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Taichung Education Fair
- Singapore Management University attended a number of overseas education fairs to recruit students to the new university. This photo shows Associate Professor Low Kee Yang, Deputy Dean of the School of Business, and Professor Tan Chin Tiong (hidden), Deputy Provost, talking to prospective students at the Taichung Education Fair in Taiwan in November 1998.
SMU's Logo
- Press conference held at library@Orchard on 15 December 1999 to introduce Singapore Management University's new logo. Left to right: Associate Professor Tan Lee Chuan, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Provost Tan Chin Tiong and Dean Tsui Kai Chong.
SMU's Logo
- Provost Tan Chin Tiong speaking at a press conference introducing Singapore Management University's new logo. The gold and dark blue logo of a lion's face is constructed from the seven geometric pieces of a traditional tangram puzzle. The press conference was held at library@Orchard on 15 December 1999.
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).
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".
Panelists at the 2024 ACEEU Asia-Pacific Forum
- From L - R : Professor Thorsten Kliewe, Chair, ACEEU, Germany ; Mr Kevin Koh, Head, SMU-X, Office of the Provost, Singapore Management University ; Ms Siobhan Curran, Director, Entrepreneurship University of Newcastle, Australia ; Mr Noor Azizi Ismail, Senior Professor at Malaysian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Business Universiti Malaysia Kelantan. Panelists of the discussion panel on "The Future of Entrepreneurship and Engagement in Higher Education" at the 2024 Accrediatation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) Asia-Pacific Forum. The discussions underscored SMU-X’s dedication to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability, and equipping students and professionals with skills to thrive and lead in a dynamic, global marketplace.
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.
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.
SMU 25 years of impact : an inspired journey
- On 23rd July 2025, Singapore Management University featured this infographic on page three of The Straits Times, showcasing its key milestones over the past 25 years as part of its Jubilee celebration. "Since our inception, we set out to do things differently. A university built in the heart of the city. In just 25 years, we've shaped world-ready graduates, sparked breakthrough ideas, and built a legacy of innovation and impact. These milestones are more than moments, they'remarkers of how far we've come and a glimpse of how far we'll go."