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Students at the University College London booth during the 2023 Study Abroad Fair
- The Centre of Global Education and Opportunities (GEO) hosted its first hybrid Study Abroad Fair (SAF) in 2023, as in-person overseas immersion opportunities resumed after the Covid-19 pandemic. The in-person SAF was held in SMU Concourse and was abuzz with excitement as students explore the University's diverse Study Abroad programmes, destinations, and partner universities, including the popular International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP). In the photo, students are seen engaging with a representative from University College London (UCL).
Singapore Management University and FairPrice Group partner to reduce food waste
- Group photo of SMU Students who were part of the Food Waste Management Project with representatives from Fairprice Group. As part of the Singapore Management University’s SMU-X initiative, students from the School of Accountancy and Lee Kong Chian School of Business worked together with FairPrice Group (FPG) to come up with a Food Waste Management Monitoring Dashboard to better visualise and analyse data to help with food waste management at the supermarket chain. This was achieved through the implementation of a write-off monitoring dashboard and the application of predictive analytics. From August to November 2022, the project team leveraged on Tableau dashboarding and Python predictive analytics to identify which were the outlets with the most write-off and which products contribute the most write-off.
SMU-XO students with GoPizza founder and SMU alumnus, Jay Lim
- In the front row from left to right: Professor Mark Chong and Jay Lim, the founder and CEO of GoPizza. In 2022, following the Covid pandemic, the first group of students who ventured overseas under the SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) programme are those enrolled in the "Business of the Creative Industries" course. The course introduced them to the business models of cultural content producers and the role of digital platforms in enabling these models. In addition, students explored the key characteristics of the emerging creator economy and the associated social media entertainment. In Seoul, Korea, they learnt about its culture, explored renowned sites like Hongdae, Gyeongbokgung Palace and took part in a networking session with SMU alumni living in the city. They also toured Hanyang University and learnt valuable insights from presentations by TikTok Korea, Netflix Korea, Teammates, 11018, GoPizza, Enterprise Singapore, and a Korean make-up YouTuber. The trip ended with a presentation to the Gushcloud team, where they applied their knowledge to a significant real-world project.
City Campus Opening Ceremony
- At Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006, left to right, Dean Pang Eng Fong, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Minister for Education Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Chancellor Richard Hu, SMU President Howard Hunter, Dean Roberto Mariano, Dean Steven Miller, Dean Annie Koh.
Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
- Left to right: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Li Ka Shing unveil the commemorative plaque for the new library; it reads, "Knowledge Reshapes Destiny".
Launch of Ink, SMU institutional repository by Paolina Martin
- Launch of InK, SMU Institutional Repository with Paolina Martin speaking and the launch was held at Li Ka Shing library, Level 5
Students with Angkor Wat during their Business Study Mission in Cambodia, Thailand in 2015
- Students doing the jump pose with Angkor Wat during their Business Study Mission in Cambodia, Thailand. 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.
Professor Lily Kong at the official launch of Prinsep Street Residences
- Professor Lily Kong and Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, at the official launch of Prinsep Street Residences (PSR).
SMU Provost Professor Timothy Clark delivering his Opening Address at the inaugural INDEX Symposium in 2023
- In October 2023, SMU organized its first INDEX symposium, titled “Industry Project-based Experiential Learning (INDEX) in 21st Century Asia: Industry, Integration, Innovation, Internationalisation”. It brought together experienced practitioners, educators, and industry experts who shared insights and best practices on curriculum development and models of experiential learning. The symposium provided a valuable platform on which like-minded individuals committed to shaping the future of education could network and collaborate. In his opening address, SMU Provost Professor Timothy Clark reinforced the importance SMU placed on connecting classroom concepts with real-world problems through the innovative INDEX pedagogy.
A line up display of posters done by students in SMU Lab
- In SMU Lab, Assistant Professor Charlotte Setijadia (left) and staff from Nestle Singapore reviewing a series of posters showcasing the dedication of students from the 2019 SMU-X course, "Managing Diversity in Asia." This course, in collaboration with the School of Social Sciences, aims to equip students with the skills needed to become effective and empathetic managers in diverse multicultural settings. In the course, students learn analytical frameworks that help them understand issues related to inequality and diversity in contemporary Asian societies. The students collaborated with Nestle Singapore, proposing various recommendations to enhance gender diversity and inclusion in its workplace.
SMU-X won the Outstanding Industry–Academia Collaboration Award (Higher Education) at EDUtech Asia 2025
- On 6th November, Mr Kevin Koh, Head, SMU-X, Singapore Management University, received the Outstanding Industry–Academia Collaboration Award (Higher Education) from Mr Allan Wong, Director of Information Technology, Hong Kong Baptist University, at EDUtech Asia 2025. The landmark event, held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, marked its 10th year as one of Asia’s leading platforms for education innovation. The award honours higher education institutions that have forged innovative, scalable and forward-looking partnerships with industry to develop groundbreaking programmes or research partnerships, and SMU-X has once again been acknowledged as a model for transforming learning with real-world impact, highlighting the its long-standing commitment to experiential learning and meaningful engagement with industry and community partners.
Professor Arnoud De Meyer’s book launch
- SMU launches book “Building Excellence in Higher Education: Singapore's Experience” by Professor Emeritus Arnoud De Meyer
SMU Launches Overseas Centre in Ho Chi Minh City
- Official launch of the Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City on 25 June 2024, currently located at The Sentry Sonatus Building, 15 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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 & Singapore Sports Council Leadership Seminar 2013
- Minister Indranee Rajah with SMU students at the 2013 Leadership Symposium seminar for future leaders
SMU community at the Memorial Service for the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew
- SMU community coming together to pay their respects at the Memorial Service for the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew
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.
Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series by SMU and The EDB Society Part 2
- The EDB Society and SMU hosted the second part of the six-part Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series – Transforming Industries Creating Value, with harnessing digital technology and innovation on the agenda. Panelist include Mr Lai Chang Wen, Co-founder CEO Ninja Van; Ms Gwenda Fong, Director, Strategy Division, Cyber Security Agency; SMU Vice-Provost (Research) Professor Steven Miller; Mr Joel Sng, CEO Co-founder honestbee; Mr Wong Joo Seng, Founder CEO, Spark Systems; and Ms Janet Young, MD and Head Group Channels & Digitalisation UOB.
Mr Tan Kiat How (IMDA) at an event in 2019 commemorating SMU and Google partnership
- Mr Tan Kiat How, Chief Executive Officer of Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) at an event in 2019 commemorating SMU and Google partnership to offer the SMU-Google Squared Data & Analytics Programme.
SMU wins prestigious THE Awards Asia 2025 – Teaching & Learning Strategy of the Year
- SMU's Vice President (Partnerships & Engagement) Prof Lim Sun Sun receiving the prestigious award on behalf of the University. Singapore Management University (SMU) is proud to announce that it has been named Winner in the ‘Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year’ category at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2025. The accolade was awarded in recognition of SMU-X, the University’s flagship industry project-based experiential learning framework that integrates academic knowledge with real-world industry projects. It marks a significant milestone for SMU-X, pioneered 10 years ago as a differentiating pedagogy, underscoring the University’s longstanding commitment to redefining learning through interdisciplinary, collaborative, and experiential approaches.
Career consultation for alumni
- Ms. Prasanthi Guda (Right), Head of Undergraduate Careers at the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), is seen providing a one-on-one career consultation to an alumnus. In 2018, the Centre extended its support services to alumni for three years post-graduation. This was later enhanced to lifelong support in May 2005.
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.
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.
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.