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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.
Professor Lily Kong delivered her remarks at the 2025 Presidents Innovation Forum on “Reimagining Higher Education in the Era of AI” held in Hanoi, Vietnam
- SMU President, Professor Lily Kong delivered her remarks at the Presidents Innovation Forum on “Reimagining Higher Education in the Era of AI,” on the enduring values and capabilities universities must protect, cultivate, and build. The evolving role of universities in an age where Artificial Intelligence can teach, assess, and provide personalised advising formed the central focus of the Presidents Innovation Forum: Reimagine Higher Education in the Era of AI. Hosted by VinUniversity in Hanoi, Vietnam on 6 December as part of VinFuture Week 2025, the Forum convened nearly 100 Vietnamese and international university leaders, alongside education experts, industry representatives, and "AI-native students", to engage in strategic dialogue on the future of higher education in an AI-driven world.
SMU President Prof Lily Kong was named Impact Leader of the Year in the Individual category at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards
- SMU President, Professor Lily Kong (right) receiving the Impact Leader of the Year (Individual Category) award from Mr Wee Ee Cheong (left), UOB Chairman at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards, jointly organised by The Business Times and UOB. The award recognises her leadership in embedding sustainability across SMU’s strategy, operations, and education. She is the only recipient from the education sector recognised this year, and one of two named Impact Leaders of the Year. The award honours her leadership in embedding sustainability across education, research, operations, and community life at SMU.
Students in discussion with their project sponsor in Taiwan
- In the 2019 SMU-XO Law Study Mission course, students were seen engaging in discussions with their project sponsor in Taiwan. The team, led by Professor Pasha Hsieh from the Yong Pung How School of Law, was exposed to Taiwan's legal system and had the opportunity to address real-world legal issues through a student consultancy project.
Participants in the inaugural SMU-XL class presenting their proposal to the instructors
- Participants in the inaugural SMU-X Lifelong Learning (SMU-XL) class presenting their proposal to Professor Gary Pan and Professor Venky Shankararaman (Seated third and second from right). SMU-XL programme is offered in the Industry Practice Master (IPM) of Digital Economy Capstone, building on the Industry Project-Based Experiential Learning (INDEX) programme that focus on andragogy, lifelong learning, and industry collaboration. SMU-XL connects adult learners with industry partners for practical, hands-on learning experiences throughout different stages of their careers and education. The initiative leverages the principles of andragogy, emphasizing the unique needs of adult learners and promoting a self-directed, collaborative, and experience-based learning approach. At SMU-XL, faculty members and industry champions mentor adult learners to innovate solutions to actual business challenges and objectives.
SMU-X introduces X-Scent, a collaboration with perfume label "Scent by SIX" in its inaugural INDEX Symposium in 2023
- At its inaugural INDEX symposium, SMU-X unveiled X-Scent, a collaboration with the Singaporean artisanal perfume label "Scent by SIX". With the tagline "Turning possibilities into realities," the fragrance embodies the spirit of dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and believing that anything is possible. Each symposium participant received a complimentary bottle of the perfume. Additionally, the perfume was sold for $50, with all proceeds going to the SMU-X Opportunity Award. This award supports financially needy students who require funding to participate in transformative projects abroad through the SMU-X overseas (SMU-XO) courses.
The director of Centre for Case Learning Excellence presenting its growth and achievements in a celebratory luncheon for staff and partners
- Dr Havovi Joshi, Director of the Centre for Case Learning Excellence (CCX), highlighted the development and achievements of the centre at a celebratory luncheon on March 2026 to mark a set of key milestones. In addition to the publication of its 500th case, CCX has contributed to Singapore Management University being ranked sixth globally and first in Asia for case impact in the 2025 Financial Times Research Insights Ranking. Two CCX cases were also featured among the Financial Times Top 15 global cases by reach. Notably, SMU remains the only Singapore institution to be consistently placed in the global top 20 since the launch of The Case Centre Impact Index in 2023, ranking 18th in 2025. Established in 2011 as the Case Writing Initiative, the Centre for Management Practice (CMP) was renamed the Centre for Case Learning Excellence (CCX) on 1 July 2025. Based at Singapore Management University (SMU), CCX supports SMU faculty in the development of high-quality teaching cases. These cases are designed to meet the needs of a diverse audience, ranging from undergraduate students to senior corporate executives. Beyond case development, the Centre also translates academic research into practice-oriented insights, showcasing the intellectual contributions of both SMU faculty and prominent Asian decision-makers. CCX’s mission is to position SMU as a university that collaborates closely with industry to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance management learning. Serving as a conduit between management theory and real-world business practice, the Centre enables academic research to be transformed into practical insights that resonate with both scholarly and general audiences.
Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
- Lion dance by business school students at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
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
SMU Shop view of the front of the shop on 25 August 2012
- SMU Shop view of the front of the shop on 25 August 2012
SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
- The opening of Singapore Management University's offices at Goldbell Towers on Scotts Road. Left to right: President Janice Bellace, Director of Campus Development Eddie Wee, and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping. Photo taken on 13 October 1999.
Bras Basah Park
- View of Bras Basah Park, looking toward Queen Street and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. This is the site selected for Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken 16 June 2000.
Victorious SMU team with the judges of the 2025 Jessup moot
- SMU 2025 Jessup moot team with the judges after winning the championship trophy since Singapore’s last victory in 2001. The team comprised Lovein Sui (LLB, final year); Elizabeth Ho (LLB, final year); Genieve Wu (LLB, final year); Raelee Toh (LLB, final year); and Erica Wee (LLB, final year). A key factor driving the moot success at SMU YPHSL is the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme, which has firmly established the law school on the global stage. 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.
A SMU-X class in collaboration with industry partner SearchAsia
- Adjunct faculty, Mr. Jörg Dietzel from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, commented on the recommendations presented by students to enhance the brand strategy of industry partner SearchAsia in January 2024. The SMU-X pedagogy offers a transformative approach to business education by seamlessly integrating interdisciplinary learning, industry collaboration, and experiential methodologies. It connects students with real-world projects, fostering innovation and practical problem-solving through engagement with industry partners, complemented by data-driven insights and analytics. This approach empowers students to lead with agility and creativity, preparing them to be future leaders capable of navigating complex global environments. SMU won the Innovation in Business Education Award at the 11th QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference held in London in December 2024.
At the National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2019
- At the National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2019.
At the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019
- The SMU community at the SMU Challenge Walk for Good 2019.
SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 1
- SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 1 “The New Social Compact: What Is The New Norm?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Professor of Sociology and Dean of Students, Paulin Straughan.
SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 3
- SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 3 “Work, Money and Retirement Puzzle: How to solve it?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Bryce Hool, Dean of School of Economics & Director of Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing, Mr Girish Ramachandran, President, Asia Pacific of Tata Consultancy Services, Dr Mary Ann Tsao, Chairman of Tsao Foundation, Mr Heng Chee How, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.
Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony
- At the Tahir Foundation Connexion ground-breaking ceremony.
Participants of the 2026 Dato' Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme presenting to panel judges in their project showcase
- The photo featured participants in the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme (DKHMYSP) 2026 presenting their findings, proposed solution, and expected impact to an audience and panel of judges during the Project Showcase segment. (Judges seated at bottom right from L-R) : Ms Vandana Ramachandra Rao, Senior Instructor, School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) ; Ms Winnie Loh, Practicum Manager, Software Engineering Programme, SCIS and Mr Wong Chee Chein, Senior Instructor, SCIS. The Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme is a highly selective scholarship programme designed for outstanding high school students from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar. Launched in 2025, the programme runs for approximately two weeks and aims to expose top students from the ASEAN region to academic learning in technology and business at SMU. Participants have the opportunities to attend classes on campus, engage with members of the SMU community, and experience life as a student in Singapore, gaining valuable insights into both higher education and cross-cultural learning.
Young scholars from the 2026 Dato' Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme explore Singapore culture and heritage beyond the classroom
- The second batch of students from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme had the opportunity to delve deeply into Singapore’s dynamic and rich cultural mosaic on a weekend. Guided through key historical enclaves and landmarks, the scholars moved beyond the classroom to gain a firsthand appreciation of the city's heritage. This experiential journey brought them face-to-face with the varied traditions, thriving communities, and foundational stories that serve as the bedrock of Singapore’s unique character and identify. In the photo, the students posed in front of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown. The programme was held from 14 January to 25 January 2026, exposing top students from the ASEAN region to academic learning in technology and business at Singapore Management University.
Appreciation lunch for Michael Furmston held on August 8 2012
- Appreciation lunch for Michael Furmston held on August 8 2012
Preparing for Inaugural Convocation
- A large air-conditioned marquee tent is set up at Bras Basah Park, the site of Singapore Management University’s future city campus. SMU’s inaugural convocation is held here on 29 July 2000.
Inaugural Convocation
- Closing procession of Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. The procession is led by SMU President Janice Bellace carrying the mace which symbolises scholarship, research and innovation. She is followed by Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Lim Kim San.