Yearly Archives: 2018

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Cyber-security course for adults at SUTD Academy

Adult learners wanting to get a leg-up in the burgeoning cyber-security sector can enrol in a new course launched by Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Academy yesterday. The ModularMasters (MM) programme in cyber security consists of skills-based modular courses that take between one and four days, each of which carries credits which can [...]

By | June 21st, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

NTU launches labs studying chronic diseases that affect Singaporeans

Senior Minister of State for Health, Dr Amy Khor, opened the Population and Community Health Laboratories, which is located at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) campus in Novena. The labs house various centres that work on addressing the health concerns of Singaporeans including effective treatment, early prevention and health management. Dr Khor [...]

By | June 19th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Budding artists with special needs can enrol in certificate course in visual arts

SINGAPORE - Aspiring artists 18 and above with special needs can now enrol in a programme launched by arts school Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa) and charity Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA) on Thursday (June 14). The programme will give a boost to those hoping to forge a career in the arts. The certificate [...]

By | June 19th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Arts course for those with special needs

Aspiring artists aged 18 and above with special needs can now enrol in a programme launched by arts school Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa) and charity Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA) yesterday. The programme will give a boost to those hoping to forge a career in the arts. The certificate in visual arts, issued [...]

By | June 18th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Will robots take over our jobs?

With robots increasingly taking over jobs, including those that require technical skills, it may be the "fuzzy" or soft skills that will save your job. The best workers need not just to be highly skilled, but must also learn to work well in teams and think creatively, said Mr Indranil Roy, who heads a centre [...]

By | June 18th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Fun activities for children

Quality time is a language of love that children understand and crave. Spending time together creates opportunities for you to strengthen your relationship with your child and build trust. Family bonding activities can also be used to boost a child’s confidence and self-esteem. So now, you’ve set aside some time to spend with your child. How do [...]

By | June 14th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Renewed partnership to push for ‘decent work’ in Asean

There will be a renewed push to promote good employment and workplace practices in the region, after the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) extended their partnership. Both parties renewed an agreement on Wednesday to enhance the capacities of social partners in ILO and Asean member states. The agreement will also [...]

By | June 13th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Porsche gift to ST pocket money fund

Eurokars Group executive chairman Karsono Kwee presenting a $91,000 cheque for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund to Ms Tan Bee Heong, the fund's general manager, at the Porsche charity gala dinner to mark the 70th anniversary of the German car company. Mr Kwee, founder of Eurokars' Stuttgart Auto, sole dealer for Porsche cars [...]

By | June 11th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Students get to hold court for a day

Ninety-five student leaders from 48 secondary schools last week were involved in deciding the fate of "John", a teenager who had allegedly punched another person in a nightclub. "John" was a youth offender in a role-playing scenario, with the students acting out different parties in a courtroom, such as the prosecutor, the accused, the defence [...]

By | June 11th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments

Spicing up Chinese language classes at Poi Ching School

The learning of Chinese language is often associated with rote learning, where one will need to memorise characters and phrases. How is Poi Ching School doing their Chinese lessons differently? Students get out of the classrooms to hone their speaking, listening, reading and thinking skills, so that they can effectively use the language in their [...]

By | June 11th, 2018|News & Events|0 Comments