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.


    First Day of Classes
    Visiting Economics Professor Jinook Jeong and students on Singapore Management University’s very first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Classes were held in the Evans Road building.


      Students at Evans Road Building
      Students in front of Singapore Management University's Evans Road building. The photo was taken on 28 August 2001, the start of SMU’s second academic year.


        Student Expedition to Thailand
        Singapore Management University student expedition and community service project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 8 to 29 July 2002.


          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.


            City Campus Opening Ceremony
            Student performers at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


              Patron’s Day 2008
              Student Life Award recipients 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. The awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions by students and co-curricular activity groups. Photo taken at Patron's Day celebrations at Singapore Management University's city campus on 28 January 2008.


                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.


                  Students performing a dance routine in a concert
                  Students performing a dance routine in a 2015 concert.


                    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.


                      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.


                        Professor Wang Heli having a discussion with two students in a roof top garden
                        Professor Wang Heli having a discussion with two students in a roof top garden. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                          A performer dive onto an exciting audience after a Starry Nite performace
                          A performer dive onto an exciting audience after a Starry Nite performace in 2015. Starry Nite is a large scale campus-wide concert that marks the end-of-semestser with the community and serves as a platform for SMU's musicians to showcase their talents.


                            Students performing on stage in a concert
                            Students expressing their talents by performaing on stage in a 2015 concert.


                              A talented student doing a solo guitar performance
                              A talented student doing a solo guitar performance in a 2015 concert.


                                Students celebrating the end of term with cheers and fun
                                Students donning colurful outfits, painted faces, cheering and having fun in a day performance.


                                  Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture
                                  Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture. Small class sizes in seminar rooms is a paedagogy used in SMU since its inception, enabling faculty to interact closely with students during lecture.


                                    Students engaged in discussion at a roof top garden
                                    Students engaged in discussion at a roof top garden. SMU has multiple conducive spaces in campus that faciliates group work and learning.


                                      Professor Steven Miller engaging three students in a small group discussion
                                      Professor Steven Miller engaging three students in a small group discussion. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in smaller group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                        Professor Amanda Jakobsson having a discussion with two students in a bench next to Campus Green
                                        Professor Amanda Jakobsson having a discussion with two students in a bench next to Campus Green. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                          Professor Hiro Saito having a discussion with two students in a brightly lit bench outside a classroom
                                          Professor Hiro Saito having a discussion with two students in a brightly lit bench outside a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                            Students in active group discussions in a seminar room as part of their learning
                                            Students in active group discussions during a lecture. Group work and discussion are integral part of assessment at SMU. Through iterations of working with peers from different backgrounds to achieve group learning goals, students emerge interpersonally attuned and socially aware. These cultivate them into sharp thinkers and good team players before joining the workforce.


                                              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.