Convocation 2010
Symbolic handover of leadership to incoming president. Left to right: Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, President-designate Arnoud De Meyer, Pro-Chancellor J Y Pillay and President Howard Hunter at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


    Convocation 2010
    President-designate Arnoud De Meyer addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


      Photos of Inspirat10n - a photo exhibition which told the heartwarming story of the extraordinary journeys taken by SMU students in community service projects over the last 10 years
      SMU celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with Photos of Inspirat10n - a photo exhibition which told the heartwarming story of the extraordinary journeys taken by SMU students in community service projects over the last 10 years. From L-R: Ruth Chiang and Arnoud De Meyer


        Inaugural address by SMU President Arnoud De Meyer on 12 October 2010
        Inaugural address by SMU President Arnoud De Meyer on 12 October 2010


          New Dean of School of Social Sciences. James Tang
          New Dean of School of Social Sciences. From L-R: James Tang, Arnoud De Meyer, Rajendtra Srivastava


            SMU Patron's Day 2011 with SR Nathan
            Singapore Management University Patron S R Nathan on stage with Ho Kwon Ping, Yong Pung How and Arnoud De Meyer in the city campus concourse at Patron's Day on 21 January 2011.


              Launch of LARC with CMU
              Singapore Management University (SMU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have teamed up to establish the Living Analytics Research Centre (LARC). The Centre will develop new techniques to acquire data on consumer and social behavior and pioneer new approaches to analyse such data to develop applications and methods that will benefit consumers, businesses and society. The collaboration has received a S$26 million grant over five years from the National Research Foundation in Singapore. This fund is managed through the multi-agency Interactive Digital Media Programme Office (IDMPO) hosted by Media Development Authority of Singapore. With SMU and CMU committed to cash and in-kind contributions, and third party funding, the S$60 million centre will establish Singapore as one of the world's pre-eminent centres of excellence in computational social science. The Living Analytics research programme is distinctive in that it combines the key technologies of Big Data (large scale data mining, statistical machine learning, and computational tools for the analysis of dynamic social networks) with analytics focused on consumer behavior and social media. On stage from L-R: Steven Miller, Dean SIS, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President, Tony Tan, Jared L. Cohon CMU President, Ramayya Krishnam, Dean Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy CMU, Stephen Fienberg, Professor of Statistics and Social Sciences CMU (Co-Director LARC), Lim Ee-Peng, Professor of Information Systems SMU (Co-Director LARC).


                Patron’s Day 2011
                Winning accountancy tug-of-war team with Singapore Management University President Arnoud De Meyer and Dean of Accountancy Pang Yang Hoong. Patron's Day 2011 was celebrated at the city campus on 21 January 2011.


                  Mochtar Riady Auditorium named with donation by Lippo Group on 29 March 2011
                  The Singapore Management University (SMU) announced on 29 March 2011, the naming of its auditorium as the Mochtar Riady Auditorium and the establishment of the new Mochtar Riady Scholarships. Dr Stephen Riady, President of the Lippo Group presenting the $5m cheque with S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade & Industry, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President.


                    TCS-SMU iCIty-Lab inauguration on 5 August 2011
                    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, business solutions and consulting firm, and the Singapore Management University (SMU) announced on 5 August 2011 the establishment of the TCS-SMU iCity Lab to be located at SMU. The collaboration agreement signed today states the two organizations are partnering to create a new research facility to develop industry standards and IT frameworks for the emerging intelligent city (“iCity”) model of urban development. From L-R: Tharman Shanmugartnam, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance and Manpower, Girija Pande, Chairman TCS Asia Pacific, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President, Steven Miller, Dean SIS.


                      ICPAS-SMU CEO Forum on 25 July 2011
                      Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President and Ernest Kan, ICPAS President at the ICPAS-SMU CEO Forum on 25 July 2011.


                        SMU and UIBE representatives at signing of MOU on 7 May 2012
                        SMU team comprising L-R: Steven Miller (SIS), Bryce Hool (SOE), Howard Thomas (LKCSB), James Tang (SOSS), Annie Koh (Business Development & External Relations), Rajendra K Srivastava (Provost), Arnoud De Meyer (President), with Shi Jianjun (President UIBE) and his team on 7 May 2012 at MOU signing ceremony.


                          Patron's Day 2012 walking across campus
                          Walking across campus. From L-R: Arnoud De Meyer, Tony Tan, student ambassdor at Patron's Day 2012 on 13 January 2012.


                            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


                              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.


                                Launch of Oral History website on 13 January 2012
                                The Oral History website was launched on 13 January 2012 as part of the Patron's Day activities. From L-R: Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman SMU Board of Trustees, Tony Tan, President and Patron of SMU, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President.


                                  Launch of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre in 2012
                                  SMU President Arnoud De Meyer (left) and SMU Board of Trustee Dato' Kho Hui Meng (right) at the launch of the Career Centre named in honor of Dato' Kho Hui Meng's generous contribution to the University. The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) collaborates with employers to empower students in shaping their career paths through personalized support, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing their skills and confidence for the workforce.
                                    Collection: Purpose


                                    Arnoud de Meyer, SMU President and Shi Jianjun, UIBE President, signing the MOU on 7 May 2012
                                    Arnoud de Meyer, SMU President and Shi Jianjun, UIBE President, signing the MOU on 7 May 2012. The MOU covers the full spectrum of programmes – from undergraduate and post-graduate programmes to executive education. Under the MOU, both universities will conduct joint research, as well as the exchange knowledge, faculty, staff and students.


                                      State of the University Address by Arnoud De Meyer on 21 September 2012 with view of the audience
                                      State of the University Address by Arnoud De Meyer on 21 September 2012 with view of the audience


                                        Convocation 2013
                                        SMU's Senior faculty including President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Rajendra Srivastava at the opening of SMU Convocation 2013


                                          SMU & Singapore Sports Council Leadership Seminar 2013
                                          SMU President Arnoud De Meyer with Minister Indranee Rajah and other invited guests at the launch of the 2013 Leadership Symposium seminar for future leaders


                                            SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the 2013 Ho Rih Hwa Lecture Series
                                            SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addressing the audience in a dialogue session as part of the Ho Rih Hwa Lecture Series jointly organised with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry


                                              SMU President Arnoud de Meyer performing with students and staff at the 2013 University Student Life Awards
                                              SMU President Arnoud de Meyer performing with students and staff at the 2013 University Student Life Awards


                                                SMU President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Guest of Honour Madam Ho Ching at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new School of Law Building
                                                SMU President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Guest of Honour Madam Ho Ching enjoying a laugh at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new School of Law Building


                                                  Viewing the model of the new law school building
                                                  SMU President Arnoud De Meyer; Professor Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, School of Law; Attorney-General Steven Chong; Chancellor Yong Pung How; Dr Jonathan Marshall, son of David Marshall; Ms Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings; Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman. Board of Trustees—being briefed by the architect about the new School of Law building.


                                                    Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015
                                                    Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015. From L back row: Mr. Jaime Augusto Miranda Zobel de Ayala, Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Lim Tse Ghow Olivier, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Robert Michael Tomlin. From L front row: Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Timothy Chia, Mr Anil Thadani, Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Thomas S Robertson, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Edmund Yeng Li, Professor Rajendra K. Srivastava (Provost and Deputy President).


                                                      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


                                                        SMU students and President Arnoud De Meyer at the 2015 Open House
                                                        Students posing with SMU President Arnoud De Meyer at the opening of the 2015 Open House
                                                          Collection: Open House


                                                          Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and incoming SMU Chancellor J.Y Pillay pose together with former Chancellor Yong Pung How at an appreciation dinner to thank him
                                                          Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and incoming SMU Chancellor J.Y Pillay pose together with former Chancellor Yong Pung How at an appreciation dinner to thank him for his contributions to SMU


                                                            A light-hearted moment of candle blowing celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015
                                                            A light-hearted moment celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015. From L back row: Mr. Jaime Augusto Miranda Zobel de Ayala, Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Lim Tse Ghow Olivier, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Robert Michael Tomlin. From L front row: Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Timothy Chia, Mr Anil Thadani, Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Thomas S Robertson, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Edmund Yeng Li, Professor Rajendra K. Srivastava (Provost and Deputy President).


                                                              Senior executives on ground inspection of the School of Law construction in 2016
                                                              Senior executives inspecting the construction development of School of Law in 2016. Present on site were Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Professor Arnoud de Meyer, Mr Sundaravadivelan Selvam, Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin.


                                                                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.


                                                                  Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Commencement 2017
                                                                  SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer speaking at SMU Commencement 2017 held at the SMU School of Law building


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


                                                                      Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018
                                                                      Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018.


                                                                        Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018
                                                                        Professor Arnoud De Meyer at opening of SMU Global Village 2018.


                                                                          At Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
                                                                          Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Professor John Niland, Professor Lily Kong, Ho Kwon Ping at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.


                                                                            SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018
                                                                            SMU Chancellor Mr J Y Pillay presented the SMU University Professorship certificate to SMU President Professor De Meyer at the SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018 at SMU Hall, on the right is SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping.


                                                                              SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018
                                                                              SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Mr JY Pillay , Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Steven Miller at the SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018


                                                                                SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 6
                                                                                SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 6 “Belt, Road Initiative: Will ASEAN remain in the driving seat?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU President Arnoud De Meyer, Omar Shahzad, Group CEO, Meinhardt Group, James Crabtree, Associate Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House, Richard Fenning, Chief Executive Officer, Control Risks, and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.


                                                                                  SMU President State of the University Address 2018
                                                                                  Professor Arnoud De Meyer, SMU president, at the SMU President State of the University Address 2018.


                                                                                    Book launch of “The Art of Leadership: Perspectives from Distinguished Thought Leaders”
                                                                                    SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Singapore’s 7th President and SMU Honorary Patron Dr Tony Tan, SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer at the launch of the book “The Art of Leadership: Perspectives from Distinguished Thought Leaders” on 16 January 2018 at the SMU Hall in the School of Law.


                                                                                      Professor Emeritus Arnoud De Meyer at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
                                                                                      Professor Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President, at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.


                                                                                        SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018
                                                                                        SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer ceremonially handed over the university presidency to Professor Lily Kong, at the SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018 at at SMU Hall.


                                                                                          At the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme in 2018
                                                                                          Mapletree Investments Chairman, Mr Edmund Cheng, presenting Mapletree's gift to SMU President, Professor Arnoud De Meyer, at the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme. The programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills to navigate the growing real estate sector in Singapore and globally.


                                                                                            Professor Arnoud De Meyer at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
                                                                                            Professor Arnoud De Meyer speaking to guests at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.


                                                                                              SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018
                                                                                              SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Mr JY Pillay , Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Steven Miller at the SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018


                                                                                                Professor Arnoud De Meyer at Vivace 2018
                                                                                                Professor Arnoud De Meyer at Vivace 2018, the annual mega co-curricular activities fair.


                                                                                                  Professor Arnoud De Meyer and Professor Lily Kong at SMU Open House 2018
                                                                                                  Professor Arnoud De Meyer and Professor Lily Kong at SMU Open House 2018.
                                                                                                    Collection: Open House


                                                                                                    Professor Arnoud De Meyer’s book launch
                                                                                                    SMU launches book “Building Excellence in Higher Education: Singapore's Experience” by Professor Emeritus Arnoud De Meyer