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Inaugural run of ASEAN Internship Programme Plus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Students participating in the inaugural ASEAN Internship Programme Plus (AIP+) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, had the opportunity to visit a local business and gain firsthand insights into how agriculture contributes to economic growth and supports rural livelihoods. They also studied at Vietnam National University to gain insights into Vietnam’s politics, economy, and society. Launched in May 2025, the AIP+ programme is jointly managed by the Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO) and the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). It aims to enhance students' employability and global readiness through internships at ASEAN companies. Students are introduced to ASEAN cities with high business potential, providing them with an understanding of the companies, challenges, opportunities, and the business culture and landscape. They are also given opportunities to acclimatize to the city and country, and to build contacts in their assigned location.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: An Inspired Journey
- From an ambitious idea to a trailblazer in education, research, and innovation—SMU has spent 25 years pushing boundaries, creating impact, and empowering future-ready changemakers. Celebrating the evolution of Singapore Management University since its inception in 2000, this video features interviews with founders, pioneers, students, alumni and partners who have fuelled our journey as they reminisce their unique experiences with the University.
Leading Global Institutions launch alliance to advance human-centric urban research
- The founding members of the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies are (R-L) Prof Orlando Woods, Director, Urban Institute, Singapore Management University, Prof Karen Chapple, Director, The School of Cities, University of Toronto, Prof Cathy Oke, Director, Melbourne Centre for Cities, Prof Loretta Lees, Director, The Initiative on Cities, Boston University, Prof Hyun Bang Shin, Head of Department, Department of Geography and Environment, The London School of Economics and Political Science. Five globally respected academic institutions have come together to launch the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies – a pioneering initiative that places people at the heart of urban research and policymaking. The partnership was announced on 1st July 2025 at the Singapore Management University (SMU) City Dialogues held in Vienna, taking place as part of the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit 2025. The alliance aims to deepen understanding of how city dwellers sense, navigate and shape the urban environments they inhabit. This includes examination of the social and cultural norms, social networks and economic linkages – the “soft infrastructures” – that underpin resilient and sustainable cities.
SMU and Tax Academy of Singapore established the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative on 11 Aug 2025
- (From left to right) Assistant Professor Vincent Ooi, Professor Lee Pey Woan, both from Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL), Singapore Management University ; Mr Dennis Lui, CEO and Ms Eunice Toh from the Tax Academy of Singapore. Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) and Tax Academy of Singapore announced the establishment of the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI) which will be undertaken by YPHSL’s Centre for Commercial Law in Asia. Supported by a grant from the Tax Academy of Singapore, this initiative aims to both contribute to the international tax academic community and serve the body of tax professionals in Singapore through three main streams of work: 1) conduct world-class international tax research; 2) develop local academic capacity in taxation; and 3) build links with international thought-leaders in taxation.
Students showcasing their recommendations on improving the management of intergenerational diversity in the operation of Nestle Singapore
- During the 2019 showcase of students' final presentations for the SMU-X course Managing Diversity in Asia, Assistant Professors Aidan Wong (left) and Charlotte Setijadi (second from left) from the School of Social Sciences reviewed the work of a group of students. The students worked with Nestle Singapore and recommends various solutions in enhancing gender diversity and inclusion in its workplace. The course, in collaboration with the School of Social Sciences, aims to equip students with the necessary skills to become effective and empathetic managers of people in dynamic multicultural environments. In the course, students will learn analytical frameworks that will enable them to gain deeper understanding of existing problems to do with inequality and diversity in contemporary Asian societies.
Residences @ Prinsep
- Residences @ Prinsep, Singapore Management University's first hostel, opened in December 2006. Three blocks of conservation flats were renovated to provide 48 apartments for 261 students.
420 solar panels covering the roof of the newly launched SMU Connexion building in 2022
- SMU officially launched the SMU Connexion building which includes the installation of 420 solar panels on the roof, meeting 12 per cent of the campus’ overall energy consumption. As a city campus with limited avenues for onsite renewable engery generation, solar energy is the only feasible renewable energy source.
All about SMU Labs
- Launched in December 2014, SMU Labs is a specially-designed facilities located at the old MPH building in Stamford Road that supports SMU-X courses. Facilities in the three-storey building such as the While and Huddle rooms, are designed to promote active participation, discussion, ideation and collaboration. There are also spaces for play, relaxation and rest. This video introduces the different spaces available to students round the clock for their enriched learning experiences.
Move to the City
- After four years at the Bukit Timah campus, a parade of 1,000 undergraduates and academics made their way from Bukit Timah to SMU's new city Campus in Bras Basah
SMU launches Urban Institute focused on the study of Asian cities
- New institute will craft a multi- and interdisciplinary research agenda organised around the key themes of Urban Infrastructure, Urban Growth and Urban Life. From L-R: Assoc Prof Orlando Woods, Director of SMU Urban Institute; Prof Timothy Clark, Provost of SMU; Mr Piyush Gupta, SMU Chairman; Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development; Prof Lily Kong, President of SMU; Prof Archan Misra, Vice Provost (Research) of SMU.
Professor Tan Chin Tiong (in red), Provost of SMU, cycling with staff and students in the inaugural SMU Challenge
- SMU Challenge is the university's annual community outreach event that provides students with opportunities to interact with beneficiaries on a personal level, understand underlying societal issues and needs, and gain deeper insights to support these beneficiaries throught their community service projects. The first SMU Challenge in 2008, organized by SMU Students' Association, is a cyclethon held in the Atrium of Plaza Singapura. Its goal was to pedal 50,000km collectively in 30 hours on 120 stationery bikes to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore.
Launch of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre in 2012
- SMU President Arnoud De Meyer (left) and SMU Board of Trustee Dato' Kho Hui Meng (right) at the launch of the Career Centre named in honor of Dato' Kho Hui Meng's generous contribution to the University. The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) collaborates with employers to empower students in shaping their career paths through personalized support, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing their skills and confidence for the workforce.
Viewing the model of the new law school building
- SMU President Arnoud De Meyer; Professor Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, School of Law; Attorney-General Steven Chong; Chancellor Yong Pung How; Dr Jonathan Marshall, son of David Marshall; Ms Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings; Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman. Board of Trustees—being briefed by the architect about the new School of Law building.
Business School Construction Site
- The construction site for Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Stamford Road runs across the middle of the picture; Queen Street is on the right and Victoria Street on the left. Photo taken on 27 November 2002.
Campus Green
- View of the campus green at Singapore Management University’s city campus. The Bodhi Tree is on the right and the School of Information Systems is in the background. Photo taken on 14 March 2006.
Guest-of-Honour Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State for Education, and Sustainability and the Environment, speaking at the launch of Resilient Workfirces Institute
- Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, graced the launch of the Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) in Singapore Management University as Guest-of-Honour. In his remarks, Dr Janil highlighted the importance of partnerships with industry, enabled by research, in overcoming workforce disruptions brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.
SMU received contribution from Equinix to advance applied research under ResWORK
- At the launch of the SMU Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) in January 2026, SMU received a contribution of S$450,000 from Equinix to advance applied research under ResWORK. The funding will support a flagship systemic research project on occupational exposure to AI within Singapore’s labour market. The photo captures the presentation of research contribution from Equinix to ResWORK, represented by Ms Leong Yee May, Managing Director of Equinix (left), and Professor Archan Misra, Vice Provost of Research and Interim Director of ResWORK (right).
Professor Lily Kong and Mr Jack Dorsey at the SMU Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series 2019
- SMU President Professor Lily Kong and Twitter Co-founder Mr Jack Dorsey at the SMU Presidential Distinguished Lecturer Series 2019.
Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series by SMU and The EDB Society Part 1
- Finance Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat at the launch of the Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series by SMU and The EDB Society.
Professor Lily Kong at SMU City Dialogues inaugural edition 2019
- SMU President Professor Lily Kong at SMU City Dialogues inaugural edition 2019.
SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the 2013 Ho Rih Hwa Lecture Series
- SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addressing the audience in a dialogue session as part of the Ho Rih Hwa Lecture Series jointly organised with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
SMU’s Co-Curricular Transcript wins Gold at QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025
- Singapore Management University (SMU) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Nurturing Employability category at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025, in recognition of its groundbreaking Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT), a pioneering University-wide initiative that makes visible the skills and competencies students develop through experiential, out-of-classroom learning. The win underscores the CCT’s innovation, real-world impact, and scalability. Developed by the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS), the Co-Curricular Transcript is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Singapore that complements the academic transcript by formally documenting students’ engagement in co-curricular activities and the skills developed through these experiences. At the heart of the initiative is the Integrated Co-Curricular Management System (ICMS), a digital platform that supports participation tracking, guided reflection and mentor feedback. Through this system, students are guided to make intentional co-curricular choices, reflect meaningfully on their experiences, and translate learning into demonstrable competencies. The photo featured the core team from ODOS and Integrated Information Technology Services behind the CCT and the ICMS. (From R - L) : Mr Tan Gak Khiam, Senior Deputy Director, Digital Enterprise Services, IITS ; Mr Lau Kai Cheong, Chief Information Officer and Vice President, IITS ; Ms Yvonne Yong, IITS ; Professor Paulin Straughan, former Dean of Students ; Mr Alvin Sim, Head, Co-Curriculum Development and Student Care & Support Services, ODOS ; Mr Toh Xiao Wee, ODOS and Mr Hendry Wangsa, IITS.
How Co-Curricular Transcript is transforming the way SMU students document and articulate their learning
- Singapore Management University (SMU) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Nurturing Employability category at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025, in recognition of its groundbreaking Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT), a pioneering University-wide initiative that makes visible the skills and competencies students develop through experiential, out-of-classroom learning. The win underscores the CCT’s innovation, real-world impact, and scalability. Developed by the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS), the Co-Curricular Transcript is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Singapore that complements the academic transcript by formally documenting students’ engagement in co-curricular activities and the skills developed through these experiences. First awarded to the graduating Class of 2025, the CCT reflects SMU’s long-standing philosophy that meaningful learning occurs not only in the classroom, but also through leadership roles, community service, internships, student organisations and other experiential opportunities. This video presents how the Co-Curricular Transcript is transforming the way SMU students document and articulate their learning with the support of the Integrated Co-Curricular Management System (ICMS).
SMU Chinese Orchestra premieres a new composition And Beyond in the SMU25 Arts Festival concert
- In the COMMISSIONS concert held at the SOTA Concert Hall, the SMU Chinese Orchestra premiered And Beyond, a new work by local composer Mr Eric Watson, conducted by Mr Quek Ling Kiong. The concert reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The concert used large visual images and lighting designs inspired by the concept of each song to augment the presentation to the audience. About the composition: And Beyond is a celebratory composition created to mark 25 years of genesis and growth of SMU. In shaping the piece, the composer endeavoured to capture the spirit and intent of the anniversary theme "Celebrating Meaningful Impact: 25 Years and Beyond" in the general tone of the composition. The overall mood of the music and its varied textures ranges from full orchestral passages, expressive solo instrumenting to quiet meaningful strings, and boisterous yet controlled percussions. SMU’s 25-year journey has left a deep and far-reaching impact, extending beyond Singapore through the establishment of campuses in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. To reflect this expanding influence, the composer weaves into the orchestral tapestry three instruments from these countries—the Dan Bau, Khong Wong Yai, and Angklung—which enter the work about one-third of the way through, symbolizing unity across cultures and communities. The occasion celebrates only the first chapter of SMU’s story. The title, And Beyond, points toward the meaningful future ahead—one filled with exciting possibilities, continued growth, and new horizons yet to be discovered.
Cast and crew behind Return of RE:TURN strike a fun pose after performance
- Some of SMU Eurhythmix (EMIX) cast and crew behind Return of RE:TURN strike a fun pose after the performance at the Drama Centre Theatre on 20 September 2025. (Seated in chair from L - R) : Professor Mark Chong, Dean of Students and Professor Lily Kong, President, Singapore Management University. Seated beside Professor Kong is Gin Lam, creative director of the production. EMIX is the university’s premier Hip-Hop club, celebrated for its professionalism, showmanship, and technical precision. Guided by its mission to “train and provide dancers with opportunities and exposure to hip-hop, to guide them to their maximum potential and inculcate a strong passion for hip-hop", EMIX delivers performances that go beyond strong choreography. Each piece is crafted to connect with audiences, conveying relatable stories with a touch of humour. The group is also widely recognised for its iconic biennial productions, Timeless and RAW, which spotlight EMIX’s creativity, innovation, and passion.