PSB Academy, a private education institution in Singapore, has officially launched its new Cathay Campus after a visit from senior Coventry University representatives. The new campus features innovative motion-tracking classroom technology that simulates face-to-face interaction for remote learners. The launch event also included a leadership forum and the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Coventry University and PSB Academy to expand education in paramedic science.
The agreement aims to address the growing shortage of paramedics in Singapore’s healthcare sector, which is experiencing rising emergency call volumes. The MoU represents a response to the country’s workforce needs, building on a decade of collaboration between the two institutions. PSB Academy’s Chief Executive Officer, Derrick Chang, emphasized the importance of the campus, stating that it marks a significant evolution in the institution’s mission to produce industry-ready graduates with practical skills.
The Cathay Campus is designed to provide students with a learning environment that meets academic standards and reflects the needs of today’s workforce. Coventry University’s Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO, Professor John Latham CBE, praised the collaboration between the two institutions, stating that they have worked together for over a decade and have provided valuable qualifications that have positively impacted lives in Singapore and supported the country’s economy and services.
The two institutions currently offer around 20 UK-accredited programs across subjects such as business, engineering, cyber security, and paramedic science. Graduates receive Coventry University degree certificates identical to those awarded in the UK. The partnership has been marked by a joint celebration in September and demonstrates the institutions’ commitment to sharing best practices in teaching and research.