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.
    Collection: People


    Student Expedition to Thailand
    Singapore Management University students with students and teachers from Num Baow Luang School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. SMU students took part in an expedition and community service project in Thailand from 8 to 29 July 2002.
      Collection: People


      Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
      University librarian Ruth Pagell greeting Dr Li Ka Shing at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
        Collection: People


        Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
        Dr Li Ka Shing greeting student recipients of Li Ka Shing scholarships at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
          Collection: People


          Senior executives in front of the structure of Kwa Geok Choo library during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016
          Members from Board of Trustees posing in front the dome structure of Kwa Geok Choo library with President Arnoud De Meyer during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016. From L: Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Edmund Yeng Lin, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Mr Paul Beh.
            Collection: People


            Students performing a dance routine in a concert
            Students performing a dance routine in a 2015 concert.
              Collection: People


              Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom
              Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may engage in smaller group discussions in different conducive settings.
                Collection: People


                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.
                  Collection: Patron's Day


                  Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Patron's Day 2017
                  Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Patron's Day 2017.
                    Collection: Patron's Day


                    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.
                      Collection: Patron's Day


                      Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                      Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong speaking with students at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
                        Collection: People


                        Token of appreciation at Farewell for Howard Hunter, SMU president (2004-2010)
                        Presentation of token of appreciation to Howard Hunter and Susan Hunter
                          Collection: People


                          Information Session for Prospective Students
                          Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace speaking at an information session for prospective students in 1999. The event was held at library@Orchard. SMU's start-up team actively worked to introduce the new university to students, parents and principals, both in Singapore and abroad.
                            Collection: People


                            Patron’s Day 2003
                            Student performance at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations at the Bukit Timah campus on 20 January 2003.
                              Collection: Patron's Day


                              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.
                                Collection: Patron's Day


                                A feast of local flavours and fellowship at SMU National Day Observance Ceremony 2023
                                A lively queue formed at the buffet during SMU’s National Day Observance Ceremony on 8 Aug 2023, enjoying a beloved annual tradition that combines festive dining with opportunities for colleagues to connect and celebrate Singapore’s National Day together. The buffet spread featured an assortment of local savoury favourites, including samosas and carrot cake, alongside an enticing selection of traditional nyonya kueh. Among the highlights were Ang Ku Kueh, a glutinous rice flour pastry filled with sweet mashed mung bean paste and shaped using a distinctive tortoise-shell mould; Kueh Lapis, a colourful layered delicacy made from glutinous rice flour, sago flour, and sugar; and Kueh Salat, a popular two-layer cake comprising a base of glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk topped with a fragrant pandan and coconut custard layer.
                                  Collection: National Day Observance Ceremony


                                  Flag-raising ceremony at National Day Observance Ceremony 2019
                                  A sea of red filled Campus Green as SMU staff gathered for the National Day Observance Ceremony on 8 August 2019. Wearing matching T-shirts and holding miniature Singapore flags, the community stood together for the flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the national anthem, commemorating Singapore’s National Day in a display of unity, pride, and belonging.
                                    Collection: National Day Observance Ceremony


                                    Awaiting the rising of the flags
                                    Captured moments before the flag-raising ceremony of the 2018 National Day Observance Ceremony, this photograph shows three flag handlers positioned beside the Singapore and SMU flags, ready to begin one of the event’s key traditions. The scene highlights the ceremonial significance of the occasion and the university community’s collective celebration of Singapore’s National Day.
                                      Collection: National Day Observance Ceremony


                                      Professor Lily Kong addresses the SMU Community on the 2022 National Day Observance Ceremony
                                      Professor Lily Kong, SMU Provost, addresses staff at the Singapore Management University’s National Day Observance Ceremony on 8 August 2018, underscoring the significance of the occasion as staff gathered to commemorate Singapore’s National Day in a spirit of unity, pride, and shared purpose.
                                        Collection: National Day Observance Ceremony


                                        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.
                                          Collection: Patron's Day


                                          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.
                                            Collection: Patron's Day


                                            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.
                                              Collection: Patron's Day


                                              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.
                                                Collection: People


                                                Staff at National Day Observance 2018
                                                Staff at National Day Observance 2018.
                                                  Collection: People


                                                  Leadership presence highlights community spirit at SMU Open House 2026
                                                  At the 2026 Open House, members of SMU’s senior leadership team toured various event activities and engaged with staff and students who played key roles in organizing and supporting the university-wide event. Their presence on the ground reflected the university’s appreciation for the collective efforts that contributed to the success of the Open House. Also making appearances throughout the campus was SMOO, SMU’s mascot, who delighted visitors through photo opportunities, interactions with attendees, and the distribution of commemorative SMOO pins, adding to the festive and welcoming atmosphere. From L-R : Prof Mark Chong, Dean of Students, Office of Dean of Students ; Prof Venky Shankararaman, Vice Provost, Office of the Provost ; Prof Alan Chan, Provost, Office of the Provost ; Prof Lily Kong, SMU President ; Ms Linette Lim, Director, Office of Admission & Financial Assistance ; Mr Lim Boon Wee, Senior Vice President, Administration, Office of President ; Ms Yvonne Chan, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Office of Finance and Mr Jimmy Ye, Director, Office of Student Life.
                                                    Collection: Open House


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