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A capivated audience in the orchestral production COMMISSIONS
- The SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) performed to a captivated audience at COMMISSIONS, held in the SOTA Concert Hall. In celebration of SMU25 and SG60, the concert showcased commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces that highlighted Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme featured three world premieres composed specially for the dual milestone, a multicultural music segment, and performances by guest musicians — including artists from Singapore’s Purple Symphony. The hall buzzed with anticipation as attendees gathered to celebrate a landmark event and SMU’s tradition of nurturing original orchestral works. Their warm reception and enthusiastic applause throughout the evening reflected strong community support for both the university’s artistic endeavours and its commitment to showcasing multicultural and inclusive performances.
SMU Chinese Orchestra premieres a new composition Moonbound in collaboration with the Purple Symphony
- In the COMMISSIONS concert held at the SOTA Concert Hall, the SMU Chinese Orchestra premiered Moonbound, a new work by local composer Mr Sulwyn Lok, conducted by Mr Wilson Neo. The concert reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The premiere performance features eight guest musicians from The Purple Symphony, each with different disabilities and each taking on lead and solo roles. Their roles embody the values of inclusion, contribution, and strength through collaboration. This mirrors SMU’s belief in creating space for every voice to be heard and every talent to shine. In its spirit and structure, Moonbound becomes more than a composition; it is a living metaphor for SMU’s enduring values and future-facing vision. Moonbound takes on special resonance within the broader theme of “Celebrating Meaningful Impact – 25 Years and Beyond.” Just as the university has grown through bold vision, care for community, and a commitment to inclusion, the piece reflects a journey shaped by purpose and transformation. It invites the audience to reflect on how far SMU has come, and how it continues to progress— with grace, courage, and the shared aspiration to create meaningful impact. Looking skyward, Moonbound honors the past, embraces the present, and leaps into the future guided by grace, courage and care. About the composition : "Moonbound (Bēn Yuè, meaning “to fly towards the moon”) is a contemporary homage to the classic Chinese pipa suite The Moon Rises High (Yuè ér Gāo), reimagining its luminous heritage for a new generation. Taking its title from the legend of Chang’e, the moon goddess who ascended to the heavens, the piece reflects the enduring human desire to reach beyond the known, and to find beauty in the journey. Structured in three parts, the work begins with urgency and momentum — a rhythmic pulse that evokes not just youthful ambition, but the heartbeat of someone stepping into the unknown for the greater good. Like Chang’e, whose ascent was both a personal sacrifice and a quiet act of courage, this opening captures the spirit of transformation — a leap towards light shaped by love and purpose. The central section offers a moment of repose, drawing inspiration from The Grace of the Moon Goddess (Sù’é Yǐnǐ) — a delicate movement from the original suite that portrays quiet strength, inner clarity, and the gentle power of care. The final return brings back the energy of the opening, now transformed — brighter, more assured — as if guided by moonlight itself. In this reimagined flight, we are reminded that heroism does not always wear a crown — it can be found in every steady step forward, in every hand extended to others, and in the shared light of a community moving as one."
Food village vendors offering diverse food bites behind their colourful booths
- From 22 August to 28 September 2025, SMU transformed its campus and the Bras Basah precinct into a vibrant stage for youth expression, original works, and community connection. Themed “2560”, celebrating SMU’s 25th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday, the six-week Arts Festival was the university’s most ambitious edition yet, uniting students, alumni, and collaborators in five flagship productions and campus-wide activations. On 29 & 30 August and 5 & 6 September, Campus Green came alive as Live, Laugh, Lor drew in thousands as part of the Singapore Night Festival. The event wasn’t just about performances, it was a celebration of community. A buzzing food village drew festivalgoers, while Singlish-inspired games created a lively, carnival-like atmosphere. Featured in the photo are vendors offering a variety of food bites—including beef cubes, crispy crepes, corndogs, loaded potatoes, pastas, sushi tacos, and Thai snacks—bringing diverse flavours to the community.
Engaging with artworks by student artists in 25x25 Exhibition at 2025 Arts Festival
- Visitors viewing the artwork of three student artists in the 25x25 Exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery. Displayed on the left is "Time of Our Life", a series of photo prints on foam board by Ashlyn Seow. It was inspired by Grayson Perry’s "The Annunciation of the Virgin Deal" (2012), gifted to SMU by Dato’ Kho Hui Meng in 2023. Shown in the centre is an acrylic on canvas piece titled "Sa Gitna ng Gulo (In the Midst of Chaos)" by Rey Pastores, reflecting his response to Dawei Lay's Survival (2013), a gift from Ian Holliday in 2023. On the right are a set of photo prints titled "Signboards" by Celeste Wong. Her inspiration came from Chua Ek Kay's "Under Clear Skies (Seah Street)" (1992), a gift from the artist himself in 2006.
Patron’s Day 2010
- Student performing excerpts from the musical, Just So, based on the short stories of Rudyard Kipling, at Patron's Day. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at Singapore Management University's city campus on 15 January 2010.
Patron’s Day 2010
- Spectators and teams prepare for another heat in Singapore Management University's annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.
Patron’s Day 2012
- Actor Adrian Pang speaking at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebration. Patron’s Day 2012 was held at the city campus on 13 January 2012.
Patron’s Day 2004
- Professor David Montgomery, Dean, School of Business, with members of Singapore Management's guitar ensemble group, Guitarissimo. Patron's Day 2004 was celebrated at the Bukit Timah campus on 16 January 2004.
Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Patron's Day 2017
- Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Patron's Day 2017.
Patron’s Day 2003
- Student performance at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations at the Bukit Timah campus on 20 January 2003.
Patron’s Day 2005
- Recipients of Student Life Awards for outstanding achievements by students and co-curricular activity groups. The students are pictured with, from left to right, SMU President Howard Hunter, SMU Chancellor Lim Kim San, Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and SMU Provost Tan Chin Tiong. Photo from Patron’s Day 2005 held at Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus on 21 January 2005.
Open House 2002
- Provost Tan Chin Tiong (right) explaining the plans for Singapore Management University's upcoming city campus to Chancellor Lim Kim San. They are at the university's open house at the Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.
Student ambassadors engaging with guests at the opening of Arts Festival
- Student ambassadors shared a light‑hearted moment with guests (from right) Mr Piyush Gupta, Chairman of SMU, and Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU Senior Vice President (Administration), at the opening of the SMU Arts Festival in August 2025.
Student ambassadors engaging with guests at the opening of Arts Festival
- Members of the SMU Student Ambassadorial Corps engaged and accompanied distinguished guests at the opening night of the SMU Arts Festival in August 2025. (From left) Ms Chloe Moh Hui Wen; Prof Tan Eng Chye, NUS President; Ms Chang Hwee Nee, Chief Executive Officer, National Heritage Board; Ms Lee Chaehyun; Mr Heng Swee Keat, former Deputy Prime Minister; and Ms Ng Praise Gigatt.
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.
Student Ambassadors welcoming and interacting with senior management upon their arrival for the Patron’s Day celebration
- Student Ambassadors engaged in conversation with senior management upon their arrival for the Patron’s Day celebration in 30 Janurary 2026. (From left) Ms Shyann Tan Shi En ; Ms Yvonne Chan, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, SMU ; Mr Christopher Chew, Vice President, Office of Corporate Communications and Marketing, SMU ; and Mr Heng Tian En.
Students with representatives from Kyushu University at the Asia Pavilion of the Global Education Fair 2026
- Held on 28 January 2026 at the University’s basement concourse, SMU’s annual Study Abroad Fair was rebranded as the Global Education Fair (GE Fair), reflecting the Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO) commitment to shaping globally agile, Asia-ready graduates with real world experience. Beyond semester long exchanges, GEO offers a diverse suite of flexible global programmes that support students’ academic, professional, and experiential learning goals. These include Short-Term Study Programmes (SSP), which provide structured overseas exposure in credit-bearing and non-credit formats, as well as international work opportunities such as the ASEAN Internship Programme (AIP), AIP+, and the Global Innovation Immersion (GII) Programme. Complementing these are SMU-X overseas project experiences and Overseas Study Missions, which integrate classroom learning with real world projects and industry focused study trips, enabling students to gain global and regional perspectives through immersive learning experiences. The photo features students engaging with representatives from Kyushu University, a new participating institution, at the Asia Pavilion—a curated cluster spotlighting partner universities from China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand.
Representatives from Korea University engaging students at the Global Education Fair 2026
- The photo shows representatives from Korea University engaging with students at the Global Education Fair, held in January 2026 at SMU’s basement concourse. The Asia Pavilion—a curated cluster spotlighting partner universities from China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand—attracted large numbers of students and highlighted the growing interest in regional opportunities. This focus reflects SMU’s commitment to deepening engagement within Asia. Through these programmes, students gain exposure to Asia’s diverse cultures and socioeconomic landscapes, building region specific knowledge and cross-cultural competencies that are highly valued by employers both locally and globally.
Convocation 2009
- Student group, InDanCity, performing at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.
Commencement 2012
- President Arnoud De Meyer and guest of honour Dr Mary Ann Tsao, founding director of the Tsao Foundation, at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.
Commencement 2012
- Bachelor of law graduate at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. Among the 1,819 students earning degrees is the pioneer batch of 106 bachelor of law graduates, the pioneer batch of 18 juris doctor graduates, and SMU’s first doctoral graduate who earned a PhD in information systems. SMU awarded 288 master's degrees and 1,531 bachelor's degrees. The event was held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
- Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
- Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.
Professor Lily Kong at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
- Professor Lily Kong, SMU Provost, at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.