At the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019
The SMU community at the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019.
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    SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 1
    SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 1 “The New Social Compact: What Is The New Norm?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Professor of Sociology and Dean of Students, Paulin Straughan.
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      SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 3
      SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 3 “Work, Money and Retirement Puzzle: How to solve it?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Bryce Hool, Dean of School of Economics & Director of Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing, Mr Girish Ramachandran, President, Asia Pacific of Tata Consultancy Services, Dr Mary Ann Tsao, Chairman of Tsao Foundation, Mr Heng Chee How, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.
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        Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony
        At the Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony.
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          The director of Centre for Case Learning Excellence presenting its growth and achievements in a celebratory luncheon for staff and partners
          Dr Havovi Joshi, Director of the Centre for Case Learning Excellence (CCX), highlighted the development and achievements of the centre at a celebratory luncheon on March 2026 to mark a set of key milestones. In addition to the publication of its 500th case, CCX has contributed to Singapore Management University being ranked sixth globally and first in Asia for case impact in the 2025 Financial Times Research Insights Ranking. Two CCX cases were also featured among the Financial Times Top 15 global cases by reach. Notably, SMU remains the only Singapore institution to be consistently placed in the global top 20 since the launch of The Case Centre Impact Index in 2023, ranking 18th in 2025. Established in 2011 as the Case Writing Initiative, the Centre for Management Practice (CMP) was renamed the Centre for Case Learning Excellence (CCX) on 1 July 2025. Based at Singapore Management University (SMU), CCX supports SMU faculty in the development of high-quality teaching cases. These cases are designed to meet the needs of a diverse audience, ranging from undergraduate students to senior corporate executives. Beyond case development, the Centre also translates academic research into practice-oriented insights, showcasing the intellectual contributions of both SMU faculty and prominent Asian decision-makers. CCX’s mission is to position SMU as a university that collaborates closely with industry to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance management learning. Serving as a conduit between management theory and real-world business practice, the Centre enables academic research to be transformed into practical insights that resonate with both scholarly and general audiences.
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            In 2026, SMU rebrands Study Abroad Fair as Global Education Fair to reflect expanding international opportunities for students
            In 2026, against a backdrop of growing interest in global and regional exposure, SMU’s annual Study Abroad Fair was rebranded as the Global Education Fair (GE Fair). The refreshed identity reflects the expanding range of international programmes offered by the University and its partner institutions, and underscores SMU’s commitment to nurturing globally agile graduates equipped to thrive in an interconnected world. Held on 28 January 2026 at the University’s basement concourse, the GE Fair was organised by the SMU Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO), a unit within the Academic Services and Operations (ASO) group. This signature GEO event continues to serve as a key gateway for students seeking transformative international experiences, offering insights into study, internship, and overseas immersion opportunities.
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              Senior executives on ground inspection of the School of Law construction in 2016
              Senior executives inspecting the construction of School of Law in 2016.
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                ISES CEO Forum on 1 March 2010 panel discussion
                The Institute of Service Excellence at the Singapore Management Institute held the inaugural CEO Forum on 1 March 2010. Mr Liew Mun Leong, CapitaLand CEO, delivered the keynote address.
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                  Tree planting to mark award of Green Mark Platinum Award on 20 August 2010
                  Tree planting to mark SMU awarded Green Mark Platinum Award on 20 August 2010. From L-R: Sim Teow Hong, Senior Vice President (Finance & Administration), Howard Hunter, SMU President, SMU student
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                    Photos of Inspirat10n - a photo exhibition which told the heartwarming story of the extraordinary journeys taken by SMU students in community service projects over the last 10 years
                    SMU celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with Photos of Inspirat10n - a photo exhibition which told the heartwarming story of the extraordinary journeys taken by SMU students in community service projects over the last 10 years. From L-R: Ruth Chiang and Arnoud De Meyer
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                      Janice Bellace Professorship Lecture 2018
                      Janice Bellace Professorship Lecture by Professor Wang Heli, Good Deeds Done in Silence: Legitimacy Management and Stakeholder Conflict, Professor Janice Bellace (centre) flanked by SMU Board of Trustees and senior management.
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                        SMU Launches First Overseas Centre in Jakarta
                        Singapore Management University launched its first overseas centre in Jakarta on 6 December 2022, with Prof. Lily Kong and Shoeb Z. Kagda, Centre Director of SMU Overseas Centre Jakarta, currently located at Kloud International Financial Centre Tower 2, Level 33, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav 22-23, Jakarta 12920, Indonesia
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                          State of the University Address 2021
                          SMU President Lily Kong gave her third annual President’s State of the University Address in a hybrid event on 24 September 2021, with around 50 members of faculty and staff joining her at SMU Hall and some 650 participating online
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                            ISES CEO Forum 1 March 2010 keynote address by Liew Mun Leong
                            The Institute of Service Excellence at the Singapore Management Institute held the inaugural CEO Forum on 1 March 2010. Mr Liew Mun Leong, CapitaLand CEO, delivered the keynote address.
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                              Student Expedition to Thailand
                              Ten students from SMU's pioneer class were part of a joint expedition by Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Management University. The group helped construct a new building and toilet for students of Hui Yah School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photo circa 2001.
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                                Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018
                                Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018.
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                                  At the SMU and Singhealth MOU signing ceremony
                                  MOU signing between Professor Lily Kong, SMU Provost, and Professor Ivy Ng, Group CEO, SingHealth, witnessed by Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Health, at the MOU signing ceremony at 8th Singapore Healthcare Management Congress, held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 14 Aug 2018.
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                                    Participants of International Speaker Series Dialogue in Delhi, India
                                    More than forty participants comprising entrepreneurs, members of the business community, educators and SMU alumni gathered in the second instalment of the International Speaker Series Dialogue hosted by SMU on 28 February 2018 in Delhi, India, The topic of “The Purposeful Entrepreneur” was tackled where participants listened to entrepreneur Mr Alan Rosling; Mr Sunil Puri, Asia-Pacific Director – Research, innovation & Product Development at Centre for Creative Leadership; Dr. Ritesh Malik, CEO of Innov8.Work; and Dr Flocy Joseph. The dialogue series was launched by the postgraduate career services team of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). It aims to provide a platform for greater business-academic interactions and experience-sharing across geographies.
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                                      First run of Career Cafe in 2024
                                      The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) ran its first Career Cafe in the basement Concourse in September 2024. This event offered students a casual setting to engage with industry experts, career coaches, and fellow students over a drink. Prasanthi Guda, Head of Undergraduate Careers, is pictured sharing the various support services available to students for planning their career paths.
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                                        Participants of the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue in Mumbai, India
                                        In February 2018, the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue took place in Mumbai, India, drawing over fifty participants, including entrepreneurs, business community members, government officials, and SMU alumni. Hosted by the postgraduate career services team of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), the session was themed "Winning the War for Talent." It focused on how corporations and start-ups can attract the right talent to achieve their business goals and enhance their appeal to high-potential individuals.
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                                          Students visited the Old Town White Coffee Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park under the Global Summer Programme
                                          As part of the Asia Pacific Business course within the Global Summer Programme (GSP), students visited the Old Town White Coffee Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park. The programme features onsite visits to various local companies, allowing participants to enhance their socioeconomic and cultural understanding of Singapore and Asia. Students learned about the importance of leveraging technology for business success and appreciating cultural diversity. The visit to Old Town White Coffee offered real-world exposure to the local food industry.
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                                            Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: An Inspired Journey (Extended version)
                                            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. It also includes congratulatory messages from former Presidents, Deans, Alumni, Industry partners, the Minister of Education, and more.
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                                              MoU signing between SkillsFuture Singapore and SMU at the launch of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute
                                              A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between SkillsFuture Singapore and SMU at the launch of the SMU Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) in January 2026. The agreement was formalised by Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore (left), and Professor Alan Chan, Provost of SMU (right). The partnership enables both parties to mutually identify and drive strategic research on how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and generational changes in work preferences are transforming job tasks, skills demand and career and learning pathways, and translate these insights into policies that sustain employability and inclusive growth. In addition, it will look into how adult learning systems can be redesigned for higher participation, retention and impact, and how organisations can combine human and machine capabilities to raise productivity while preserving meaningful work.
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                                                SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
                                                Crowd at opening of Singapore Management University's new offices at Goldbell Towers, Scotts Road on 13 October 1999. In the centre, left to right: President Janice Bellace; Mr John Yip, CEO and Executive Director of Singapore Institute of Management; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping.
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                                                  Inaugural Matriculation
                                                  Singapore Management University’s first students attend matriculation activities to complete their admission into the university. The inaugural matriculation day was held at the Evans Road building on 24 July 2000.
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