Republic Polytechnic School of Hospitality - RP SOH

Sustainable Future Food Challenge 2026 🌱

Six Final Year Project teams. One mission: turn food waste into the future of food. 🍽️♻️
The Sustainable Future Food Challenge 2026 (SFFC 2026) a joint initiative by the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA) and Republic Polytechnic (RP) brought together students from the School of Hospitality and School of Applied Science to reimagine what sustainable food innovation can look like. Working together with industry partners from April to August, the teams developed plant-based functional foods, upcycled ingredient innovations and dairy alternatives — all with circular economy practices at the core.

✨ KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🏆
Grand Finale held at Republic Polytechnic on 12 August 2026
🏆 Champion: ChilliApi, turned edible kitchen waste (chicken trimmings, veggie stalks, cucumber trimmings & bread crusts) into Peranakan-inspired finger foods!
🥈 Runner-up: Hougang Otah — reinvented a local favourite with the Otah Bun, packed with plant protein and cauliflower purée for a modern, nutritious twist 👩‍🏫 Guided by a dedicated team of SOH & SAS lecturers and supervisors, and judged by an expert panel.

Huge congratulations to all six teams for proving that sustainability and great taste can go hand in hand! 👏🌍

Our seven newly awarded Sands Hospitality Scholarship recipients of Marina Bay Sands had the privilege of attending the integrated resort’s internship engagement event – Beyond Bold: The Next Generation of Possibilities, on 12 August 2026.

The event offered greater exposure to the diverse career opportunities available at Marina Bay Sands through engaging conversations with Marina Bay Sands leaders, mentors and fellow interns. Students gained valuable industry insights, broaden their professional networks, and explore potential career pathways beyond their internship experience.

A heartfelt thank you to Marina Bay Sands for hosting this meaningful and enriching event and for the continuous commitment to nurturing the next generation of hospitality talent!

Beyond Bold: The Next Generation of Possibilities celebrated the growth, achievements and aspirations of emerging talent as they embarked on their professional journeys.

Celebrating our SOH National Day Award recipients!

Heartiest congratulations to our lecturers on receiving the 2026 National Day Awards in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions to Singapore. ❤️🤍

Congratulations, Al Thair Muchtar, Chris Thomas, and Patricia Yeo! 💛

Advance, Not Retreat. 🚀

Our recent retreat at SOH isn’t about stepping back, it’s about stepping up and moving forward.

From bold ideas and creative presentations 🎤 to solving puzzles under pressure 🔐, our teams came together to realign, reconnect and chart what’s next.

Different teams, different talents, one shared journey.

Here’s to advancing the one-SOH way. 💙

“The work we did is a reminder that we can make a positive difference in the lives of others.”

For Sivasankar, this mindset guided him throughout his journey at the School of Hospitality. Stepping into the role of Overall in Charge (OIC) for the Youth Corps Leader's Programme, he spearheaded impactful actvities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) — from terrarium and mocktail-making workshops to a signature glow-in-the-dark party — adapting swiftly to project changes while ensuring every activity was accessible, engaging, and empowering.

Today, we celebrate Sivasankar from the Diploma in Customer Experience Management with Business (now known as Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management) as he receives the Service Learner (Merit) and Character (Merit) Awards! Your dedication to uplifting others and driving meaningful inclusion truly embody the spirit of SOH. 🏆✨

Herbal soup, minus the bitter taste and hours of boiling. Four RP students just created exactly that, and it won them the Vege-Tales Challenge 2025.

Traditional Chinese herbal soups are good for you, but the taste is strong and they take ages to prepare. The team solved this by creating an instant version — just add hot water.

They extracted herbal goodness into a powder, then blended it with tomato, celery, broccoli, garlic and onion for a familiar minestrone-style flavour. Add dehydrated vegetables and you get a soup packed with antioxidants that needs no fridge and contains no preservatives.

The team split by expertise. Heshvan Naidu and Muhammad Danial from Republic Polytechnic School of Applied Science - RP SAS handled extraction and drying. Danial Chia and Quek Jun Hean from Republic Polytechnic School of Hospitality - RP SOH perfected the taste, balancing herbal notes with something more approachable for consumers.

Their challenge was extracting the beneficial compounds without the bitterness. Lots of testing solved it. They partnered with F**k Sang Tong, a local herbal health product company, who provided ingredients and expertise throughout the project.

The insight was simple: many people know herbal soup is good for them, but the taste and hassle put them off, especially younger consumers. Combining it with something familiar, like minestrone, makes it easier to enjoy.

F**k Sang Tong is now exploring commercialisation. If it hits supermarkets, we might all get more excited about our greens (and herbs).

Read about the team's success story: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260626-9229113

✨ One decision can shape your journey.

After joining the Common Business Programme, Achilles chose the Diploma in Customer Experience Management (now known as the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management) — a decision that led him to the Talent Advancement Programme (TAP) at Marina Bay Sands. 🌟

Today, he's gaining invaluable industry experience at one of Singapore's leading integrated resorts while taking one step closer to the hospitality career he aspires to pursue.

👉 Swipe to hear more about his journey!

“If you persevere and don’t give up, anything is possible.”

For Keegan, this philosophy guided him throughout his journey at the School of Hospitality. Stepping into his role as Vice Captain of RP's Hockey Team, he demonstrated unwavering commitment both on and off the pitch — balancing rigorous academic demands and team trainings.

Today, we celebrate Keegan from the Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management (now known as Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Management) as he receives the Sportsman (Merit) Award! Your dedication, discipline, and perseverance truly embody the spirit of SOH. 🏆✨

Republic Polytechnic School of Hospitality - RP SOH students did us proud at the Singapore MICE Challenge (SMC) 2026!

Competing against 10 teams from Institutes of Higher Learning, our Diploma in Events & Project Management (DEPM) students emerged as one of the top-performing teams, bringing home three awards at the competition organised by the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (Saceos Singapore).

The Singapore MICE Challenge provides students with a platform to reimagine the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry through innovative event proposals.

🥈 1st Runner-Up
Team GRID – Paige Ng, Alynna Ang and Clara Ling

🥉 2nd Runner-Up
Team W – Brandon Satoshi Song, Kyra Lim, Shannon Oh and Haikal Putra

🎤 Best Presenter
Kyra Lim

Behind these achievements were months of preparation. Since April this year, our students have worked hard to transform their ideas into industry-ready event concepts, combining creativity with business strategy, marketing and financial planning. They refined their audience-first marketing strategies, strengthened their financial models, and confidently presented their funding strategies before a panel of judges comprising representatives from the Singapore Tourism Board, SACEOS and industry leaders.

A special thank you to our coaches, Stephanie Soon, Aaron Ann and Sharifah Nurhafizah, as well as industry mentors Tyler Lim and Gladys Yao, for their guidance and support.

This is what real-world learning looks like at RP School of Hospitality, Singapore’s only polytechnic school dedicated to hospitality and events education, where students gain hands-on experience and develop the skills to thrive in the industry.

Learn more: www.rp.edu.sg/education/schools/hospitality/

Our Diploma in Events & Projects Management (DEPM) lecturers and peer support leaders recently spent a heart-warming day with 20 wonderful seniors at Sunlove Active Ageing Centre @ Marsiling. 👵👴

Highlights from the day:
✉️ Reflective "Card to Myself" memory sharing
🎲 High-stakes Bingo games
📿 Custom phone charm-making
🎤 An absolute blockbuster karaoke session!
Seeing the seniors actively participate and sing along made every bit of planning worth it. Moments like these remind us what true hospitality and community service are all about! 🥹🎉

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to hype up our DEPM student volunteers! 👇