Students at Evans Road Building
Students in front of Singapore Management University's Evans Road building. The photo was taken on 28 August 2001, the start of SMU’s second academic year.


    President S R Nathan inaugurates First Patron's Day
    Singapore President S R Nathan, the first patron of SMU, cutting the cake at Singapore Management University's inaugural Patron’s Day celebration. To his left are SMU President Janice Bellace and SMU Provost Tan Chin Tiong. The event was held on 12 January 2001 at the Evans Road building.


      Ho Rih Hua Lecture: Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew
      Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew speaking at Singapore Management University's Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series. He gave the inaugural address, entitled An Entrepreneurial Culture for Singapore. The lecture series presents the views of entrepreneurs, business and political leaders from within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region. Photo taken at Suntec City Convention Centre on 5 February 2002.


        Professor Lawrence R Klein
        Professor Lawrence R. Klein, 1980 Nobel Laureate in Economics, delivers a lecture entitled, Short-Term Forecasting: Fact or Fiction?, at the Singapore Management University Distinguished Lecture Series on 12 March 2002.


          Convocation 2002
          Singapore Management University student performance at Convocation 2002. This is SMU’s third intake of undergraduates–400 business students, 100 accountancy students and the pioneer intake of 50 economics students. The establishment of the Wee Kim Wee Centre was also announced. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 17 August 2002.


            Student Expedition to Thailand
            Singapore Management University student expedition and community service project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 8 to 29 July 2002.


              Convocation 2002
              Singapore Management University students performing at Convocation 2002. This is SMU’s third intake of undergraduates–400 business students, 100 accountancy students and the pioneer intake of 50 economics students. The establishment of the Wee Kim Wee Centre was also announced. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 17 August 2002.


                Business School Construction Site
                The construction site for Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Stamford Road runs across the middle of the picture; Queen Street is on the right and Victoria Street on the left. Photo taken on 27 November 2002.


                  City Campus Opening Ceremony
                  Chairman Ho Kwon Ping addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


                    Patron’s Day 2008
                    Student Life Award recipients with, from left to right, SMU President Howard Hunter, SMU Chancellor Lim Kim San, Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and SMU Provost Tan Chin Tiong. The awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions by students and co-curricular activity groups. Photo taken at Patron's Day celebrations at Singapore Management University's city campus on 28 January 2008.


                      Patron’s Day 2009
                      Singapore Management University President Howard Hunter presenting an award to an SMU student ambassador at Patron's Day 2009. The sign on the right describes PYXIS, SMU's digital library, which was launched by Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan. Patron's Day 2009 was celebrated at the city campus on 6 February 2009.


                        Patron’s Day 2010
                        Audience at Singapore Management University Patron's Day performances. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.


                          Convocation 2010
                          Student group, InDanCity, performing at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                            Patron’s Day 2012
                            Students enjoying performances in the city campus concourse at Singapore Management University's Patron’s Day celebrations on 13 January 2012.


                              The SMU community at SMU Patron's Day 2019
                              The SMU community at SMU Patron's Day 2019.


                                New Dean of School of Social Sciences. James Tang
                                New Dean of School of Social Sciences. From L-R: James Tang, Arnoud De Meyer, Rajendtra Srivastava


                                  Viewing the model of the new law school building
                                  SMU President Arnoud De Meyer; Professor Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, School of Law; Attorney-General Steven Chong; Chancellor Yong Pung How; Dr Jonathan Marshall, son of David Marshall; Ms Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings; Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman. Board of Trustees—being briefed by the architect about the new School of Law building.


                                    Campus Green
                                    View of the campus green at Singapore Management University’s city campus. The Bodhi Tree is on the right and the School of Information Systems is in the background. Photo taken on 14 March 2006.


                                      New Dean for SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business
                                      Professor De Reyck, new Dean of SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business


                                        The SMU community at SMU Patron's Day 2018
                                        The SMU community at SMU Patron's Day 2018.


                                          SMU launches Urban Institute focused on the study of Asian cities
                                          New institute will craft a multi- and interdisciplinary research agenda organised around the key themes of Urban Infrastructure, Urban Growth and Urban Life. From L-R: Assoc Prof Orlando Woods, Director of SMU Urban Institute; Prof Timothy Clark, Provost of SMU; Mr Piyush Gupta, SMU Chairman; Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development; Prof Lily Kong, President of SMU; Prof Archan Misra, Vice Provost (Research) of SMU.


                                            Professor Tan Chin Tiong (in red), Provost of SMU, cycling with staff and students in the inaugural SMU Challenge
                                            SMU Challenge is the university's annual community outreach event that provides students with opportunities to interact with beneficiaries on a personal level, understand underlying societal issues and needs, and gain deeper insights to support these beneficiaries throught their community service projects. The first SMU Challenge in 2008, organized by SMU Students' Association, is a cyclethon held in the Atrium of Plaza Singapura. Its goal was to pedal 50,000km collectively in 30 hours on 120 stationery bikes to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore.


                                              420 solar panels covering the roof of the newly launched SMU Connexion building in 2022
                                              SMU officially launched the SMU Connexion building which includes the installation of 420 solar panels on the roof, meeting 12 per cent of the campus’ overall energy consumption. As a city campus with limited avenues for onsite renewable engery generation, solar energy is the only feasible renewable energy source.


                                                SMU and Tax Academy of Singapore established the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative on 11 Aug 2025
                                                (From left to right) Assistant Professor Vincent Ooi, Professor Lee Pey Woan, both from Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL), Singapore Management University ; Mr Dennis Lui, CEO and Ms Eunice Toh from the Tax Academy of Singapore. Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) and Tax Academy of Singapore announced the establishment of the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI) which will be undertaken by YPHSL’s Centre for Commercial Law in Asia. Supported by a grant from the Tax Academy of Singapore, this initiative aims to both contribute to the international tax academic community and serve the body of tax professionals in Singapore through three main streams of work: 1) conduct world-class international tax research; 2) develop local academic capacity in taxation; and 3) build links with international thought-leaders in taxation.


                                                  Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: An Inspired Journey
                                                  From an ambitious idea to a trailblazer in education, research, and innovation—SMU has spent 25 years pushing boundaries, creating impact, and empowering future-ready changemakers. Celebrating the evolution of Singapore Management University since its inception in 2000, this video features interviews with founders, pioneers, students, alumni and partners who have fuelled our journey as they reminisce their unique experiences with the University.


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