Achievements

Nitish Thiyagarajan, Lee Kuan Yew Award Winner 2024

Nitish Thiyagarajan, a graduate from the Diploma in Information Technology, received the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Award during the Graduation Ceremony held on Thursday, 2 May 2024. This Award is presented to the top technology or computer science graduates from each of the polytechnics and has been presented since 1993 Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony.

Nitish’s journey into the world of technology began early and he first learnt coding through YouTube tutorials. During his time at TP, Nitish developed "Transito," a user-friendly bus timing app that focusses on speed and customisation.

Nitish’s penchant for creativity includes developing a word counter that eliminates citations, a GPA calculator infused with humour and a browser extension that integrates artificial intelligence to refine formal emails. He consistently finds inventive solutions to everyday matters.

As a leader of the Information Technology Student Interest Group, Nitish led the creation of a resource website for freshmen, demonstrating his leadership and teamwork skills. He ensured the project's functionality across platforms and guided its development effectively. His internship at GovTech enhanced his abilities with real-world projects. Outside of digital pursuits, Nitish dedicates his time to social causes and volunteers to repair laptops for low-income beneficiaries.

Link to full article on Nitish:

https://www.tp.edu.sg/life-at-tp/our-tp-pride/tp-awards.html

Girls in Tech 2023

Tan Wei Xin from the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

In September 2023, Tan Wei Xin, a senior student from the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, was recognised as one of the Girls in Tech – a category under the Singapore 100 Women in Tech 2023.  This annual recognition is organised by the Singapore Computer Society (SCS), in partnership with SG Women in Tech and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to recognise and celebrate women based in Singapore who have been inspiring and have made significant contributions to the tech industry. Wei Xin is President of the TP-ISACA student interest group and actively promotes knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity.

WorldSkills ASEAN 2023

Darren Ong Yan En and Zechariah Tan Shen Wei from the Diploma of Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics and the Diploma of Information Technology respectively participated in WorldSkills ASEAN from 23 to 25 July 2023. They represented Singapore and achieved 2 Bronze medals.

Zechariah will represent Singapore at the international WorldSkills Competition 2024 in Lyon, France, in September 2024.

Global Trips

Overseas Study Trip to Kitakyushu, Japan 

Between 9 to 14 September 2023, a group of 30 students from the Diploma in Big Data & Analytics went on a study trip to Kitakyushu, Japan. They immersed themselves in the local culture, learning about traditions and daily life. Visits to Nissan Kyushu Plant and Mishima Kosan Factory provided first-hand insights into machinery and the automotive industry. Collaborative projects with students from the National Institute of Technology Kitakyushu fostered teamwork and innovation. They explored the school's facilities and collaboratively worked on projects, broadening their global perspective. This trip equipped the students with valuable knowledge and a broader outlook on industry and culture.

Exchange Programme with National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto College (KNIT) 

From 9 to 14 September 2023, a group of 30 students from the Diploma in Information Technology embarked on an overseas study trip to Kumamoto, Japan. The students gained a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and language, made like-minded new friends and were involved in cultural exchanges and technical workshops hosted by KNIT.

To reciprocate, students and staff from the Diploma in Information Technology hosted 30 students and 3 staff from KNIT when they visited Singapore from 20 to 26 September. The KNIT students attended a Technical English Workshop, visited several places of interest, and were exposed to local food and culture during their visit.

An Awesome Overseas Study Trip to South Korea

From 4 to 10 November 2023, twenty-nine students from the Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence participated in an overseas study trip to Korea. They explored the Seoul Smart City Centre, Hyundai Motor Studio, Seoul Future Lab, Samsung Innovation Museum and Robot Museum. They also visited several places of cultural interest where they learnt more about Korean history, society and culture. The students were accompanied by two lecturers – Dr Gordon Hoi and Dr Liu Yan Yan. The students found the trip deeply enriching and inspiring.

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