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SMU State of University Address on 20 August 2010 staff award
- Howard Hunter at the SMU President State of University Address on 20 August 2010, giving an award to a staff
Start-Up Team with Maps and Model of SMU's Campus
- Members of the planning team for the new Singapore Management University posing with maps and a three-dimensional model of the planned city campus. Left to right: Associate Professor Leong Kwong Sin, Wang Wai Yee, Associate Professor Toh Tian Ser, Associate Professor Low Aik Meng, Professor Tan Teck Meng, Professor Tan Chin Tiong, Eddie Wee, and Grace Cheng. Photo taken at SIM on 5 December 1998.
Early Faculty and Staff
- Faculty and staff working on the start-up of Singapore Management University. The picture was taken on 2 September 1999 at the university’s first offices at Wah Chang House on Upper Bukit Timah Road. The team is gathered beside the three-dimensional model of SMU's proposed city campus on the occasion of President Janice Bellace's birthday.
Students at Bukit Timah Campus
- Singapore Management University students at the Bukit Timah campus in 2000. Classes were held on this campus beginning in August 2001, the start of SMU’s second academic year.
SMU-X team in the 2024/2025 INDEX Symposium held in CUHK Business School, Hong Kong
- From L - R : Gloria Zhang, Joyce Tay, Kevin Koh (Head), Yuanto Kusnadi (Academic Director), Derek Chiang, Emmaline Lim (Deputy-Head), John Tay. SMU-X team with Professor Kusnadi at the 2024/2025 INDEX Symposium in Hong Konog. Launched by SMU's SMU-X team in 2023, the INDEX Symposium was created as a platform to foster collaboration between academia and industry. With its second edition, SMU-X joined forces with CUHK Business School to expand this global dialogue, reaffirming its commitment to advancing experiential education through interdisciplinary partnerships.
Staff behind the launch of 2018 International Speaker Series Dialogue in India
- In February 2018, staff from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), Executive Development, and the Office of Alumni Relations collaborated to support the successful launch of the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue in India.(from L to R) Mr Victor Go, Dr Flocy Joseph, Programme Director at SMU Executive Development, Ms Lynette Goh, Mr Henry Yeo, Head of SMU’s Postgraduate Career Services office, Mr Sam Wu.
Faculty, Adjunct Teaching Mentors and Staff behind the SMU-X programme
- SMU Provost Prof Tim Clark (seated front row, fifth from the right) shared a light-hearted moment with the Faculty, Adjunct Teaching Mentors (ATMs), and staff supporting the SMU-X programme during an appreciation lunch event. The SMU-X programme first engaged ATMs in 2018. Since then, they have played a vital role alongside faculty in guiding student teams through real-world, project-based experiential learning. These mentors familiarize themselves with the course structure and objectives, regularly meeting with student teams to coach them through research, analysis, prototyping, and deliverable preparation. Beyond mentoring, ATMs also support logistical and academic coordination by recruiting guest speakers or technical experts, attending major project events like kick-offs and final presentations, reviewing drafts, offering substantive feedback, and ensuring smooth collaboration between students, faculty, and project partners. Through their hands-on facilitation and structured guidance, ATMs help uphold SMU-X’s high standards while enabling students to develop professional confidence, teamwork, and practical problem-solving skills.
Financial Education Programme
- Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Dean of the School of Business, with Singapore Management University undergraduates at a talk by Sunil Sreenivasan, Citibank's country corporate officer. The talk is part of a financial education programme, supplementary to the SMU core curriculum, which provides practical lessons in finance, banking and economics.
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.
Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture
- Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture. Small class sizes in seminar rooms is a paedagogy used in SMU since its inception, enabling faculty to interact closely with students during lecture.
SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018
- SMU Chancellor Mr J Y Pillay presented the SMU University Professorship certificate to SMU President Professor De Meyer at the SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018 at SMU Hall, on the right is SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping.
A talented student doing a solo guitar performance
- A talented student doing a solo guitar performance in a 2015 concert.
Students celebrating the end of term with cheers and fun
- Students donning colurful outfits, painted faces, cheering and having fun in a day performance.
SMU Patron's Day 2025 celebrating a quarter century of community, innovation and impact
- This video highlights the the major moments of SMU Patron's Day 2025 while preserving its commemorative and institutional significance. Singapore Management University (SMU) marked its 25th anniversary with a vibrant Patron’s Day celebration on 17 January 2025, bringing together more than 7,000 students, alumni, faculty, and staff on Campus Green. Centred around the eight-metre inflatable mascot SMOO SMOO, the event showcased the spirit and achievements of the SMU community through a diverse programme of performances, activities, and tributes. Highlights included performances by alumni hip-hop crew Eluminix, SMU Samba Masala, the Malay Language and Cultural Club, and special appearances by alumni Chantalle Ng and Joshua Lim. As evening fell, Benjamin Kheng and DJ Kiara energized the crowd, transforming the anniversary celebration into a memorable showcase of community pride and shared belonging. The festivities also reflected SMU’s commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and inclusivity. More than 40 SMU Makers presented their ventures, from sustainable fashion creations to student-led startups, while the Inter-Faculty Tug-of-War brought together participants from all seven schools in a spirited display of camaraderie, with the Yong Pung How School of Law emerging victorious. Sustainability initiatives such as Go Green with SMOO encouraged recycling and environmental awareness, while the SMU(ltiply) fundraising campaign enabled service staff to take part in the celebrations. As part of the university’s 25th anniversary milestone, Patron’s Day 2025 celebrated SMU’s journey of growth and impact, while looking ahead to its next chapter of innovation and contribution to Singapore and beyond.
The victorious School of Economics' team in the Patron's Day 2026 Tug-of-War, pose a group photo with SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta and President Tharman
- Friendly rivalry and school spirit took centre stage at the Inter-Faculty Games during SMU Patron’s Day 2026, as students from all seven SMU schools competed in a series of spirited contests at Campus Green. Among the day’s most anticipated events was the Tug-of-War competition, which returned as a crowd favourite and drew enthusiastic support from students, staff, alumni, and guests. The introduction of a cheerleading segment further energized the competition, adding colour and excitement to the festivities. After several closely contested rounds, the School of Economics (SOE) emerged as champions of the Tug-of-War. The victory reflected the team’s determination, resilience, and strong sense of school pride. The achievement was made especially memorable for the students with the presence of distinguished guests, including Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who joined the SMU community in celebrating the occasion. The photo featured the winning team with President Tharman and SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta.
Postgraduate students explore the hidden job market through dialogue at Connecting Talents Jun 2026
- During the Question-and-Answer segment of the fireside chat at the Connecting Talents (CT) for Experienced Postgraduates event, held in the Quiet Area on Level 5 of the Li Ka Shing Library on 26 June 2026, postgraduate student Mr Avisenna Gusta, Master of IT in Business, engages in discussion with invited speaker Ricky Foo, Partner at Mercuri Urval. The exchange followed a session on “The Hidden Job Market: Opportunities You Won’t Find on LinkedIn,” where Mr Foo shared insights into how many sought-after career opportunities are secured through professional networks before they are publicly advertised. The interactive discussion allowed participants to seek practical career advice, deepen their understanding of networking strategies, and gain perspectives on the importance of building strong professional relationships to uncover opportunities and support long-term career development.
Students and alumni connect through industry-focused discussions at the Connecting Talents event in May 2026
- Students participated in a networking session during the Connecting Talents (CT) for Early-Career Postgraduates event on 22 May 2026, engaging with alumni across various industry-focused discussion tables. Shown here is an active exchange at the Technology table, where participants discussed career pathways, industry developments, and professional experiences. The networking segment encouraged meaningful conversations and facilitated connections between postgraduate students and members of the wider SMU professional community.
Early adminission advertisment with unconventional highlights on SMU's unique and revolutionary education
- In this series of admissions advertisements launched by Singapore Management University (SMU) in 2003, prospective students are invited to embrace an unconventional, intriguing, and undaunted learning journey under the tagline “Experiencing the SMU Spirit.” Created to foreground what distinguished SMU from more traditional institutions, the campaign deliberately shifted attention away from the usual markers of university prestige—grades, rankings, and academic accolades—and toward something more immediate and human: the confidence, enthusiasm, and mindset of SMU students. In doing so, the students themselves became the campaign’s most compelling evidence of SMU’s unique and progressive educational approach. The advertisements also crystallised four core qualities the university sought to cultivate: a heart grounded in empathy and support for the less privileged; a deep appreciation for life; spirit and soul expressed through generosity and sharing; and passion that fuels persistence and achievement. These ideals were voiced through individual student testimonies as a vivid embodiment of the values the campaign championed — Ms Jenny Foo (Heart); Mr Tan Chee Wee (Life); Mr Joven Lai (Life); Mr Jeremy Nguee (Soul); Mr Richard Ho (Passion) and Johnny Tay (Passion).
Students at SMU Open House 2018 Art Fiesta
- Students at SMU Open House 2018 Art Fiesta.
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.
Commemorating 20 Years: WKWC Launches Wee Kim Wee Room and Heritage Fund
- Commemorating its 20th anniversary, the Wee Kim Wee Centre (WKWC) is unveiling the new Wee Kim Wee Room at Singapore Management University (SMU), which houses some of the original belongings of former President Wee Kim Wee and Mrs Wee, and formally launching the Wee Kim Wee Heritage Fund.
Students in the Safari Desert Dubai in 2015
- Students doing the jump pose in the Safari Desert while on a trip to Dubai. This is an image of an old photograph submitted by students for the Jump Campaign in 2015, which captures students in jump poses while reflecting a part of their student life at the same time.
SMU President State of the University Address 2018
- Professor Arnoud De Meyer, SMU president, at the SMU President State of the University Address 2018.
Participants at SMU Challenge , Sport – A – Cause 2018
- Participants of the SMU Challenge , Sport – A – Cause 2018, a student initiative that helps to highlight and raise funds for the local special needs community.