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A Start-Ups Corner in the 2016 Career Fair enabled students to interact with founders and early-stage ventures
- In the October 2016 SMU Career Fair, the Start-Ups Corner showcased the University’s forward‑looking response to Singapore’s burgeoning start‑up ecosystem. This dedicated segment brought students face‑to‑face with founders and early‑stage ventures, offering firsthand exposure to innovation‑driven careers and entrepreneurial pathways. Set within the wider Career Fair, the Start-Ups Corner reflected SMU’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets and expanding students’ perspectives beyond traditional employment routes.
Professor Lily Kong delivered her remarks at the inaugural Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) Symposium in January 2026
- SMU President, Professor Lily Kong delivered her plenary remarks at the inaugural Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) Symposium in January 2026. Bringing together 300 scholars, educators, and community leaders from Singapore and abroad, the symposium explored the role of Islamic higher education in preparing future leaders and professionals for challenging, diverse societies.
Entrance to the new School of Law building in 2017
- Entrance to the new School of Law building in 2017. It was named Yong Pung How School of Law after the former chief justice of Singapore and Chancellor of SMU in 2021.
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.
Convocation 2009
- Faculty at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.
Convocation 2003
- Guest of honour, Dr Victor Fung, Chairman of Li & Fung Group and SMU trustee, speaking at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. Photo taken on 16 August 2003.
At Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
- Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Professor John Niland, Professor Lily Kong, Ho Kwon Ping at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.
SMU Convocation 2013 pledge by students
- The incoming batch of new SMU students reciting the pledge at the 2013 Convocation ceremony
Part-time postgraduate students in the Connecting Talents event in 2025
- First launched in June 2019, with a dedicated run for part-time postgraduate students introduced in August 2024, Connecting Talents brings together accomplished SMU postgraduate alumni to share their career stories and insights. Participants have the opportunity to connect with alumni, build meaningful relationships, and expand their professional networks while gaining valuable perspectives and discovering new career opportunities. Featured in the photo are participants in the 2025 event with staff and alumni.
Introducing "Live, Laugh, Lor", a 4-night showcase with the Singapore Night Festival
- "Live, Laugh, Lor" unites all Singapore universities for the first time on one stage in a dynamic 4-night showcase with the Singapore Night Festival, celebrating the rhythms of contemporary Singaporean identity. It is also a programme of SMU's 2025 Arts Festival. Held at SMU Campus Green, the vibrant music and dance event celebrates the rhythms of contemporary Singaporean identity through a rich line-up of collaborative performances. Highlights include a five-university dance ensemble and a three-institution acapella act, reflecting the diverse and evolving expressions of Singapore’s cultural landscape. In this video, Mr Andy Benjamin Cai, Creative Producer of the event, and Ms Sim Wen Jing Steph, a second-year student from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, share their insights on the show.
SMU Chinese Orchestra performs in COMMISSIONS, a concert celebrating SMU25 and SG60
- Under the baton of Mr Heng Xiangle (pictured), Mr Quek Ling Kiong and Mr Wilson Neo, the SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) performed in COMMISSIONS, a concert celebrating SMU’s track record of commissioning orchestral works — including three world premieres. SMU had consistently supported local talent by commissioning new orchestral compositions. To celebrate SMU25 and SG60, the SMU Chinese Orchestra presented a special concert featuring commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces that celebrated Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme included three world premieres of original commissions and guest players, including The Purple Symphony, underscoring SMU’s commitment to inclusion. Since its inception in 2009, SMUCO has distinguished itself through various cross-disciplinary works and creative programming under the baton of Mr Quek Ling Kiong. In 2019, the orchestra marked its 10th anniversary with the commemorative concert Perfect 10 – FM SMUCO. Despite the interruption of live performances during COVID‑19, SMUCO remained agile and imaginative, presenting virtual productions such as the 2020 showcase "To Gather" as part of the SMU Arts Festival. In 2022, the orchestra made its return to the stage with Spring Rhapsodies. Today, SMUCO is led by its principal conductor Mr Heng Xiangle, who trained under Mr Quek Ling Kiong and made his conducting debut at the age of 21.
Celebrating cultural confluence with Dan Bau in the orchestral production COMMISSIONS
- Guest musician Mr. Dinh Cao Tue is a Viet–Vietnamese creative and arts practitioner based between Singapore and Vietnam. Apart from writing, he performs on the Dan Bau, a traditional Vietnamese single‑string instrument, through which he explores and shares stories of cultural confluence. Tue has participated in numerous intercultural arts projects within his university’s arts groups as well as in various initiatives across Singapore. In celebration of SMU25 and SG60, the concert commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces celebrating Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme includes three world premieres of original commissions written specially for SMU25 and SG60, a multicultural music segment and performances by guest musicians --including artists from Singapore’s Purple Symphony. It reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The concert also features unique instruments from Asian countries where SMU has her overseas centers -- Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, highlighting SMU’s commitment to inclusion and cultural exchange. The Đàn bầu (or Dan Bau) is a distinctive Vietnamese monochord, a one‑stringed zither celebrated for its haunting, voice‑like tones created through harmonic techniques. Traditionally crafted from bamboo, a gourd, and a flexible rod, it has long held a central place in Vietnamese folk music, often accompanying poetry recitations and storytelling. Contemporary versions often crafted with metal and wood, incorporate electric pickups to enhance projection and sound quality.
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
- 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 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.
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.
Commencement 2010
- Faculty procession at the start of Singapore Management University's seventh commencement ceremony. Left to right: Associate Professor Leong Kwong Sin, Associate Professor Kirpal Singh and Associate Professor Andrew Lee. The event was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010.
Five-university dance crew delivers electrifying high energy performances to the stage of Live, Laugh, Lor
- For the first time in the history of the Singapore Night Festival, all eight higher education institutions—including NUS, NTU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, UAS, SIM, and SMU—shared a common stage in the vibrant music and dance showcase held at SMU's campus green. The area burst into life as thousands gathered to watch the performace Live, Laugh, Lor. More than a showcase of performances, the event became a celebration of togetherness, capturing the very essence of SG60: a story of unity, vibrancy, and youth expression. The featured photograph captures Dreamwerkz, the resident street dance club from SIM. Their performance took audiences on a high‑octane dance journey through Singaporean culture—from the thrill of a first‑class SIA flight, to a warm welcome by locals, and finally a festive finale at Sentosa Beach—honouring movement, diversity, and the joy of Singaporean identity.
25x25, a multidisciplinary art exhibition in collaboration with SMU Libraries
- (From left) Professor Kwok Kian Woon, Vice-Chancellor of UAS; Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU; and Mr Shuvan Sasidharan, a student from the SMU Ambassadorial Corps, appreciating Silent Nature, an artwork by student artist Hadirah Binte Mohd Hazarul, featured in the 25x25 Exhibition as a part of SMU's 2025 Arts Festival. The exhibition highlighted a new wave of student creativity, presenting visual and literary responses to 25 works from the SMU Art Collection. Curated in collaboration with SMU Libraries, the exhibition, held in SMU's de Suantio Gallery, fosters cross-medium dialogue and offers fresh interpretations of themes explored in the original artworks. Silent Nature, comprising photo prints on foam board, was inspired by Bernar Venet’s 2004 sculpture 97.5° Arc x 8. The sculpture was installed at SMU's campus green as a gift from Dato' Kho Hui Meng in 2015. "When I first saw Bernar Venet’s 97.5° Arc x 8 (2004), I was skeptical due to its simplicity. Alas, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Venet’s sculpture aims to capture the process behind it, rather than the aesthetic of it. I was soon inspired by the concept art that Venet is presenting: the effect of nature and time. How nature slowly yet surely alters the man-made structure surrounding them, shaping it to conform and accept nature. Through my artwork, I aimed to capture the subtle yet powerful signs of decay that are seen in our daily lives, yet often overlooked. To remain true to the theme, all the photographs that I took and displayed were raw, unedited shots." -- Hadirah Binte Mohd Hazarul, Year 2, School of Accountancy.
Commencement 2010
- School of Information Systems undergraduates celebrating becoming graduates at Singapore Management University's seventh commencement ceremony. Master's degrees were awarded to 311 students and 1203 students earned bachelor's degrees. The event was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010.
SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018
- SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Mr JY Pillay , Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Steven Miller at the SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018
SMU leadership champions student engagement at Early Admissions Discovery Day 2026
- Senior leaders were present on the ground to support the 2026 Early Admissions Discovery Day. Pictured standing from left to right are Ms Linette Lim, Director of the Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance; Professor Alan Chan, Provost; and Dr Navin Rajagobal, Senior Director of Academic Services and Operations. The event welcomed prospective students to SMU, with Professor Chan delivering the opening address in SMU Hall at the Yong Pung How School of Law. Their presence underscored the University's commitment to engaging future students and providing them with a meaningful introduction to the SMU experience.
Patron’s Day 2011
- Winning accountancy tug-of-war team with Singapore Management University President Arnoud De Meyer and Dean of Accountancy Pang Yang Hoong. Patron's Day 2011 was celebrated at the city campus on 21 January 2011.
Patron’s Day 2011
- Students and supporters giving their best at Singapore Management University's annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron's Day 2011 was celebrated at the city campus on 21 January 2011.