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SMU marked the official start of the new academic year at last night’s Academic Year Opening.
Centred on the theme Forest (For Us), the evening reflected on legacy, belonging and the responsibility we share in nurturing what future generations will inherit.
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“How wonderful it would be if I have a chance to do this one day!”
More than a decade ago, Kenny Chng (LLB, Class of 2012) had that thought while watching an SMU professor teach. Today, he is back at the Yong Pung How School of Law as an Associate Professor — and its first graduate to be awarded tenure.
Now on the other side of the seminar room, he hopes to help his own students recognise what they are capable of becoming.
Read the SMU Impact Story: https://sgsmu.com/4hJILla
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Curiosity over assumption.
At National Junior College’s 2026 Service with Honour Conversation, SMU President Professor Lily Kong encouraged students to approach Southeast Asia with humility and openness — and to learn with, rather than simply about, the region.
It is an approach that resonates with SMU’s emphasis on meaningful regional exposure and learning across different contexts and communities.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4g8qds8
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Leadership may begin with ambition, but for Jaime Rae Song (Bachelor of Laws, Class of 2026), responsibility is what gives it meaning.
From mooting to student leadership, Jaime reflects on learning to follow through, show up for others and grow alongside the people who shaped her SMU journey.
Watch her Faces of SMU (Grad Edition) feature on https://www.instagram.com/p/DcNRs-ZOffx/, https://www.tiktok.com/@sgsmu/video/7675587704809147668 or https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KdgoFEoOfN8.
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What will help fresh graduates thrive in the age of AI?
In an interview with Careers Compass, SMU President Professor Lily Kong reflects on why AI fluency is only part of what graduates need — and the role of judgement, adaptability and continued learning as careers evolve.
Read her perspectives on the future of graduates and work: https://bit.ly/4idkJiA
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Welcome back to a new academic year at SMU!
For freshmen at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, their journey began with the Law Kickstarter 2026 Ethics Pledge and Badge-Pinning Ceremony, graced by Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong.
Read more about this meaningful start to their legal education journey.: https://sgsmu.com/4gcCZWU
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SMU Dean of Students Professor Mark Chong sees the university experience as much more than what happens in the classroom.
In this Faces of SMU feature, he reflects on helping students find their voice, build resilience and explore — and why faculty learn from students too.
Watch the video on https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7495056862619361280, https://www.instagram.com/p/DcIzuLUOo49/ or https://youtube.com/shorts/w8E45gT2KOE?feature=share.
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Ryan Lee came to SMU ready to try new things—and a “why not” mindset shaped the journey that followed.
Named the Kwek Hong Png Valedictorian and a CPI Valedictorian Award recipient, he reflects on how learning, mentorship and service helped him grow, and why the people he met will remain the most meaningful part of his SMU experience.
Watch his Faces of SMU story on https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcBC6jNu0Sr/?igsh=MThpOWs4MHBvOXdhbQ==, https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSVd1auyT/ or https://youtube.com/shorts/RbeYqDOMHRI?is=UenGK4PIlLvh0CDH.
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Asia's sustainability challenge is increasingly one of execution: how do we turn ambition and available capital into projects that are investable, scalable and able to deliver meaningful impact?
Insights from a panel hosted by the SMU Master of Sustainability reveal why this requires more than financial expertise. As sustainable finance becomes more interdisciplinary and execution-focused, professionals increasingly need to work across finance, policy and impact.
Explore the challenges, opportunities and capabilities shaping sustainable finance in Asia.: https://sgsmu.com/4qeF1tS
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SMU-X turns learning into real-world impact.
Through live projects with faculty and industry partners, students tackle business and social challenges while building the critical thinking, creativity and confidence to drive change.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4gwXhvq
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22 मई 2026, 07:32 am
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Studying abroad can change more than where you learn — it can change how you see your field.
For Song Haoyan (Master of Science in Accounting (Data & Analytics), Class of 2026) an exchange semester at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo helped her see accounting, analytics and business through a broader global lens.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4dJ7ALn
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22 मई 2026, 07:32 am
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Turning sustainability ideas into real-world urban solutions takes more than innovation — it takes support to scale.
SMU has launched the Urban SustaInnovator Fund, a US$10 million investment programme supporting startups from its Urban SustaInnovator accelerator as they grow across Singapore and Asia.
As South-east Asia’s first university-anchored co-investment fund dedicated to urban solutions and sustainability, the Fund will support ventures tackling urban challenges such as decarbonisation, mobility and circularity.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4nCZUhj
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A meaningful afternoon of conversation and encouragement for our SMU mooting teams ⚖️
We were pleased to welcome Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development, Eric Chua, to SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, where he met with two of our sports law mooting teams — facilitated by Goh Chui Ling and Visiting Professor Björn Hessert.
The session brought together students from SMU’s most recent world champion team at the Sports Law Arbitration Moot (SLAM), alongside the team set to represent SMU at the upcoming Sports Arbitration Moot in Madrid on 22 May.
A key reminder from the discussion: while AI can support the process, sound judgment, preparation and critical thinking remain essential to developing future-ready legal professionals.
Thank you, SPS Eric Chua, for taking the time to meet with and encourage our students. We wish our mooting teams all the very best as they prepare to represent SMU on the global stage.
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Feeling stressed when navigating unfamiliar social situations?
In this Straits Times commentary, Assistant Professor of Marketing Shilpa Madan from the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business explains how stress can help people pay closer attention to social cues and adapt more quickly to new environments.
Read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/43fMZZc
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Congratulations to our SMU students on an outstanding showing at the SGLaw200 Youth Forum MinLaw Ideation Challenge 🏆
Team LegalSave clinched both the Champion and People’s Choice Awards, while Team OLS emerged Runner-up — with SMU teams taking two of the top three spots.
Especially encouraging was the boldness shown by our students in the ideas they put forward. The winning Team LegalSave — comprising first-year students — explored an out-of-the-box idea addressing challenges faced by the “sandwiched class”.
Bringing together perspectives from law, accountancy and computing, both teams showed the power of different perspectives in tackling complex societal issues.
Congratulations once again to our students 👏
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Can Singapore protect every worker in the age of AI?
In this Straits Times commentary, Professor Li Jia, Dean of SMU School of Economics and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Economics, examines how Singapore can strengthen workforce resilience as AI reshapes jobs, skills and opportunities.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/49ChD2v
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22 मई 2026, 07:32 am
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Education does not stop at graduation.
As industries continue to evolve, SMU Academy’s modular and stackable learning pathways support professionals in building new capabilities progressively — in ways that are flexible, applied and relevant to real workplace needs.
It is part of SMU’s broader commitment to lifelong learning, helping individuals and organisations stay ready for a changing future.
Read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4dcwHGv
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Zhang Yimei (Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Class of 2024) did not find her path immediately — but she kept building, refining and moving forward.
Today, she runs two start-ups: Artistry Heals, which uses art and music to support youth mental wellness, and ScanEat, a travel app helping tourists navigate dining in Korea.
In this episode of SMU Changemakers, Yimei shares how resilience, mentorship and hands-on learning helped her turn early challenges into progress.
▶️ Watch her story on YouTube: https://sgsmu.com/4uFjgo9
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From seminar rooms to real-world impact.
In our new series, From First to Future, Josephine Tan (Bachelor of Business Management, Class of 2004) and Shirley Ong (Master of Science in Wealth Management, Class of 2025) reflect on how their SMU journeys shaped their confidence, communication and approach to lifelong learning.
Across two generations, their advice remains clear: dare to dream, keep learning, and continue upgrading your “inner operating system”.
▶️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://sgsmu.com/3OYN0NR
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Singapore’s AI journey is not just about adopting new tools — it is about building resilience for the future.
In The Business Times commentary, Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) Annie Koh from SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Khoo Guan Seng examine what it will take for Singapore to move beyond the “Ikea moment” of AI adoption, and strengthen its sovereign capabilities, workforce readiness and long-term relevance.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4d7paIW
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Calixto Tay (BSc Information Systems, Class of 2013) started his SMU degree with a low-powered netbook he couldn't afford to upgrade. The SMU Merit Award covered a new laptop — and funded a study mission to China that led him to entrepreneurship and, eventually, Originally Us.
He has since run student financial awards for six years and mentored founders at SMU. One mentee founded an AI company and was accepted into a Silicon Valley incubator.
▶️ Watch the full story: https://sgsmu.com/4w5HPMI
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Asia’s transition to sustainable energy is complex — and evolving at different speeds across the region.
At a panel discussion moderated by Associate Professor Ishani Mukherjee from SMU School of Social Sciences, experts discussed the policy, infrastructure and market challenges shaping renewable energy adoption, as well as emerging opportunities to accelerate progress.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4cGsTgj
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From adversity to innovation.
SMU graduates Kirby Teo and Nicholas Chen turned personal and financial setbacks into start-up journeys shaped by resilience and purpose.
Through SMU programmes like the Business Innovations Generator (BIG) and Student Entrepreneur Internship (SEI), alongside mentorship and funding support, they were able to develop and grow their ventures over time.
A reminder that building something meaningful often starts with navigating uncertainty.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4cQNgGs
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A second career, driven by purpose.
After more than 20 years in finance, SMU Juris Doctor alumnus Asoka Markandu transitioned into law — building a path centred on justice, mentorship and giving back.
Through the SMU Pro Bono Centre, he guides students on real cases, helping them understand both the legal process and the human stories behind it.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4cVfqjo
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Singapore Management University has established SMU Indonesia — marking a strategic step in expanding our presence in ASEAN and supporting talent development in the region’s largest economy.
Working with partners across academia, industry and government, SMU Indonesia will co-develop programmes aligned with real-world workforce needs, supporting skills development and employability across sectors.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/426qqFR
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SMU Yong Pung How School of Law has defended its Sports Law Arbitration Moot world title in Lausanne. Samantha Chong Wei En and Ameerul Putra Bin Abdul Wahab bested 77 universities, arguing before 15 CAS arbitrators at the Court of Arbitration for Sport — where Olympic disputes are actually decided. The win follows seven international moot championships in 2024/25, and comes weeks after SMU Law rose 45 places to rank 56th globally in the QS subject rankings — the most improved subject entry in Singapore.
Congratulations to Samantha, Ameerul, and the whole team behind this win.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4eSuNvC
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SMU. The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2026. Fifth time in six years. 🏆
One of only two Autonomous Universities on this year's list of 250 highest-scoring employers in Singapore.
"Recognition such as this is not an endpoint, but a reminder of the work ahead—to continue listening, improving, and caring for one another as One SMU." — Professor Lily Kong, SMU President
Five times. Six years. Still building. 💙
👉 https://sgsmu.com/4t2i8tF
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What does it take to build a startup while still in university?
In this episode of Faces of SMU, Marcus Toh from SMU School of Economics shares how entrepreneurship pushed him to embrace challenges, think across disciplines, and turn ideas into real-world solutions — all while balancing studies and student life.
A glimpse into how learning at SMU goes beyond the classroom.
▶️ Watch the video on https://www.instagram.com/p/DXq9Qa_ExSW/https://www.instagram.com/p/DXq9Qa_ExSW/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sgsmu/video/7633747930272402709 or https://youtube.com/shorts/50PwJEk3Cic?si=_BuMDpuvbbHSbTNL
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SMU Yong Pung How School of Law has won its second consecutive world championship at the Sports Law Arbitration Moot.
Samantha Chong and Ameerul Putra defended the title in Lausanne, capping a season that also includes regional championships at Stetson and Price, and oralist honours across five international competitions.
Congratulations to the full team.
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Do headphones at work help — or change how others see you?
Insights from Michael Schaerer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at Singapore Management University, show that while headphones support focus, they can also influence how colleagues perceive engagement and collaboration.
A timely reflection on balancing deep work and visibility in today’s workplace.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4cJGaU3
