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Nanyang Polytechnic Newsletter 2010 Issue 46
NYP Celebrates the
Youth Olympic Games
F rom 14 to 26 August 2010,
Singapore hosted the world’s
first Youth Olympic Games (YOG),
a milestone event for the nation.
YOG was a resounding success,
and an unforgettable experience
for many - from the organisers,
young athletes and officials, to the
volunteers and spectators.
NYP is honoured to have
contributed to YOG in several
ways. On 7 August, about 5,000
students, staff and residents
gathered at NYP to welcome
the Youth Olympic Flame to
Singapore’s heartlands. NYP was NYP student torchbearer Nada Binte Ahmad Khalid (third from left) lights up the
cauldron with PM Lee. Looking on are (from left) Mr Goh Kee Nguan, CEO of the
the first of six sites to host the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC), and
community celebrations as part of Mr Ng Ser Miang, Chairman of SYOGOC
the Journey of the Youth Olympic Singapore’s chef de mission at the the Youth Olympic Village Medical
Flame. The event, which was Games. Lina Chong from Student Centre Pharmacy.
officiated by Prime Minister Lee Affairs was also one of eight
Hsien Loong, saw several exciting Singaporeans who were given Since 2008, NYP has organised
performances. The highlight of the honour of being a national events to support and raise
the evening was the lighting of flag bearer at the YOG Opening awareness for YOG. These
the Youth Olympic Flame. Six NYP Ceremony on 14 August. include a mass push-up event
students were specially selected to to support Singapore’s bid to
be torchbearers for the symbolic More than 900 NYP staff and host the Games, a logo design
flame relay. students also served as volunteers workshop in support of the
in various roles during the YOG. Singapore 2010 Logo Design
NYP staff also took on significant They included nursing students who Competition and motion graphics
roles in YOG. School of Business worked as paramedic assistants & broadcast design workshops
Management lecturer James Wong, at the Games, and pharmaceutical to train YOG’s potential cub
a national discus thrower, was sciences students who managed reporters .
NYP Network 02
NYP Supports Total
Defence
N YP is now an Honorary Minister for Defence
Awards (MiDAs) League member, having
displayed strong commitment and support towards
Total Defence for the past five years. It is also
amongst the first MiDAs League members to receive
the Honorary title.
The Total Defence awards are presented to
employers who have given exemplary support and Mr Chan Lee Mun, Principal & CEO of NYP, receiving the
certificate of appointment from Deputy Prime Minister and
encouragement to their employees in fulfilling their
National Service commitments . Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the Total Defence Awards
Presentation Ceremony and Gala Evening 2010 on 28 July
NYP Bags HR Awards
N YP was conferred three awards at the 2010
Singapore HR Awards ceremony organised by
the Singapore Human Resource Institute. These
These awards are the latest
that NYP has received for its
outstanding HR practices.
awards are the: In 2005, NYP was awarded
• Leading HR Practices in Employee Relations the prestigious People
& People Management Excellence Award conferred
• Leading HR Practices in Quality Work-Life, by SPRING Singapore, the
Physical & Mental Well-Being highest accolade given to
• Leading HR Practices in Fair Employment organisations for people
Practices excellence. In 2009, it
received the Hewitt Best
Ms Judy Tan, NYP’s Director of Human Resource, Employer Award, for being
received the awards on behalf of NYP during the one of the top 11 employers
ceremony held on 2 July 2010. in Singapore .
Business Management Students
Get Seoul Exposure
T he School of Business Management (SBM) has
signed an MOU with Kyung Hee University,
South Korea, under the Overseas Student Exchange
Under the collaboration, SBM students will study in
Kyung Hee’s campus, which offers English courses in the
College of Politics and Economics, College of Business
Programme. Kyung Hee University is SBM’s first university Administration and College of Hotel and Tourism
partner located in Seoul. It is one of the top universities Management. The overseas exchange programme
in South Korea and Asia, and has established student will also allow SBM students to experience Korean
exchange links with over 350 universities worldwide. history and cultural heritage. Similarly, students from
Kyung Hee University will be sent to NYP for academic
programmes.
Final-year Hospitality & Resort Management student
Lyndia Chen is currently spending her final semester at
Kyung Hee University. She has been awarded the Global
Korea Scholarship by the South Korean government and
the National Institute for International Education. The
objective of the scholarship is to develop international
Mr Chiang Kah Kee, Director of SBM (left), and
Dr Jung-Ju Yoon, Vice Dean, Office of International Affairs, education and mutual friendship between countries
Kyung Hee University at the MOU signing ceremony through educational exchange .
03 NYP Network
New WSQ Training for
Support Personnel in
Clinical Research
N ew WSQ programmes will be introduced as part
of the latest manpower development initiatives in
clinical research. The initiatives were announced by Mr
Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry
of Manpower and Ministry of Health, at a Clinical
Research Symposium held at NYP on 24 June 2010.
The Certified Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
programme will provide nationally recognised skills Mr Hawazi Daipi collecting a blood sample from a mannequin
arm during an exhibition at the Clinical Research Symposium
training for personnel coordinating and implementing
clinical research. It was developed by the Singapore It is expected to benefit more than 150 new
Workforce Development Agency (WDA) with industry entrants over the next five years as WSQ Certified
players, government agencies and training providers Clinical Research Co-Ordinators.
including clinical research organisations and hospital
clusters. The WSQ framework will also be supported by the
formation of a new industry-led Clinical Research
There will be five levels of structured training, which Consortium which will look into building manpower
together offers a career progression pathway for capability needed to support clinical trial activities.
clinical research professionals. NYP will work with WDA The Consortium will organise industry forums
to offer the WSQ Certified Assistant Clinical Research and networking sessions, conferences, overseas
Coordinator programme, the first level programme, immersion programmes and scholarships. It will also
in the last quarter of 2010. The programme will cover work closely with the Ministry of Health’s Research
areas such as research methodology and ethics, Staff Career and Development Taskforce to develop
good clinical practices guidelines, data collection in a career progression pathway for clinical research
clinical trials and processing of laboratory results. personnel .
E-learning programmes for National Servicemen
T he e-PREP scheme is an initiative by the ministries
of Defence and Home Affairs that allows full-time
National Servicemen to sign up for e-learning courses
From October 2010, NYP will be offering a total of seven
programmes for the scheme, namely: Techniques
in Cell Culture, Techniques in Immunology, Digital
while in service, to prepare themselves for further Electronics Design & Application, Network Technology,
studies or work. The scheme is administered by ST Data Analysis with Excel, Database Fundamentals
Electronics (e-Services) Pte Ltd. and Japanese Language for Beginners .
“Action Reflection Learning” Seminar
N YP’s Professional Development Centre worked
with Mr Charles Quah, President of the Singapore
Chapter of the American Society for Training &
Development (ASTD) and Mr Ernie Turner, Founder
and President of Leadership in International
Management (LIM), a US-based international
consulting firm, to conduct a seminar in June 2010
on “Action Reflection Learning (ARL)” for NYP staff.
ARL is an adult learning methodology pioneered by
LIM to drive productivity, innovation and creativity.
The seminar was well-received by participants, who
picked up useful tips and tools to implement at their
Mr Ernie Turner conducting an ARL seminar at NYP
workplace .
NYP Network 04
INDUSTRY PROJECTS
Secure Image Transfer via Ad-hoc Wi-Fi
M any organisations today implement various
physical security measures to prevent
unauthorised personnel from accessing a facility
or restricted area. These measures include
environmental design systems, mechanical and
electronic access control, intrusion detection and
video monitoring systems.
The School of Information Technology has designed
and implemented an innovative system for the
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)
to complement existing physical security measures
at their facilities. This system comprises a peer-to-
peer mobile application which allows CSIT security
staff to take images of suspected persons using a
built-in camera. The images can then be quickly and
easily disseminated to other CSIT security staff via
Wi-Fi to alert them, thus reducing potential breach Screenshots
of perimeter or physical security. of the
mobile
application
Wi-Fi is the ideal medium for peer-to-peer
communication as it is reliable and its coverage
and bandwidth are appropriate for the application. does away with the need of having to set up,
By operating in an ad-hoc mode, the system also configure and manage a Wi-Fi access point .
PGP on Symbian
T he School of Information Technology has also
collaborated with the Centre for Strategic
Infocomm Technologies to develop a mobile security
Users of the application are able to generate
their own unique keys to encrypt personal data
such as images and messages. This prevents any
application capable of securing mobile phone content unauthorised access of personal data and gives
and enabling secured peer-to-peer communication users peace of mind in the event that their mobile
on the Symbian S60 platform. phones are lost or stolen.
The application’s core security engine is developed Besides encrypting personal data, the application
using Gnu Privacy Guard (GnuPG), an open source also allows users to secure their SMS communication,
implementation of the Open Pretty Good Privacy ensuring that only the intended recipient is able to
(OpenPGP) standard. Riding on this open standard, read the text message .
various public key encryption algorithms such as
ElGamal, DSA and RSA are supported.
Enabling PGP
encryption for
mobile phones
05 NYP Network
Auto-Inflated Life Jacket with
Depth Sensing Device for Mindef-SOTAC
T he School of Engineering (Electronics) [SEG(E)]
and the Special Operations Tactical Centre (SOTAC)
of MINDEF have jointly designed and developed a
programmable pressure-activated flotation trigger
device.
Installed in auto-inflated life jackets used by
commandos from the Singapore Army, the device
automatically senses the water depth level and
triggers a firing mechanism to allow a gas canister to
inflate the life jacket as soon as it reaches a pre-set
depth.
Current life jackets are either inflated upon contact
with water or by manually pulling an activation cord
Project team members (from left): Mr Steven Ng Wei Hsien,
attached to the firing mechanism. Lecturer from SEG(E); LTC David Lim, Commanding Officer of
SOTAC; 1WO Francis Toh, Company 2I/C from SOTAC and
In situations when a soldier is unconscious and Ms Li Hui Ting, Development Technologist from SEG(E) [Absent
from photo is Mr Yeoh Wui Keat, Lecturer from SEG(E)]
drowning, this device will help save his life by
bringing him up to the surface. This new innovation NYP and MINDEF have filed a joint patent for this
will increase water-borne training efficiency and device, which also won the MINDEF Innovation
enhance the operational safety of our commandos. Award at the MINDEF PRIDE Day 2010 .
Emergency Sound Detection Device for the
Hearing-Impaired
T wo Electronics, Computer & Communications
Engineering graduates (Class of 2010) have
developed a device that detects emergency warning
“Save our Souls (SOS)” is a small portable device
that is worn on the wrist. It comprises detection
algorithms that correspond to different types of
sounds in the environment and alerts the hearing emergency sounds. When an emergency sound is
impaired to potential dangers. It is based on a patent detected, a vibrator and LED light in the system will
filed by the School of Engineering (Electronics) for be activated, providing the user with both tactile
a system and method that detects environmental and visual indications.
sound-based warning signals.
Currently, SOS can detect fire alarms, sirens and car
horns that are 80 decibels or higher from a distance
of 10 metres in a noisy environment. It can also
be programmed to detect more sounds, and has
the potential to be incorporated into watches or
smartphones.
Members of the Singapore Association For the Deaf
(SADEAF) have tested the device and found it useful
and easy to use.
SOS also won a silver award at the 4th International
Convention for Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive
SOS was developed by Phyu Hpone Mo Khant (left) and Chin
Soo Wen (right), under the supervision of Mr Wong Chee Chein Technology (i-CREATe) held in Shanghai, China in
(centre) from SEG(E) July 2010. NYP is now looking to commercialise it .
NYP Network 06
NYP Gets Retail Makeover
T he Marketing Services Centre (MSC) stores at
NYP’s shopping arcade, run by the School of
Business Management, have undergone a revamp.
store level. Students will be expected to bring in new
selections of products more frequently, and learn
more about product development and integrated
The objective is to enhance the training of business marketing communications. Such integrated
management students who are attached there, and training is very much aligned to industry trends and
also improve the shopping experience of staff and practices.
students.
The new MSC Studio, which was officially unveiled
on 12 August, has seven main merchandise areas,
namely: fashion apparel, fashion accessories, IT
products & accessories, NYP-branded merchandise,
cosmetics-perfumery & accessories, gifts & stationery,
as well as a showcase area for merchandise. Other
highlights of the MSC Studio include a feature wall
with window display areas, poster panels, piped-in
music and LCD panels for announcements.
Students undergoing the Teaching Enterprise Project
training at MSC Studio will benefit greatly from the
The new MSC Studio
revamp, as operations will now be at a departmental
Social Sciences (Social Work) Students
Receive Sponsorship Boost
T en students from the Diploma in Social Sciences
(Social Work) were presented with the Social
Work Associate Training Sponsorship in a ceremony
Student
Aishwariyaa
Rajandra
receiving the
at the School of Health Sciences on 20 July 2010. sponsorship
award from
This sponsorship scheme, introduced by the National Ms Ang Bee Lian,
CEO of NCSS
Council of Social Service (NCSS) with the support of
the Ministry for Community Development, Youth and
Sports, covers tuition fees, an allowance for books
and reference materials, and other compulsory fees
for the three years of study at NYP.
Game Development Talk
M s Nina Kristensen, the co-founder and Head of
Development of game developer Ninja Theory Ltd,
presented a talk on game development to students, staff
and industry members on 23 August 2010 in NYP.
Nina Kristensen Nina gave insights into the complex world of high-
from Ninja Theory
end AAA console game development, from inception
to the finished product. She also shared anecdotes
on the history of Ninja Theory, which created the
highly popular “Heavenly Sword” game for the Sony
PlayStation 3 console.
Nina’s talk was organised by the School of Interactive
& Digital Media, and supported by Namco Bandai
Partners Singapore .
07 NYP Network
University of Stirling and NYP Graduate
First Batch of Professionals for Retail Industry
T he pioneer batch of 52 graduates from the BA
(Hons) in Retail Marketing programme offered
by the University of Stirling in partnership with NYP,
Jenelle Teo, top
graduate amongst the
pioneer batch of 52 from
received their degrees in a ceremony at NYP on 30 the BA (Hons) in Retail
Marketing programme
July 2010.
Topping the list of graduates was 22-year-old Jenelle
Teo, who graduated with First Class Honours.
Jenelle joined the BA (Hons) in Retail Marketing
programme immediately after graduating from NYP areas and to meet the industry’s need for retail
in 2008 with a Diploma in Marketing. She was also professionals.
one of seven on the programme who received the
National Retail Scholarship jointly awarded by the The programme, currently in its third run, is jointly
Singapore Workforce Development Agency, SPRING taught by the faculty from the University of Stirling
Singapore and sponsoring retail companies. and the retail and marketing team of NYP’s School
of Business Management. It equips students with
The NYP-Stirling BA (Hons) in Retail Marketing was a strong foundation in retail management, with
launched in 2008 to provide polytechnic graduates emphasis in areas such as retail operations, retail
with greater access to degree programmes in niche logistics and marketing communications .
NYP and AVA Collaborate on R&D
N YP and the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of
Singapore (AVA) signed an MOU on 8 July 2010
to collaborate on R&D and capability development in
These projects leverage on AVA’s expertise in food
safety, animal and plant health as well as engage
the capabilities of NYP’s staff and students in the
areas such as food science and biotechnology, to spur areas of food safety, food product development and
the growth of Singapore’s industries in these sectors. engineering technology. The collaboration will serve
as a good platform to provide industry exposure for
Both organisations have commenced working on the
following R&D projects:
NYP students .
• The use of mussel broth to develop the first made-
in-Singapore bottled mussel sauce. The new mussel
sauce is expected to offer a unique taste and have
similar nutritional value as the popular oyster sauce
• The development of guidelines and novel methods
for processing vegetables, fruits and ready-to-eat
salads to help companies in the food industry
improve the range, nutrition and quality of their
products
• The development of an automated fish vaccination
machine for the aquaculture industry to increase
productivity and the survival rate of fish
fingerlings
• The identification of local fungi which acts as or (From left): Dr Philip Chew Hong, Director of Technology &
produce natural fungicides that control the growth Industry Development at AVA; Ms Tan Poh Hong, CEO of AVA;
Mr Chan Lee Mun, Principal and CEO of NYP; Dr Joel Lee,
of pathogenic fungi harmful to common flora.
Director of Life Sciences at NYP’s School of Chemical & Life
These fungicides could potentially be a green and Sciences and Mr Daniel Ng Joo-Then, Chairman of NYP’s
safe alternative in the control of plant diseases in Food Science Advisory Committee
Singapore
NYP Network 08
Award-Winning Green Apps
A web-based application developed by a team of
three students from the School of Information
Technology (SIT) has won First Prize in the
Hamdi Abdat, enables users to control appliances
in a building remotely. The team used various
programming platforms to create this application,
Open Category of the Code::XtremeApps::2010 including GermaniumWeb (for 3D modelling) and
competition. Project Nimbus (Cloud computing).
Besides winning the Open Category, another team
from SIT also won in the Best Mobile Application
category. Using GPS and augmented reality
technology, the team comprising Foong Wen Jun,
Angela Goh and Xie Lin Mei developed an application
which enables users to contribute information on the
location of recycling bins and centres.
The theme for this year’s Code::XtremeApps::
competition was Green ICT. Participants had to
build an innovative and useful application within
24 hours, with a focus on the use of information
Shaikh Abdul Hakam, Hamdi Abdat and Kishan Manokaran with technology to reduce energy usage and impact on
their winning application
the environment. 62 teams from universities,
“Green Remote Estate Network” – the brainchild polytechnics and industry took part in the
of Kishan Manokaran, Shaikh Abdul Hakam and competition, which was held from 23 to 24 July 2010 .
Photo360 for Secondary Schools
65 teams participated in the Photo360 competition
organised by Microsoft Singapore and the School
of Information Technology (SIT) in June 2010. The
competition required secondary school students to
showcase their creative talent, by making use of
Microsoft’s Photosynth software to stitch multiple
photographs into an interactive 360-degree viewing
experience for online audiences.
The top spots in the competition went to the following
teams:
CATEGORY TEAM NAME SCHOOL
Team ZICT from Hwa Chong Institution, with Ms Jessica Tan,
Celebrating MediaTech Hwa Chong MD of Microsoft Singapore and Mr John Tan,
YOG! Institution Deputy Principal /Technology of NYP
My Heartland. CrestLight Pasir Ris Sec Sch and SIT. In addition, students from Team ZICT, whose
My Home! entry had the overall highest score, received a HTC
My School. ZICT Hwa Chong smartphone each, sponsored by HTC Corporation. Li
Cool! Institution Zong Chen and Irwin Tan from Team ZICT impressed
Your Choice? Widowz XP Woodlands Sec Sch the panel of judges, which comprised professional
My Choice. photographers and staff from Microsoft and SIT.
The team did a panoramic 360-degree stitch of their
The winning teams received a Microsoft Xbox 360 school campus using a distinctive night scene for
each and a trophy, sponsored by Microsoft Singapore their photos .
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