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Celebrating cultural confluence with Dan Bau in the orchestral production COMMISSIONS
- Guest musician Mr. Dinh Cao Tue is a Viet–Vietnamese creative and arts practitioner based between Singapore and Vietnam. Apart from writing, he performs on the Dan Bau, a traditional Vietnamese single‑string instrument, through which he explores and shares stories of cultural confluence. Tue has participated in numerous intercultural arts projects within his university’s arts groups as well as in various initiatives across Singapore. 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 Đàn bầu (or Dan Bau) is a distinctive Vietnamese monochord, a one‑stringed zither celebrated for its haunting, voice‑like tones created through harmonic techniques. Traditionally crafted from bamboo, a gourd, and a flexible rod, it has long held a central place in Vietnamese folk music, often accompanying poetry recitations and storytelling. Contemporary versions often crafted with metal and wood, incorporate electric pickups to enhance projection and sound quality.
Financial Education Programme
- Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Dean of the School of Business, with Singapore Management University undergraduates at a talk by Sunil Sreenivasan, Citibank's country corporate officer. The talk is part of a financial education programme, supplementary to the SMU core curriculum, which provides practical lessons in finance, banking and economics.
Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
- Examining a three-dimensional model of Singapore Management University’s city campus, left to right, Provost Tan Chin Tiong, architect Ted Cullinan, President Ronald Frank, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Minister of Education Teo Chee Hean. Photo taken at the groundbreaking ceremony in Bras Basah on 27 March 2002.
Five-university dance crew delivers electrifying high energy performances to the stage of Live, Laugh, Lor
- For the first time in the history of the Singapore Night Festival, all eight higher education institutions—including NUS, NTU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, UAS, SIM, and SMU—shared a common stage in the vibrant music and dance showcase held at SMU's campus green. The area burst into life as thousands gathered to watch the performace Live, Laugh, Lor. More than a showcase of performances, the event became a celebration of togetherness, capturing the very essence of SG60: a story of unity, vibrancy, and youth expression. The featured photograph captures Dreamwerkz, the resident street dance club from SIM. Their performance took audiences on a high‑octane dance journey through Singaporean culture—from the thrill of a first‑class SIA flight, to a warm welcome by locals, and finally a festive finale at Sentosa Beach—honouring movement, diversity, and the joy of Singaporean identity.
25x25, a multidisciplinary art exhibition in collaboration with SMU Libraries
- (From left) Professor Kwok Kian Woon, Vice-Chancellor of UAS; Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU; and Mr Shuvan Sasidharan, a student from the SMU Ambassadorial Corps, appreciating Silent Nature, an artwork by student artist Hadirah Binte Mohd Hazarul, featured in the 25x25 Exhibition as a part of SMU's 2025 Arts Festival. The exhibition highlighted a new wave of student creativity, presenting visual and literary responses to 25 works from the SMU Art Collection. Curated in collaboration with SMU Libraries, the exhibition, held in SMU's de Suantio Gallery, fosters cross-medium dialogue and offers fresh interpretations of themes explored in the original artworks. Silent Nature, comprising photo prints on foam board, was inspired by Bernar Venet’s 2004 sculpture 97.5° Arc x 8. The sculpture was installed at SMU's campus green as a gift from Dato' Kho Hui Meng in 2015. "When I first saw Bernar Venet’s 97.5° Arc x 8 (2004), I was skeptical due to its simplicity. Alas, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Venet’s sculpture aims to capture the process behind it, rather than the aesthetic of it. I was soon inspired by the concept art that Venet is presenting: the effect of nature and time. How nature slowly yet surely alters the man-made structure surrounding them, shaping it to conform and accept nature. Through my artwork, I aimed to capture the subtle yet powerful signs of decay that are seen in our daily lives, yet often overlooked. To remain true to the theme, all the photographs that I took and displayed were raw, unedited shots." -- Hadirah Binte Mohd Hazarul, Year 2, School of Accountancy.
Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture
- Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture. Small class sizes in seminar rooms is a paedagogy used in SMU since its inception, enabling faculty to interact closely with students during lecture.
SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018
- SMU Chancellor Mr J Y Pillay presented the SMU University Professorship certificate to SMU President Professor De Meyer at the SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018 at SMU Hall, on the right is SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping.
A talented student doing a solo guitar performance
- A talented student doing a solo guitar performance in a 2015 concert.
Students celebrating the end of term with cheers and fun
- Students donning colurful outfits, painted faces, cheering and having fun in a day performance.
Convocation 2008
- Members of Masala Samba playing blindfolded at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Convocation 2009
- Faculty at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.
Convocation 2003
- Guest of honour, Dr Victor Fung, Chairman of Li & Fung Group and SMU trustee, speaking at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. Photo taken on 16 August 2003.
At Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
- Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Professor John Niland, Professor Lily Kong, Ho Kwon Ping at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.
SMU Convocation 2013 pledge by students
- The incoming batch of new SMU students reciting the pledge at the 2013 Convocation ceremony
Part-time postgraduate students in the Connecting Talents event in 2025
- First launched in June 2019, with a dedicated run for part-time postgraduate students introduced in August 2024, Connecting Talents brings together accomplished SMU postgraduate alumni to share their career stories and insights. Participants have the opportunity to connect with alumni, build meaningful relationships, and expand their professional networks while gaining valuable perspectives and discovering new career opportunities. Featured in the photo are participants in the 2025 event with staff and alumni.
SMU-X team in the 2024/2025 INDEX Symposium held in CUHK Business School, Hong Kong
- From L - R : Gloria Zhang, Joyce Tay, Kevin Koh (Head), Yuanto Kusnadi (Academic Director), Derek Chiang, Emmaline Lim (Deputy-Head), John Tay. SMU-X team with Professor Kusnadi at the 2024/2025 INDEX Symposium in Hong Konog. Launched by SMU's SMU-X team in 2023, the INDEX Symposium was created as a platform to foster collaboration between academia and industry. With its second edition, SMU-X joined forces with CUHK Business School to expand this global dialogue, reaffirming its commitment to advancing experiential education through interdisciplinary partnerships.
Staff behind the launch of 2018 International Speaker Series Dialogue in India
- In February 2018, staff from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), Executive Development, and the Office of Alumni Relations collaborated to support the successful launch of the inaugural International Speaker Series Dialogue in India.(from L to R) Mr Victor Go, Dr Flocy Joseph, Programme Director at SMU Executive Development, Ms Lynette Goh, Mr Henry Yeo, Head of SMU’s Postgraduate Career Services office, Mr Sam Wu.
Faculty, Adjunct Teaching Mentors and Staff behind the SMU-X programme
- SMU Provost Prof Tim Clark (seated front row, fifth from the right) shared a light-hearted moment with the Faculty, Adjunct Teaching Mentors (ATMs), and staff supporting the SMU-X programme during an appreciation lunch event. The SMU-X programme first engaged ATMs in 2018. Since then, they have played a vital role alongside faculty in guiding student teams through real-world, project-based experiential learning. These mentors familiarize themselves with the course structure and objectives, regularly meeting with student teams to coach them through research, analysis, prototyping, and deliverable preparation. Beyond mentoring, ATMs also support logistical and academic coordination by recruiting guest speakers or technical experts, attending major project events like kick-offs and final presentations, reviewing drafts, offering substantive feedback, and ensuring smooth collaboration between students, faculty, and project partners. Through their hands-on facilitation and structured guidance, ATMs help uphold SMU-X’s high standards while enabling students to develop professional confidence, teamwork, and practical problem-solving skills.
SMU Patron's Day 2023
- SMU Board of Trustees and senior management posing with SMU Patron President Halimah Yacob for a group of photo.
SMU Patron's Day 2013
- Students and staff enjoying the food and ambience at SMU Patron's Day 2013
SMU Patron President Tony Tan taking in the festivities at the 2014 Patron's Day
- SMU Patron President Tony Tan accompanied by Student Ambassadors taking in the festivities at the 2014 Patron's Day
President Halimah Yacob at SMU Patron's Day 2019
- President Halimah Yacob at SMU Patron's Day 2019.
First Patron's Day
- Singapore President S R Nathan (centre) and Singapore Management University management, faculty and staff at the first Patron’s Day celebrations. The event was held on 12 January 2001 at the Evans Road building.
Commencement 2012 with students tossing their mortar caps
- SMU's 9th Commencement held on 25 July 2012 with 1,929 students graduating in eight separate ceremonies spread over three days at the Rock Auditorium at Suntec City Mall.