
is recognised as gain on bargain purchase in income and expenditure statement on the acquisition date.
2.5
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 income and expenditure statement.
2.6
General fund
Income and expenditure relating to the main activities of the Polytechnic are accounted for through the
General Fund in the income and expenditure statement shown in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
2.7
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 income and expenditure statement. 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 balance sheet.
2.8Grants
overnment grants and contributions from other organisations are taken to the grants and income received
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in advance accounts in the balance sheet, 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 balance sheet, or to the income and expenditure statement for assets which
are written off in the year of purchase or donation.
The deferred capital grants are recognised in the income and expenditure statement 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 income and expenditure statement 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 income and expenditure
statement for the year. Grants are accounted for on an accrual basis.
2.9
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 selfconstructed 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.
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2.9
Property, plant and equipment (cont’d)
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 income and expenditure statement as incurred.
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is recognised in the income and expenditure statement
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
Building
Plant and machinery
Furniture and fittings
Equipment
Leasehold period of 99 years
5 years
50 years
10 years
5 years
3 to 10 years
Property, plant and equipment costing less than $2,000 each and renovations costing below $200,000 are
charged to the income and expenditure statement 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.
2.10 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
income and expenditure statement.
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 income and expenditure statement. 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.
2.11
Financial 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 income and expenditure, 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 income and expenditure statement
Financial assets at fair value through income and expenditure statement include financial assets held
for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through income and
expenditure statement. 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 income and expenditure statement
are measured at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial assets are
recognised in income and expenditure statement. For capital guaranteed investments, any deficiency in
fair value below principal amount is recognised to the income and expenditure statement to the extent
of the guaranteed amount. Net gains or net losses on financial assets at fair value through income and
expenditure statement 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 income and expenditure
statement. These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised
in income and expenditure statement. 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.
(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. Gains and losses
are recognised in income and expenditure statement 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-to-maturity 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 income
and expenditure statement when the held-to-maturity investments are derecognised or impaired, and
through the amortisation process.
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2.12 Cash 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.
2.13 Impairment of financial assets
inancial assets are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence
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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 income and expenditure statement.
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 income and expenditure statement, to the
extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date.
2.14 Financial 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 income and expenditure statement, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:
Financial liabilities at fair value through income and expenditure statement
Financial liabilities at fair value through income and expenditure statement includes financial liabilities held for
trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through income and expenditure
statement. 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 through income and expenditure statement
are measured at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial liabilities
are recognised in income and expenditure statement.
2.14 Financial liabilities (Continue)
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 income and expenditure statement when
the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process.
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 income and expenditure statement.
2.15Provisions
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.
2.16 Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognised as an expense in the
income and expenditure statement as incurred.
Short-term benefits
Short-term employee benefit obligations, including accumulated compensated absences, are measured on
an undiscounted basis and are recognised in income and expenditure statement as the related service is
provided.
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2.17 Revenue 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-ofcompletion for projects/courses is measured by progress of work done/ 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 balance sheet 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.
2.18 Income tax expense
Income tax expense comprises current tax recognised in income and expenditure statement.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided in full, using the balance sheet method, on temporary differences arising between
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. The amount of
deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount
of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available
against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
2.19 Funds 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 balance
sheet. 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.
2.20 Related parties
A related party is defined as follows:
(a) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Group and Polytechnic if that person:
(i) Has control or joint control over the Polytechnic;
(ii) Has significant influence over the Polytechnic; or
(iii)Is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or Polytechnic or of a parent of the
Polytechnic.
(b) An entity is related to the Group and the Polytechnic if any of the following conditions applies :
3.
(i)The entity and the Polytechnic are members of the same group (which means that each parent,
subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).
(ii)One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a
member of a group of which the other entity is a member).
(iii)Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
(iv)One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity.
(v)The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Polytechnic or
an entity related to the Polytechnic. If the Polytechnic is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers
are also related to the Polytechnic;
(vi)The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a);
(vii)A person identified in (a) (i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key
management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
Capital account
The capital account comprises net assets of $6,839,000 [General Fund: $6,068,000 (2012: $6,068,000);
Restricted Funds: $771,000 (2012: $771,000)] relating to the French-Singapore Institute, German-Singapore
Institute and Japan-Singapore Institute which were transferred from the Economic Development Board to
Nanyang Polytechnic on 1 February 1993.
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4.
Accumulated surplus
Restricted Funds
(a) Restricted Funds of the Group and of the Polytechnic comprise the following:
Name of fund
Purpose
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.
Totalisator Board Fund
To fund model projects and Social Innovation Research
projects by the Singapore Totalisator Board, to raise
the level of technical education, staff capability
development and to benefit social service sector and/
or to promote the social environment.
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/
To fund student welfare and development activities.
Development Fund
4.
Accumulated surplus (cont’d)
(in Singapore Dollars)
Restricted Funds (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
Totalisator
Board Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
26,853
23,524
109
119
1,554
2,136
1,143
1,157
766
773
30,425
27,709
6,064
1,079
–
–
643
140
275
7
73
24
7,055
1,250
32,917
24,603
109
119
2,197
2,276
1,418
1,164
839
797
37,480
28,959
13,290
12,195
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
13,290
12,195
Group
Income
Income from projects/
courses/donations
Other income
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
444
393
–
–
–
–
163
199
–
–
607
592
1,798
2,395
95
102
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,893
2,497
377
325
–
–
678
799
–
–
–
–
1,055
1,124
–
–
–
12
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
12
975
821
831
1,082
24
–
–
–
69
68
1,899
1,971
6,137
5,095
14
16
50
(5)
1,529
1,414
848
729
8,578
7,249
23,021
21,224
940
1,212
752
794
1,629
1,613
917
797
27,322
25,640
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4. Accumulated surplus (cont’d)
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Totalisator
Board Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Group
Surplus/(deficit)
before grants
9,896
3,379
(831)
(1,093)
1,445
1,482
(274)
(449)
(78)
–
10,158
3,319
Development grant
utilised
166
56
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
166
56
amortised
963
811
831
1,093
24
–
–
–
69
68
1,887
1,972
Surplus/(deficit) after
grants
11,025
4,246
–
–
1,469
1,482
(274)
(449)
(9)
68
12,211
5,347
Income tax expense
(258)
(316)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(258)
(316)
Surplus/(deficit) for
the year
10,767
3,930
–
–
1,469
1,482
(274)
(449)
(9)
68
11,953
5,031
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total comprehensive
income for the year
10,767
3,930
–
–
1,469
1,482
(274)
(449)
(9)
68
11,953
5,031
Accumulated surplus
at 1 April
88,366
84,436
–
–
9,991
8,509
(313)
136
1,146
1,078
99,190
94,159
Accumulated surplus
at 31 March
99,133
88,366
–
–
11,460
9,991
(587)
(313)
1,137
1,146
111,143
99,190
771
771
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
771
771
99,904
89,137
–
–
11,460
9,991
(587)
(313)
1,137
1,146
111,914
99,961
Other comprehensive
income for the year
Capital account
4.
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Totalisator
Board Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
2,539
2,789
1,069
1,701
50
–
–
–
94
143
3,752
4,633
(non-current assets)
33,191
59,651
–
–
–
7,460
1,210
1,044
–
–
34,401
68,155
(current assets)
30,052
–
–
–
8,254
–
–
–
–
–
38,306
–
16
15
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
16
15
Sundry receivables,
deposits and
prepayments
1,522
2,278
–
–
251
298
205
212
2
15
1,980
2,803
Courses/projects-inprogress
2,914
3,404
150
195
–
–
–
–
–
–
3,064
3,599
Cash and cash
equivalents (current
assets)
39,262
31,993
312
803
3,111
2,462
787
1,338
1,223
1,151
44,695
37,747
Group
Represented by:
Property, plant and
equipment
Deferred tax asset
Grant due from
government
3,257
4,004
–
6
–
–
–
–
–
–
3,257
4,010
Sundry creditors and
accruals
(2,038)
(1,854)
(2)
(19)
(126)
(178)
(110)
(81)
(88)
(20)
(2,364)
(2,152)
Provision for taxation
(260)
(342)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(260)
(342)
(3,840)
(4,908)
(460)
(985)
–
(42)
(686)
(607)
–
–
(4,986)
(6,542)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1,993)
(2,219)
–
–
(1,993)
(2,219)
(546)
(686)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(546)
(686)
(non-government)
(6,108)
(7,193)
(1,069)
(1,701)
(50)
–
–
–
(94)
(143)
(7,321)
(9,037)
(non-current liabilities)
–
(14)
–
–
–
(9)
–
–
–
–
–
(23)
(57)
–
–
–
(30)
–
–
–
–
–
(87)
–
99,904
89,137
–
–
11,460
9,991
(587)
(313)
1,137
1,146
111,914
99,961
Income received
in advance (current
liabilities)
Income received in
advance (non-current
liabilities)
Grant received in
advance
(current liabilities)
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Accumulated surplus (cont’d) 4.
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
Totalisator
Board Fund
Sinking Fund
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
Total
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
20,313
18,235
109
119
2,359
2,840
1,468
1,564
766
773
25,015
23,531
4,618
1,127
–
–
643
140
275
7
73
24
5,609
1,298
24,931
19,362
109
119
3,002
2,980
1,743
1,571
839
797
30,624
24,829
10,646
9,331
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
10,646
9,331
436
378
–
–
–
–
163
200
–
–
599
578
1,757
2,351
95
103
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,852
2,454
267
324
–
–
679
798
–
–
–
–
946
1,122
–
–
–
12
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
12
963
811
831
1,081
24
–
–
–
69
68
1,887
1,960
5,094
4,209
14
16
60
486
1,529
1,414
848
729
7,545
6,854
19,163
17,404
940
1,212
763
1,284
1,692
1,614
917
797
23,475
22,311
Polytechnic
Income
Income from projects/
courses/donations
Other income
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
4.
Project and
Professional
Development
Courses Fund
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Polytechnic
Surplus/(deficit)
before grants
Development grant
utilised
amortised
Surplus/(deficit) for
the year
Other comprehensive
income for the year
Totalisator
Board Fund
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Sinking Fund
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Nanyang
Polytechnic
Education
Fund
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Student
Welfare/
Development
Fund
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Total
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
5,768
1,958
(831)
(1,093)
2,239
1,696
51
(43)
(78)
–
7,149
2,518
166
56
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
166
56
963
811
831
1,093
24
–
–
–
69
68
1,887
1,972
6,897
2,825
–
–
2,263
1,696
51
(43)
(9)
68
9,202
4,546
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total comprehensive
income for the year
Accumulated surplus
at 1 April
6,897
2,825
–
–
2,263
1,696
51
(43)
(9)
68
9,202
4,546
86,085
83,260
–
–
10,180
8,484
598
641
1,146
1,078
98,009
93,463
Accumulated surplus
at 31 March
Capital account
92,982
771
86,085
771
–
–
–
–
12,443
–
10,180
–
649
–
598
–
1,137
–
1,146
–
107,211
771
98,009
771
93,753
86,856
–
–
12,443
10,180
649
598
1,137
1,146
107,982
98,780
Represented by:
Property, plant and
equipment
Subsidiaries
(non-current assets)
2,497
1,100
2,734
1,100
1,069
–
1,701
–
50
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
94
–
143
–
3,710
1,100
4,578
1,100
33,191
59,651
–
–
–
7,460
1,210
1,044
–
–
34,401
68,155
(current assets)
30,052
–
–
–
8,254
–
–
–
–
–
38,306
–
1,722
2,082
–
–
257
457
205
211
2
15
2,186
2,765
2,914
3,404
150
195
–
–
–
–
–
–
3,064
3,599
30,593
26,899
312
803
4,153
2,540
2,854
2,564
1,223
1,151
39,135
33,957
3,257
4,004
–
6
–
–
–
–
–
–
3,257
4,010
(1,597)
(1,365)
(2)
(19)
(191)
(226)
(110)
(81)
(88)
(20)
(1,988)
(1,711)
(3,265)
(3,760)
(460)
(985)
–
(42)
(1,416)
(625)
–
–
(5,141)
(5,412)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2,094)
(2,515)
–
–
(2,094)
(2,515)
(546)
(686)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(546)
(686)
(6,108)
(7,193)
(1,069)
(1,701)
(50)
–
–
–
(94)
(143)
(7,321)
(9,037)
–
(14)
–
–
–
(9)
–
–
–
–
–
(23)
(57)
–
–
–
(30)
–
–
–
–
–
(87)
–
93,753
86,856
–
–
12,443
10,180
649
598
1,137
1,146
107,982
98,780
Sundry receivables,
deposits and
prepayments
Courses/projects-inprogress
Cash and cash
equivalents
(current assets)
Grant due from
government
Sundry creditors and
accruals
Income received
in advance (current
liabilities)
Income received in
advance (non-current
liabilities)
Grant received in
advance
(non-government)
(non-current liabilities)
(current liabilities)
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4.
(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 comprehensive income
[Note 4(b)].
The principal capital comprises the following:
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
At 1 April
6,179
5,234
Donations received/receivable
2,982
945
At 31 March
9,161
6,179
Represented by:
Fixed deposits
20
86
Government and corporate bonds
6,356
5,103
Cash at bank
1,091
399
Other receivables
1,694
591
9,161
6,179
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 $1,694,000 (2012: $591,000) is a matching endowment fund donation
grant receivable from the Ministry of Education.
5.
Leasehold
land
Leasehold
improvements
Buildings
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Plant and
Furniture
Constructionmachinery and fittings Equipment in-progress
Total
Group
Cost:
145,820
6,120
394,663
164,382
18,316
183,832
2,607
915,740
Additions
At 1 April 2011
–
–
914
45
596
21,646
478
23,679
Reclassifications
–
–
1,053
441
–
–
(1,494)
–
Disposals/write-off
–
–
–
(66)
(132)
(8,996)
–
(9,194)
145,820
6,120
396,630
164,802
18,780
196,482
1,591
930,225
–
–
2,360
–
938
13,213
5,427
21,938
At 31 March 2012
Additions
Reclassifications
–
–
307
85
146
–
(538)
–
Disposals/write-off
–
(98)
(41)
(1)
(240)
(10,676)
–
(11,056)
145,820
6,022
399,256
164,886
19,624
199,019
6,480
941,107
24,426
6,120
97,238
152,518
16,486
135,505
–
432,293
1,473
–
8,028
1,976
585
24,317
–
36,379
–
–
–
(66)
(131)
(8,971)
–
(9,168)
25,899
6,120
105,266
154,428
16,940
150,851
–
459,504
1,473
–
8,097
1,966
757
22,350
–
34,643
–
(98)
(12)
(1)
(240)
(10,669)
–
(11,020)
27,372
6,022
113,351
156,393
17,457
162,532
–
483,127
At 1 April 2011
121,394
–
297,425
11,864
1,830
48,327
2,607
483,447
At 31 March 2012
119,921
–
291,364
10,374
1,840
45,631
1,591
470,721
At 31 March 2013
118,448
–
285,905
8,493
2,167
36,487
6,480
457,980
At 31 March 2013
Accumulated depreciation:
At 1 April 2011
Depreciation for the year
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2012
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2013
Carrying amount:
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5.
Property, plant and equipment (cont’d)
Leasehold
land
Leasehold
improvements
Buildings
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
145,820
6,120
394,663
164,330
18,294
183,824
2,607
915,658
Plant and
Furniture
Constructionmachinery and fittings Equipment in-progress
Total
Polytechnic
Cost
At 1 April 2011
Additions
–
–
914
45
596
21,639
478
23,672
Reclassifications
–
–
1,053
441
–
–
(1,494)
–
Disposals/write-off
–
–
–
(66)
(132)
(8,996)
–
(9,194)
145,820
6,120
396,630
164,750
18,758
196,467
1,591
930,136
–
–
2,360
–
938
13,213
5,427
21,938
At 31 March 2012
Additions
Reclassifications
–
–
307
85
146
–
(538)
–
Disposals/write-off
–
(98)
(41)
(1)
(240)
(10,676)
–
(11,056)
145,820
6,022
399,256
164,834
19,602
199,004
6,480
941,018
24,426
6,120
97,238
152,507
16,477
135,501
–
432,269
1,473
–
8,028
1,971
581
24,315
–
36,368
–
–
–
(66)
(131)
(8,971)
–
(9,168)
25,899
6,120
105,266
154,412
16,927
150,845
–
459,469
1,473
–
8,097
1,961
753
22,347
–
34,631
–
(98)
(12)
(1)
(240)
(10,669)
–
(11,020)
27,372
6,022
113,351
156,372
17,440
162,523
–
483,080
At 1 April 2011
121,394
–
297,425
11,823
1,817
48,323
2,607
483,389
At 31 March 2012
119,921
–
291,364
10,338
1,831
45,622
1,591
470,667
At 31 March 2013
118,448
–
285,905
8,462
2,162
36,481
6,480
457,938
At 31 March 2013
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 April 2011
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2012
Disposals/write-off
At 31 March 2013
Carrying amount
During the year, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment of $21,938,000 (2012: $23,679,000). The
additions were by way of cash payments of $21,504,000 (2012: $20,993,000), donated assets of $3,000 (2012:
$47,000) and amount payable to suppliers of $431,000 (2012: $2,639,000).
Cash outflow in the consolidated cash flow statement for the year also includes payments for property, plant and
equipment acquired in the previous year of $2,639,000 (2012: $5,504,000).
6.Subsidiaries
Polytechnic
Unquoted ordinary shares, at cost
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
1,100
1,100
Country of
incorporation
Effective equity
held by the Group
Details of the subsidiaries are as follows:
Name of subsidiary
Principal activities
2013
2012
%
%
NYP Ventures Pte Ltd
To commercialise technologies in
the Polytechnic and the provision of
technical and consultancy services to
businesses and industries
Singapore
100
100
NYP International Pte
Ltd
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
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7.
Group and Polytechnic
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
–
19,947
Non-current assets
Quoted securities managed by fund managers
- debt
- equity
- unit trusts and REITS
–
13,729
33,192
33,372
33,192
67,048
Capital guaranteed investment portfolio managed by fund manager
57,552
55,000
Government and corporate bonds, at amortised cost
11,565
9,063
–
62
102,309
131,173
- debt
23,548
–
- equity
13,318
–
5
–
1,426
–
38,297
–
Government bonds, at amortised cost
–
1,083
Forward currency contracts managed by fund managers
9
–
38,306
1,083
–
(23)
- options and futures
(11)
–
(76)
–
(87)
–
Current assets
Quoted securities managed by fund managers
- unit trusts and REITS
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Quoted securities managed by fund manager
7.
Investment securities (cont’d)
Capital guaranteed investment portfolio managed by fund manager
The investment portfolio is classified as fair value through income and expenditure statement. 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 and 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.
The maturity profile and interest rate of debt securities managed by fund managers are disclosed in Note 21.
The government and corporate bonds held under held-to-maturity investment bear interest rates of 1.38%
to 4.40% (2012: 1.38% to 3.73%) per annum and will mature in 2 years to more than 5 years. Interest is
receivable on a semi-annual 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. Two of the investment management
agreements will expire in July 2013 and the investment securities have been reclassified to current assets
and liabilities.
The notional amount of the forward currency contracts is $6,399,000 (2012: $5,772,000).
The category of these investment securities and their carrying amounts are as follows:
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Quoted securities
71,478
67,048
Capital guaranteed investments
57,552
55,000
(67)
39
128,963
122,087
11,565
10,146
140,528
132,233
Investment securities managed by fund managers at fair value
through income and expenditure statement:
Forward currency contracts
Held-to-maturity investment:
Government and corporate bonds, at amortised cost
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8.
Deferred tax assets
Group
The components of deferred tax (assets)/liabilities are as follows:
Provisions
Property,
plant and
equipment
Total
$’000
$’000
$’000
(24)
9
(15)
1
(2)
(1)
At 31 March 2013
(23)
7
(16)
At 1 April 2011
(29)
9
(20)
5
–
5
(24)
9
(15)
Note
At 1 April 2012
Recognised in income and expenditure
statement
Recognised in income and expenditure
statement
18
18
At 31 March 2012
9.
Sundry receivables, deposits and prepayments
Group
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
913
1,282
913
1,282
Sundry receivables, net of allowance
2,120
5,381
1,946
4,747
Tuition fees
1,158
1,757
1,157
1,757
Non-current
Financial assets
Notebook loans
Current
Financial assets
Deposits
59
490
50
490
1,147
1,141
1,127
1,132
–
–
447
658
Notebook loans
1,077
957
1,077
957
Total financial assets
5,561
9,726
5,804
9,741
Prepayments
1,336
1,230
1,336
1,230
Goods and services tax receivable
1,085
1,429
1,085
1,415
2,421
2,659
2,421
2,645
7,982
12,385
8,225
12,386
Interest receivable
Amount due from subsidiary
Non-financial assets
9.
Sundry receivables, deposits and prepayments (cont’d)
As at the end of the reporting period, sundry receivables of the Group and Polytechnic include the
following managed by fund managers:
Group
Interest receivable
Other receivables (mainly dividend
receivables)
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
207
198
207
198
24
41
24
41
231
239
231
239
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.
Notebook loans are interest-free, unsecured and repayable over 2 years (2012: 2 years)
Receivables that are past due but not impaired
The Group has sundry receivables amounting to $686,000 (2012: $1,812,000) 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
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Lesser than 30 days
296
797
296
786
30- 60 days
136
652
132
137
61-90 days
63
103
63
103
91-180 days
87
11
49
11
104
249
100
244
686
1,812
640
1,281
Sundry receivables past due:
More than 180 days
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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:
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
94
116
(94)
(116)
–
–
116
138
Individually impaired:
Sundry receivables – nominal amounts
Less: allowance for impairment
Movement in allowance account:
At 1 April
Charge for the year
–
3
Write back
(22)
–
Written off
–
(25)
94
116
At 31 March
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)
Notebook loans (non-current)
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
5,561
9,726
5,804
9,741
913
1,282
913
1,282
10
242,508
207,617
228,842
196,448
11
19,538
18,113
19,538
18,113
268,520
236,738
255,097
225,584
10.
Group
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Cash at bank and in hand
18,728
17,021
10,662
9,352
Fixed deposits
21,610
26,960
16,010
23,460
202,170
163,636
202,170
163,636
Current:
Cash managed by the Accountant-General’s
Department
Cash and fixed deposits
242,508
207,617
228,842
196,448
For the purpose of the consolidated cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following
at the end of the reporting period:
Group
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
40,338
43,981
202,170
163,636
242,508
207,617
- Cash at bank and in hand
(1,398)
(1,936)
- Fixed deposits
(2,000)
(1,500)
(3,398)
(3,436)
239,110
204,181
Cash and fixed deposits
Cash managed by the Accountant-General’s Department
Less:
Cash managed by fund managers
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement
The effective interest rates relating to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period are
0.25% to 0.66% (2012: 0.21% to 0.66%) per annum. Interest rates are repriced at varying intervals within
12 months.
The Polytechnic manages a total of 2 (2012: 2) bank accounts on behalf of Nanyang Polytechnic Student’s
Union and its Constituent Clubs and the University of Stirling. As at end of the reporting period, cash at
bank of $181,000 (2012: $608,000) and fixed deposit of $137,000 (2012: $247,000) have not been included
in the cash and cash equivalents of the Group and Polytechnic. The University of Stirling bank account was
closed as at 31 March 2013.
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11.
Operating grants
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
15,824
13,845
–
258
3,714
4,010
19,538
18,113
Development grant
Others
12.
Group
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Financial liabilities
Sundry creditors
5,197
1,545
5,156
1,500
Deposits
1,012
1,090
1,012
1,023
431
2,639
431
2,639
13,380
13,084
13,264
12,966
Amount due to subsidiary
–
–
71
54
Payables on purchase of investment
securities, managed by fund managers
–
199
–
199
20,020
18,557
19,934
18,381
8,722
8,141
8,585
7,962
147
80
–
–
8,869
8,221
8,585
7,962
28,889
26,778
28,519
26,343
Accrual for purchase of property, plant
and equipment
Accruals
Total financial liabilities at amortised
cost
Non-financial liabilities
Short-term accumulated compensated
absences
Goods and Services Tax payable
The amount due to subsidiary is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
13.
Grants received in advance
Note
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
2,022
904
193,078
192,379
- Government development grants
1,815
7,305
- Other grants
1,446
2,848
198,361
203,436
(2,782)
(5,806)
(13)
–
(193,061)
(192,379)
(207)
(925)
(1,574)
(2,304)
724
2,022
At 1 April
Grants received/receivable during the year:
- Government operating grants
Transfer to deferred capital grants:
14
- Other grants
Amount taken to income and expenditure statement:
- Government operating grants
- Other grants
At 31 March
During the financial year, the Group and Polytechnic received a grant of $18,647,000 (2012: $18,370,000)
from the Ministry of Education to settle the outstanding goods and services tax payable to the Inland
Revenue Authority of Singapore. The Group and Polytechnic also received $1,470,000 (2012: $1,670,000)
of bursary from the Ministry of Education during the year for disbursement to the students. The Ministry
of Education will provide $1,694,000 (2012: $389,000) of matching endowment fund donation grant and
$39,000 (2012: $77,000) CET Qualifications Award during the year. These amounts have not been included
in the operating grants received from the government disclosed above.
14.
Note
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
478,225
487,086
25,055
17,949
2,782
5,806
10,688
13,007
516,750
523,848
- Government IT and F&E grants utilised
(3,606)
(3,710)
- Other grants utilised
(8,873)
(7,947)
- Deferred capital grant amortisation-government
(28,304)
(30,127)
- Deferred capital grant amortisation-Other grants
(3,861)
(3,839)
472,106
478,225
At 1 April
Grant recognised as deferred income
- Government IT and F&E grants received
- Other grants
13
Grants taken to income and expenditure statement
At 31 March
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14.
Deferred capital grants (cont’d)
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
427,967
443,047
44,139
35,178
472,106
478,225
Represented by:
Grants utilised
Grants not utilised
At 31 March
15.
Funds managed on behalf of others
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Staff and student loans
6,857
6,729
The Polytechnic acts as an agent for Ministry of Education to disburse staff and student loan on behalf of
the Ministry.
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 finish their National Service. Loans are repayable by monthly instalments with interest at
4.75% (2012: 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 $7,360 (2012: $11,930) were refunded to the Ministry of
Education. Existing housing loans will continue to be refunded.
15.
Funds managed on behalf of others (cont’d)
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
6,729
6,741
128
(12)
6,857
6,729
52
61
6,657
6,003
Sundry debtors
263
229
Sundry creditors
(117)
(117)
2
553
Staff and student loans
At 1 April
Amount disbursed/(refunded) during the year
At 31 March
Represented by:
Staff loans
Student loans
Net assets
6,857
6,729
The cash and cash equivalents of $2,000 (2012: $553,000) are held on behalf of the Ministry for the purpose
of extending student loans.
16.
Other income
The following items have been included in arriving at other income:
Group
Foreign exchange loss
Dividend income
Fair value adjustment on financial
assets through income and expenditure
statement
Gain on disposal of property, plant and
equipment
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
(248)
(325)
(248)
(325)
425
517
425
517
6,301
(1,058)
6,301
(1,058)
63
135
63
135
1,465
1,273
1,437
1,259
16
17
16
17
Interest income:
- Fixed deposits
- Current accounts
- Investment securities at fair value
through income or expenditure
statement
739
741
739
741
- Held-to-maturity investments
323
259
323
259
3
3
3
3
- Notebook loan
Fair value adjustment on financial assets through income and expenditure statement refers to the difference
between the fair value of the financial assets and their carrying amounts as at 31 March 2013. Included in
the fair value adjustment on financial assets through income and expenditure is realised gain on disposal of
investment securities amounting to $1,184,000 (2012: $898,000).
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17.
Deficit/surplus before grants
The following items have been debited/(credited) in arriving at deficit/surplus before grants:
Group
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
–
3
–
3
(22)
–
(22)
–
Contribution to Central Provident Fund,
included in salaries and allowances
18,561
16,256
18,434
16,120
Rental income (Apartment)
(1,554)
(2,136)
(2,359)
(2,840)
Allowance for doubtful receivables
Write back of allowance for doubtful
debts
18.
Polytechnic
Income tax expense
Group
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
260
342
(1)
(31)
259
311
Income tax
- Current year
- Overprovision in prior year
Deferred tax (Note 8)
- Origination and reversal of temporary differences
- Under recognition
4
5
(5)
–
(1)
5
258
316
18.
Income tax expense (cont’d)
The reconciliation of the tax expense and the product of surplus before taxation multiplied by the applicable
tax rate is as follows:
Group
Surplus before income tax
Tax at the applicable tax rate of 17% (2012: 17%)
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Income not subject to tax
Partial tax exemption
Enhanced tax deduction
Tax rebate
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
30,799
29,595
5,236
5,031
–
3
(4,690)
(4,580)
(34)
(27)
(216)
(80)
(32)
–
Overprovision of tax in prior years
(1)
(31)
Under recognition of deferred tax asset in prior year
(5)
–
258
316
Current year tax expense relates to taxation imposed on taxable income of the subsidiaries.
19.
Capital commitments
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Capital commitments approved by the Board and contracted but not
provided for
103,960
The capital commitments are funded from government grants and general fund.
20.
4,836
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
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
9,616
7,780
375
256
9,991
8,036
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21.
Financial instruments
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.
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 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:
Group
2013
2012
$’000
% of total
$’000
% of total
5,519
97
9,692
98
South Korea
39
1
37
–
People’s Republic of China
63
2
53
1
9
–
20
–
25
–
40
1
By country:
Singapore
India
Others
5,655
100
9,842
100
The cash with AGD under Centralised Liquidity Management is placed with high credit quality financial
institutions, and are available upon request.
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.
Interest rate, foreign currency and market price risks
Exposure to interest rate, foreign currency and market price risks relates primarily to the Group’s investment
portfolio managed by external professional fund managers. These fund managers follow the Group’s
investment guidelines but have discretion in managing the funds. The fund managers do not have to seek
approval from the Group for investment decisions made within the investment guidelines set out by the
Group. Portfolio diversification is adopted and financial derivatives may be used by fund managers for
hedging purposes.
21.
Financial instruments (cont’d)
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.
The effective interest rates at end of the reporting period of the debt securities held by the fund managers
and the period in which they mature or reprice are as follows:
Note
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Fixed rate
Maturing in less than 1 year
6,091
2,009
Maturing between 1 to 5 years
8,980
12,710
Maturing in more than 5 years
8,477
5,228
23,548
19,947
2.63%
3.16%
7
Effective 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.
Foreign currency risk
The Group and Polytechnic has currency exposures arising from its investment securities and related
receivable and payable balances. The Group and Polytechnic also hold cash denominated in foreign
currencies for investments managed by the fund managers. At the end of the reporting period, such foreign
currency balances are denominated mainly in US Dollars (USD), Hong Kong Dollars (HKD), Australian Dollars
(AUD), Korean Won (KRW) and Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Exposure to foreign risks relates primarily to the
Group’s investment portfolio managed by external professional fund managers.
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21.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Group’s surplus for the year to a reasonably possible
change in the USD, HKD, AUD, KRW and MYR against Singapore Dollars.
USD/SGD
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
+306
+203
-306
-203
+298
+207
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)
-298
-207
- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)
+71
+165
-71
-165
+41
+4
-41
-4
+20
+71
-20
-71
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)
HKD/SGD
AUD/SGD
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)
KRW/SGD
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)
MYR/SGD
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)
Market price risk
The Group is exposed to market price risk arising from its investment in quoted instruments, which
are classified as investment securities at fair value through income and expenditure statement. Certain
investments are capital guaranteed, subject to certain conditions.
At the end of the reporting period, if the fair value of the investment securities had been 10% (2012:
10%) higher/lower with all other variables held constant, the Group’s surplus for the year would have been
$12,903,000/$9,700,000 (2012: $12,205,000/$6,705,000) higher/lower, arising as a result of higher/lower
fair value gains on investments.
21.
The following table shows an analysis of investment securities carried at fair value by level of fair value
hierarchy:
2013
$
Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical
instruments
(Level 1)
Significant
observable
inputs other
than quoted
prices (Level 2)
Total
- debt
23,548
–
23,548
- equity
13,318
–
13,318
5
–
5
- unit trusts and REITs
34,618
–
34,618
Capital guaranteed investment managed by fund
manager
57,552
–
57,552
–
9
9
129,041
9
129,050
(11)
–
(11)
–
(76)
(76)
(11)
(76)
(87)
Financial assets (Note 7):
Quoted securities managed by fund managers:
Forward currency contracts managed by fund
managers
At 31 March 2013
Financial liabilities (Note 7):
managers
At 31 March 2013
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21.
2012
$
Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical
instruments
(Level 1)
Significant
observable
inputs other
than quoted
prices (Level 2)
Total
- debt
19,947
–
19,947
- equity
13,729
–
13,729
- unit trusts and REITs
33,372
–
33,372
Capital guaranteed investment managed by fund
manager
55,000
–
55,000
–
62
62
122,048
62
122,110
managers
–
(23)
(23)
At 31 March 2012
–
(23)
(23)
Financial assets (Note 7):
managers
At 31 March 2012
Financial liabilities (Note 7):
Fair value hierarchy
The Group and Polytechnic classifies fair value measurement using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following
levels:
•Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
•Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices)
Estimation of the fair values
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.
Forward currency contracts
Forward currency contracts are valued using widely accepted pricing models, with market observable inputs
including volatilities, yield curves, foreign exchange spot and forward rates.
21.
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:
2013
Note
2012
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
11,565
12,030
10,146
10,529
Financial assets
Held-to-maturity government and
corporate bonds
22.
7
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
(“MOE”) 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 net assets value at 31 March 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
Group
Net assets
23.
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
358,508
324,985
Related party transactions
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
Polytechnic
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Apartment rental income
–
–
(804)
(704)
Project income
–
–
(59)
(346)
Programme and facilities income
–
–
(572)
(641)
Service fee income
–
–
(120)
(120)
Facilities rental income
–
–
(95)
(85)
Service fee expense
–
–
1,209
2,591
Donation received for NYP Education Fund
–
–
(841)
(226)
Between the Polytechnic and its subsidiaries
FINANCIAL REPORT
47
24.
SB-FRS and INT SB-FRS not yet effective
The Group has not applied the following SB-FRS and INT SB-FRS that have been issued but not yet effective:
Reference
Description
Effective for annual periods
beginning on or after
SB-FRS 1
Amendments to SB-FRS 1 - Presentation of Items of
Other Comprehensive Income
1 July 2012
SB-FRS 19
Employee Benefits
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 27
Separate Financial Statements
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 28
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 107
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 110
Consolidated Financial Statements
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 111
Joint Arrangements
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 112
Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
1 January 2013
SB-FRS 113
Fair Value Measurement
1 January 2013
INT SB-FRS 120 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine 1 January 2013
SB-FRS 32
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
1 January 2014
SB-FRS 110
Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements
and Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: Transition
Guidance (Amendments to SB-FRS 110, SB-FRS 111 and
SB-FRS 112)
1 January 2014
The Group expects that the adoption of the above pronouncements will not have a significant impact on
the financial statements in the period of initial application.
1.3.2 Black&WhiteLogoandReverseLogo–MarketingNYPLogo(Individual)
ForNanyangPolytechnic-onlymarketingbrandingexercises,thefollowingblack&whitelogoversionsof
Marketing NYP Logo (Individual) may be used.
BLACK & WHITE LOGO
180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 Singapore 569830
Tel (65) 64515155
REVERsE LOGO
Fax (65) 64525155
www.nyp.edu.sg
NOTE: Do not attempt to match the colours in this document.
Colours may vary from screen to screen. Always refer to an updated
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