The de Suantio Gallery is one of the facilities in SMU that encourage student creativity and vibrancy
In November 2012, the de Suantio Gallery was named after the Suantio family in recognition of a $2.777 million generous donations by Dr Della Suantio Lee and D.S. Lee Foundation. It is a 180 square metre space located on Level 1 of the School of Economics and School of Social Sciences building. Its first exhibition featured the work series "Bits of Me - Portraits" of reowned Indonesian photographer Indra Leonardi, exposing students to his craft and sensitivity to his sitters. The naming ceremony was graced by Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Mrs Mary Tan, and attended by some 60 guests, including Dr Della Suantio Lee and her husband, Dr Lee Seng Gee.
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    Welcome to SMU Labs
    SMU partners with Ascott Limited to launch lyf@SMU in 2017. Located within the SMU Labs, it provides SMU copmmunity with a 24/7 dynamic and trend-setting co-study, co-work, co-living environment that also serves as a ‘living lab’ where applied research simultaneously takes place.
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      Crowds of students thronged the in-person Fair at the SMU Concourse in the first-ever hybrid Study Abroad Fair in 2023
      After conducting virtual editions of the Study Abroad Fair (SAF) in 2021 and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, GEO ran the first ever hybrid SAF in 2023. Over a thousand students thronged the in-person Fair at SMU Concourse and seized the chance to engage with representatives from 22 partner universities and 53 exchange students from various continents, gaining valuable insights into what to expect from an exchange or global exposure programme at different universities.
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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).
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          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.
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            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.
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              Renovated Auditorium
              A renovated auditorium at Singapore Management University’s Bukit Timah campus in 2001.
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                Food Haven
                Food Haven, the food court at Singapore Management University’s Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken in 2001.
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                  Oei Tiong Ham Building
                  The Oei Tiong Ham Building on Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken on 24 December 2001.
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                    Manasseh Meyer Building
                    The entrance to the Manasseh Meyer Building at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 7 March 2002.
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                      Eu Tong Sen Building
                      Entrance to the Eu Tong Sen Building at Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. Photo taken on 7 March 2002.
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                        Lee Kong Chian School of Business
                        Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken in September 2005.
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                          Federal Building
                          View of Federal Building at the Bukit Timah campus in the 1990s. The Bukit Timah campus served as Singapore Management University's interim campus from 2001 to 2005.
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                            Oei Tiong Ham Building
                            View of the Oei Tiong Ham Building, Block A, on the Bukit Timah campus in 2000. Singapore Management University began classes at the Bukit Timah campus in August 2001, the start of its second academic year.
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                              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.
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                                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.
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                                  A Start-Ups Corner in the 2016 Career Fair enabled students to interact with founders and early-stage ventures
                                  In the October 2016 SMU Career Fair, the Start-Ups Corner showcased the University’s forward‑looking response to Singapore’s burgeoning start‑up ecosystem. This dedicated segment brought students face‑to‑face with founders and early‑stage ventures, offering firsthand exposure to innovation‑driven careers and entrepreneurial pathways. Set within the wider Career Fair, the Start-Ups Corner reflected SMU’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets and expanding students’ perspectives beyond traditional employment routes.
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                                    Professor Lily Kong delivered her remarks at the inaugural Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) Symposium in January 2026
                                    SMU President, Professor Lily Kong delivered her plenary remarks at the inaugural Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) Symposium in January 2026. Bringing together 300 scholars, educators, and community leaders from Singapore and abroad, the symposium explored the role of Islamic higher education in preparing future leaders and professionals for challenging, diverse societies.
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                                      Entrance to the new School of Law building in 2017
                                      Entrance to the new School of Law building in 2017. It was named Yong Pung How School of Law after the former chief justice of Singapore and Chancellor of SMU in 2021.
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                                        SMU State of University Address on 20 August 2010 staff award
                                        Howard Hunter at the SMU President State of University Address on 20 August 2010, giving an award to a staff
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                                          Start-Up Team with Maps and Model of SMU's Campus
                                          Members of the planning team for the new Singapore Management University posing with maps and a three-dimensional model of the planned city campus. Left to right: Associate Professor Leong Kwong Sin, Wang Wai Yee, Associate Professor Toh Tian Ser, Associate Professor Low Aik Meng, Professor Tan Teck Meng, Professor Tan Chin Tiong, Eddie Wee, and Grace Cheng. Photo taken at SIM on 5 December 1998.
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                                            Early Faculty and Staff
                                            Faculty and staff working on the start-up of Singapore Management University. The picture was taken on 2 September 1999 at the university’s first offices at Wah Chang House on Upper Bukit Timah Road. The team is gathered beside the three-dimensional model of SMU's proposed city campus on the occasion of President Janice Bellace's birthday.
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                                              Students at Bukit Timah Campus
                                              Singapore Management University students at the Bukit Timah campus in 2000. Classes were held on this campus beginning in August 2001, the start of SMU’s second academic year.
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                                                Introducing "Live, Laugh, Lor", a 4-night showcase with the Singapore Night Festival
                                                "Live, Laugh, Lor" unites all Singapore universities for the first time on one stage in a dynamic 4-night showcase with the Singapore Night Festival, celebrating the rhythms of contemporary Singaporean identity. It is also a programme of SMU's 2025 Arts Festival. Held at SMU Campus Green, the vibrant music and dance event celebrates the rhythms of contemporary Singaporean identity through a rich line-up of collaborative performances. Highlights include a five-university dance ensemble and a three-institution acapella act, reflecting the diverse and evolving expressions of Singapore’s cultural landscape. In this video, Mr Andy Benjamin Cai, Creative Producer of the event, and Ms Sim Wen Jing Steph, a second-year student from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, share their insights on the show.
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                                                  SMU Chinese Orchestra performs in COMMISSIONS, a concert celebrating SMU25 and SG60
                                                  Under the baton of Mr Heng Xiangle (pictured), Mr Quek Ling Kiong and Mr Wilson Neo, the SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) performed in COMMISSIONS, a concert celebrating SMU’s track record of commissioning orchestral works — including three world premieres. SMU had consistently supported local talent by commissioning new orchestral compositions. To celebrate SMU25 and SG60, the SMU Chinese Orchestra presented a special concert featuring commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces that celebrated Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme included three world premieres of original commissions and guest players, including The Purple Symphony, underscoring SMU’s commitment to inclusion. Since its inception in 2009, SMUCO has distinguished itself through various cross-disciplinary works and creative programming under the baton of Mr Quek Ling Kiong. In 2019, the orchestra marked its 10th anniversary with the commemorative concert Perfect 10 – FM SMUCO. Despite the interruption of live performances during COVID‑19, SMUCO remained agile and imaginative, presenting virtual productions such as the 2020 showcase "To Gather" as part of the SMU Arts Festival. In 2022, the orchestra made its return to the stage with Spring Rhapsodies. Today, SMUCO is led by its principal conductor Mr Heng Xiangle, who trained under Mr Quek Ling Kiong and made his conducting debut at the age of 21.
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