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In June 1989, a Working Committee is appointed to study the feasibility of a third polytechnic to meet the manpower needs of the economy and increasing demand for polytechnic education.

In-principle approval to set up the third polytechnic is given by the Cabinet on 22 December 1989.

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Parliament passes the Temasek Polytechnic Act on March 1990.

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On 6 April 1990, the Temasek Polytechnic Act comes into effect and the Temasek Polytechnic is officially established.

Dr N Varaprasad is appointed Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the polytechnic.

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Launch of the new logo and corporate identity. The logo depicts an open book for knowledge, a central initial “T” as a torch for enlightenment, glory and hope, and the ascending staircases for multiple pathways into the polytechnic.

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The School of Science & Technology starts its first intake of students for three diploma programmes in Electronics, Mechatronics and Information Technology.

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The inaugural Graduation Ceremony is held at the Singapore Labour Foundation Auditorium for 89 students from the School of Design. The Guest of Honour is Dr Tay Eng Soon, Senior Minister of State for Education.

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The Campus Care Network for students is launched.

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Three part-time business courses are introduced for the first time to provide continuing education opportunities for working adults.

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Opening of the Metro-Temasek Polytechnic Connections by the Senior Minister of State for Education, Dr Tay Eng Soon. This is a retail training facility set up in collaboration with Metro Pte Ltd to provide students with hands-on experience in practical retailing skills.

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Opening of the Metro-Temasek Polytechnic Connections by the Senior Minister of State for Education, Dr Tay Eng Soon. This is a retail training facility set up in collaboration with Metro Pte Ltd to provide students with hands-on experience in practical retailing skills.

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The Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the campus at Tampines is officiated by Dr Tay Eng Soon, Senior Minister of State for Education.

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CCS GOLD AWARD

Temasek Polytechnic is presented the Community Chest of Singapore (CCS) Gold Award for achieving a 90% participation rate in the CCS SHARE Programme, a first for a local tertiary institution.

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Establishment of the Travelab, a travel agency facility set up to provide practical, hands-on training in travel operations for students.

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The School of Science & Technology separates into the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology & Applied Science.

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Mr Lee Yock Suan, Minister for Education officiates the ceremony to mark the commencement of piling of the new campus in Tampines.

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FIRST GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS

Mr Lee Yock Suan, Minister for Education officiates the ceremony to mark the commencement of piling of the new campus in Tampines.

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Official opening of Temasek Polytechnic’s third campus, the Kim Seng Campus, which houses the School of Engineering.

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Official opening of Temasek Polytechnic’s third campus, the Kim Seng Campus, which houses the School of Engineering.

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A glimpse of campus life at Kim Seng

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FIRST BATCH OF BUS AND IT STUDENTS GRADUATES

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Graduation of the first batch of Business and IT students. The Polytechnic’s first cohort of students who enrolled as first year students when it was established in 1990.

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INTERNET ACCESS AT TP

Temasek Polytechnic plugs itself into the Internet – all staff can access the Internet via any networked personal computer.

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The fourth campus at Bukit Merah opens its door to Mechatronics students from the School of Engineering.

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FIRST BATCH OF ENG STUDENTS GRADUATE

The first batch of Engineering School students from the Electronics and Mechatronics courses graduate.

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The World Wide Web is made available to Temasek Polytechnic staff and students.

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The Topping Up Ceremony of the campus in Tampines is officiated by Mr Lee Yock Suan, Minister for Education, to mark the completion of its building works

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The fifth campus at Portsdown Road takes in students for the new Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition

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Some 6000 staff and students gather in Grange Road Campus for a farewell ceremony to close the Polytechnic’s five satellite campuses. This marks the start of the big move to the campus at Tampines

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THE BIG MOVE

Highlights of TP's humble beginning before the big move

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A FRESH START

To mark the end of the Big Move and a fresh start at the new campus, an 18km relay from Grange Road Campus to the new campus in Tampines was held on 17 September. Temasek Polytechnic officially opens the doors to its 30-hectare new campus on 18 September.

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STAFF TRAINING GETS ACCREDITATION

The Polytechnic receives accreditation for its staff training programme from the Staff and Educational Development Association, a first for a higher education institution outside the UK.

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CENTRE FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION

The Centre for Character Education is set up with the aim of developing graduates who will bring positive changes to the workplace and families. In 2011, the centre was renamed as Centre for Character & Leadership Education.

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FIRST MECHATRONICS DESIGN CENTRE

The Polytechnic establishes the first Mechatronics Design Centre in South-East Asia.

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF TAMPINES CAMPUS

Official opening of Temasek Polytechnic campus in Tampines by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.

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INAUGURATION OF LANDMARK SCULPTURE

The inauguration of the landmark sculpture Young Bold and Caring, is officiated by Mr Liu Thai Ker, Chairman for the National Arts Council.

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NEW MISSION AND VISION

Temasek Polytechnic gears up for the millennium with a new mission statement and a vision statement: To be a world class institution in the global education network.

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OLE

The first step is taken towards a borderless campus with the launch of its Online Learning Environment (OLE).

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TOPPING UP CEREMONY FOR THE PHASE 3 EXTENSION

The Topping Up Ceremony for the Phase 3 extension is officiated by Rear Admiral Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education, to create additional space within the School of Engineering and to raise the Polytechnic’s student capacity to 13,000 by the year 2000.

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FIRST AVENUE OPENS

Official launch of First Avenue by Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Manpower.

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GUINESS WORLD RECORD ACHIEVED

Temasek Polytechnic lays claim to a Guinness World record when 438 students squeezed into a Trans-Island Bendy Bus.

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FIRST REGIONAL NETWORKING ACADEMY

Temasek Polytechnic becomes the first regional Networking Academy appointed by Cisco Systems.

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PBL

The Centre for Problem Based Learning (PBL) is established and PBL is adopted as the central pedagogy.

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QUALITY CLASS RECOGNITION

Temasek Polytechnic receives the Singapore Quality Class recognition.

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CENTRE FOR DESIGN INNOVATION

The Centre for Design Innovation (CDI), a first for Singapore, is launched.

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PEOPLE DEVELOPER’S AWARD

Temasek Polytechnic receives the People Developer’s Award, an affirmation of its holistic staff training programme.

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PHASE 3 EXTENSION

Phase 3 extension of the Polytechnic is officiated by Rear Admiral Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education.

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AND THE PLATE SPINS

The Polytechnic celebrates its 10th Anniversary. A musical, And the Plate Spins is produced and performed by staff and students.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY FIRM AWARD

Temasek Polytechnic receives the Family Friendly Firm Award, the first and only educational institution to achieve this commendation.

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ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE AWARD

Temasek Polytechnic receives the Enterprise Challenge Award to develop a Problem-Based Learning Education model for Singapore, a first for an educational institution.

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TEMASEK APPLIED SCIENCE SCHOOL

The Temasek Applied Science School becomes the fifth academic school following a spilt from the Temasek IT and Applied Science School.

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ISO9001:1994 CERTIFICATION

Temasek Polytechnic is awarded the ISO9001:1994 certification for the design and provision of its full-time diploma courses.

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THE TIME CAPSULE

President S R Nathan officiates sealing of Time Capsule

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INTERDISCIPLINARY AND GENERAL STUDIES

The Interdisciplinary and General Studies Department is established to deliver cross disciplinary subjects that will broaden students’ outlook beyond diploma specialisation.

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ISO14001 CERTIFICATION

The Polytechnic is awarded the ISO14001 certification for its environmental management systems.

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NEW PRINCIPAL

Mr Boo Kheng Hua is appointed Principal/CEO of Temasek Polytechnic.

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FAST

The Flexible Academic System for Temasek (FAST) is introduced in the academic year 2002/3. The system will provide a broad-based flexible education for students by allowing them to choose from core subjects, diploma subjects and cross-disciplinary subjects.

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SAF AWARD

The Polytechnic receives the SAF Award for Employers from the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Tony Tan, for its support of and contribution to defence activities.

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DIGITAL LIBRARY PORTAL

The Digital Library Portal, SPARK, is officially launched. The portal is powered by a federated search engine that enables students and staff to access online information and learning resources anytime, anywhere.

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COOKING UP A DREAM

Launch of the first cookbook Cooking Up A Dream. The book features a series of 24 original recipes, including prize winners, created by the Temasek Polytechnic students.

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NEWATER FOR AIRCON

The Polytechnic is the first institution to use NEWater for its air-conditioning cooling towers.

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TEMPERATURE BADGE

The Temperature Badge is developed by a group of Engineering School staff during the peak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak.

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CONVERSION TO ISO9001:2000

Temasek Polytechnic successfully converts to the ISO9001:2000 standard for the design and delivery of its full-time diplomas.

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MOU WITH CIA

The Polytechnic’s reputation for culinary education and training is affirmed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Two chef certification courses will be offered in August 2004.

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PAGES

Staging of Pages – A celebration of Talents, a concert by staff and students in appreciation of the support by Temasek Polytechnic’s industrial partners.

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LEARNING ACADEMY

The Learning Academy is set up to improve staff competencies and build a culture of learning and innovation.

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15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

The Temasek Polytechnic 15th Anniversary celebrations are officially launched by President S R Nathan. The theme is It’s All About People.

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TOURISM ACADEMY @ SENTOSA

The Tourism Academy @ Sentosa (TAS) opens its doors to students. A collaboration between the Temasek Polytechnic and the Sentosa Leisure Group, TAS will operate Asia’s first regional hospitality, service and tourism campus on a resort island.

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TOURISM ACADEMY @ SENTOSA

Launch of the TAS

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KOOLWERKZ

Establishment of Koolwerkz, an ice-cream making plant where students learn the entire spectrum of product development, ranging from manufacturing to marketing.

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ADOPTION OF BEDOK RESERVOIR

Temasek Polytechnic officially adopts the Bedok Reservoir as part of a Public Utilities Board (PUB) programme to raise public awareness of the need to keep our water resources clean.

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MOON PEOPLE

15th anniversary celebrations culminate in the performance of Moon People. The musical is scripted, directed and performed by Temasek Polytechnic staff and students. The Guest of Honour for the Gala performance is the Minister for Education, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

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LONGEST CUMULATIVE DISTANCE

Temasek Polytechnic staff and students set a new national record for the longest distance run by a relay team.

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LONGEST CUMULATIVE DISTANCE

4587 runners. 14, 023km. 24 hours.

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BEST HOST FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

Temasek Polytechnic is named Best Host for International Students Studying in Singapore at the inaugural Singapore Education Awards organised by the Singapore Tourism Board.

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FRIENDSHIP ORDER WITH VIETNAM

The Friendship Order is conferred on the Polytechnic by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for contributions to human resource training in Vietnam and the development of friendship between the two countries. The Friendship Order is Vietnam’s highest award in the area of International Relations.

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ESTABLISHMENT OF HEREAFTER

Establishment of Hereafter, the region’s first fully-equipped high definition (HD) post-production facility. Using industry-standard equipment and editing software, it will allow students to do everything from filming to editing in HD format.

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DIPLOMA IN VETERINARY TECH

Temasek Polytechnic offers the Diploma in Veterinary Technology, a first for a local tertiary institution.

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TEMASEK CULINARY ACADEMY

The Temasek Culinary Academy is officially launched by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister of State for Education. The $5.5 million complex houses a café, full-service restaurant, wine tasting studio, culinary theatre and a state-of- the-art training kitchen.