DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 14 Issue 5)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, This term continues to be vibrant with student-led activities and specially curated learning programs for our wider Penang Secondary School community. You will find highlights of these initiatives in this week’s issue of DISTED Discourse. Our Pre-University Academic Team has been outstanding with our Physics and Computing colleagues […]
AI Workshop by Professor Phanish
On 17 October 2025, our staff took part in the workshop Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Organizational Design and Learning at DISTED College. The session was conducted by Prof. Phanish Puranam, a scholar in organizational design, who shared valuable insights on how AI is reshaping education. Prof. Puranam emphasised that AI is not here to […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 14 Issue 4)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, As we enter the final weeks of the semester, the energy across campus is inspiring. Classes are wrapping up, projects are being completed, and everyone is giving their best effort. Behind the scenes, our management team continues to work hard to ensure our programs remain relevant and impactful […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 14 Issue 3)
AI Integration Begins at DISTED College Dear DISTED Community, We have previously shared glimpses of how artificial intelligence is being explored at DISTED College. In this issue, we take a closer look at our growing commitment to AI, highlighting our engagements with experts, our readiness to embrace this transformative technology, and the steps we’ve taken to integrate […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 14 Issue 2)
Managing Emotions and Mental Health at DISTED At DISTED College, mental health is a priority. During our recent Deepavali celebration at Heritage Hall, we reflected on the achievements of our staff and their role in supporting students. With increasing reports of mental health challenges among youth, our commitment to fostering emotional resilience has never […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 14 Issue 1)
Celebrating Our Graduates Convocation 2025 at DISTED College was a proud and memorable celebration of achievement, growth, and community. The ceremony honoured the accomplishments of our graduating class and welcomed them into the wider DISTED alumni network, which now includes over 15,000 graduates. A highlight of the event was the return of Mr James Kon, […]
Graduation Speeches by Valedictorian and Chairman’s Award Recipient at Convocation, Class of 2025
Valedictorian Ashley Tan Jia-Yeu Celebrates Class of 2025, Urges Peers to Embrace Life’s ‘Process of Becoming’ GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – October 11, 2025 – DISTED College held its Convocation of 2025 celebrating the graduating class with an inspiring speech by Valedictorian Ashley Tan Jia-Yeu, a graduate of the Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) programme. In her […]
DISTED College Convocation 2025
DISTED College Celebrates the Convocation of the Class of 2025 George Town, Penang – DISTED College proudly celebrates the Convocation Day of the Class of 2025 on 11 October 2025, marking yet another milestone in its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. Since its establishment in 1987, DISTED College has consistently delivered academically […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 13 Issue 10)
Learning: A Continuous Process Dear DISTED Community, At DISTED College, we believe that preparing students and graduates to be resilient, adaptable, and relevant begins with embodying those very qualities ourselves. As educators and professionals, we must continuously evolve to meet the demands of a changing world. We are proud to share that our Pre-University Programs […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 13 Issue 9)
Moving Ahead After the many celebrations in September, work at DISTED has begun in earnest. New students settling in for a new experiences and responsibilities. The academic mentors are meeting the new students individually to establish their goals for the year and engaging the mentees. As our Pre University Graduates step out into the new […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 13 Issue 8)
Celebrations and Gratitude Warm congratulations to the Pre-University Class of 2025 on completing the Cambridge A Levels, the South Australian Certificate of Education, or DISTED’s Foundation in Arts or Science. You now stand at the threshold of your undergraduate journey, and we couldn’t be prouder. We marked this milestone together on Saturday, 20 September at […]
Celebrating our Pre-University Graduation Ceremony 2025
Pre-University Graduation Ceremony Celebration 2025 DISTED College held its Pre-University Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the Heritage Hall, celebrating a proud milestone for its Pre-University students. Graduates from the Cambridge A Level (CAL), South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), Foundation in Arts (FIA) and Foundation in Science (FIS) programmes were recognized for […]
