Professor Hiro Saito having a discussion with two students in a brightly lit bench outside a classroom
Professor Hiro Saito having a discussion with two students in a brightly lit bench outside a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


    Professor Amanda Jakobsson having a discussion with two students in a bench next to Campus Green
    Professor Amanda Jakobsson having a discussion with two students in a bench next to Campus Green. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


      Professor Steven Miller engaging three students in a small group discussion
      Professor Steven Miller engaging three students in a small group discussion. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in smaller group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


        Study space under natural light in Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
        Study space under the natural light from the tinted windows in Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, overlooking the greenary of Fort Canning Park.


          Paranomic evening view of the newly built law school in 2017
          Paranomic evening view of the newly built law school , featuring the pearl shaped structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library at the front.


            The prominant pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library viewed from its entrance
            The prominant pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library as seen from its entrance in the newly built law school in 2017.


              SMU Patron President Tony Tan and SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping enjoying the performance at the 2014 Patron's Day
              SMU Patron President Tony Tan and SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping enjoying the performance at the 2014 Patron's Day


                Students admiring the SMOO SMOO display at the 2015 Patron's Day Celebrations
                Students admiring the SMOO SMOO display at the 2015 Patron's Day Celebrations


                  Launch of Sustainable Futures Track in the 2023 SMU Global Summer Programme
                  A new Sustainable Futures track was launched on the 8th edition of the Global Summer Programme in 2023. With the new track, students now had the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage, economic dynamism and diverse social landscapes of multifaceted Asia; underpinned by the crucial elements of sustainable development and protecting the environment. At the event in SMU Mochtar Riady Auditorium to open the annual programme are (from left) Ms Bay Hwee Eng (Assistant Director, GEO) ; Ms Zealyn Heng Shi Lin (Manager and Personal Assistant, Academic Services and Operations) ; Dr Navin Rajagobal (Senior Director of Academic Services and Operations) ; Guest of Honour Professor Tommy Koh ; Professor Timothy Clark (SMU Provost), Mr Rick Tay (Head, Centre for Global Education and Opportunities).


                    SMU sharing insights on the SMU-X pedagogy at the 2024 ACEEU Asia-Pacific Forum
                    From L - R : Professor Thorsten Kliewe, Chair, ACEEU, Germany ; Ms Siobhan Curran, Director, Entrepreneurship University of Newcastle, Australia ; Mr Kevin Koh, Head, SMU-X, Office of the Provost, Singapore Management University ; Mr Noor Azizi Ismail, Senior Professor at Malaysian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Business Universiti Malaysia Kelantan. The 2024 forum emphasised amplifying societal impact through entrepreneurship, community engagement, and cutting-edge technologies in higher education. Mr Kevin Koh, was invited to share insights into how SMU equips students with innovation and entrepreneurship skills through various strategic initiatives and programmes, including the award-winning SMU-X programme in a discussion panel on "The Future of Entrepreneurship and Engagement in Higher Education".


                      SMU expands regional presence with Overseas Centre in Bangkok
                      Striking the gong to launch the SMU Overseas Centre Bangkok on 27 October 2023. From L-R: Professor Lily Kong (SMU President), Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi (SMU Trustee and Group CEO of Frasers Property Limited), Guest of Honour Dr Krissanapong Kirtikara (Former Deputy Minister of Education & Chairman, Kasetsart University Council), Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich (Chair of SMU’s International Advisory Council in Thailand and President of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited), Mr Alexander Lim (Charge d’Affaires ad interim, Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Bangkok) and Professor Lim Sun Sun (Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement, SMU).


                        IdeaX : A toolkit develop for innovation and problem solving since 2021
                        The IdeaX Toolkit was developed by the SMU-X team in response to recurring challenges observed across multiple SMU-X classes and project presentations. Drawing from firsthand insights and classroom experience, the toolkit was designed to better support students throughout their project journey – from ideation to execution – by addressing common pain points and guiding them towards more effective and impactful outcomes. The toolkit comes in a deck of five coloured coded cards, addressing the concept of Themes, Disciplinary Knowledge, Analysis & Solution Frameworks, Problem-solving Road Map and Desired Learning Outcomes.


                          SMU-XO students with their mentors and senior management of VinaCapital
                          The picture was taken after the students' presentations to the mentors and senior management of VinaCapital in Ho Chi Minh City. VinaCapital, one of Vietnam’s leading investment management companies, sponsored the SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) project of ECON248 Overseas Project Experience (Macroeconomics in Asia). (Front row from left): Mr. Andy Ho, CIO of VinaCapital; Ms. Que Hoang-Phuong Vu, Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Economics, SMU; Mr. Derek Chiang, Senior Development Partner of SMU-X; and Mr. Brook Taylor, CEO of Asset Management and Executive Director at VinaCapital. Through projects, students gained first-hand experience in the fast-paced buy-side analyst role, identifying high-alpha projects to benefit various VinaCapital funds. They also deepened their knowledge of modern and sophisticated financial products such as SPACs and digital assets, understanding how these products have different characteristics under various macroeconomic and financial market conditions, especially in developing countries. As final deliverables to VinaCapital, students evaluated investment projects from different stakeholders’ perspectives and provided recommendations. They gained insights into the investment process and learned how to leverage market fluctuations to identify asset classes that could deliver positive investment returns. They also had the opportunity to interact with faculty and students at the Vietnam National University, network with aspiring start-up founders and SMU alumni based in Ho Chi Minh City. They also managed to squeeze in some time to soak in the sights and sounds of the city, and visit cultural sites like the Cu Chi Tunnel and Mekong River.


                            Students jamming in the basement studio
                            Located at the basement car park of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the basement studio has soundproofed walls, and is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment. It provides a practice space for music rehearsals, jamming suite and music productions, adding colour to the university life of students.


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