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Students from SMU and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in a discussion
- In 2019, students from the SMU-XO course "Millennial Talent Management – Recruitment and Engagement" teamed up with their peers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) to develop solutions for PT Pagilaran's challenges in attracting and retaining millennial employees.
SMU-X at 10: A decade of learning that turns ideas into action
- (From L to R) Mr Kevin Koh, Head of SMU-X ; Professor Alan Chan, SMU Provost ; Professor Venky Shankararaman, Vice Provost (Education) and Associate Professor Yuanto Kusnadi, SMU-X Academic Director, holding the commemorative book launched to mark the 10th anniversary of SMU‑X. The book titled ‘From classroom to real world: A decade of industry project-based experiential learning’, traces the initiative’s journey from a bold pedagogical experiment to a defining pillar of the University’s education ecosystem. Launched at the National Library Building on December 2025, the event brought together students, staff, faculty, industry partners and alumni who have shaped – and been shaped by – SMU-X over the past decade. Through reflections spanning across disciplines, industries, and geographies, the book offers insights into how real‑world, project‑based learning has transformed classroom education at SMU.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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)
Launch of Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre website on 2023 Career Day
- Dr Navin Rajagobal, Senior Director of Academic Services and Operations, attended the 2023 Career Day to unveil the new website and career resources of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). Career Day, an annual event hosted by DKHMCC, offered students and recent graduates the opportunity to connect with potential employers and explore various career paths. Additionally, attendees could access career coaching, personalized consultations, and other services provided by the Centre.
Outstanding Intern of the Year award recipients of 2017
- Ms. Ruth Chiang (center) is pictured with the 2017 Outstanding Intern of the Year award first-place winner, Lu Yi Qi, Benjamin (left), and second runner-up, Elizabeth Ong Xin Yi (right). Established in 2013, the award is funded by an endowed contribution from Ms. Ruth Chiang, the pioneer director of the Office of Career Services at SMU. Managed by the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), the award scheme aims to encourage excellence in internship performance, uphold good and ethical values and practices in the workplace, and recognize students' achievements in their internships.
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
Students in the inaugural run of SMU Asia Global Exposure programme at University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City
- SMU students with local students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Vietnam, during the inaugural run of the SMU Asia Global Exposure (SAGE) programme in 2024. The photo was taken in a UEH campus classroom during their first lesson. SAGE is a series of short-term immersion programmes comprising classes hosted by local universities, cultural immersion activities and company visits in Southeast Asia countries. The initiative aims to broaden students’ understanding of regional economies and diverse cultures.
The first IdeaX Innovation and Problem-Solving Workshop in 2021
- Mr. Derek Chiang, Senior Development Partner of SMU-X, is featured as one of the instructors for the first workshop that utilized the IdeaX Toolkit in 2021. The workshop aims to equip students with the skills needed to support their SMU-X project journey, from ideation to execution.
Group discussion using the deck of cards from the IdeaX Toolkit
- Students in a group discussion using the deck of cards from the IdeaX Toolkit to build their project road map. SMU-X hosted its inaugural IdeaX workshop – an innovation and problem-solving session for students on how to better approach their SMU-X projects in February 2021. The IdeaX toolkit is designed to guide students in their project challenges, where the deck of cards are used to facilitate conversations, ideate solutions and evaluate ideas. IdeaX can also be used beyond the classroom by organisations seeking opportunities to make meaningful impact.
SMU-XO students on a boat cruise along the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- As part of the SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) programme for ECON248 Overseas Project Experience (Macroeconomics in Asia), the students engaged in a recreational activity by taking a boat cruise along the Mekong River before heading to one of the local villages for a cultural exchange.
Students in the 2024 cohort of the SMU-XO Applied Psychology in Asia course in Tainan, Taiwan
- Students posing under an old world map in the National Museum of Taiwan History in Tainan, Taiwan as part of the cultural tour under SMU-XO course PSYC308 Applied Psychology in Asia. The group is led by Professor Cheng Chi-Ying (left in photo) from the School of Social Sciences. This course delves into advanced theoretical and empirical studies on the psychological relationship between culture and creativity/innovation, among other relevant topics. Students gained practical cross-cultural collaboration experience by working with their Taiwanese counterparts, including students and faculty members from the Institute of Creative Industries Design at National Cheng Kung University, as well as a business client.
SMU students with their friends from Universitas Gadjah Mada took a group photo at a tea plantation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Students from the SMU-XO course "Millennial Talent Management – Recruitment and Engagement" and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) visited the PT Pagilaran plantation in Yogyakarta to collaborate on developing new solutions for recruiting and retaining millennial employees. The students taught by academics from both SMU and UGM, engaged with tea farmers and factory employees to gather insights for their proposed solutions. PT Pagilaran, a subsidiary of UGM specializing in tea and cocoa exports, provided an experiential learning setting for the students. The innovative pedagogy was lauded at the fourth PIEoneer Awards in 2020, a global award that celebrate innovation and achievement across the whole of the international education industry.
Experiential booth manned by the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore at the SMU-X 10th anniversary book launch
- Guests explored Sarawak’s rich culture at an experiential booth by the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore, one of the industry partners featured at the SMU‑X 10th Anniversary Book Launch. In the event, guests were invited to experience the spirit of SMU‑X through interactive showcases and activity booths supported by industry collaborators. These hands‑on experiences highlighted cross‑cultural learning, creativity and human connection — signature elements of the SMU‑X pedagogy. Together, the project gallery and experiential activities demonstrated how SMU‑X learning extends well beyond the classroom, encouraging students to engage deeply with communities, industries and ideas in ways that are rigorous, meaningful and impactful.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.