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33-484: The relative isolation of the area from the Downtown Core meant relatively belated urban development and the greater abundance of natural greenery. Still, the region includes one of Singapore's largest new towns , Woodlands . Largely grouped into three new towns, it houses 129,000 residential housing units of various types, although public housing tends to dominate. Excluding naturally occurring green spaces,

66-527: A Paperless Campus , RP's Woodlands campus is backed by IT -supported network for both academic and administrative functions. Features such as fritted glasses, flooring made from recycled nylon and tyres , and sunshade louvres were integrated in the building design. Instead of the conventional air-conditioning system, the campus is equipped with tanks containing chilled water, which are recharged at night using low tariff electricity. This significantly reduces overall electric consumption. In 2008, RP earned

99-531: A smaller area within the Downtown Core itself, taking up the south-western and western portions of the planning area, consisting largely of many skyscrapers. It is made up of eight subzones, Anson , Cecil, Clifford Pier , Maxwell, Phillip, Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar and Marina Centre . The core of the CBD has since extended well beyond its boundaries and the term is even often at times used to refer to

132-541: Is a first of its kind in Singapore featuring inclusive facilities catered to users of varying abilities, including the young, the elderly and persons with disabilities . In March 2023, Yeo Li Pheow retired as the polytechnic's Principal & CEO after helming the institution since 2008. Following his retirement, Jeanne Liew was appointed as the new Principal & CEO by the board of governors. In October 2024, Republic Polytechnic revamped its curriculum and introduced

165-518: Is an integral part of the diploma programme. Some students have also pursued their internships overseas during their final-year of study at RP - which include Australia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, the United States and New Zealand. RP's Continuing Education and Training (CET) is a learning arm for upskilling and lifelong learning. In line with Singapore's SkillsFuture movement, these part-time programmes - short courses and certificates offered by

198-406: Is one of the eleven planning areas located within the most urbanised Central Area , forming the latter's dense urban core. It is bounded by Rochor to the north, Kallang to the northeast, Marina East and Marina South to the east, Straits View to the southeast, Bukit Merah to the south, as well as Outram , Museum and Singapore River to the west. As the financial Heart of Singapore,

231-596: Is situated on the northern corner of Singapore Island , bordering the North-East Region to the east, West Region to the south-west and the Straits of Johor to the north. The North Region is governed locally by the North West CDC and is divided into 8 planning areas. Sembawang Shipyard is a shipyard that specialises in ship repairs and fabrication. Owned by SembCorp Marine , the shipyard has

264-545: Is the historical and downtown centre of the city-state of Singapore and the main commercial area in Singapore excluding reclaimed lands with many integrated resorts such as the Marina Bay Sands , one of the most expensive buildings in the world, with a luxurious standalone casino at Bayfront Avenue. There are many skyscrapers in Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar and Marina Bay CBD with a height limit of 280m. It

297-549: The "Designing Your Life" (DYL) concept, developed by Stanford University professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. This five-year student journey aims to empower students to pursue their life and career goals with intention and clarity. The revamped curriculum also offers versatility by allowing students to design and pursue their own learning pathways. Students can enrol in a broad-based diploma across all academic schools and select their major and minor subjects in their second year. Minor programmes are available to all students under

330-591: The Singapore River to set up a free port in Southeast Asia . As the old harbour grew along the mouth of the river bank, the city naturally expanded around it, creating what is now the Central Area. The name "Downtown Core" remains relatively unheard of and the term Central Business District ( CBD ) is commonly used in conversation instead. However, the area known as the CBD actually comprises

363-673: The problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy , RP students will typically receive a problem statement from their lecturers at the start of each day before exploring the solutions to the problem in a group of three to five, and presenting the final solution to the class—where students will receive feedback from their lecturers and classmates. RP's alumni include seven-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu , 2021 BWF World Championships gold medalist Loh Kean Yew , sprinter Shanti Pereira , and Benjamin Kheng of The Sam Willows . Republic Polytechnic

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396-429: The " Becoming Greater Me " framework, for students joining the polytechnic from Academic Year 2025. This framework is designed to help students discover their purpose by aligning their passions with both their academic and life pursuits. Anchored in the discovery of purpose, the new framework provides more opportunities for specialised learning, community engagement, and personal development. The polytechnic also implemented

429-682: The Academy for Continuing Education (ACE@RP) - allow learners to stay relevant in the current knowledge-based global economy. They include: In January 2019, the polytechnic launched the Diploma in Applied Science in Urban Agricultural Technology, the first full-qualification diploma course in agricultural technology in Singapore. The aim of the programme is to train the next generation of high-tech farmers so that

462-485: The Academy for Continuing Education (RP ACE) offers several part-time and specialist diplomas, work-study programmes, and workshops. RP's Industry Immersion Programme (IIP) is an internship programme designed to give students a first-hand experience of the working environment and let them apply the knowledge they have gained from the classroom. Each year, final-year students are placed on internship with over 1,800 industry partners. The duration ranges from 10 to 14 weeks and

495-748: The Arts and Sports, Health and Leisure. Construction of the new campus in Woodlands was completed in stages. The Republic Polytechnic Centre was opened in November 2005 by Tharman Shanmugaratnam who was the Minister for Education . In March 2006, the polytechnic officially moved to its Woodlands campus and was declared officially open by Lee Hsien Loong the Prime Minister in July 2007. In March 2008,

528-678: The Central Area as a whole. As a fledgling colony, the area which is now known as the Downtown Core was the financial , administrative and commercial centre of the colony. In 1823, Singapore was reorganised according to the Raffles Plan of Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles , which specified elements like the Commercial Square (now Raffles Place) and the European Town as well as various other commercial and administrative entities located between them. This area later became

561-740: The Diploma in Environmental & Marine Science. In August 2021, the polytechnic launched a new facility and initiative, the Entrepreneurial Partnership & Innovation Community (epic), an ecosystem to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship among its students. Republic Polytechnic marked its 20th anniversary in 2022 and also launched the Xperiential Learning Centre in Jan 2022, the largest inclusive outdoor adventure learning facility. The new facility

594-608: The Downtown Core houses the headquarters and offices of numerous corporations, as well as the Singapore Exchange . The area is also home to many governmental institutions, notably the seat of Parliament and the Supreme Court of Singapore . Singapore's modern history began in this area, when Stamford Raffles and representatives of the British East India Company landed along the banks of

627-538: The Downtown Core. Republic Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic ( RP ) is a post-secondary education institution and statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Education in Singapore . Established in 2002, RP is renowned for its sports science programs. It is also the first and only polytechnic in Singapore to use the problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy for all of its programs. Under

660-588: The area have access to different educational facilities ranging from preschools to primary and secondary schools, as these are located around the different towns in the East region. The area is also home to various tertiary institutions such as, Republic Polytechnic , Yishun Innova Junior College and a special needs school, MINDS. There is also an international school, GEMS World Academy , located in Yishun . Downtown Core Tanjong Pagar GRC The Downtown Core

693-711: The completion of the Bukit Timah and Seletar Expressways , and the introduction of the Mass Rapid Transit's North–South Line . There are adequate commercial facilities with the siting of the Woodlands Regional Centre in the area, as well as recreational facilities. In addition, there is an abundance of green spaces, untouched forests, and even farmland, which are a rarity in Singapore today. The burgeoning population in Singapore meant more space could be reserved for residential housing in

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726-514: The country can produce more of its own food. On 31 July 2007, RP's Woodlands campus was officially opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong . The campus was designed by Japanese architect, Fumihiko Maki , and DP Architects. Completed in 2006, the new campus is able to cater 13,000 students. It is conceived as a campus with a central nucleus which contains 11 learning Pods (8–9 storeys high) which are unified by 2 elliptical decks of common facilities, namely The Lawn and The Agora . Also known as

759-567: The deepest dry dock in Southeast Asia . Formerly a British naval base, the shipyard was built in 1938 as the Sembawang Naval Base. After Singapore's independence, the naval base was converted into a commercial shipyard under the management of Sembawang Corporation (now known as SembCorp). The region is home to several attractions, namely the Singapore Zoo , Night Safari , Bird Paradise and River Safari . In June 2016, it

792-511: The new curriculum. Additionally, students have the opportunity to obtain industry-recognised certifications, participate in a one-year internship, or pursue a certificate mapped to a specialist diploma. Republic Polytechnic is also the first polytechnic to make service learning a mandatory requirement for graduation. Diplomas awarded by Republic Polytechnic are recognised at both local and overseas universities. As of 2024, RP has 7 academic schools which offer 35 full-time diplomas: Additionally,

825-706: The polytechnic opened a fifth school, the School of Hospitality, to support the growing hospitality sector. In 2012, the polytechnic renamed the Centre for Professional Development as the Academy for Continuing Education @ RP and launched its first part-time diploma. That same year witnessed the launch of the Centre for Enterprise and Communication (later renamed as the School of Management and Communication in 2016) and an aerospace training facility, The Aerospace Hub. The Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management (COI-SCM)

858-490: The public. and launched Singapore's first-ever SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme where students worked full-time with participating companies and took classes towards obtaining a part-time diploma. 2019 saw the polytechnic opening an agriculture technology laboratory that features urban farming facilities and the launch of a part-time Diploma in Applied Science (Urban Agricultural Technology). Two experiential training facilities in transport and cybersecurity were opened in

891-690: The region has 3 square kilometres of recreational spaces. Planning considerations for the Singapore Master Plan 2003 involving the North Region took into consideration its existing strengths. With a good mix of various housing types, the region also has established industrial areas particularly in Sungei Kadut and Senoko which provide for employment opportunities close to the residential areas. Transportation, which used to be considered difficult, has been improved tremendously with

924-472: The region. Given the large tracts of virgin forests within the region, care will be taken to protect and enhance them. New parks and park connectors are planned for, and a new sports complex will be built in Sembawang New Town. Facilities built for the new Republic Polytechnic campus may also be opened for public use. With a total land area of 134.5 km (51.9 sq mi), the region

957-797: The region. The newly built Sembawang New Town will expand northwards to the Senoko Industrial area. Another new town will be built in Simpang . In terms of commercial needs, the Woodlands Regional Centre will be further developed. Large tracts of land remain awaiting potential development, with the potential of even taping into the market of residents in Johor Bahru , Malaysia, across the Strait of Johor . More industrial areas to meet employment needs are also planned for

990-583: The same year in partnership with the Land Transport Authority , and RSA and Ensign InfoSecurity respectively. At the start of 2020, Republic Polytechnic partnered ST Logistics to launch the first healthcare supply chain lab in an institute of higher learning. At the beginning of 2021, Republic Polytechnic announced the launch of two new full-time diploma programmes, the Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment and

1023-471: Was announced that a 126 hectares (1.26 km) eco-tourism hub will be developed in Mandai . Together with the current zoological parks, the area will feature eco-friendly accommodations such as camps, tents, and family rooms. Jurong Bird Park has been relocated to the area as Bird Paradise , which opened in November 2023. The new bird park is also connected to a rainforest sanctuary. Residents living within

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1056-408: Was established in July 2002. First located at the former Ministry of Education headquarters at Tanglin , the polytechnic was established as a statutory board a month later. The polytechnic admitted its pioneer batch of students in July 2003 across three schools, Applied Science, Engineering and Information and Communications (now Infocomm). In 2005, the polytechnic opened two new schools, Technology for

1089-679: Was launched in 2013 and this was followed by an Aquaculture Centre in 2014. In 2016, the Republic Polytechnic Industry Centre was launched to deepen industry collaboration and support upskilling for individuals, housing a suite of laboratories and experiential learning facilities under one roof. The polytechnic opened the Republic Polytechnic Academy for Continuing Education @ Paya Lebar (RP ACE @ Paya Lebar) in November 2018 to bring its Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses closer to

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