Students learning business concepts via a game in a lecture
Students learning business concepts via a game "Co-Founders of the North" in a lecture. Gamification padagogy was adopted as early as 2015. Co-Founders of the North is a multi-player strategy game developed for various business courses to teach concepts such as strategic decision making, long-term investment planning and risk management.
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    Staff at National Day Observance 2018
    Staff at National Day Observance 2018.
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      Launch of Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre website on 2023 Career Day
      Dr Navin Rajagobal, Senior Director of Academic Services and Operations, attended the 2023 Career Day to unveil the new website and career resources of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). Career Day, an annual event hosted by DKHMCC, offered students and recent graduates the opportunity to connect with potential employers and explore various career paths. Additionally, attendees could access career coaching, personalized consultations, and other services provided by the Centre.
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        Outstanding Intern of the Year award recipients of 2017
        Ms. Ruth Chiang (center) is pictured with the 2017 Outstanding Intern of the Year award first-place winner, Lu Yi Qi, Benjamin (left), and second runner-up, Elizabeth Ong Xin Yi (right). Established in 2013, the award is funded by an endowed contribution from Ms. Ruth Chiang, the pioneer director of the Office of Career Services at SMU. Managed by the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), the award scheme aims to encourage excellence in internship performance, uphold good and ethical values and practices in the workplace, and recognize students' achievements in their internships.
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          SMU-X wins prestigious Triple E Awards for innovation and employability
          SMU-X wins prestigious Triple E Awards for innovation and employability. From L-R : Kevin Koh, Head; Yuanto Kusnadi, Associate Professor and Academic Director; Derek Chiang , Senior Development Partner of SMU-X at the Accrediatation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) Asia-Pacific Forum, where leaders in higher education gathered to advance the role of entrepreneurship and community engagement
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            Students in the inaugural run of SMU Asia Global Exposure programme at University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City
            SMU students with local students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Vietnam, during the inaugural run of the SMU Asia Global Exposure (SAGE) programme in 2024. The photo was taken in a UEH campus classroom during their first lesson. SAGE is a series of short-term immersion programmes comprising classes hosted by local universities, cultural immersion activities and company visits in Southeast Asia countries. The initiative aims to broaden students’ understanding of regional economies and diverse cultures.
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              The newly built law building with Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
              The newly built law school building with the iconic pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, against the backdrop of the financial district. The law school is currently named as Yong Pung How School of Law.
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                Business School
                The business school at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 17 March 2002.
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                  The first IdeaX Innovation and Problem-Solving Workshop in 2021
                  Mr. Derek Chiang, Senior Development Partner of SMU-X, is featured as one of the instructors for the first workshop that utilized the IdeaX Toolkit in 2021. The workshop aims to equip students with the skills needed to support their SMU-X project journey, from ideation to execution.
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                    Group discussion using the deck of cards from the IdeaX Toolkit
                    Students in a group discussion using the deck of cards from the IdeaX Toolkit to build their project road map. SMU-X hosted its inaugural IdeaX workshop – an innovation and problem-solving session for students on how to better approach their SMU-X projects in February 2021. The IdeaX toolkit is designed to guide students in their project challenges, where the deck of cards are used to facilitate conversations, ideate solutions and evaluate ideas. IdeaX can also be used beyond the classroom by organisations seeking opportunities to make meaningful impact.
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                      SMU-XO students on a boat cruise along the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
                      As part of the SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) programme for ECON248 Overseas Project Experience (Macroeconomics in Asia), the students engaged in a recreational activity by taking a boat cruise along the Mekong River before heading to one of the local villages for a cultural exchange.
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                        Students in the 2024 cohort of the SMU-XO Applied Psychology in Asia course in Tainan, Taiwan
                        Students posing under an old world map in the National Museum of Taiwan History in Tainan, Taiwan as part of the cultural tour under SMU-XO course PSYC308 Applied Psychology in Asia. The group is led by Professor Cheng Chi-Ying (left in photo) from the School of Social Sciences. This course delves into advanced theoretical and empirical studies on the psychological relationship between culture and creativity/innovation, among other relevant topics. Students gained practical cross-cultural collaboration experience by working with their Taiwanese counterparts, including students and faculty members from the Institute of Creative Industries Design at National Cheng Kung University, as well as a business client.
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                          SMU students with their friends from Universitas Gadjah Mada took a group photo at a tea plantation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
                          Students from the SMU-XO course "Millennial Talent Management – Recruitment and Engagement" and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) visited the PT Pagilaran plantation in Yogyakarta to collaborate on developing new solutions for recruiting and retaining millennial employees. The students taught by academics from both SMU and UGM, engaged with tea farmers and factory employees to gather insights for their proposed solutions. PT Pagilaran, a subsidiary of UGM specializing in tea and cocoa exports, provided an experiential learning setting for the students. The innovative pedagogy was lauded at the fourth PIEoneer Awards in 2020, a global award that celebrate innovation and achievement across the whole of the international education industry.
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                            Experiential booth manned by the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore at the SMU-X 10th anniversary book launch
                            Guests explored Sarawak’s rich culture at an experiential booth by the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore, one of the industry partners featured at the SMU‑X 10th Anniversary Book Launch. In the event, guests were invited to experience the spirit of SMU‑X through interactive showcases and activity booths supported by industry collaborators. These hands‑on experiences highlighted cross‑cultural learning, creativity and human connection — signature elements of the SMU‑X pedagogy. Together, the project gallery and experiential activities demonstrated how SMU‑X learning extends well beyond the classroom, encouraging students to engage deeply with communities, industries and ideas in ways that are rigorous, meaningful and impactful.
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                              Food Haven
                              Food Haven, the food court at Singapore Management University’s Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken in 2001.
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                                Campus Renovations
                                Singapore Management University refurbished the Bukit Timah campus buildings before beginning classes there. Photo shows a lecture theatre undergoing renovation in 2001.
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                                  Oei Tiong Ham Building
                                  The Oei Tiong Ham Building on Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken on 24 December 2001.
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                                    Library
                                    Entrance to the library at Singapore Management University’s interim Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken on 17 March 2002.
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                                      School of Economics and Social Sciences Construction Site
                                      The construction site for Singapore Management University’s School of Economics and Social Sciences. View from the intersection of Bras Basah (lower right) and Bencoolen (lower left) looking towards Orchard Road. Photo taken on 27 November 2002.
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                                        At the Signing Ceremony for iBuildSG LEAD Programmes 2019
                                        Professor Lily Kong, SMU President; Mr Hugh Lim, BCA CEO and Prof Pey Kin Leong, Associate Provost, SUTD at the Signing Ceremony for iBuildSG LEAD Programmes 2019. The ceremony was witnessed by (Back row L-R) Mr Cheng Hsing Yao, representing Construction Industry Joint Committee; Mr Zainal Sapari, representing National Trade Union Congress; Mr Lee Fook Sun, BCA Chairman and Ms Chelvin Loh, representing SkillsFuture Singapore.
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                                          SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 4
                                          SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 4 “Cashless Society: What is the true cost?" which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Robert Kauffman, David Fernandez, Chief Asia-Pacific Economist, Barclays, Zhang Dayong, Head of Southeast Asia, Alipay, Brad Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Wave Money, and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.
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                                            Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                            Left to right: Mrs Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and SMU Chancellor Dr Richard Hu at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
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                                              Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                              When possible, Singapore Management University preserved the mature trees at the city campus construction site. Several trees were removed and re-planted after construction was completed, while others were conserved in their original location. In this photo taken on 28 July 2002, a crane lifts a tree from Bras Basah Park before construction begins.
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                                                Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                                Crane lifting tree to be preserved during the construction of Singapore Management University’s city campus. Picture taken at Bras Basah Park on 20 May 2003.
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                                                  The Campus Green in 2017
                                                  The Campus Green is a space at the heart of SMU, with features such as an outdoor Amphitheatre, jogging tracks was designed to promote and facilitate outdoor activities for SMU community and public. It serves as a space not only to energize fitness and health but to support new trends in teaching, learning and the Co-curricular Activities (CCA) needs of students as well.
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