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Manasseh Meyer Building
- Looking across the upper quadrangle to the Manasseh Meyer Building at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 17 March 2002.
Participants of International Speaker Series Dialogue in Delhi, India
- More than forty participants comprising entrepreneurs, members of the business community, educators and SMU alumni gathered in the second instalment of the International Speaker Series Dialogue hosted by SMU on 28 February 2018 in Delhi, India, The topic of “The Purposeful Entrepreneur” was tackled where participants listened to entrepreneur Mr Alan Rosling; Mr Sunil Puri, Asia-Pacific Director – Research, innovation & Product Development at Centre for Creative Leadership; Dr. Ritesh Malik, CEO of Innov8.Work; and Dr Flocy Joseph. The dialogue series was launched by the postgraduate career services team of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). It aims to provide a platform for greater business-academic interactions and experience-sharing across geographies.
First run of Career Cafe in 2024
- The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) ran its first Career Cafe in the basement Concourse in September 2024. This event offered students a casual setting to engage with industry experts, career coaches, and fellow students over a drink. Prasanthi Guda, Head of Undergraduate Careers, is pictured sharing the various support services available to students for planning their career paths.
Participants of the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue in Mumbai, India
- In February 2018, the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue took place in Mumbai, India, drawing over fifty participants, including entrepreneurs, business community members, government officials, and SMU alumni. Hosted by the postgraduate career services team of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), the session was themed "Winning the War for Talent." It focused on how corporations and start-ups can attract the right talent to achieve their business goals and enhance their appeal to high-potential individuals.
Students visited the Old Town White Coffee Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park under the Global Summer Programme
- As part of the Asia Pacific Business course within the Global Summer Programme (GSP), students visited the Old Town White Coffee Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park. The programme features onsite visits to various local companies, allowing participants to enhance their socioeconomic and cultural understanding of Singapore and Asia. Students learned about the importance of leveraging technology for business success and appreciating cultural diversity. The visit to Old Town White Coffee offered real-world exposure to the local food industry.
MoU signing between SkillsFuture Singapore and SMU at the launch of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between SkillsFuture Singapore and SMU at the launch of the SMU Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) in January 2026. The agreement was formalised by Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore (left), and Professor Alan Chan, Provost of SMU (right). The partnership enables both parties to mutually identify and drive strategic research on how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and generational changes in work preferences are transforming job tasks, skills demand and career and learning pathways, and translate these insights into policies that sustain employability and inclusive growth. In addition, it will look into how adult learning systems can be redesigned for higher participation, retention and impact, and how organisations can combine human and machine capabilities to raise productivity while preserving meaningful work.
Part of the 25x25 exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery in the 2025 Arts Festival
- The exhibition 25x25 spotlights a new wave of student creativity, featuring visual and literary responses to 25 works from the SMU Art Collection. Curated in collaboration with SMU Libraries, it invites cross-medium dialogue and fresh interpretations of the themes explored in the original artworks. Under the mentorship of artists Deanna Ng and Susie Wong, and poet Yong Shu Hoong, each student artist develops their own method and perspective, whether responding directly to the theme and subject of the artwork, or drawing parallel threads to their personal biographies and lived experiences. The exhibition was on view from 22 Aug 2025 to 6 Sep 2025 at SMU de Suantio Gallery.
Rentak reviving childhood melodies through Malay traditional percussions and music
- Live, Laugh, Lor brought together all Singapore universities for the first time in an energetic four‑night collaboration with the Singapore Night Festival, showcasing the rhythms of contemporary Singaporean identity. The photo features Rentak (which means Rhythm), the percussion wing of SMU Malay Language and Cultural Club (MLCC), sharing the rich heritage of traditional Malay percussion and music with the community. Their performance offered a heartfelt return to cherished childhood melodies, weaving warm, nostalgic medley of familiar tunes with the use of Angklung and percussions to celebrate the instruments and music that shaped many early memories. Rentak was formed in 2016 with the aim of sharing their love of Malay percussion and music with audiences from all walks of life. Since then, their early percussion works have expanded into a wider repertoire inspired by the diverse sounds of the Nusantara, incorporating nuances of Minangkabau, Javanese and Arabic musical traditions, among many others. Each song is thoughtfully crafted to stretch their musical capabilities, spark joy, and uplift both the performers and the communities they play for.
SMU Eurhythmix dancers blend hip hop and heritage forms in Return of RE:TURN, a full-length production honouring the club’s 25th anniversary
- Return of RE:TURN is a high energy dance production that explores the disappearing grammar of traditional Malay, Indian and Chinese dance finding its way to influence, evolve and turn dance genres like hip-hop into fresh and exciting possibilities. Featuring the largest dance club, this production celebrates SMU Eurhythmix (EMIX) marking its 25th anniversary alongside SMU25 and SG60. In collaboration with choreographer and Chinese dancer Ms Pang Xin Yi (left in picture), the EMIX dancers embraced a quieter, more refined expression of strength and grace, marked by poised control over overt spectacle, for the Chinese performance.
SMU President giving a welcome address at SMU Jubilee Arts Festival in 2025
- Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University (SMU), delivered the welcome address at the opening of the SMU Arts Festival 2025, a rare occasion graced by the gathering of senior leaders from Singapore’s universities, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of the National Heritage Board and a former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. Behind Professor Kong stood the festival banner bearing the theme 2560, which commemorates two significant milestones in Singapore’s history: the 25th anniversary of SMU and the nation’s 60th year of independence. The theme 2560 carries a rich symbolism. “25” marks SMU’s remarkable 25-year journey, reflecting the university’s youthful spirit, achievements, and forward-looking aspirations. “60” pays tribute to Singapore’s resilience, growth, and evolving identity as a vibrant global city. Together, the theme weaves tradition and innovation, bridging past achievements with future aspirations. The festival also represents an unprecedented historic moment, bringing together all eight universities in Singapore—NUS, NTU, SIM, SIT, SMU, SUTD, SUSS, and UAS—in a collective artistic collaboration. United by creativity and shared purpose, this collaboration powerfully expresses solidarity and inclusivity through the arts, underscoring the unifying role of culture within the nation’s higher education landscape.
Creative team and cast of MAD The Musical take a bow on opening night
- The creative team and cast of MAD The Musical take a bow on opening night — a triumphant close to SMU Arts Festval 2025’s six-week celebration of youth and imagination. The festival reached its peak with the premiere of MAD The Musical, staged from 26 to 28 September at the Drama Centre Theatre. Marking SMU’s first-ever original musical, the production was built on an original script conceptualised by Jo Tan, featured original songs by Jimmy Ye, and was directed and choreographed by George Chan and Andy Benjamin Cai respectively. Bringing together students, alumni, and even staff, MAD was more than a stage production—it was a coming‑of‑age moment for a new generation of storytellers. Blurring the boundaries between past and present, institution and imagination, the musical struck a resonant chord, with its anthem Mad About quickly emerging as a crowd favourite for its layered harmonies and stirring message of passion and conviction.
SMU Patron's Day 2013
- Students performing an energectic dance performace as part of SMU's Patron's Day Celebration 2013
SMU 10th Patron's Day graced by SR Nathan
- Singapore Management University Patron S R Nathan interacting with students while viewing the exhibits at the SMU 10th Patron's Day on 15 January 2010
SMU 10th Patron's Day students performing on stage
- Students performing on the stage of SMU 10th Patron's Day on 15 January 2010
Patron’s Day 2004
- The tug-of-war competition, a fixture of Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations, at the Bukit Timah campus on 16 January 2004.
Patron’s Day 2005
- Singapore Management University student group at Patron’s Day 2005 held at the Bukit Timah campus on 21 January 2005.
Patron’s Day 2012
- Singapore President and SMU Patron Tony Tan (centre) viewing a photo montage of Singapore Management University's history at Patron's Day. Patron’s Day 2012 was celebrated at the city campus on 13 January 2012.
Patron’s Day 2013
- The Social Sciences team in action at Singapore Management University's annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron’s Day 2013 was held at the city campus on 18 January 2013.
Commencement 2004
- President Ronald Frank congratulating valedictorian Lim Kong Wee, who earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy. Singapore Management University's inaugural Commencement ceremony was held at Raffles City Convention Centre on 10 July 2004.
Commencement 2007
- Salutatorian Li Xiangrun addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's fourth commencement ceremony. He earned a bachelor of economics degree summa cum laude, The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 14 July 2007.
Commencement 2008
- Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen and President Howard Hunter at Commencement 2008. Singapore Management University celebrated its fifth commencement at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 July 2008.
Convocation 2008
- Members of Masala Samba playing blindfolded at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Commencement 2008
- Graduates from the School of Economics at Singapore Management University's Commencement 2008. At the university's fifth commencement ceremony, 135 students were awarded master's degrees and 1,032 earned bachelor's degrees, including 63 students who are the pioneer batch of bachelor of social science graduates. The ceremony was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 July 2008.
Commencement 2009
- Graduates at Singapore Management University's sixth commencement ceremony. SMU awarded 270 master's degrees and 1,167 bachelor's degrees, making this the largest graduation to date. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 11 July 2009.
Convocation 2009
- Faculty at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.