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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).
Student sharing insights of her artwork in the 25x25 exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery
- Ms Alexis Lim (right) shared insights of her artwork inspired by Aung Khaing’s “Kogyi Kyaw Nat (Min Kyawzwa Nat)” (2014) with (from left) Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU Vice-Provost, Education, Professor Kwok Kian Woon, UAS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sabine Benoit, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Professor of Marketing (Practice) and Prof Lily Kong, SMU President. They were at the 25x25 exhibition in SMU de Suantio Gallery, where 25 diverse artworks created by students, in response to pieces from the SMU Art Collection, were showcased. "Law is a continuous interaction between structural forces (malevolent or benevolent), and human agency. This work narrates the progress of constitutional law appeals concerning 377A, the law that criminalises intercourse between gay men. This is done through drawing from the origin story of Sun Wu Kong, the Monkey King. Specifically, through his challenge against the Jade Emperor, subsequent imprisonment in the elixir cauldron, and emergence from the holy fires of Samadhi. This gives him 火眼金睛 (Huǒyǎn-jīnjīng, firey eyes), the ability to recognize evil. The work draws from the fauvist inspirations of the Burmese artist, Aung Khaing, in celebration of the spirit of perseverance and rebellion." -- Alexis Lim, Year 3, Yong Pung How School of Law
Mad About, official music video from the musical MAD
- Celebrate SMU’s 25th anniversary with "MAD ABOUT", an original song from MAD The Musical, performed during the 2025 SMU Arts Festival at the Drama Centre Theatre. The music and lyrics were composed by Mr Jimmy Ye, Director, Office of Student Life (SOL). The cast features a vibrant mix of SMU staff, current students and alumni. (From L in the video) Ms Joyce Tan, Year 2, School of Social Sciences ; Ms Shayanne Leung, Alumna, Lee Kong Chian School of Business ; Ms Michaela Leung, Alumna, School of Social Sciences ; Ms Melody Faith Ng, Year 2, Yong Pung How School of Law ; Mr Jimmy Ye, Director, SOL ; Mr Lennel Chua, Year 2, School of Computing and Information Systems ; Mr Sam Wu, Head, Office of Advancement ; Mr Neil Dyason, Alumnus, Master of Business Administration.
Introducing return of RE:TURN, a dance production by SMU Eurhythmix
- "return of RE:TURN" is a high energy dance production showcased in the 2025 Arts Festival. It explores the disappearing grammar of traditional Malay, Indian and Chinese dance forms, tracing their evolution and influence, turning dance genres like hip-hop into fresh and exciting possibilities. Held at the Drama Centre Theatre, this dynamic performance features the largest dance club and celebrates the 25th anniversary of SMU Eurhythmix, in conjunction with SMU25 and SG60. In this video, Gin Lam, the Creative Producer of the production, and Bianca Mikchaela Jao Arana, a Year 3 student from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, share their perspectives and reflections on the creative journey behind the show.
Student performing on the Angklung in the Arts Festival’s orchestral production COMMISSIONS
- Ms Valerie Chan Si Xuan, a Year 4 undergraduate from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, performed on the Angklung in COMMISSIONS, one-night-only concert presented by the SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) held at the SOTA Concert Hall. In celebration of SMU25 and SG60, the concert commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces celebrating Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme includes three world premieres of original commissions written specially for SMU25 and SG60, a multicultural music segment and performances by guest musicians --including artists from Singapore’s Purple Symphony. It reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The concert also features unique instruments from Asian countries where SMU has her overseas centers -- Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, highlighting SMU’s commitment to inclusion and cultural exchange. The Angklung, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a traditional Indonesian West Java musical instrument crated from tuned bamboo tubes mounted on a frame. As each instrument produces only one note or chord when shaken, ensemble collaboration is essential to create full melodies.
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.
Student artist featured in the 25×25 Exhibition, presenting her acrylic on paper art piece to a group of visitors
- Ms Trisha Tay (Right), a student artist featured in the 25×25 Exhibition, presenting her acrylic on paper art piece "Better To Be Alive (Aftermath)" to a group of visitors. Her artwork was inspired by Aung Ko's "We Are Moving" (2013), an acrylic on canvas gifted to SMU by Ian Holliday in 2023. The exhibition presented 25 diverse artworks created in response to selected pieces from the SMU Art Collection, in collaboration with SMU Libraries. Twenty-five student and alumni artists were invited to respond to 25 artworks, developing original interpretations under the mentorship of artists Deanna Ng and Susie Wong, and poet Yong Shu Hoong. Each participant explored their own method and perspective—whether engaging directly with the themes and subjects of the original works or drawing connections to personal biographies and lived experiences. On view from 22 August to 6 September 2025 at SMU de Suantio Gallery, the exhibition highlighted creative reinterpretations across mediums, including traditional ink paintings reimagined through photography and calligraphy transformed into spoken word. "The censorship of past traumas, such as in Aung Ko’s We Are Moving (2013), tends to highlight the power of narratives to steer the collective consciousness towards positivity or vice versa, art being one such storytelling device. In times of difficulty or transition, we crave the comfort of stories to counter our expectations of reality—as they naturally progress events towards a resolution that validates and heals our lost inner realities. However, the visibility of visual art can hamper artists’ ability to create a safe space for the ugly and uncomfortable to exist without intrusion. When people are changed thoroughly by their experiences and take on forms that no longer fit into life as we know it, does an artist’s reconstruction of such events convey their reclamation of their experiences, or enable further regression? How does public perception determine whether these known strangers move forwards, backwards, or towards stagnation? My response is centred on the national narrative around progression—if it leads to erasure or neglect of healing when people or events diverge from an orderly linear trajectory. While we reach for the stars, do we acknowledge those we leave behind?" - Trisha Tay, Year 2, School of Social Sciences
MAD ensemble and supporters with SMU President and Provost after the second night performance in SMU Arts Festival 2025
- The cast, performers, backstage crew, and supporters of the musical MAD pose for a photograph with SMU President Professor Lily Kong (seated right) and SMU Provost Professor Alan Chan (seated left) after the second night’s performance. MAD The Musical followed the journey of a present-day SMU undergraduate whose world collides with the fascinating, storied past of the site where one of our schools now stands. It was a playful and heartfelt blend of past and present, brought to life through the reimagining of pop hits by the likes of Taylor Swift, Green Day, and many others. A rare collaboration between SMU and top industry professionals - including Jo Tan for the original script concept, Jimmy Ye for original songs, George Chan as director, and Andy Cai as choreographer - MAD is an original musical created to celebrate SMU's 25th anniversary.
Engaging with an artwork in 25x25 Exhibition at 2025 Arts Festival
- Two visitors engaged with "Pride and Dignity", an acrylic and oil pastel on canvas artwork by Nicole Wong, in the 25x25 Exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery. The work reflected the artist's response to Zwe Mon's "Untitled" (2013), an acrylic on canvas gifted to SMU by Ian Holliday in 2023. The exhibition presented 25 diverse artworks created in response to selected pieces from the SMU Art Collection, in collaboration with SMU Libraries. Twenty-five student and alumni artists were invited to respond to 25 artworks, developing original interpretations under the mentorship of artists Deanna Ng and Susie Wong, and poet Yong Shu Hoong. Each participant explored their own method and perspective—whether engaging directly with the themes and subjects of the original works or drawing connections to personal biographies and lived experiences. On view from 22 August to 6 September 2025 at SMU de Suantio Gallery, the exhibition highlighted creative reinterpretations across mediums, including traditional ink paintings reimagined through photography and calligraphy transformed into spoken word. "In response to Zwe Mon’s work on her lived experience as a Burmese woman, I created a piece that holds personal meaning for me, expanding on her work's message of the complexities of womanhood. I wanted to open up further conversation on the topic of being a woman, and being in pain. My lifelong health problems have made me deeply familiar with this subject. On the left, a disturbing representation of physical pain on the body. On the right, emotional pain in the mind. I drew inspiration from how Zwe Mon portrayed the female silhouette, and represented my two figures with the same elongated neck to show the pride and dignity of accepting one’s fate. They lack eyes, as the missing “soul” lies in the viewer. Being ugly and experiencing pain is an integral part of being human, but the frustration and despair is also proof that we continue to recognise even the worst of it, and that we continue to live on." - Nicole Wong, Year 4, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Convocation 2008
- Chairman Ho Kwon Ping addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Commencement 2009
- Guest of honour Mr Lim Chee Onn, Senior Advisor of Keppel Corporation, speaking at Singapore Management University's sixth commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 11 July 2009.
Convocation 2008
- Students from SMU Komunitas Indonesia32 performing at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Commencement 2010
- Students posing with the Singapore Management University flag and the banners from each of the six schools at the university's seventh commencement ceremony. Left to right: School of Law, School of Social Sciences, School of Information Systems, School of Economics, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and School of Accountancy. Photo taken at the Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010.
Professor Arnoud De Meyer at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
- Professor Arnoud De Meyer speaking to guests at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.
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
Commencement 2022
- Mr Samuel Chan Zheng Wen, who graduated with double degrees - Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business Management, was the University Valedictorian for being the most exceptional student in the graduating cohort. He received the Kwek Hong Png Valedictorian Award and SPH Valedictorian Award
SMU Patron's Day 2011 with SR Nathan and student ambassors
- Singapore President and Singapore Management University Patron S R Nathan greeting student ambassadors in the city campus concourse at Patron's Day on 21 January 2011.
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.
Inaugural Convocation Dinner
- Singapore Management University students and Singapore President S R Nathan (centre) at the gala dinner celebrating SMU’s inaugural convocation. The dinner was held at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, on 29 July 2000.