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At the SMU and Singhealth MOU signing ceremony
MOU signing between Professor Lily Kong, SMU Provost, and Professor Ivy Ng, Group CEO, SingHealth, witnessed by Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Health, at the MOU signing ceremony at 8th Singapore Healthcare Management Congress, held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 14 Aug 2018.


    Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018
    Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018.


      Janice Bellace Professorship Lecture 2018
      Janice Bellace Professorship Lecture by Professor Wang Heli, Good Deeds Done in Silence: Legitimacy Management and Stakeholder Conflict, Professor Janice Bellace (centre) flanked by SMU Board of Trustees and senior management.


        SMU Launches First Overseas Centre in Jakarta
        Singapore Management University launched its first overseas centre in Jakarta on 6 December 2022, with Prof. Lily Kong and Shoeb Z. Kagda, Centre Director of SMU Overseas Centre Jakarta, currently located at Kloud International Financial Centre Tower 2, Level 33, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav 22-23, Jakarta 12920, Indonesia


          State of the University Address 2021
          SMU President Lily Kong gave her third annual President’s State of the University Address in a hybrid event on 24 September 2021, with around 50 members of faculty and staff joining her at SMU Hall and some 650 participating online


            Senior executives on ground inspection of the School of Law construction in 2016
            Senior executives inspecting the construction of School of Law in 2016.


              Participants of International Speaker Series Dialogue in Delhi, India
              More than forty participants comprising entrepreneurs, members of the business community, educators and SMU alumni gathered in the second instalment of the International Speaker Series Dialogue hosted by SMU on 28 February 2018 in Delhi, India, The topic of “The Purposeful Entrepreneur” was tackled where participants listened to entrepreneur Mr Alan Rosling; Mr Sunil Puri, Asia-Pacific Director – Research, innovation & Product Development at Centre for Creative Leadership; Dr. Ritesh Malik, CEO of Innov8.Work; and Dr Flocy Joseph. The dialogue series was launched by the postgraduate career services team of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). It aims to provide a platform for greater business-academic interactions and experience-sharing across geographies.


                First run of Career Cafe in 2024
                The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) ran its first Career Cafe in the basement Concourse in September 2024. This event offered students a casual setting to engage with industry experts, career coaches, and fellow students over a drink. Prasanthi Guda, Head of Undergraduate Careers, is pictured sharing the various support services available to students for planning their career paths.


                  Participants of the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue in Mumbai, India
                  In February 2018, the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue took place in Mumbai, India, drawing over fifty participants, including entrepreneurs, business community members, government officials, and SMU alumni. Hosted by the postgraduate career services team of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), the session was themed "Winning the War for Talent." It focused on how corporations and start-ups can attract the right talent to achieve their business goals and enhance their appeal to high-potential individuals.


                    Students visited the Old Town White Coffee Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park under the Global Summer Programme
                    As part of the Asia Pacific Business course within the Global Summer Programme (GSP), students visited the Old Town White Coffee Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park. The programme features onsite visits to various local companies, allowing participants to enhance their socioeconomic and cultural understanding of Singapore and Asia. Students learned about the importance of leveraging technology for business success and appreciating cultural diversity. The visit to Old Town White Coffee offered real-world exposure to the local food industry.


                      Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: An Inspired Journey (Extended version)
                      From an ambitious idea to a trailblazer in education, research, and innovation—SMU has spent 25 years pushing boundaries, creating impact, and empowering future-ready changemakers. Celebrating the evolution of Singapore Management University since its inception in 2000, this video features interviews with founders, pioneers, students, alumni and partners who have fuelled our journey as they reminisce their unique experiences with the University. It also includes congratulatory messages from former Presidents, Deans, Alumni, Industry partners, the Minister of Education, and more.


                        Reflections Talent Show
                        Participants at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000.


                          At the SMU Diverse-City 2019
                          The SMU community at the SMU Diverse-City 2019.


                            Launch of Ink, SMU institutional repository by Paolina Martin
                            Launch of InK, SMU Institutional Repository with Paolina Martin speaking and the launch was held at Li Ka Shing library, Level 5


                              Professor Lily Kong at the official launch of Prinsep Street Residences
                              Professor Lily Kong and Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, at the official launch of Prinsep Street Residences (PSR).


                                Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series by SMU and The EDB Society Part 2
                                The EDB Society and SMU hosted the second part of the six-part Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series – Transforming Industries Creating Value, with harnessing digital technology and innovation on the agenda. Panelist include Mr Lai Chang Wen, Co-founder CEO Ninja Van; Ms Gwenda Fong, Director, Strategy Division, Cyber Security Agency; SMU Vice-Provost (Research) Professor Steven Miller; Mr Joel Sng, CEO Co-founder honestbee; Mr Wong Joo Seng, Founder CEO, Spark Systems; and Ms Janet Young, MD and Head Group Channels & Digitalisation UOB.


                                  SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 6
                                  SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 6 “Belt, Road Initiative: Will ASEAN remain in the driving seat?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU President Arnoud De Meyer, Omar Shahzad, Group CEO, Meinhardt Group, James Crabtree, Associate Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House, Richard Fenning, Chief Executive Officer, Control Risks, and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.


                                    Mr Tan Kiat How (IMDA) at an event in 2019 commemorating SMU and Google partnership
                                    Mr Tan Kiat How, Chief Executive Officer of Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) at an event in 2019 commemorating SMU and Google partnership to offer the SMU-Google Squared Data & Analytics Programme.


                                      SMU Launches Overseas Centre in Ho Chi Minh City
                                      Official launch of the Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City on 25 June 2024, currently located at The Sentry Sonatus Building, 15 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.


                                        Professor Arnoud De Meyer’s book launch
                                        SMU launches book “Building Excellence in Higher Education: Singapore's Experience” by Professor Emeritus Arnoud De Meyer


                                          SMU & Singapore Sports Council Leadership Seminar 2013
                                          SMU President Arnoud De Meyer with Minister Indranee Rajah and other invited guests at the launch of the 2013 Leadership Symposium seminar for future leaders


                                            SMU & Singapore Sports Council Leadership Seminar 2013
                                            Minister Indranee Rajah with SMU students at the 2013 Leadership Symposium seminar for future leaders


                                              SMU community at the Memorial Service for the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew
                                              SMU community coming together to pay their respects at the Memorial Service for the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew


                                                SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
                                                Crowd at opening of Singapore Management University's new offices at Goldbell Towers, Scotts Road on 13 October 1999. In the centre, left to right: President Janice Bellace; Mr John Yip, CEO and Executive Director of Singapore Institute of Management; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping.


                                                  Inaugural Matriculation
                                                  Singapore Management University’s first students attend matriculation activities to complete their admission into the university. The inaugural matriculation day was held at the Evans Road building on 24 July 2000.


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