Education Minister Visits SMU
Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean makes his first visit to Singapore Management University. He met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng.
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    Outward Bound
    Freshmen teambuilding camp for incoming Singapore Management University undergraduates. Photo taken at Outward Bound Singapore, Pulau Ubin, circa 2002.
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      Ho Rih Hua Lecture: Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew
      Audience at an address by Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew. He gave the inaugural address, entitled An Entrepreneurial Culture for Singapore, at Singapore Management University's Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series. The lecture series presents the views of entrepreneurs, business and political leaders from within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region. Photo taken at Suntec City Convention Centre on 5 February 2002.
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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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          A professor conducting a lecture in a seminar room
          A professor conducting a lecture. Instead of big lecture theatres, students in SMU are taught in seminar rooms in classes of not more than 45. Students are encouraged and guided to speak up and present their opinions and arguments cogently, enabling them to learn from both the professors and peers.
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            Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
            Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Janice Bellace showing the architect’s design for the Evans Road building at the groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.
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              Preparing for the 2013 World Univeristy Games in Kazan, Russia
              SMU staff and students preparing training kits and other necessities for the World University Games 2013 in Kazan, Russia
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                U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addressing the audience at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session
                U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addressing the audience at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session
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                  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry with SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Arnoud De Meyer at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session held at SMU
                  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry with SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Arnoud De Meyer at the America and the Asia Pacific Partners in Prosperity dialogue session held at SMU
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                    SMU Global Summer Programme 2024 introduces a new Digital Intelligence Track
                    Singapore Management University (SMU) launched the 9th edition of its annual Global Summer Programme (GSP) with the introduction of a Digital Intelligence track. The new track empowers students to confidently harness technology for success in an AI-driven world. Held at the Mochtar Riady Auditorium on campus, the launch event was attended by more than 250 programme participants from 35 nationalities around the world. Gracing the event was Guest of Honour Ms. Feon Ang, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, LinkedIn (4th from right). Joining her (on her right) was Aidan Wong, Asst Prof, Urban Studies (Education), College of Integrative Studies, who moderated at the launch and (from her left) Yuanto Kusnadi, Assoc Prof of Accounting (Education) and Academic Director (SMU-X), as well as Mr. Rick Tay, Head, and Ms. Bay Hwee Eng, Asst Director, from the Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO). Attendees from the SMU Office of Industry Engagement (OIE) included (from the left) Ms. Jenn Goh, Asst Manager, Mr. Nelson Ng, Assoc Director, and Ms. Catherine Chong, Director.
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                      SMU students with the representatives from Sabanci University from Turkey at the 2024 Study Abroad Fair
                      The 2024 Study Abroad Fair (SAF) saw a record-breaking 1,512 registered participants, the highest since its inception. Students are offered a wide range of Global Exposure (GE) programmes at SMU to enrich their learning. These include overseas community service projects by the Centre for Social Responsibility, overseas internships by the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre, study abroad and immersion programmes by GEO, overseas study missions offered by Schools and overseas project experiences by SMU-X, among others. The Fair served as a comprehensive platform for students to learn about the various programmes available, engage directly with representatives from SMU’s partner universities, and gain insights into overseas exposure opportunities. The photo shows SMU students interacting with representatives from Sabanci University in Turkey, marking the university's first participation in the Fair.
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                        A Roundtable Panel session in the fourth edition of SMU City Dialogues held at Vienna City Hall
                        SMU Provost, Professor Alan Chan, sharing his views at the Roundtable Panel session of the fourth SMU CIty Dialogues, organised by Singapore Management University (SMU) in partnership with Urban Innovation Vienna (UIV) on 2 July 2025 at Vienna City Hall. The SMU City Dialogues, inaugurated in 2019, foster a series of engaged discussions among business leaders, government officials, and academic experts on topics relevant to urban development. "City Dialogues" aims to bring together invited delegates for open and frank discussions under Chatham House rules, facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices. These discussions culminate in the production of a White Paper summarizing the key points and ideas that can create societal and community benefits. The views expressed do not represent the official stance of SMU. The 2025 Dialogue, themed ‘What is the value of urban resilience,’ was a tentpole event of SMU’s 25th anniversary celebration. It aimed to generate practical and actionable recommendations to stimulate and catalyze positive changes in urban development.
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                          Kicking off the first SMU-X Lifelong Learning course in August 2024
                          In August 2024, Professor Gary Pan from the School of Accountancy (standing) and Professor Venky Shankararaman from the School of Computing and Information Systems (left, seated) launched the first lesson of the SMU-X Lifelong Learning (SMU-XL) programme, offer in the Industry Practice Master (IPM) of Digital Economy Capstone. It builds on SMU’s Industry Project-Based Experiential Learning (INDEX) programme, focusing on andragogy, lifelong learning, and industry collaboration. SMU-XL connects adult learners with industry partners for practical, hands-on learning experiences throughout different stages of their careers and education. The initiative leverages the principles of andragogy, emphasizing the unique needs of adult learners and promoting a self-directed, collaborative, and experience-based learning approach. At SMU-XL, faculty members and industry champions mentor adult learners to innovate solutions to actual business challenges and objectives.
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                            Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                            Lion dance by business school students at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
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                              SMU Shop opening ceremony Arnoud De Meyer and Sim Teow Hong on 25 Auguest 2012
                              SMU Shop opening ceremony Arnoud De Meyer and Sim Teow Hong, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, on 25 August 2012
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                                SMU Shop view of the front of the shop on 25 August 2012
                                SMU Shop view of the front of the shop on 25 August 2012
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                                  SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
                                  The opening of Singapore Management University's offices at Goldbell Towers on Scotts Road. Left to right: President Janice Bellace, Director of Campus Development Eddie Wee, and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping. Photo taken on 13 October 1999.
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                                    Bras Basah Park
                                    View of Bras Basah Park, looking toward Queen Street and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. This is the site selected for Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken 16 June 2000.
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                                      Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                      Preparations to conserve and remove a tree from Singapore Management University’s city campus construction site. Several mature trees growing in Bras Basah Park were removed and re-planted, while other trees were conserved in their original location. Singapore’s National Museum can be seen in the background. Photo taken on 28 July 2002.
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                                        Preserving Trees at City Campus
                                        Mature trees were removed from Singapore Management University’s city campus construction site and then replanted on campus after the construction was completed. Picture taken at Bras Basah Park on 20 May 2003.
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                                          Topping Out Ceremony for City Campus
                                          Singapore Management University Chairman Ho Kwon Ping addressing the audience at the topping out ceremony for SMU’s new city campus at Bras Basah. Picture taken on 18 October 2004.
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                                            Administration Building
                                            The administration building at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken in September 2005.
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                                              Students in discussion with their project sponsor in Taiwan
                                              In the 2019 SMU-XO Law Study Mission course, students were seen engaging in discussions with their project sponsor in Taiwan. The team, led by Professor Pasha Hsieh from the Yong Pung How School of Law, was exposed to Taiwan's legal system and had the opportunity to address real-world legal issues through a student consultancy project.
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                                                Participants in the inaugural SMU-XL class presenting their proposal to the instructors
                                                Participants in the inaugural SMU-X Lifelong Learning (SMU-XL) class presenting their proposal to Professor Gary Pan and Professor Venky Shankararaman (Seated third and second from right). SMU-XL programme is offered in the Industry Practice Master (IPM) of Digital Economy Capstone, building on the Industry Project-Based Experiential Learning (INDEX) programme that focus on andragogy, lifelong learning, and industry collaboration. SMU-XL connects adult learners with industry partners for practical, hands-on learning experiences throughout different stages of their careers and education. The initiative leverages the principles of andragogy, emphasizing the unique needs of adult learners and promoting a self-directed, collaborative, and experience-based learning approach. At SMU-XL, faculty members and industry champions mentor adult learners to innovate solutions to actual business challenges and objectives.
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                                                  SMU-X introduces X-Scent, a collaboration with perfume label "Scent by SIX" in its inaugural INDEX Symposium in 2023
                                                  At its inaugural INDEX symposium, SMU-X unveiled X-Scent, a collaboration with the Singaporean artisanal perfume label "Scent by SIX". With the tagline "Turning possibilities into realities," the fragrance embodies the spirit of dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and believing that anything is possible. Each symposium participant received a complimentary bottle of the perfume. Additionally, the perfume was sold for $50, with all proceeds going to the SMU-X Opportunity Award. This award supports financially needy students who require funding to participate in transformative projects abroad through the SMU-X overseas (SMU-XO) courses.
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