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
    Collection: Places


    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.
      Collection: Places


      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.
        Collection: Places


        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.
          Collection: Places


          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.
            Collection: Places


            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.
              Collection: Places


              Administration Building
              The administration building at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken in September 2005.
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                Students in discussion with their project sponsor in Taiwan
                In the 2019 SMU-XO Law Study Mission course, students were seen engaging in discussions with their project sponsor in Taiwan. The team, led by Professor Pasha Hsieh from the Yong Pung How School of Law, was exposed to Taiwan's legal system and had the opportunity to address real-world legal issues through a student consultancy project.
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                  Participants in the inaugural SMU-XL class presenting their proposal to the instructors
                  Participants in the inaugural SMU-X Lifelong Learning (SMU-XL) class presenting their proposal to Professor Gary Pan and Professor Venky Shankararaman (Seated third and second from right). SMU-XL programme is offered in the Industry Practice Master (IPM) of Digital Economy Capstone, building on the Industry Project-Based Experiential Learning (INDEX) programme that focus on andragogy, lifelong learning, and industry collaboration. SMU-XL connects adult learners with industry partners for practical, hands-on learning experiences throughout different stages of their careers and education. The initiative leverages the principles of andragogy, emphasizing the unique needs of adult learners and promoting a self-directed, collaborative, and experience-based learning approach. At SMU-XL, faculty members and industry champions mentor adult learners to innovate solutions to actual business challenges and objectives.
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                    SMU-X introduces X-Scent, a collaboration with perfume label "Scent by SIX" in its inaugural INDEX Symposium in 2023
                    At its inaugural INDEX symposium, SMU-X unveiled X-Scent, a collaboration with the Singaporean artisanal perfume label "Scent by SIX". With the tagline "Turning possibilities into realities," the fragrance embodies the spirit of dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and believing that anything is possible. Each symposium participant received a complimentary bottle of the perfume. Additionally, the perfume was sold for $50, with all proceeds going to the SMU-X Opportunity Award. This award supports financially needy students who require funding to participate in transformative projects abroad through the SMU-X overseas (SMU-XO) courses.
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                      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.
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                        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.
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                          At the National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2019
                          At the National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2019.
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                            At the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019
                            The SMU community at the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019.
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                              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.
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                                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.
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                                  Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony
                                  At the Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony.
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                                    Appreciation lunch for Michael Furmston held on August 8 2012
                                    Appreciation lunch for Michael Furmston held on August 8 2012
                                      Collection: Places


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


                                        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
                                          Collection: Open House


                                          Senior management from the universities in Singapore at the opening of the SMU Arts Fest : 2560
                                          A rare photograph capturing the senior management from the universities in Singapore, together with the CEO of National Heritage Board and former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore at the opening of the SMU Arts Fest : 2560. The festival in 2025 commemorates two significant milestones in Singapore’s history: the 25th Anniversary of Singapore Management University and the nation’s 60th birthday. The theme, 2560, carries deep symbolism —“25” celebrates SMU’s remarkable 25-year journey, reflecting the university’s youthful spirit and its aspirations for the future. “60” honours Singapore’s resilience, growth, and identity as a vibrant global city. Together, the theme bridges tradition and innovation, connecting past achievements with future aspirations. The festival also marks an unprecedented historic moment when all eight Singapore universities --NUS, NTU, SIM, SIT, SMU, SUTD, SUSS, and UAS collaborated, united by creativity, to share one stage, powerfully expresses solidarity and inclusivity through the arts. First Row (From L-R): Prof Wei Kwok Kee, SIM President & CEO ; Ms Euleen Goh, SIM Chairman ; Prof Kwok Kian Woon, UAS Vice-Chancellor ; Prof Lily Kong, SMU President ; Mr Piyush Gupta, SMU Chairman ; Dato’ Kho Hui Meng, SMU Board of Trustee ; Ms Chang Hwee Nee, National Heritage Board, CEO ; Mr Heng Swee Keat ; Mr Lee Tzu Yang, SUTD Chairman ; Prof Tan Eng Chye, NUS President Second Row (From L-R): Associate Prof Michelle Lee, SMU Associate Provost, UG Education ; Prof Mark Chong, SMU Associate Dean of Students ; Associate Prof Chan Tze Law, NUS Vice-Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs and Vice-Dean, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music ; Prof Ho Han Kiat, NUS Dean of Students ; Prof Alan Chan, SMU Provost ; Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU Senior Vice President (Administration) ; Prof Venky Shankararaman, SMU Vice-Provost, Education ; Associate Prof Themin Suwardy, SMU Associate Provost, PGP Education ; Ms Linette Lim, SMU Director, Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance ; Mr Lee Chin Ek, SMU Director, Office of Safety and Security Third Row (From L-R): Ms Shameen Nilofar Maideen, SMU Libraries, University Librarian ; Prof Sabine Benoit, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Professor of Marketing (Practice), Associate Dean (Impact) ; Ms Edwina Tang, UAS Deputy Director, Strategic Planning ; Ms Wendy Gwee, NTU Deputy Director, Student Affairs Office ; Ms Zoe Peters, NTU Director, Student Affairs Office ; Mr Jimmy Ye, SMU Director, Office of Student Life ; Mr Harminder Singh, SUSS Vice-Dean of Students ; Mr Kenneth Chan, SIM Director, Student Life ; Mr Lawrenz Sim, SIT Director, Office of SITizen Experience ; Ms Jobina Tan, NUS Senior Associate Director, Office of Student Affairs ; Ms Goh Mia Yang, NUS Senior Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs
                                            Collection: Arts Festival


                                            Basking in the moment : a zine on display in the 25x25 exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery during the 2025 Arts Fest
                                            This is a pdf capture of the zine created by Asha Balamurali for the 2025 Arts Fest 25x25 exhibition which contains a collection of photos inspired by Chua Ek Kay’s artwork "A Junction on Rochor Road" (1999). "A Junction on Rochor Road (1999) by Chua Ek Kay was created a decade after A Busy Corner on Middle Road (1989). What drew me in was the intense melancholy that can be felt in a single glance—a feeling so palpable it almost pauses time. Inspired by this, I wanted to explore the idea of stillness: the act of pausing to fully take in a moment (a feeling we often overlook and undervalue). I explored how light could be played with to convey this feeling and it has influenced most of the photographs in this collection. By slowing down, we open ourselves to the awe and richness of life—moments we might otherwise miss! This zine is a collection of such moments that made me stop and take a second look." - Asha Balamurali, Year 5, School of Social Sciences
                                              Collection: Arts Festival


                                              Musician from the Purple Symphony performed alongside SMU students in the orchestral production COMMISSIONS
                                              The SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) performed in COMMISSIONS, a concert that celebrates SMU25, SG60 and SMU’s longstanding commitment to commissioning new orchestral works — including three world premieres. Reflecting the university’s support for local talent and its dedication to inclusion, SMU also collaborated with The Purple Symphony for the premiere of Moonbound. In this performance, eight guest musicians from The Purple Symphony were featured, each with different disabilities and each taking on lead or solo roles. Their contributions embodied the values of inclusivity, participation, and the power of collaboration, aligning with SMU’s belief in providing space for every voice and every talent to shine. Pictured is Lucas Ong (wearing a purple tie) playing the zhongruan, a Chinese string instrument with a moon‑shaped body renowned for its warm, mellow, and resonant tone.
                                                Collection: Arts Festival


                                                Malay wedding ceremony brought to life with vibrant dance performance
                                                Live, Laugh, Lor brings together all of Singapore’s institutions of higher learning for the first time in a vibrant four‑night collaboration with the Singapore Night Festival, celebrating the heartbeat of contemporary Singaporean identity. The photo showcases student dancers from Ilsa Tari, the Malay dance group from NUS. They brought the traditional Malay wedding ceremony Adat Bersanding to life, complete with expressive customs, lively kompang rhythms, and playful rituals that honour love, blessings, and the richness of Malay heritage. Ilsa Tari is a beginner‑friendly Malay dance group from NUS. Its name is derived from the word Asli—meaning “native”—reflects a bold reimagining of Malay dance that embraces radical creativity while honouring cultural roots. Drawing from traditional Malay dance vocabulary, Ilsa Tari explores contemporary themes and highlights prevailing social issues, pushing the boundaries of expression, innovation, and modernity within the art form.
                                                  Collection: Arts Festival


                                                  SMU Eurhythmix reimagines tradition in high‑energy RE:TURN showcase for SMU's Jubilee celebration
                                                  On 20 September 2025, SMU Eurhythmix (EMIX) — the university’s oldest and largest dance club, also celebrating its own 25th anniversary — staged Return of RE:TURN at Drama Centre Theatre. The full-length dance production fused hip hop with classical Malay, Indian, and Chinese dance vocabularies. Under the mentorship of established choreographers, students explored how heritage forms could be reimagined through contemporary movement, creating a dialogue between the past and present. Return of RE:TURN showcased not just the technical skill of SMU’s dancers, but also their ability to use performance as a medium for cultural storytelling. The performance opened with a modern prelude that explores the influence of social media in the dance amongst the youth, using trendy Tik-Tok favourite tracks ranging from K-pop to Billboard hits. At a point, the dancers performed behind a softly lit translucent screen animated with social‑media imagery.
                                                    Collection: Arts Festival


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