Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
Student performers at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
    Collection: People


    David B. Montgomery with Emeritus Professor Award
    David B. Montgomery received the Emeritus award from Asia's Best B-School Awards
      Collection: People


      International Academic Advisory Panel Visit
      Professor Tan Teck Meng, SMU Deputy President and Provost, presenting plans for the new Singapore Management University to the International Academic Advisory Panel on 11 January 1999. The IAAP advises Singapore’s universities on major trends in university education and research. Photo taken at Singapore Institute of Management.
        Collection: People


        Students exercising on the stationary bike in the gymnasium
        Students exercising on stationary bikes in the gymnasium. SMU gymnasium, conveniently located at the basement of campus, provides facilities and equipment for students to workout conveniently in between or out of classes.
          Collection: People


          Professor Lily Kong, the newly appointed Provost, joins SMU from 1 September 2015
          The Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lily Kong (江莉莉教授) as the University’s new Provost (教务长兼常务副校长).  Professor Kong, who is currently Vice Provost (Academic Personnel) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she also holds the Provost’s Chair Professorship, will join SMU from 1 September 2015.  At SMU, Professor Kong will hold the Lee Kong Chian Chair Professorship of Social Sciences (李光前社会科学讲座教授).
            Collection: People


            Senior Common Room Named
            Left to right: former Singapore President Wee Kim Wee, Dr Lee Seng Tee and Singapore Management University President Ronald Frank. Photo taken at the naming of the Senior Common Room at SMU's Bukit Timah campus for Dr Lee Seng Tee on 17 September 2001.
              Collection: People


              Career Champions of 2024
              Corinne Ong, Director, Career and Employability Services (front, 3rd from left) from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) with the Career Champions of 2024. The Career Champions Programme was initiated in January 2013, comprising student leaders trained by staff of DKHMCC to provide basic career coaching such as resume reviews, mock interviews, internship advice, to undergraduate students. Following its success, the programme was extended to Alumni in 2017.
                Collection: People


                Career centre establishes overseas engagement team in 2016
                (From L to R) Ms Tara He, Ms Lynette Goh and Ms Joanna Tan formed the newly established team in 2016 from Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) to engage and grow business relationships with overseas employers in selected markets, broadening the opportunities for students in their career journey.
                  Collection: People


                  Associate Professor Gary Pan, recipient of the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award in 2018
                  Associate Professor Gary Pan from the School of Accountancy (Right) received the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award from SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong (Left) at the 2018 State of University Address. The award recognizes faculty who are dedicated to teaching SMU-X courses and collaborating with partners from the private, public, or social sectors to integrate experiential activities where students address real-world issues impacting communities and organizations. Prof Pan, along with Prof Venky Shankararaman from the School of Information Systems, bridges accounting and information Systems in the SMU-X Accounting Analytics Capstone, preparing students for future changes in the work landscape. Prof Pan was also acknowledged for being nurturing and supportive in guiding students through their learning progress.
                    Collection: People


                    Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
                    Left to right: Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Associate Professor Michael Gan at the Evans Road building groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.
                      Collection: People


                      Reflections Talent Show
                      Saw Cheng Lim, Lecturer-in-Law, directing the choir at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000. The choir is made up of students from the pioneer class and staff and faculty, including HR Director Amy Tan, Director of Career Services Ruth Chiang, Administrative Executive Lim Lih Yeng, Lecturer of Finance Tan Eng Joo, Assistant Professor of Law Lee Pey Woan, Jason Chiam Chiah Sern, and Deputy Dean of Business Low Kee Yang.
                        Collection: People


                        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


                                      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


                                            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


                                                Advancing societal impact : SMU establishes the Office of Impact in 2025
                                                The pioneer team members from Office of Impact (OIM) with SMU President Professor Lily Kong at a lunch gathering in 2026. (From L – R) Dr Han Ei Chew ; Mr Muhamed Al Ameen ; Ms Erin Lee ; Professor Lily Kong, SMU President ; Mr Xinming Sim ; Ms Serene Tam ; Professor Scott Fritzen, Vice President, OIM ; Ms Asha Choolani and Ms Preeti Gaonkar. Established in July 2025, the Office of Impact leads SMU's efforts to advance, track, and communicate its contributions to society. In partnership with faculty, schools, and units across SMU, OIM strengthens impactful initiatives, develops frameworks for measuring impact, and helps build a shared, university-wide culture centred on societal impact.
                                                  Collection: People


                                                  First Board of Trustees
                                                  Singapore President S R Nathan hosts a reception for Singapore Management University’s first board of trustees and senior management on 15 March 2000. Pictured on the steps of the Istana, front row, left to right: Trustee Kuok Khoon Ean, Trustee Victor Fung; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping; Singapore President S R Nathan; SMU President Janice Bellace and Trustee Han Cheng Fong. Middle row: Dean Tsui Kai Chong; Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Trustee Fang Ai Lian, Trustee Gan See Khem, Trustee Seah Jiak Choo, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Deputy Dean Low Kee Yang. Back row: Trustee Latiff Bin Ibrahim, Trustee Loo Choon Yon, Trustee John Niland, Trustee Jaspal Singh, Trustee Ong Keng Yong, Trustee Sunil Sreenivasan.
                                                    Collection: People


                                                    Showing 1 - 25 of 113 Records