Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
Examining a three-dimensional model of Singapore Management University’s city campus, left to right, Provost Tan Chin Tiong, architect Ted Cullinan, President Ronald Frank, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Minister of Education Teo Chee Hean. Photo taken at the groundbreaking ceremony in Bras Basah on 27 March 2002.
    Collection: People


    Mongolian Prime Minister Visits
    Singapore Management University hosts an entourage of education, business and manufacturing leaders from Mongolia. In centre, from left to right: Mongolian Prime Minster Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Singapore Minister for State for Health, Environment and Transport Balaji Sadasivan, and SMU President Ronald Frank. Photo taken on 11 October 2002.
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      TCS-SMU iCIty-Lab inauguration on 5 August 2011
      Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, business solutions and consulting firm, and the Singapore Management University (SMU) announced on 5 August 2011 the establishment of the TCS-SMU iCity Lab to be located at SMU. The collaboration agreement signed today states the two organizations are partnering to create a new research facility to develop industry standards and IT frameworks for the emerging intelligent city (“iCity”) model of urban development. From L-R: Tharman Shanmugartnam, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance and Manpower, Girija Pande, Chairman TCS Asia Pacific, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President, Steven Miller, Dean SIS.
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        Ms Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Law & Education, graced the launch of the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets & the Law in Asia (ARCIALA) at SMU
        SMU launches the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets and the Law in Asia (ARCIALA). The launch event was graced by Guest-of-honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Law and Education, who delivered an Opening Address at the launch event. Helming the new Centre as its Director is Professor of Law Liu Kung-Chung; the Centre’s Deputy Director is Professor of Law Irene Calboli
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          SMU strengthens career readiness with co-curricular transcript and lifelong career support
          At the SMU Co-Curricular Symposium 2025, Professor Alan Chan, SMU Provost (left), and Education Minister Chan Chun Sing (right) celebrated SMU's dedication to providing transformative education through impactful co-curricular learning. The event marked a historic milestone with the announcement that the 2025 graduates will be the first cohort to receive SMU’s Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT), a pioneering initiative in Singapore that formally documents students' co-curricular achievements and skills developed. Additionally, all SMU degree holders will have access to Lifelong Career Support, including career coaching, networking opportunities, and job placement resources from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), ensuring career resilience beyond graduation.
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            Minister Ong Ye Kung and Professor Lily Kong having a wide-ranging conversation in the 2025 SICC AGM luncheon
            At the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Annual General Meeting Luncheon held on 27 June 2025, SMU President Professor Lily Kong moderated a wide-ranging dialogue with the Guest-of-Honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health. Set against a backdrop of global uncertainty, demographic shifts, and growing socio-economic pressures, the conversation examined some of the most pressing issues shaping Singapore’s future—including workforce resilience, population ageing, geopolitical developments, and the national imperative for lifelong learning. The luncheon brought together senior leaders from across government, business, and the non-profit sector. In her opening remarks, Professor Kong highlighted the timeliness of the dialogue, underscoring the need for societies to adapt and thrive amid an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global landscape.
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              Inaugural Convocation
              The inaugural convocation ceremony marking the opening of Singapore Management University and the beginning of the academic year. Ceremonies were held on 29 July 2000 at Bras Basah Park, the site of the university’s future city campus. Front row, left to right: Associate Professor Low Kee Yang, Deputy Dean, School of Business; Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Dean, School of Business; Deputy President Tan Teck Meng; Chancellor Lim Kim San; Education Minister Teo Chee Hean; Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman, Board of Trustees; President Janice Bellace; Professor Patrick Harker, Dean, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; and Provost Tan Chin Tiong.
                Collection: Convocation & Academic Year Opening


                Convocation 2001
                Left to right: Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Chancellor Lim Kim San, Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, President Janice Bellace, Provost Tan Chin Tiong and Deputy President Tan Teck Meng. Photo taken at Singapore Management University’s second convocation, held at Suntec City Convention Centre. The renovated Bukit Timah campus is pictured behind the group.
                  Collection: Convocation & Academic Year Opening


                  Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and Minister Edwin Tong viewing an exhibition that pays tribute to Dr Yong Pung How
                  On 8 April 2021, Singapore Management University (SMU) held a ceremony to officially rename its law school after Singapore’s former Chief Justice, Dr Yong Pung How. The new name, Yong Pung How School of Law (杨邦孝法学院), took effect on 11 April 2021, which would have been Dr Yong’s 95th birthday. Guests attending the event had the opportunity to view an exhibition paying tribute to Dr Yong’s significant contributions to public service and to Singapore. The exhibition, together with a portrait of Dr Yong Pung How, was later adapted into a permanent display at the School to inspire students to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence that characterised Dr Yong’s lifetime of achievements. This photograph shows Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) and Minister Edwin Tong (right) viewing the exhibition, which commemorated Dr Yong Pung How’s enduring legacy and contributions to Singapore.
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                    Inaugural Convocation
                    View of the audience and stage at the inaugural convocation ceremony marking the opening of Singapore Management University and the beginning of the academic year. Over 1,200 guests, 35 faculty and 306 students attended. Education Minister Teo Chee Hean was guest of honour. Ceremonies were held on 29 July 2000 at Bras Basah Park, the site of the Singapore Management University’s future city campus.
                      Collection: Convocation & Academic Year Opening


                      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
                        Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                        Patron’s Day 2010
                        Left to right, Singapore Management University Pro-Chancellor J Y Pillay, Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan, Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, and Claire Chiang at Patron’s Day 2010. This year marks SMU's tenth anniversary. Patron's Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.
                          Collection: Patron's Day


                          Reception for President Ronald Frank
                          Left to right, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, and President Ronald Frank touring Singapore Management University's newly-renovated Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken 18 September 2001.
                            Collection: People


                            Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and Minister Edwin Tong viewing an exhibition that pays tribute to Dr Yong Pung How
                            On 8 April 2021, Singapore Management University (SMU) held a ceremony to officially rename its law school after Singapore’s former Chief Justice, Dr Yong Pung How. The new name, Yong Pung How School of Law (杨邦孝法学院), took effect on 11 April 2021, which would have been Dr Yong’s 95th birthday. Guests attending the event had the opportunity to view an exhibition paying tribute to Dr Yong’s significant contributions to public service and to Singapore. The exhibition, together with a portrait of Dr Yong Pung How, was later adapted into a permanent display at the School to inspire students to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence that characterised Dr Yong’s lifetime of achievements. This photograph shows Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) and Minister Edwin Tong (right) viewing the exhibition, which commemorated Dr Yong Pung How’s enduring legacy and contributions to Singapore.
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                              A moment of reflection at the Yong Pung How School of Law renaming ceremony
                              Pictured from left to right are Minister for Education Lawrence Wong, SMU President Professor Lily Kong, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, and SMU Chancellor Dr Tony Tan, engaged in conversation at the ceremony to rename the School of Law as the Yong Pung How School of Law. The ceremony was held on 8 April 2021 at SMU Hall, located on Basement 1 of the School of Law building.
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                                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.
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                                  Education Minister Visits SMU
                                  Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean makes his first visit to Singapore Management University. He met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng.
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                                    Inaugural Convocation
                                    Closing procession of Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. The procession is led by SMU President Janice Bellace carrying the mace which symbolises scholarship, research and innovation. She is followed by Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Lim Kim San.
                                      Collection: Convocation & Academic Year Opening


                                      Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                      Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.
                                        Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                                        Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                        Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.
                                          Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                                          DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU
                                          Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan speaking with students on his first visit to Singapore Management University on 8 September 2000. Dr Tan also held a press conference where he announced that SMU would offer an accountancy program in 2001.
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                                            Education Minister Visits SMU
                                            Associate Professor Low Kee Yang (on right) welcoming Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean on his first visit to Singapore Management University. The minister met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work being done on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Professor Phang Sock Yong, Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean of Students Low Aik Meng, Associate Professor Low Kee Yang and Professor Tan Lee Chuan. A map of the SMU’s planned city campus Is displayed on the wall behind the group.
                                              Collection: People


                                              Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                              Left to right: Dr Li Ka Shing and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
                                                Collection: People


                                                SMU officially renames its law school Yong Pung How School of Law in 2021
                                                This photograph captures the official unveiling of the Yong Pung How School of Law name during a renaming ceremony held at SMU Hall, located in the basement of the law school building, on 8 April 2021. The event marked the renaming of Singapore Management University’s School of Law in honour of Singapore’s former Chief Justice, Dr Yong Pung How, with the new name taking effect on 11 April 2021, the date of what would have been his 95th birthday. Pictured on stage from left to right are Professor Goh Yihan, SC, Dean of the School of Law; Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law; Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Education; The Honourable Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Distinguished guest Mrs Yong Wei Woo, wife of the late Dr Yong Pung How; Ms Yong Ying-I, daughter of the late Dr Yong; and Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU. Attended by members of the judiciary, government leaders, SMU leadership, faculty, students, alumni, and Dr Yong’s family, the ceremony commemorated Dr Yong’s lasting contributions to Singapore’s legal system and his pivotal role in advancing legal education at SMU.
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