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
    Collection: Patron's Day


    President Halimah Yacob at SMU Patron's Day 2019
    President Halimah Yacob at SMU Patron's Day 2019.
      Collection: Patron's Day


      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.
        Collection: Patron's Day


        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.
          Collection: Commencement & Graduation


          Commencement 2006
          University flags and banners from each of Singapore Management University’s four schools at the university's third commencement ceremony. Left to right, banners for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the School of Accountancy, the School of Economics and Social Sciences and the School of Information Systems. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 7 July 2006.
            Collection: Commencement & Graduation


            Commencement 2006
            Graduates at Singapore Management University's third commencement ceremony. Sixty-five students earned master's degrees and 563 earned bachelor's degrees. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 7 July 2006.
              Collection: Commencement & Graduation


              Commencement 2009
              Vincent Ha Kwang Yuen receiving the valedictorian award from Deputy President Tan Chin Tiong at Singapore Management University's sixth commencement ceremony. Vincent graduates summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in business management and a bachelor's degree in accountancy. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 11 July 2009.
                Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                Commencement held in SMU Hall at the basement of the newly built Law School in 2017
                Commencement held in SMU Hall at the basement of the newly built Law School in 2017. It was the first commencement held in SMU campus in its 17-year history.
                  Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                  Commencement 2006
                  Guest of honour Ho Ching, Executive Director and CEO of Temasek Holdings, addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's third commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 7 July 2006.
                    Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                    Professor Timothy Clark at SMU Commencement 2019
                    SMU Provost Professor Timothy Clark at SMU Commencement 2019.
                      Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                      Students at SMU Open House 2018 Art Fiesta
                      Students at SMU Open House 2018 Art Fiesta.
                        Collection: Open House


                        Taichung Education Fair
                        Sign welcoming attendees to the Taichung Education Fair in Taiwan in November 1998. Singapore Management University attended this event and a number of other overseas education fairs to recruit students to the new university.
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                          SMU and National Library Board Agreement
                          The National Library Board and Singapore Management University sign a memorandum of understanding on 3 September 1999. Under the terms of the agreement, NLB will plan and manage library and information services for the university. Left to right: SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, SMU President Janice Bellace, and NLB Chief Executive Christopher Chia.
                            Collection: Purpose


                            First Day of Classes
                            Dr Isabelle Malique speaking with incoming students on Singapore Management University’s first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Left to right, Chen Hui-Wei, Farhann Ali and Riki Hidajat (background). Dr Malique headed the department for international student exchange and forged links with many foreign universities. Picture taken at the Evans Road building.
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                              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.
                                Collection: Purpose


                                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.
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                                  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.
                                    Collection: Purpose


                                    SMU establishes new scholarship with S$3 million gift from Mrs Margaret Chan-Lien
                                    SMU President, Professor Lily Kong (Right), presented a bouquet of flowers to Mrs Margaret Chan-Lien (Left), expressing her deep gratitude to the generous S$3 million endowed gift for the Margaret Chan-Lien International Exchange Scholarship programme, which will make available 20 new scholarships for students with financial challenges to pursue international student exchange programme. This landmark contribution reinforces the University’s commitment to enabling students with financial needs to broaden their worldview and deepen their global perspectives, and equipping them to thrive in an interconnected world. The opportunity will also expand their network and may open doors to new possibilities that will uplift their aspirations, future careers and families.
                                      Collection: Purpose


                                      SMU undergraduates build sustainability competencies through urban farming in sustainability law elective course
                                      Assoc Prof Liu Nengye (standing), with students from the 'Introduction to Sustainability Law' elective. The course was co-convened by Yong Pung How School of Law’s Associate Professors Michelle Lim and Liu Nengye, and taught in partnership with SMU’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Services (OCIS). The aim was to build students’ nature connectedness and sustainability competencies.
                                        Collection: Purpose


                                        SMU Yong Pung How School of Law clinches victory at prestigious international moot competitions
                                        (Front row, L-R) Raelee Toh, Erica Wee, Elizabeth Ho, Genieve Wu. (Back row, L-R) Alexander Kamsany Lee, Fu Qiyuan, Lovein Sui, Assoc Prof Chen Siyuan. Absent in photo - Asst Prof Nicholas Liu, who coached the team. The SMU 2025 Jessup moot team with their Coach and Directors of the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme after winning the championship trophy. 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.
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                                          Ms Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Law & Education, graced the launch of the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets & the Law in Asia (ARCIALA) at SMU
                                          SMU launches the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets and the Law in Asia (ARCIALA). The launch event was graced by Guest-of-honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Law and Education, who delivered an Opening Address at the launch event. Helming the new Centre as its Director is Professor of Law Liu Kung-Chung; the Centre’s Deputy Director is Professor of Law Irene Calboli
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                                            SMU strengthens career readiness with co-curricular transcript and lifelong career support
                                            At the SMU Co-Curricular Symposium 2025, Professor Alan Chan, SMU Provost (left), and Education Minister Chan Chun Sing (right) celebrated SMU's dedication to providing transformative education through impactful co-curricular learning. The event marked a historic milestone with the announcement that the 2025 graduates will be the first cohort to receive SMU’s Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT), a pioneering initiative in Singapore that formally documents students' co-curricular achievements and skills developed. Additionally, all SMU degree holders will have access to Lifelong Career Support, including career coaching, networking opportunities, and job placement resources from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), ensuring career resilience beyond graduation.
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                                              SMU-X Overseas : Transforming Education for a VUCA World
                                              A video highlighting SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO), a programme that immerses students in international, entrepreneurial environments to tackle real-world business challenges, in collaboration with global partners.
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                                                Students in conversation with representatives at the Mahidol University International College booth, eager to learn more about global study opportunities
                                                The photo captures students engaging enthusiastically with representatives at the Mahidol University International College booth at the Global Education Fair, held in January 2026 at the University’s basement concourse. In a first, this year’s Fair was organised into two distinct zones. Universities from Oceania, the Americas and Europe lined the longer arm of the T-Junction, creating a vibrant corridor of global opportunities. Participating institutions included the University of Sydney, University of Minnesota and University of Glasgow, among others. The shorter arm of the T-Junction featured an Asia Pavilion spotlighting partner universities from China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. This curated cluster, which attracted large numbers of students, underscored the growing interest in regional opportunities and reflected SMU’s commitment to deepening engagement within Asia.
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                                                  Students in conversation with staff from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore at the February 2026 Career Fair
                                                  Clusters of students gather around employer booths at the SMU Career Fair, engaging in animated conversations, exchanging information, and reviewing materials in a vibrant exhibition‑style setting. Surrounded by career guides, brochures and digital displays, students actively seek insights into roles, organisations and career pathways. The close, face‑to‑face interactions captured in this moment reflect the Career Fair’s role as a dynamic meeting point between students and industry, where meaningful dialogue and professional connections are formed. Organised by the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre, the event provides undergraduate and pre‑experience postgraduate students with valuable opportunities to explore career options and engage directly with potential employers.
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