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Students in the Safari Desert Dubai in 2015
- Students doing the jump pose in the Safari Desert while on a trip to Dubai. This is an image of an old photograph submitted by students for the Jump Campaign in 2015, which captures students in jump poses while reflecting a part of their student life at the same time.
First Day of Classes
- Dr Isabelle Malique speaking with incoming students on Singapore Management University’s first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Left to right, Chen Hui-Wei, Farhann Ali and Riki Hidajat (background). Dr Malique headed the department for international student exchange and forged links with many foreign universities. Picture taken at the Evans Road building.
SMU-X Overseas : Transforming Education for a VUCA World
- A video highlighting SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO), a programme that immerses students in international, entrepreneurial environments to tackle real-world business challenges, in collaboration with global partners.
Students in conversation with representatives at the Mahidol University International College booth, eager to learn more about global study opportunities
- The photo captures students engaging enthusiastically with representatives at the Mahidol University International College booth at the Global Education Fair, held in January 2026 at the University’s basement concourse. In a first, this year’s Fair was organised into two distinct zones. Universities from Oceania, the Americas and Europe lined the longer arm of the T-Junction, creating a vibrant corridor of global opportunities. Participating institutions included the University of Sydney, University of Minnesota and University of Glasgow, among others. The shorter arm of the T-Junction featured an Asia Pavilion spotlighting partner universities from China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. This curated cluster, which attracted large numbers of students, underscored the growing interest in regional opportunities and reflected SMU’s commitment to deepening engagement within Asia.
Students in conversation with staff from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore at the February 2026 Career Fair
- Clusters of students gather around employer booths at the SMU Career Fair, engaging in animated conversations, exchanging information, and reviewing materials in a vibrant exhibition‑style setting. Surrounded by career guides, brochures and digital displays, students actively seek insights into roles, organisations and career pathways. The close, face‑to‑face interactions captured in this moment reflect the Career Fair’s role as a dynamic meeting point between students and industry, where meaningful dialogue and professional connections are formed. Organised by the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre, the event provides undergraduate and pre‑experience postgraduate students with valuable opportunities to explore career options and engage directly with potential employers.
A Career Fair in 2016, bridging students with representatives from various industries
- Taken at the SMU Career Fair held in the campus Sports Hall, this image captures a defining moment from an earlier chapter of the University’s career engagement journey, before the construction of the SMU Hall. Against the backdrop of a more modest venue, students are seen in earnest conversations with representatives from Autodesk, reflecting the enduring spirit of curiosity, ambition and openness to learning that has long characterised SMU’s student community. At a time when space was limited but aspirations were boundless, the Career Fair continued to serve as a vital bridge between academia and industry. These close, face‑to‑face exchanges not only offered students early insights into the technology and design sector, but also symbolised the Career Centre’s steadfast commitment to creating meaningful opportunities—no matter the setting. Looking back, the scene stands as a reminder of how far the fair has evolved, while staying true to its core purpose of empowering students in their career journeys.
Participants in the inaugural run of Impact Leadership Mentorship Programme in 2025
- The photo captures participants in the first run of the Impact Leadership Mentorship Programme (ILMP) in 2025. The programme was organized in collaboration with Compass@Campus, an initiative by Postgraduate Career Services to empower future-ready leaders for an evolving world of work. Held at Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre’s (DKHMCC), Level 7 of the Administration Building, participants took part in a series of workshops exploring purpose, interpersonal effectiveness, trust, and servant leadership. Through guided discussions and reflection, students and recent graduates gained valuable insights to navigate their career journeys with greater clarity and confidence.
Inaugural Convocation Dinner
- Singapore Management University students performing at the gala dinner celebrating SMU’s inaugural convocation. The dinner was held at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, on 29 July 2000.
Convocation 2008
- Caderas Latinas, SMU's salsa performance team, at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Convocation 2008
- Students performing at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Students on a site visit in the 2019 SMU-X Accounting Study Mission course
- In 2019, students from SMU's Accounting Mission course, in collaboration with SMU-X and led by Professor Yuanto Kusnadi, visited a shipping site in Jakarta. The course was designed to expose students to the accounting and auditing standards, banking, tax, and monetary policies, as well as corporate governance structures in the country they visited.
SMU Chinese Orchestra premieres a new composition And Beyond in the SMU25 Arts Festival concert
- In the COMMISSIONS concert held at the SOTA Concert Hall, the SMU Chinese Orchestra premiered And Beyond, a new work by local composer Mr Eric Watson, conducted by Mr Quek Ling Kiong. The concert reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The premiere featured collaborations with guest musicians Ms De Silva Alicia Joyce and Mr Dinh Cao Tue, performing on the Khong Wong Yai and Dan Bau respectively. Alongside the Angklung, these instruments represent the musical traditions of Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia—countries where SMU has established overseas centres. Their inclusion reflects SMU’s dedication to diversity, cross-cultural exchange, meaningful contribution, and the strength that emerges from collaboration. This mirrors SMU’s belief in creating nurturing spaces for every voice to be heard and every talent to shine.
Set on Campus Green, In Sight is a kinetic light installation that ignites the curiosity and imagination of all ages
- The photo featured In Sight, a kinetic light installation in Campus Green that was inspired by Michael Craig-Martin's Bright Idea. It comprised five outlines of lightbulbs uprighted in layered progression, animated in moving lights with changing angles and patterns. The bulbs appeared fragmented, abstract from different perspectives, yet aligned into a single, luminous image from one precise vantage point. The installation formed a metaphor for creativity -- when ideas often need to evolve through layers, shifts, and unexpected connections, coming into clarity only when viewed from the right angle. Through the fusion of light, movement, and perceptual illusion, In Sight prompts viewers to pause and rediscover how a spark of inspiration can illuminate new perspectives. In collaboration with the Singapore Night Festival, the SMU Arts Festival opened on 22 August 2025 with 25 x 25 Exhibition, a multidisciplinary exhibition held at SMU de Suantio Gallery and Campus Green. The result was a vibrant dialogue between generations: a calligraphy piece reimagined through contemporary spoken word; a traditional ink painting reflected through a photographic lens; and a large-scale light installation that transformed Campus Green into an immersive walk-through experience. Visitors included SMU students, staff, alumni, and members of the public, many of whom commented on how the works deepened their understanding of SMU’s commitment to fostering creativity beyond the classroom.
SMU Eurhythmix opens RE:TURN showcase for SMU's Jubilee celebration with a high energy fusion of hip hop with classical forms
- On 20 September, SMU Eurhythmix (EMIX) – the university’s oldest and largest dance club, itself marking 25 years – staged a Return of RE:TURN at the Drama Centre Theatre. The full-length production fused hip-hop with Malay, Indian and Chinese classical dance, blending mentorship from established choreographers with student-driven innovation. Students, staff and partners pushed creative boundaries with confidence and flair, forging a new dance vocabulary that extends beyond SMU to Singapore, making an iconoclastic and impactful contribution to the nation's art and culture. The performance opened with a modern prelude that explores the influence of social media in the dance amongst the youth, using trendy Tik-Tok favourite tracks ranging from K-pop to Billboard hits. At a point, the dancers performed behind a softly lit translucent screen animated with social‑media imagery.
MAD The Musical was SMU's first-ever original musical, based off an original script
- (Front from right) Ms Michaela Leung, Alumna, School of Social Sciences and Ms Melody Faith Ng, Year 2, Yong Pung How School of Law, lead female cast of the musical MAD, injected humour and energy to an adaptation of “Hey Mickey” in an exuberant dance number. The Arts Festival 2025 reached its crescendo with the premiere of MAD The Musical, staged from 26 to 28 September at the Drama Centre Theatre. The musical is SMU's first-ever original musical, conceived by Jo Tan, scored by Jimmy Ye, and directed and choreographed by George Chan and Andy Benjamin Cai. With “2560” as its theme, the SMU Arts Festival marked how far both SMU and Singapore have come, and hinted at what lies ahead: a future built on creativity, resilience and community. It was not merely about performances, but about the resilient spirit of imagination that challenges community perspectives and reinforces collective connection to the SMU story.
Celebrating cultural confluence with Khong Wong Yai in the orchestral production COMMISSIONS
- Guest musician Ms De Silva Alicia Joyce, a versatile composer-educator educator with a deep appreciation for the diverse sounds and practices of Southeast Asian music cultures, was invited to perform on the Khong Wong Yai in COMMISSIONS. It was a one-night-only concert presented by the SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) held at the SOTA Concert Hall. Her experience in Javanese gamelan and Thai Piphat ensemble has led to frequent collaborations where she performs on the Javanese gamelan and Thai Piphat instruments across arts disciplines to create new experiences and perspectives towards the arts through multi-sensory performances. In celebration of SMU25 and SG60, the concert commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces celebrating Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme includes three world premieres of original commissions written specially for SMU25 and SG60, a multicultural music segment and performances by guest musicians --including artists from Singapore’s Purple Symphony. It reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The concert also features unique instruments from Asian countries where SMU has her overseas centers -- Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, highlighting SMU’s commitment to inclusion and cultural exchange. The Khong Wong Yai is a circular frame of gongs used in Thai classical music. Consisting of sixteen tuned bossed gongs set within a rattan frame and played with two beaters, it serves a central role in the piphat ensemble by outlining the skeletal melody that guides the surrounding instruments. Each gong is individually tuned using beeswax beneath it, contributing to the instrument’s distinctive timbre.
SMU-X student associates enjoying Peranakan food at the SMU 2023 INDEX Symposium's Gala dinner
- Mr Derek Chiang , Senior Development Partner of SMU-X (Standing) is pictured with the student associates who supported the inaugural SMU 2023 INDEX Symposium at its closing Gala dinner. SMU-X hires its first batch of student associates in 2018. They are the unsung contributors who work quietly behind the scenes to support the experiential learning engine. From managing databases and designing resources to facilitating industry engagements and running events, they ensure the smooth delivery of projects while balancing their own studies. With creativity, precision, and a deep sense of ownership, these student associates gain invaluable real-world skills while shaping the SMU-X experience for others. Their efforts may unfold backstage, but their impact is both lasting and essential.
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.
SMU Yong Pung How School of Law clinches victory at prestigious international moot competitions
- (Front row, L-R) Raelee Toh, Erica Wee, Elizabeth Ho, Genieve Wu. (Back row, L-R) Alexander Kamsany Lee, Fu Qiyuan, Lovein Sui, Assoc Prof Chen Siyuan. Absent in photo - Asst Prof Nicholas Liu, who coached the team. The SMU 2025 Jessup moot team with their Coach and Directors of the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme after winning the championship trophy. This programme has nurtured generations of mooters who have earned numerous world-class accolades, enabling it to consistently excel at the most prestigious international moots.
SMU undergraduates build sustainability competencies through urban farming in sustainability law elective course
- Assoc Prof Liu Nengye (standing), with students from the 'Introduction to Sustainability Law' elective. The course was co-convened by Yong Pung How School of Law’s Associate Professors Michelle Lim and Liu Nengye, and taught in partnership with SMU’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Services (OCIS). The aim was to build students’ nature connectedness and sustainability competencies.
Agreement with SCCI
- A group of Singapore Management University undergraduates organise SMU’s first student-run service project, Project Primate. As part of the community service module in their leadership and team building course, they adopted a baby Sumatran orang utan from the Singapore Zoological Gardens and raised funds for wildlife conservation. The students are shown here at the zoo with their “adoptee” and its mother, Ah Meng, in June 2001.
Outward Bound
- Freshmen teambuilding camp for incoming Singapore Management University undergraduates. Photo taken at Outward Bound Singapore, Pulau Ubin, circa 2002.
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.
In 2026, SMU rebrands Study Abroad Fair as Global Education Fair to reflect expanding international opportunities for students
- In 2026, against a backdrop of growing interest in global and regional exposure, SMU’s annual Study Abroad Fair was rebranded as the Global Education Fair (GE Fair). The refreshed identity reflects the expanding range of international programmes offered by the University and its partner institutions, and underscores SMU’s commitment to nurturing globally agile graduates equipped to thrive in an interconnected world. Held on 28 January 2026 at the University’s basement concourse, the GE Fair was organised by the SMU Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO), a unit within the Academic Services and Operations (ASO) group. This signature GEO event continues to serve as a key gateway for students seeking transformative international experiences, offering insights into study, internship, and overseas immersion opportunities.
Vibrant interactions between students and industry representatives at the February 2017 Career Fair held in concourse T-junction
- This image from the 2017 SMU Career Fair captures a formative chapter in the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre’s (DKHMCC) evolving journey of employer engagement. Held at the concourse T‑junction—then the University’s primary and most recognisable career fair venue—the space served as a vibrant crossroads where students and employers converged for meaningful conversations about careers, internships and possibilities. For many years, the T‑junction stood as the backdrop to countless first introductions, exchanges of resumes, and career aspirations taking shape. As student participation and employer interest grew, the Career Fair expanded beyond the concourse to the Sports Hall, marking a period of transition and increasing ambition. Even within these interim spaces, the spirit of the fair remained unchanged: close, purposeful interactions anchored in DKHMCC’s commitment to connecting students with industry. Today, with the SMU Career Fair firmly established in the SMU Hall, the journey comes full circle—a reflection of how the fair has grown in scale and stature, while remaining rooted in its original mission. Looking back across these spaces, each venue tells a story of progress, adaptability and an enduring dedication to supporting SMU students at every stage of their career journey.