Women in Community Conference held 26-27 February 2010 at SMU and launch of the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund website
The inaugural conference "Women in Community: Change Movers" was held on 26 & 27 February at SMU and funded by the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund. The late Mrs Shirin Fozdar was a pioneer of women's rights and in her honour, the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund was launched in 1993 to aid the enhancement and facilitation of the advancement of women in Singapore and the region and under the custodianship of the Wee Kim Wee Centre at SMU from 2009 July. From L-R: Kirpal Singh, ?, ?, Claire Chiang who launched the website for the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund at the conference.


    Campus Map
    Map (circa 1999) showing location of Singapore Management University's first building on Evans Road and the adjacent Bukit Timah campus. North is to the right on this map.


      SMU and UIBE representatives at signing of MOU on 7 May 2012
      SMU team comprising L-R: Steven Miller (SIS), Bryce Hool (SOE), Howard Thomas (LKCSB), James Tang (SOSS), Annie Koh (Business Development & External Relations), Rajendra K Srivastava (Provost), Arnoud De Meyer (President), with Shi Jianjun (President UIBE) and his team on 7 May 2012 at MOU signing ceremony.


        Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement
        Signing ceremony held on 10 June 1999 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to establish the Wharton-Singapore Management University Research Centre. Left to right: SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean and SMU President-Designate Janice Bellace. The joint research centre will focus on international business issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, and help establish a research culture at SMU. Professor Janice Bellace is named as the centre director.


          Bras Basah Park
          View of Bras Basah Park, looking toward Bras Basah Road and the Singapore Art Museum. This is the site selected for Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken 16 June 2000.


            Illustration of SMU's Bukit Timah Campus
            Artist’s impression of an aerial view of Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. The centre of the illustration shows the main drive leading from Bukit Timah Road up to the four historic buildings—Oei Tiong Ham, Manasseh Meyer, Federal, and Eu Tong Sen—and the two quadrangles. The Evans Road building, where SMU’s very first classes were held in 2000, is shown in the upper left corner of the illustration.


              Evans Road Building
              The upper storey of the Evans Road building, Singapore Management University’s first classroom building, in August 2000.


                Block A
                Block A at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 7 March 2002.


                  Evans Road Building
                  Singapore Management University’s first classroom building, located at Evans Road, was used for classes from the university’s opening day on 1 August 2000 until the university moved to the city campus in July 2005. Photo taken on 12 January 2001.


                    Evans Road Building
                    Singapore Management University's Evans Road Building, adjacent to the University's Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken in 2001.


                      Groundbreaking for City Campus
                      Minister of Education Teo Chee Hean addressing the crowd at the groundbreaking ceremony for Singapore Management University's permanent city campus at Bras Basah. KNTA Architects (Singapore) and Edward Cullinan Architects (Britain) were awarded the design of the academic buildings and public open spaces. Photo taken on 27 March 2002.


                        Groundbreaking for City Campus
                        Members of Singapore Management University, Edward Cullinan Architects (Britain) and KNTA Architects (Singapore) at the groundbreaking ceremony for SMU’s campus at Bras Basah. KNTA Architects and Edward Cullinan Architects were awarded the design of the academic buildings and public open spaces. Photo taken on 27 March 2002.


                          Preserving Trees at City Campus
                          Mature trees were removed from Singapore Management University’s city campus construction site and then replanted on campus after the construction was completed. Among them was a 70-year-old rain tree weighing more than 37 tonnes. The tree was 21-metres in height with a crown 25 metres in diameter. Picture taken at Bras Basah Park on 20 May 2003.


                            Student Expedition to Thailand
                            Singapore Management University student expedition and community service project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 8 to 29 July 2002.


                              Commencement 2004
                              Faculty at Singapore Management University's inaugural commencement ceremony held at Raffles City Convention Centre on 10 July 2004. First row, left to right, Dean David Montgomery, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean Roberto Mariano and President Ronald Frank.


                                Commencement 2007
                                At the opening ceremony for Singapore Management University's fourth commencement, a procession of banners from the six schools. Left to right: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Accountancy, School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of Social Sciences and the new School of Law. Commencement ceremonies were held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 14 July 2007.


                                  Commencement 2008
                                  Salutatorian Ngiang Boon Loong addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's fifth commencement ceremony. He graduates summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in information systems management and a bachelor's degree in business management. The ceremony was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 July 2008.


                                    Commencement 2007
                                    Singapore Management University conferred two honorary degrees at its fourth commencement ceremony. Mr Yong Pung How is shown here receiving the doctor of laws degree. Left to right: Chancellor Richard Hu, Dean of Students Low Aik Meng, Mr Yong Pung How and President Howard Hunter. Commencement ceremonies were held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 14 July 2007.


                                      Convocation 2009
                                      Student group, Eurhythmix, performing at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                                        Convocation 2009
                                        Some of the 1800 incoming students at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                                          Commencement 2012
                                          Professor James Tang, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. The largest graduation ceremony to date, the event was hosted by the School of Social Sciences and held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.


                                            Professor Lily Kong at SMU Education Leaders' Symposium 2019
                                            SMU President Professor Lily Kong at SMU Education Leaders' Symposium 2019.


                                              Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Commencement 2017
                                              SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer speaking at SMU Commencement 2017 held at the SMU School of Law building


                                                Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                                Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.


                                                  At the SMU Student Services Hub
                                                  At the SMU Student Services Hub.


                                                    SMU Prinsep Street Residences press briefing 2018
                                                    Professor Paulin Straughan, Professor Lily Kong and Mr Sundar Selvam sharing SMU's plans on Prinsep Street Residences at a press briefing held on 12 February 2018.


                                                      SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping at his book launch in 2018
                                                      SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping sharing a light hearted moment with SMU Apolitical President Abbas Ali Mohamed Anas at his book launch in 2018


                                                        Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series by SMU and The EDB Society Part 4
                                                        The EDB Society and SMU hosted the fourth part of the six-part Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series – Transforming Industries Creating Value. Panelist include Ms Janice Chia, Founder & Managing Director, Ageing Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore; Ms Ivy Lai, Country Manager Philips Singapore and CFO Philips ASEAN Pacific; Mr Ong Chu Poh, Founder, Executive Chairman, and CEO of ECON Healthcare Group; Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, Chief Health Scientist and Executive Director of the new Office for Healthcare Transformation, Ministry of Health; and Mary Ann Tsao, Chairman and Founding Director of the Tsao Foundation.


                                                          Prof Paulin Straughan at the SMU Student Services Hub launch 2018
                                                          Professor Paulin Straughan, Dean of Students, at the SMU Student Services Hub launch on 27 February 2018.


                                                            At the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series 2019
                                                            SMU President Professor Lily Kong and Renowned AI expert Professor Subbarao Kambhampati at the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series 2019.


                                                              2021 President’s State of the University Address
                                                              Presidential Distinguished Lecturer Series (PDLS) of 2021 held at SMU Hall on 31 March. Dell Technologies’ Amit Midha shares his vision of the digital cities of the future at PDLS.


                                                                SMU Open House 2020
                                                                SMU Open House 2020 happened on February 19-20


                                                                  SMU Open House 2020
                                                                  SMU Open House 2020 happened on February 25-26


                                                                    Convocation 2013
                                                                    SMU's Senior faculty including President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Rajendra Srivastava at the opening of SMU Convocation 2013


                                                                      Preparing for the 2013 World Univeristy Games in Kazan, Russia
                                                                      Addressing the students and delegates at the send off for the World University Games 2013 in Kazan, Russia


                                                                        SMU President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Guest of Honour Madam Ho Ching at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new School of Law Building
                                                                        SMU President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Guest of Honour Madam Ho Ching enjoying a laugh at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new School of Law Building


                                                                          SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping presenting a token to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
                                                                          SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping presenting a token to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi


                                                                            Distinguished guests including Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Yong Pung How at SMU's 2015 Commencement Ceremony
                                                                            Distinguished guests including Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Yong Pung How at SMU's 2015 Commencement Ceremony


                                                                              Singapore Management University Graduates celebrating a joyful moment at the 2015 Commencement ceremony
                                                                              Singapore Management University Graduates celebrating a joyful moment at the 2015 Commencement ceremony.


                                                                                Singapore's Universities Sign Agreement
                                                                                On 11 June 2001, Singapore Management University signed a student exchange memorandum of understanding with National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. The agreement allows up to 20 undergraduates from each of the three institutions to take up courses at the other universities. Selected students will have expanded course offerings and an exposure to different styles of teaching. Left to right: Nanyang Technological University President Cham Tao Soon, National University of Singapore President Shih Choon Fong and Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace. Photo taken at National University of Singapore.


                                                                                  Patron's Day 2012 walking across campus
                                                                                  Walking across campus. From L-R: Arnoud De Meyer, Tony Tan, student ambassdor at Patron's Day 2012 on 13 January 2012.


                                                                                    Patron’s Day 2008
                                                                                    The School of Information Systems winning team and supporters at Singapore Management University's annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron's Day 2008 was celebrated at the city campus on 28 January 2008.


                                                                                      SMU Patron's Day 2011 with SR Nathan
                                                                                      Singapore Management University Patron S R Nathan on stage with Ho Kwon Ping, Yong Pung How and Arnoud De Meyer in the city campus concourse at Patron's Day on 21 January 2011.


                                                                                        David B. Montgomery with Emeritus Professor Award
                                                                                        David B. Montgomery received the Emeritus award from Asia's Best B-School Awards


                                                                                          International Academic Advisory Panel Visit
                                                                                          Professor Tan Teck Meng, SMU Deputy President and Provost, presenting plans for the new Singapore Management University to the International Academic Advisory Panel on 11 January 1999. The IAAP advises Singapore’s universities on major trends in university education and research. Photo taken at Singapore Institute of Management.


                                                                                            Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement
                                                                                            Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan speaking at the signing ceremony to establish the Wharton-Singapore Management University Research Centre. This joint research centre will focus on international business issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, and help establish a research culture at SMU. The deputy dean of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Janice Bellace, is named as the centre director and SMU president-designate. DPM Tony Tan also announced that SMU will award its own degrees beginning with its first graduates. The signing ceremony was held on 10 June 1999 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.


                                                                                              SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
                                                                                              SMU President Janice Bellace and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Singapore Management University's new offices at Goldbell Towers on Scotts Road. Mr Ho Kwon Ping also announced the seventeen winning ideas from the city campus ideas competition. The public had been invited to submit their ideas on the design of the new city campus, specifically on how it could engage the public. Photo taken on 13 October 1999.


                                                                                                Inaugural Convocation
                                                                                                Some of the 306 incoming bachelor of business management students at Singapore Management University's inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. This convocation marks the opening of the university, the beginning of the academic year and the start of the business school. Ceremonies were held at Bras Basah Park, the site of the Singapore Management University’s future city campus. Male undergraduates wore SMU ties and the female undergraduates wore SMU scarves.


                                                                                                  Preparing for Inaugural Convocation
                                                                                                  A large air-conditioned tent is set up at Bras Basah Park, the site of Singapore Management University’s future city campus. SMU’s inaugural convocation is held here on 29 July 2000.


                                                                                                    DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU
                                                                                                    The university flag is presented to Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan by Singapore Management University’s Class of 2000. This occasion marked the beginning of the university’s student activities. SMU President Janice Bellace and DPM Tony Tan can be seen in the centre of the photo taken in front of the Evans Road building on 8 September 2000.


                                                                                                      First Patron's Day
                                                                                                      Singapore President S R Nathan, the patron of Singapore Management University, chatting with SMU students at the first Patron’s Day celebrations. The event was held on 12 January 2001 at the Evans Road building.


                                                                                                        Convocation 2001
                                                                                                        Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean speaking at Singapore Management University’s second convocation, held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 August 2001. The Minister announced that SMU will start its third school—the School of Economics and Social Sciences—with an initial intake of 50 students for the bachelor of economics degree in 2002.


                                                                                                          Project Primate
                                                                                                          President Janice Bellace (with flowers), students and faculty at Zouk Club on 13 June 2001. A group of Singapore Management University undergraduates organised SMU’s first student-run service project, Project Primate. As part of the community service module in their leadership and team building course, they adopted a baby Sumatran Orangutan and raised funds for wildlife conservation. The fund-raising efforts culminated in a bash at Zouk.


                                                                                                            Senior Common Room Named
                                                                                                            Left to right: former Singapore President Wee Kim Wee, Dr Lee Seng Tee and Singapore Management University President Ronald Frank. Photo taken at the naming of the Senior Common Room at SMU's Bukit Timah campus for Dr Lee Seng Tee on 17 September 2001.


                                                                                                              Patron’s Day 2005
                                                                                                              Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan (centre) with Singapore Management University students. The campus radio station was launched at Patron’s Day 2005. Photo taken at Bukit Timah campus on 21 January 2005.


                                                                                                                Convocation 2003
                                                                                                                Dean of Students Low Aik Meng (centre) with students at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                                                                                                                  School of Accountancy
                                                                                                                  School of Accountancy at Singapore Management University’s city campus. This side of the school faces Fort Canning Park. From 2007 onwards this building housed both the School of Accountancy and the new School of Law. Photo taken in September 2005.


                                                                                                                    Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                    Chairman of the Board of Trustees Ho Kwon Ping welcoming Lee Seng Tee, son of Lee Kong Chian, at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


                                                                                                                      Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                      Student performers at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


                                                                                                                        Convocation 2008
                                                                                                                        Student emcees at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                                                                                                                          Patron’s Day 2009
                                                                                                                          Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan visiting with Singapore Management University student ambassadors. Patron's Day 2009 was celebrated at the city campus on 6 February 2009.


                                                                                                                            Patron’s Day 2009
                                                                                                                            Singapore Management University student dance performance at Patron's Day. Patron's Day 2009 was celebrated at the city campus on 6 February 2009.


                                                                                                                              Convocation 2010
                                                                                                                              Samba Masala, Singapore Management University's fusion Asian/Brazilian percussion band, in action at the university's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                                                                                                                Patron’s Day 2012
                                                                                                                                Singapore Management University School of Accountancy team in action at the annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron’s Day 2012 was celebrated at the city campus on 13 January 2012.


                                                                                                                                  Patron’s Day 2013
                                                                                                                                  Students enjoying performances at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebration. Patron’s Day 2013 was held at the city campus on 18 January 2013.


                                                                                                                                    Students exercising on the stationary bike in the gymnasium
                                                                                                                                    Students exercising on stationary bikes in the gymnasium. SMU gymnasium, conveniently located at the basement of campus, provides facilities and equipment for students to workout conveniently in between or out of classes.


                                                                                                                                      Commencement & Graduation
                                                                                                                                      Collection on the commencement and graduation of our students


                                                                                                                                      Senior executives on ground inspection of the School of Law construction in 2016
                                                                                                                                      Senior executives inspecting the construction development of School of Law in 2016. Present on site were Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Professor Arnoud de Meyer, Mr Sundaravadivelan Selvam, Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin.


                                                                                                                                        School of Economics and Social Sciences
                                                                                                                                        School of Economics and Social Sciences at Singapore Management University’s city campus. In 2007 the school was reorganised into two separate schools—the School of Economics and the School of Social Sciences. Photo taken in September 2005.


                                                                                                                                          Groundbreaking ceremony for Singapore Management University's new law school building
                                                                                                                                          Professor Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, School of Law, breaking ground to mark the start of construction for the new law school building on 20th January 2014.


                                                                                                                                            School of Information Systems
                                                                                                                                            School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken in September 2005.


                                                                                                                                              Top down aerial view of law building with Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
                                                                                                                                              Top down aerial view of the newly built law school building featuring the iconic pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library in SMU. The law school is currently known as Yong Pung How School of Law.


                                                                                                                                                Study space within the Kwa Geok Choo Law library
                                                                                                                                                Study area within the Kwa Geok Choo Law library, brightened by natural light from glass windows circulating the space and symmetrical oval architecture on the ceiling.


                                                                                                                                                  SMU-X : Transforming Education for a VUCA World
                                                                                                                                                  A video highlighting SMU-X, an interdisciplinary and experiential learning framework that emphasizes project-based, real-world learning through collaboration with corporate, non-profit, and government organizations.


                                                                                                                                                    SKBI Insights event on 29 March 2010
                                                                                                                                                    Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI) organized a SKBI Insights event on 29 March 2010. From L-R: Bernard Lee (Visiting (Practice) Associate Professor), Tan Su Shan (CEO Fullerton Fund Management), Gerard Lee (CEO Bank of Singapore), Renato de Guzman, Tim Hird (Robert Half International)


                                                                                                                                                      Commencement 2010 with faculty on the stage
                                                                                                                                                      Singapore Management University's seventh commencement ceremony was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010. View of faculty on the stage.


                                                                                                                                                        Student Guitar Ensemble
                                                                                                                                                        Guitarissimo, Singapore Management University's student guitar ensemble, was established at the start of the university in August 2000. The photo shows their “jüs müsiq” concert, circa December 2000.


                                                                                                                                                          Campus Renovations
                                                                                                                                                          Singapore Management University refurbished the Bukit Timah campus buildings before beginning classes there. Photo shows a lecture theatre undergoing renovation in 2001.


                                                                                                                                                            Oei Tiong Ham Building
                                                                                                                                                            The Oei Tiong Ham Building on Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken on 24 December 2001.


                                                                                                                                                              Food Haven
                                                                                                                                                              Food Haven, the food court at Singapore Management University’s Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken in 2001.


                                                                                                                                                                Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                                                                                                                                                When possible, Singapore Management University preserved the mature trees at the city campus construction site. Several trees were removed and re-planted after construction was completed, while others were conserved in their original location. In this photo taken on 28 July 2002, a crane lifts a tree from Bras Basah Park before construction begins.


                                                                                                                                                                  Library
                                                                                                                                                                  Entrance to the library at Singapore Management University’s interim Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken on 17 March 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                    Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                                                                                                                                                    Crane lifting tree to be preserved during the construction of Singapore Management University’s city campus. Picture taken at Bras Basah Park on 20 May 2003.


                                                                                                                                                                      Commencement 2006
                                                                                                                                                                      Singapore Management University's faculty at the university's third commencement ceremony. Front row, left to right: President Howard Hunter, Chancellor Richard Hu, CEO of Temasek Holdings Ho Ching, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Dean Roberto Mariano; Dean Steven Miller and Dean Annie Koh. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 7 July 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                        Commencement 2009
                                                                                                                                                                        Salutatorian Tong Junjie addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's sixth commencement ceremony. He graduates summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in accountancy and a bachelor's degree in economics. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 11 July 2009.


                                                                                                                                                                          Commencement 2006
                                                                                                                                                                          Graduates at Singapore Management University's third commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 7 July 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                            Convocation 2009
                                                                                                                                                                            Guest of honour Dato' Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia, addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                                                                                                                                                                              Convocation 2010
                                                                                                                                                                              Symbolic handover of leadership to incoming president. Left to right: Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, President-designate Arnoud De Meyer, Pro-Chancellor J Y Pillay and President Howard Hunter at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                Convocation 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                Student group, SMU Muay Thai, performaning at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                  Convocation 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                  President-designate Arnoud De Meyer addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                    The Campus Green in 2017
                                                                                                                                                                                    The Campus Green is a space at the heart of SMU, with features such as an outdoor Amphitheatre, jogging tracks was designed to promote and facilitate outdoor activities for SMU community and public. It serves as a space not only to energize fitness and health but to support new trends in teaching, learning and the Co-curricular Activities (CCA) needs of students as well.


                                                                                                                                                                                      At the Signing Ceremony for iBuildSG LEAD Programmes 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                      Professor Lily Kong, SMU President; Mr Hugh Lim, BCA CEO and Prof Pey Kin Leong, Associate Provost, SUTD at the Signing Ceremony for iBuildSG LEAD Programmes 2019. The ceremony was witnessed by (Back row L-R) Mr Cheng Hsing Yao, representing Construction Industry Joint Committee; Mr Zainal Sapari, representing National Trade Union Congress; Mr Lee Fook Sun, BCA Chairman and Ms Chelvin Loh, representing SkillsFuture Singapore.


                                                                                                                                                                                        Students at SMU Open House 2017
                                                                                                                                                                                        Students at SMU Open House 2017.


                                                                                                                                                                                          SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 4
                                                                                                                                                                                          SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 4 “Cashless Society: What is the true cost?" which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Robert Kauffman, David Fernandez, Chief Asia-Pacific Economist, Barclays, Zhang Dayong, Head of Southeast Asia, Alipay, Brad Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Wave Money, and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.


                                                                                                                                                                                            Staff at National Day Observance 2018
                                                                                                                                                                                            Staff at National Day Observance 2018.


                                                                                                                                                                                              Opening Ceremony of SMU SOSS/CIS Building
                                                                                                                                                                                              Official opening of SMU SOSS/CIS building by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat


                                                                                                                                                                                                The audience at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session held at SMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                The audience at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session held at SMU


                                                                                                                                                                                                  Launch of LARC with CMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Singapore Management University (SMU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have teamed up to establish the Living Analytics Research Centre (LARC). The Centre will develop new techniques to acquire data on consumer and social behavior and pioneer new approaches to analyse such data to develop applications and methods that will benefit consumers, businesses and society. The collaboration has received a S$26 million grant over five years from the National Research Foundation in Singapore. This fund is managed through the multi-agency Interactive Digital Media Programme Office (IDMPO) hosted by Media Development Authority of Singapore. With SMU and CMU committed to cash and in-kind contributions, and third party funding, the S$60 million centre will establish Singapore as one of the world's pre-eminent centres of excellence in computational social science. The Living Analytics research programme is distinctive in that it combines the key technologies of Big Data (large scale data mining, statistical machine learning, and computational tools for the analysis of dynamic social networks) with analytics focused on consumer behavior and social media. On stage from L-R: Steven Miller, Dean SIS, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President, Tony Tan, Jared L. Cohon CMU President, Ramayya Krishnam, Dean Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy CMU, Stephen Fienberg, Professor of Statistics and Social Sciences CMU (Co-Director LARC), Lim Ee-Peng, Professor of Information Systems SMU (Co-Director LARC).


                                                                                                                                                                                                    Token of appreciation at Farewell for Howard Hunter, SMU president (2004-2010)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Presentation of token of appreciation to Howard Hunter and Susan Hunter


                                                                                                                                                                                                      Information Session for Prospective Students
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace speaking at an information session for prospective students in 1999. The event was held at library@Orchard. SMU's start-up team actively worked to introduce the new university to students, parents and principals, both in Singapore and abroad.


                                                                                                                                                                                                        Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Left to right: Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Associate Professor Michael Gan at the Evans Road building groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.


                                                                                                                                                                                                          DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Student cheerleaders welcoming Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan to Singapore Management University on 8 September 2000. DPM Tony Tan held a press conference and spoke with senior administrators and trustees about SMU’s long-term plans. He also toured the Evans Road building.


                                                                                                                                                                                                            Reflections Talent Show
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Saw Cheng Lim, Lecturer-in-Law, directing the choir at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000. The choir is made up of students from the pioneer class and staff and faculty, including HR Director Amy Tan, Director of Career Services Ruth Chiang, Administrative Executive Lim Lih Yeng, Lecturer of Finance Tan Eng Joo, Assistant Professor of Law Lee Pey Woan, Jason Chiam Chiah Sern, and Deputy Dean of Business Low Kee Yang.


                                                                                                                                                                                                              Singapore Expo Exhibit
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Singapore Management University at the Singapore Expo Education Exhibition, a student recruitment fair, circa 2002. Left to right: Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo, Director of Corporate Communication Sharon Tan and President Ronald Frank.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                Student Expedition to Thailand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ten students from SMU's pioneer class were part of a joint expedition by Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Management University. The group helped construct a new building and toilet for students of Hui Yah School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photo circa 2001.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cross-Cultural Studies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  On the occasion of his 90th birthday, Mr Choor Singh, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore, made a donation to launch Singapore Management University's Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies (now known as the Wee Kim Wee Centre). The centre is to be a platform for research, discussion and teaching across political, geographical and cultural boundaries. Left to right: Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Mrs Choor Singh, Mr Choor Singh and President Janice Bellace. Photo taken on 18 January 2001. Mr Choor Singh passed away in 2009, aged 98.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Business School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The business school at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 17 March 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Open House 2002
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Provost Tan Chin Tiong (right) explaining the plans for Singapore Management University's upcoming city campus to Chancellor Lim Kim San. They are at the university's open house at the Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Student Expedition to Thailand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Singapore Management University students with students and teachers from Num Baow Luang School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. SMU students took part in an expedition and community service project in Thailand from 8 to 29 July 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Open House
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Collection on our annual Open House event for potential students and their families


                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Patron’s Day 2003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Student performance at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations at the Bukit Timah campus on 20 January 2003.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Convocation 2003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Students and their parents and guests arriving at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Convocation 2003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Convocation 2003, left to right, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean Roberto Mariano, President Ronald Frank, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Tan Chin Tiong. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Convocation 2004
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Left to right: President-designate Howard Hunter, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Ronald Frank. Professor Hunter officially takes office on 1 September 2004. Photo taken at Singapore Management University’s Convocation 2004 held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 18 August 2004.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Patron’s Day 2005
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Recipients of Student Life Awards for outstanding achievements by students and co-curricular activity groups. The students are pictured with, from left to right, SMU President Howard Hunter, SMU Chancellor Lim Kim San, Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and SMU Provost Tan Chin Tiong. Photo from Patron’s Day 2005 held at Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus on 21 January 2005.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Left to right: Mrs Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and SMU Chancellor Dr Richard Hu at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dr Li Ka Shing greeting student recipients of Li Ka Shing scholarships at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        University librarian Ruth Pagell greeting Dr Li Ka Shing at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong speaking with students at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Convocation 2008
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SMU Chamber Choir performing at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Patron’s Day 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Student performing excerpts from the musical, Just So, based on the short stories of Rudyard Kipling, at Patron's Day. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at Singapore Management University's city campus on 15 January 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Patron’s Day 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Spectators and teams prepare for another heat in Singapore Management University's annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Patron’s Day 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Actor Adrian Pang speaking at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebration. Patron’s Day 2012 was held at the city campus on 13 January 2012.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior executives in front of the structure of Kwa Geok Choo library during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Members from Board of Trustees posing in front the dome structure of Kwa Geok Choo library with President Arnoud De Meyer during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016. From L: Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Edmund Yeng Lin, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Mr Paul Beh.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Students performing a dance routine in a concert
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Students performing a dance routine in a 2015 concert.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may engage in smaller group discussions in different conducive settings.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Students learning business concepts via a game in a lecture
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Students learning business concepts via a game "Co-Founders of the North" in a lecture. Gamification padagogy was adopted as early as 2015. Co-Founders of the North is a multi-player strategy game developed for various business courses to teach concepts such as strategic decision making, long-term investment planning and risk management.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Patron’s Day 2004
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Professor David Montgomery, Dean, School of Business, with members of Singapore Management's guitar ensemble group, Guitarissimo. Patron's Day 2004 was celebrated at the Bukit Timah campus on 16 January 2004.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              School of Economics and Social Sciences Construction Site
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The construction site for Singapore Management University’s School of Economics and Social Sciences. View from the intersection of Bras Basah (lower right) and Bencoolen (lower left) looking towards Orchard Road. Photo taken on 27 November 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The newly built law building with Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The newly built law school building with the iconic pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, against the backdrop of the financial district. The law school is currently named as Yong Pung How School of Law.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMU-X wins prestigious Triple E Awards for innovation and employability
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMU-X wins prestigious Triple E Awards for innovation and employability. From L-R : Kevin Koh, Head; Yuanto Kusnadi, Associate Professor and Academic Director; Derek Chiang , Senior Development Partner of SMU-X at the Accrediatation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) Asia-Pacific Forum, where leaders in higher education gathered to advance the role of entrepreneurship and community engagement



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Victorious SMU team with the judges of the 2025 Jessup moot
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SMU 2025 Jessup moot team with the judges after winning the championship trophy since Singapore’s last victory in 2001. The team comprised Lovein Sui (LLB, final year); Elizabeth Ho (LLB, final year); Genieve Wu (LLB, final year); Raelee Toh (LLB, final year); and Erica Wee (LLB, final year). A key factor driving the moot success at SMU YPHSL is the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme, which has firmly established the law school on the global stage. This programme has nurtured generations of mooters who have earned numerous world-class accolades, enabling it to consistently excel at the most prestigious international moots.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BSI received grant from Civil Service College on 11 May 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The newly-established Behavioural Sciences Institute (BSI) at SMU received a S$4.5 million grant from the Civil Service College. The funds, to be disbursed to the BSI through the Civil Service College over a three-year period, will be used to build Singapore's capabilities in behavioural sciences by supporting the Institute's activities in research, training and education, as well as industry outreach and application. Mr Lionel Yeo, Dean & CEO of the Civil Service College and Deputy Secretary of the Public Service Division and Professor David Chan, Director of BSI and Deputy Provost of SMU at the signing ceremomy on 11 May 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        HCLI was officially launch by Gan Lim Yong, Minister for Manpower on 10 May 2020
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Offical launch of the Human Capital Leadership Institute, with guest of honour Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Manpower on 10 May 2010


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SMU Challenge 2010 flagging off from LKCSB building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SMU Challenge was a charity walkathon held on 10 October 2010 to raise funds. Organized by SMU's Special Interest and Community Service Sodality organized the SMU Challenge 2010 which rallied the SMU community – from senior management, staff faculty to students and alumni to raise funds for daily necessities and cash for needy elderly staying in one-room HDB flats. In the photograph, SMU President is flagging off the participants from Lee Kong Chian School of Business building.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SMU Shop opening ceremony Arnoud De Meyer and Sim Teow Hong on 25 Auguest 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SMU Shop opening ceremony Arnoud De Meyer and Sim Teow Hong, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, on 25 August 2012


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SMU Shop view of the front of the shop on 25 August 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SMU Shop view of the front of the shop on 25 August 2012


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Signing ceremony held on 10 June 1999 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to establish the Wharton-Singapore Management University Research Centre. Left to right: SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean and SMU President-Designate Janice Bellace. The joint research centre will focus on international business issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, and help establish a research culture at SMU. Professor Janice Bellace is named as the centre director.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bras Basah Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  View of Bras Basah Park, looking toward Queen Street and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. This is the site selected for Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken 16 June 2000.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Outward Bound
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Freshmen teambuilding camp for incoming Singapore Management University undergraduates. Photo taken at Outward Bound Singapore, Pulau Ubin, circa 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Preparations to conserve and remove a tree from Singapore Management University’s city campus construction site. Several mature trees growing in Bras Basah Park were removed and re-planted, while other trees were conserved in their original location. Singapore’s National Museum can be seen in the background. Photo taken on 28 July 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Federal Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Federal Building at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 17 March 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mature trees were removed from Singapore Management University’s city campus construction site and then replanted on campus after the construction was completed. Picture taken at Bras Basah Park on 20 May 2003.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Topping Out Ceremony for City Campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Singapore Management University Chairman Ho Kwon Ping addressing the audience at the topping out ceremony for SMU’s new city campus at Bras Basah. Picture taken on 18 October 2004.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Administration Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The administration building at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken in September 2005.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Convocation 2009
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Student group, InDanCity, performing at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Commencement 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  President Arnoud De Meyer and guest of honour Dr Mary Ann Tsao, founding director of the Tsao Foundation, at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Commencement 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bachelor of law graduate at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. Among the 1,819 students earning degrees is the pioneer batch of 106 bachelor of law graduates, the pioneer batch of 18 juris doctor graduates, and SMU’s first doctoral graduate who earned a PhD in information systems. SMU awarded 288 master's degrees and 1,531 bachelor's degrees. The event was held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      At the National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      At the National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2019.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        At the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The SMU community at the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015. From L back row: Mr. Jaime Augusto Miranda Zobel de Ayala, Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Lim Tse Ghow Olivier, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Robert Michael Tomlin. From L front row: Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Timothy Chia, Mr Anil Thadani, Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Thomas S Robertson, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Edmund Yeng Li, Professor Rajendra K. Srivastava (Provost and Deputy President).


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Professor Lily Kong at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Professor Lily Kong, SMU Provost, at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 1 “The New Social Compact: What Is The New Norm?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Professor of Sociology and Dean of Students, Paulin Straughan.


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


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 3 “Work, Money and Retirement Puzzle: How to solve it?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Bryce Hool, Dean of School of Economics & Director of Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing, Mr Girish Ramachandran, President, Asia Pacific of Tata Consultancy Services, Dr Mary Ann Tsao, Chairman of Tsao Foundation, Mr Heng Chee How, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        At the Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Preparing for the 2013 World Univeristy Games in Kazan, Russia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SMU staff and students preparing training kits and other necessities for the World University Games 2013 in Kazan, Russia


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addressing the audience at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addressing the audience at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry with SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Arnoud De Meyer at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session held at SMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry with SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Arnoud De Meyer at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session held at SMU


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SMU students and President Arnoud De Meyer at the 2015 Open House
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Students posing with SMU President Arnoud De Meyer at the opening of the 2015 Open House


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Launch of Oral History website on 13 January 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Oral History website was launched on 13 January 2012 as part of the Patron's Day activities. From L-R: Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman SMU Board of Trustees, Tony Tan, President and Patron of SMU, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The opening of Singapore Management University's offices at Goldbell Towers on Scotts Road. Left to right: President Janice Bellace, Director of Campus Development Eddie Wee, and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping. Photo taken on 13 October 1999.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMU and National Library Board Agreement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The National Library Board and Singapore Management University sign a memorandum of understanding on 3 September 1999. Under the terms of the agreement, NLB will plan and manage library and information services for the university. Seated, left to right, NLB Chairman Tan Chin Nam, NLB Chief Executive Christopher Chia, SMU President Janice Bellace, and SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panel discussion following public lectures by guest professors from the London Business School. The event was hosted by Singapore Management University on 15 January 1999. Left to right: Professor Sir James Ball, London Business School; Professor Tan Chin Tiong, SMU Deputy Provost; and Professor John Quelch, Dean of London Business School.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          First Day of Classes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Lecturer-in-Law Saw Cheng Lim teaching business law on Singapore Management University’s very first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Classes were held in the Evans Road building. Faculty welcomed SMU's very first students by handing out Fuji apples.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            First Day of Classes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Visiting Economics Professor Jinook Jeong and students on Singapore Management University’s very first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Classes were held in the Evans Road building.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              First Board of Trustees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Singapore President S R Nathan hosts a reception for Singapore Management University’s first board of trustees and senior management on 15 March 2000. Pictured on the steps of the Istana, front row, left to right: Trustee Kuok Khoon Ean, Trustee Victor Fung; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping; Singapore President S R Nathan; SMU President Janice Bellace and Trustee Han Cheng Fong. Middle row: Dean Tsui Kai Chong; Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Trustee Fang Ai Lian, Trustee Gan See Khem, Trustee Seah Jiak Choo, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Deputy Dean Low Kee Yang. Back row: Trustee Latiff Bin Ibrahim, Trustee Loo Choon Yon, Trustee John Niland, Trustee Jaspal Singh, Trustee Ong Keng Yong, Trustee Sunil Sreenivasan.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Preparing for Inaugural Convocation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                A large air-conditioned marquee tent is set up at Bras Basah Park, the site of Singapore Management University’s future city campus. SMU’s inaugural convocation is held here on 29 July 2000.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Inaugural Convocation Dinner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Gala dinner at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, on 29 July 2000 to celebrate Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation. Left to right: SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping (partial view), Singapore President S R Nathan, SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, SMU President Janice Bellace and Teo Soon Hoe, Group Finance Director, Keppel Corporation.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Inaugural Convocation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Closing procession of Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. The procession is led by SMU President Janice Bellace carrying the mace which symbolises scholarship, research and innovation. She is followed by Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Lim Kim San.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan speaking with students on his first visit to Singapore Management University on 8 September 2000. Dr Tan also held a press conference where he announced that SMU would offer an accountancy program in 2001.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Singapore Expo Exhibit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Singapore Management University’s booth at the Singapore Expo Education Exhibition, a student recruitment fair. Photo taken circa 2001.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Agreement with SCCI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A group of Singapore Management University undergraduates organise SMU’s first student-run service project, Project Primate. As part of the community service module in their leadership and team building course, they adopted a baby Sumatran orang utan from the Singapore Zoological Gardens and raised funds for wildlife conservation. The students are shown here at the zoo with their “adoptee” and its mother, Ah Meng, in June 2001.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Education Minister Visits SMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Associate Professor Low Kee Yang (on right) welcoming Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean on his first visit to Singapore Management University. The minister met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work being done on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Professor Phang Sock Yong, Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean of Students Low Aik Meng, Associate Professor Low Kee Yang and Professor Tan Lee Chuan. A map of the SMU’s planned city campus Is displayed on the wall behind the group.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Education Minister Visits SMU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean makes his first visit to Singapore Management University. He met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ho Rih Hua Lecture: Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Audience at an address by Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew. He gave the inaugural address, entitled An Entrepreneurial Culture for Singapore, at Singapore Management University's Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series. The lecture series presents the views of entrepreneurs, business and political leaders from within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region. Photo taken at Suntec City Convention Centre on 5 February 2002.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Patron’s Day 2003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Student performance at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations at the Bukit Timah campus on 20 January 2003. The banner behind the performers announces OnTrac, an online career services tool, which was launched to help students prepare for their job searches.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Convocation 2003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Student dance performance at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Patron’s Day 2005
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Singapore Idol, Taufik Batisah, performing at Patron’s Day 2005. Photo taken at Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus on 21 January 2005.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        City Campus Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Singapore Management University's student ambassadors at the university's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Left to right: Dr Li Ka Shing and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lion dance by business school students at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Convocation 2008
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Guest of honour Noeleen Heyzer addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Dr Heyzer is the under-secretary-general of the United Nations and the executive secretary of the Economic and Social Commissions for Asia and the Pacific. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Convocation 2009
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Representatives from student groups at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Convocation 2008
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Students at the entrance to Convocation 2008. The welcoming ceremony for incoming students was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Patron’s Day 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Singapore President and Singapore Management University Patron S R Nathan showing off his SMU access pass to, from left to right, SMU Trustee Anil Thadani, Claire Chiang and SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Professor Wang Heli having a discussion with two students in a roof top garden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Professor Wang Heli having a discussion with two students in a roof top garden. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A professor conducting a lecture in a seminar room
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A professor conducting a lecture. Instead of big lecture theatres, students in SMU are taught in seminar rooms in classes of not more than 45. Students are encouraged and guided to speak up and present their opinions and arguments cogently, enabling them to learn from both the professors and peers.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Janice Bellace showing the architect’s design for the Evans Road building at the groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Appreciation lunch for Michael Furmston held on August 8 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Appreciation lunch for Michael Furmston held on August 8 2012


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A SMU-X class in collaboration with industry partner SearchAsia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Adjunct faculty, Mr. Jörg Dietzel from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, commented on the recommendations presented by students to enhance the brand strategy of industry partner SearchAsia in January 2024. The SMU-X pedagogy offers a transformative approach to business education by seamlessly integrating interdisciplinary learning, industry collaboration, and experiential methodologies. It connects students with real-world projects, fostering innovation and practical problem-solving through engagement with industry partners, complemented by data-driven insights and analytics. This approach empowers students to lead with agility and creativity, preparing them to be future leaders capable of navigating complex global environments. SMU won the Innovation in Business Education Award at the 11th QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference held in London in December 2024.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                People
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Collection celebrating the 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee of SMU


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commencement 2012 with faculty and students on stage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commencement on 27 July 2012 for LKCSB


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ISES CEO Forum 1 March 2010 keynote address by Liew Mun Leong
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Institute of Service Excellence at the Singapore Management Institute held the inaugural CEO Forum on 1 March 2010. Mr Liew Mun Leong, CapitaLand CEO, delivered the keynote address.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ISES CEO Forum on 1 March 2010 panel discussion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Institute of Service Excellence at the Singapore Management Institute held the inaugural CEO Forum on 1 March 2010. Mr Liew Mun Leong, CapitaLand CEO, delivered the keynote address.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Photos of Inspirat10n - a photo exhibition which told the heartwarming story of the extraordinary journeys taken by SMU students in community service projects over the last 10 years
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMU celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with Photos of Inspirat10n - a photo exhibition which told the heartwarming story of the extraordinary journeys taken by SMU students in community service projects over the last 10 years. From L-R: Ruth Chiang and Arnoud De Meyer


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tree planting to mark award of Green Mark Platinum Award on 20 August 2010
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tree planting to mark SMU awarded Green Mark Platinum Award on 20 August 2010. From L-R: Sim Teow Hong, Senior Vice President (Finance & Administration), Howard Hunter, SMU President, SMU student


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