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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.
City Campus Opening Ceremony
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.
A performer dive onto an exciting audience after a Starry Nite performace
- A performer dive onto an exciting audience after a Starry Nite performace in 2015. Starry Nite is a large scale campus-wide concert that marks the end-of-semestser with the community and serves as a platform for SMU's musicians to showcase their talents.
Students performing on stage in a concert
- Students expressing their talents by performaing on stage in a 2015 concert.
Inaugural address by SMU President Arnoud De Meyer on 12 October 2010
- Inaugural address by SMU President Arnoud De Meyer on 12 October 2010
Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and incoming SMU Chancellor J.Y Pillay pose together with former Chancellor Yong Pung How at an appreciation dinner to thank him
- Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and incoming SMU Chancellor J.Y Pillay pose together with former Chancellor Yong Pung How at an appreciation dinner to thank him for his contributions to SMU
Professor Lily Kong at the SMU President State of the University Address 2019
- SMU President Professor Lily Kong with Faculty and staff at the SMU President State of the University Address 2019.
Convocation & Academic Year Opening
- Collection on the convocation ceremonies welcoming our students to SMU
SMU Convocation 2011
- Singapore Management University (SMU) welcomes its 12th batch of freshmen at its Convocation Ceremony today. The 1,770 students will pursue existing undergraduate degree programmes in business management, accountancy, economics, social sciences, information systems management and law. SMU's holistic admissions criteria ensures an annual intake of freshmen who display not only academic excellence but are also multi-talented with a wide range of skills, aptitude and leadership qualities. Many amongst the present intake are national sportsmen, accomplished artists, young entrepreneurs and passionate community service volunteers.
Convocation 2012 keynote by Tan Chi Chiu
- Convocation on 15 August 2012 with Tan Chi Chiu, Chairman Lien Centre, giving the Keynote
Inaugural Convocation
- Entrance to the marquee tent for the inaugural convocation ceremony marking the opening of Singapore Management University and the beginning of the academic year. Ceremonies were held 29 July 2000 at Bras Basah Park, the site of the university’s future city campus.
Convocation 2001
- Faculty at Singapore Management University’s second convocation. SMU welcomed 500 bachelor's degree candidates—the first intake of 100 accountancy students and 400 business students. Convocation 2001 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 August 2001.
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.
Convocation 2009
- Enjoying the address by Dato' Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia, at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Left to right: Deputy President Tan Chin Tiong, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Chancellor Richard Hu, President Howard Hunter and Provost Rajendra Srivastava. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.
Convocation 2010
- Incoming students at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.
International students in the 2024 Exchange Student Ambassador (ESA) Training
- This is a group photo featuring the batch of graduating students from the 2024 Exchange Student Ambassador Training. The Training was first launched in February 2023 to equip exchange students with skills to be an ambassador of SMU through a series of specially curated workshops held over a semester.
Professor Venky Shankararaman, recipient of the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award in 2018
- Professor Venky Shankararaman from the School of Information Systems (Right) received the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award from SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong (Left) at the 2018 State of University Address. The award recognizes faculty who are dedicated to teaching SMU-X courses and collaborating with partners from the private, public, or social sectors to integrate experiential activities where students address real-world issues impacting communities and organizations. Prof Shankararaman, along with Prof Gary Pan from the School of Accountancy, bridges accounting and information systems in the SMU-X Accounting Analytics Capstone, preparing students for future changes in the work landscape. Prof Shankararaman was also acknowledged for assuming the roles of facilitator, negotiator to bolster students' confidence and support their learning in interacting with the real-world.
SMU-XO students network with alumni over dinner in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- While in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, students participating in the SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) programme for ECON248 Overseas Project Experience (Macroeconomics in Asia) took advantage of the opportunity to network with SMU alumni working in the city. This allowed them to gain insights into the work culture, environment, and career opportunities in Vietnam, as well as establish valuable contacts for their future endeavors. They were accompanied by the course instructor Ms. Que Hoang-Phuong Vu, Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Economics, SMU (in blue floral blouse).
School of Accountancy staff show their school spirit in red at the 2025 National Day Observance Celebration
- Staff from the School of Accountancy (SOA) proudly donned their school T-shirts during the National Day Observance Ceremony in 7th Aug 2025, having coordinated in advance to showcase their school spirit. With red as SOA’s signature colour, the shirts complemented the celebratory atmosphere of the event, which marked both Singapore’s SG60 diamond jubilee and SMU’s 25th anniversary. A handmade banner brought by the team added a distinctive and personal touch to the celebration, reinforcing the camaraderie, pride, and shared identity of the SOA community. Picture from from left are Mr Benny Teo ; Ms Yap Wei Xian ; Ms Linda Kee ; SMOO the mascot ; Senior Lecturer Kelly Ngo ; Senior Lecturer Chua Wan Rong ; Senior Lecturer Wong Suay Peng, Mr Ruben de Silva (behind), Ms Lim Lih Yeng ; Ms Monica Li ; Ms Leng Tian and Ms Liu Fei.
Exciting crowd around the Kachang Puteh man at the 2025 National Day Observance Ceremony
- At the 2025 National Day Observance Ceremony, excited SMU staff gathered around a vendor serving kachang putih, a beloved traditional street snack comprising an assortment of roasted, fried, and steamed nuts, beans, and crackers presented in paper cones. Popular varieties included sugar-coated peanuts, chickpeas, green peas, and murukku. Introduced to Singapore in the 1940s by immigrants from villages near Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, the trade became a familiar feature of local life. Although now a vanishing trade, kachang putih remains a nostalgic favourite for many who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, evoking fond memories of Singapore's multicultural heritage and community spirit.
Snapshots of unity and celebration at the 2023 National Day Observance Ceremony
- Staff gathered to mingle, strike playful poses, and capture memorable photographs during the 2023 National Day Observance Ceremony. The interactive photo booth uses green screen technology, participants could pose with colleagues against digitally rendered National Day-themed backgrounds, creating personalised keepsakes that reflected the celebratory spirit and community atmosphere of the event.