Commencement 2009
Graduates at Singapore Management University's sixth commencement ceremony. SMU awarded 270 master's degrees and 1,167 bachelor's degrees, making this the largest graduation to date. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 11 July 2009.
    Collection: Commencement & Graduation


    Commencement 2010
    Faculty procession at the start of Singapore Management University's seventh commencement ceremony. Left to right: Associate Professor Leong Kwong Sin, Associate Professor Kirpal Singh and Associate Professor Andrew Lee. The event was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010.
      Collection: Commencement & Graduation


      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.
        Collection: Arts Festival


        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.
          Collection: Arts Festival


          Commencement 2010
          School of Information Systems undergraduates celebrating becoming graduates at Singapore Management University's seventh commencement ceremony. Master's degrees were awarded to 311 students and 1203 students earned bachelor's degrees. The event was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010.
            Collection: Commencement & Graduation


            SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018
            SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Mr JY Pillay , Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Steven Miller at the SMU Commencement Opening Ceremony 2018
              Collection: Commencement & Graduation


              SMU leadership champions student engagement at Early Admissions Discovery Day 2026
              Senior leaders were present on the ground to support the 2026 Early Admissions Discovery Day. Pictured standing from left to right are Ms Linette Lim, Director of the Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance; Professor Alan Chan, Provost; and Dr Navin Rajagobal, Senior Director of Academic Services and Operations. The event welcomed prospective students to SMU, with Professor Chan delivering the opening address in SMU Hall at the Yong Pung How School of Law. Their presence underscored the University's commitment to engaging future students and providing them with a meaningful introduction to the SMU experience.
                Collection: Purpose


                Patron’s Day 2011
                Winning accountancy tug-of-war team with Singapore Management University President Arnoud De Meyer and Dean of Accountancy Pang Yang Hoong. Patron's Day 2011 was celebrated at the city campus on 21 January 2011.
                  Collection: Patron's Day


                  Patron’s Day 2011
                  Students and supporters giving their best at Singapore Management University's annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron's Day 2011 was celebrated at the city campus on 21 January 2011.
                    Collection: Patron's Day


                    Patron’s Day 2013
                    Food alley at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebration. Patron’s Day 2013 was held at the city campus on 18 January 2013.
                      Collection: Patron's Day


                      Students performing at the 2014 Patron's Day festivities
                      Students performing an exhuberant drum performace as part of SMU's Patron's Day Celebration 2014
                        Collection: Patron's Day


                        President Tony Tan engages with students on Patron's Day 2012
                        Tony Tan, President and SMU Patron, interacting with students at Patron's Day 2012 on 13 January 2012.
                          Collection: Patron's Day


                          Patron's Day 2002
                          Singapore Management University Patron and Singapore President S R Nathan (centre) and SMU students at Patron’s Day 2002. President Nathan presented awards to students who showed excellence in sports, cultural and social activities. The event was held at SMU's Bukit Timah campus on 11 January 2002.
                            Collection: Patron's Day


                            Patron’s Day 2008
                            Singapore Management University School of Information Systems students at the annual Patron's Day tug-of-war competition. Patron's Day 2008 was celebrated at the city campus on 28 January 2008.
                              Collection: Patron's Day


                              Arts Festival
                              Collection capturing the memories of SMU annual Arts Fest


                              Animal Day adds a warm touch to SMU Open House 2026
                              This photograph captures a group of students interacting with a furry companion during Singapore Management University’s Open House 2026, adding a warm and engaging dimension to the event experience. Beyond offering visitors a lively introduction to the SMU community, academic programmes, and vibrant student life, the Open House also provided a glimpse into the university’s diverse student clubs and activities. One of the clubs is People for Animal Welfare (PAW) who organized and held their annual Animal Day, in conjunction with the Open House on 1 March 2026. This pet-friendly and family-friendly carnival brought animal lovers together to promote pet adoption, raise awareness of animal welfare issues, and educate the public on responsible animal care. The presence of the animals added excitement and energy to the Open House atmosphere, creating memorable interactions for visitors.
                                Collection: Open House


                                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
                                  Collection: People


                                  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.
                                    Collection: People


                                    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.
                                      Collection: People


                                      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.
                                        Collection: People


                                        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.
                                          Collection: People


                                          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.
                                            Collection: People


                                            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.
                                              Collection: People


                                              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.
                                                Collection: People


                                                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.
                                                  Collection: People


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