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At the SMU Leadership Symposium 2019
Panelist Mr Lam Shiu Tong, Carrie Tan, Josephus Tan, Koh Wei Ren at the SMU Leadership Symposium 2019.
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    SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 2
    SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 2 “Smart City: How close are we to realising the vision?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Archan Misra, CEO of Katoen Natie Mr Koen Cardon, CE of GovTech Singapore Ms Jacqueline Poh, Director of Research Dr Limin Hee, Centre for Liveable Cities Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.
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      Andrew Keen speaking at SMU’s Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series 2018
      Entrepreneur, author and broadcaster Andrew Keen speaking to about 150 students, business leaders and the SMU Community at SMU’s Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series 2018.
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        SMU expands regional presence with Overseas Centre in Bangkok
        Striking the gong to launch the SMU Overseas Centre Bangkok on 27 October 2023. From L-R: Professor Lily Kong (SMU President), Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi (SMU Trustee and Group CEO of Frasers Property Limited), Guest of Honour Dr Krissanapong Kirtikara (Former Deputy Minister of Education & Chairman, Kasetsart University Council), Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich (Chair of SMU’s International Advisory Council in Thailand and President of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited), Mr Alexander Lim (Charge d’Affaires ad interim, Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Bangkok) and Professor Lim Sun Sun (Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement, SMU).
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          T-Junction at SMU Concourse bustling with energy as crowds of students thronged the Global Education Fair 2026
          Held on 28 January 2026 at the University’s basement concourse, SMU’s annual Study Abroad Fair was rebranded as the Global Education Fair (GE Fair). Among the Fair’s most anticipated highlights was the University’s International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP). Managed by the Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO), ISEP partners with over 230 universities across 46 countries, offering students the opportunity to study at leading institutions worldwide while immersing themselves in diverse cultural and academic environments. With representatives from more than 30 partner universities in attendance, the Fair drew strong participation from across the SMU community. The T-Junction was abuzz with activity as students engaged in lively conversations with university representatives, collected information materials, and explored pathways for their global journeys.
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            Industry partner offering grooming tips and product samples to students at the 2025 Careers Day
            Engaging students beyond the classroom, SMU Careers Day brought employability to life through hands-on experiences and industry partnerships. Organised annually by the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) , the event showcases the Centre’s commitment to career coaching, employability training and job opportunities support. At the September 2025 Careers Day, event partner Metro Group complemented the learning experience by offering complimentary personal grooming tips and product samples, highlighting the importance of professional presence and self-confidence in the workplace. The interactive session as shown in the photo drew strong student participation, reinforcing the Career Centre’s mission to equip students with practical skills for career readiness.
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              IdeaX : A toolkit develop for innovation and problem solving since 2021
              The IdeaX Toolkit was developed by the SMU-X team in response to recurring challenges observed across multiple SMU-X classes and project presentations. Drawing from firsthand insights and classroom experience, the toolkit was designed to better support students throughout their project journey – from ideation to execution – by addressing common pain points and guiding them towards more effective and impactful outcomes. The toolkit comes in a deck of five coloured coded cards, addressing the concept of Themes, Disciplinary Knowledge, Analysis & Solution Frameworks, Problem-solving Road Map and Desired Learning Outcomes.
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                SMU-XO students with their mentors and senior management of VinaCapital
                The picture was taken after the students' presentations to the mentors and senior management of VinaCapital in Ho Chi Minh City. VinaCapital, one of Vietnam’s leading investment management companies, sponsored the SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) project of ECON248 Overseas Project Experience (Macroeconomics in Asia). (Front row from left): Mr. Andy Ho, CIO of VinaCapital; Ms. Que Hoang-Phuong Vu, Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Economics, SMU; Mr. Derek Chiang, Senior Development Partner of SMU-X; and Mr. Brook Taylor, CEO of Asset Management and Executive Director at VinaCapital. Through projects, students gained first-hand experience in the fast-paced buy-side analyst role, identifying high-alpha projects to benefit various VinaCapital funds. They also deepened their knowledge of modern and sophisticated financial products such as SPACs and digital assets, understanding how these products have different characteristics under various macroeconomic and financial market conditions, especially in developing countries. As final deliverables to VinaCapital, students evaluated investment projects from different stakeholders’ perspectives and provided recommendations. They gained insights into the investment process and learned how to leverage market fluctuations to identify asset classes that could deliver positive investment returns. They also had the opportunity to interact with faculty and students at the Vietnam National University, network with aspiring start-up founders and SMU alumni based in Ho Chi Minh City. They also managed to squeeze in some time to soak in the sights and sounds of the city, and visit cultural sites like the Cu Chi Tunnel and Mekong River.
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                  SMU sharing insights on the SMU-X pedagogy at the 2024 ACEEU Asia-Pacific Forum
                  From L - R : Professor Thorsten Kliewe, Chair, ACEEU, Germany ; Ms Siobhan Curran, Director, Entrepreneurship University of Newcastle, Australia ; Mr Kevin Koh, Head, SMU-X, Office of the Provost, Singapore Management University ; Mr Noor Azizi Ismail, Senior Professor at Malaysian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Business Universiti Malaysia Kelantan. The 2024 forum emphasised amplifying societal impact through entrepreneurship, community engagement, and cutting-edge technologies in higher education. Mr Kevin Koh, was invited to share insights into how SMU equips students with innovation and entrepreneurship skills through various strategic initiatives and programmes, including the award-winning SMU-X programme in a discussion panel on "The Future of Entrepreneurship and Engagement in Higher Education".
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                    Launch of Sustainable Futures Track in the 2023 SMU Global Summer Programme
                    A new Sustainable Futures track was launched on the 8th edition of the Global Summer Programme in 2023. With the new track, students now had the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage, economic dynamism and diverse social landscapes of multifaceted Asia; underpinned by the crucial elements of sustainable development and protecting the environment. At the event in SMU Mochtar Riady Auditorium to open the annual programme are (from left) Ms Bay Hwee Eng (Assistant Director, GEO) ; Ms Zealyn Heng Shi Lin (Manager and Personal Assistant, Academic Services and Operations) ; Dr Navin Rajagobal (Senior Director of Academic Services and Operations) ; Guest of Honour Professor Tommy Koh ; Professor Timothy Clark (SMU Provost), Mr Rick Tay (Head, Centre for Global Education and Opportunities).
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                      Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Ho Rih Hwa Lecture 2018
                      Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with SMU senior management at Ho Rih Hwa Lecture 2018
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                        Participants at the SMU Leadership Symposium 2018
                        80 international participants from 37 overseas universities joined 250 student leaders from SMU, Polytechnics and Junior Colleges at the SMU Leadership Symposium 2018
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                          Launch of SMU-A*STAR Joint Lab
                          Signing Ceremony: Launch of SMU-A*STAR Joint Lab in Social and Human-Centred Computing
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                            Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addressing the audience at the Ho Rih Hwa Lecture Series
                            Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addressing the audience at the Ho Rih Hwa Lecture Series
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                              An interactive booth inviting students to spot resume mistakes a the 2025 SMU Careers Day
                              SMU Careers Day is a student-centric initiative designed to support undergraduates in their internship and job search journey. The 2025 event is held at the T-junction. With no employers present, the event adopts a exploratory format focused on skills-building and self-review. The photo featured a booth manned by by SMU Career Champions, inviting students to identify five common mistakes in a sample résumé and propose improvements—an interactive exercise that encourages critical reflection on employability skills, with a small gift offered as a token of participation. This activity forms part of a wider series of interactive Careers Day booths, alongside Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with career coaches, information on overseas internship opportunities, CliftonStrengths Top 5 profiling, and Brands Bingo.
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                                At the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme in 2018
                                Mapletree Investments Chairman, Mr Edmund Cheng, presenting Mapletree's gift to SMU President, Professor Arnoud De Meyer, at the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme. The programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills to navigate the growing real estate sector in Singapore and globally.
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                                  SMU Blue Ribbon Commission on Undergraduate Education announcement in 2018
                                  Prof Paulin Straughan, Prof Elvin Lim, Provost Prof Lily Kong and Prof Lim Kian Guan at SMU Blue Ribbon Commission on Undergraduate Education announcement in 2018.
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