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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.
A Career Fair in 2016, bridging students with representatives from various industries
- Taken at the SMU Career Fair held in the campus Sports Hall, this image captures a defining moment from an earlier chapter of the University’s career engagement journey, before the construction of the SMU Hall. Against the backdrop of a more modest venue, students are seen in earnest conversations with representatives from Autodesk, reflecting the enduring spirit of curiosity, ambition and openness to learning that has long characterised SMU’s student community. At a time when space was limited but aspirations were boundless, the Career Fair continued to serve as a vital bridge between academia and industry. These close, face‑to‑face exchanges not only offered students early insights into the technology and design sector, but also symbolised the Career Centre’s steadfast commitment to creating meaningful opportunities—no matter the setting. Looking back, the scene stands as a reminder of how far the fair has evolved, while staying true to its core purpose of empowering students in their career journeys.
Minister Ong Ye Kung and Professor Lily Kong having a wide-ranging conversation in the 2025 SICC AGM luncheon
- At the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Annual General Meeting Luncheon held on 27 June 2025, SMU President Professor Lily Kong moderated a wide-ranging dialogue with the Guest-of-Honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health. Set against a backdrop of global uncertainty, demographic shifts, and growing socio-economic pressures, the conversation examined some of the most pressing issues shaping Singapore’s future—including workforce resilience, population ageing, geopolitical developments, and the national imperative for lifelong learning. The luncheon brought together senior leaders from across government, business, and the non-profit sector. In her opening remarks, Professor Kong highlighted the timeliness of the dialogue, underscoring the need for societies to adapt and thrive amid an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global landscape.
AIP+ students and industry leaders connected at Industry Engagement Session in August 2025
- Students participating in the AIP+ programme had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders during the Industry Engagement Session in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The session included a keynote address and a panel discussion focused on talent development and future-ready skills. Representatives from leading companies such as Shopee Vietnam, WHT Trade & Investment Consulting, and SMARTR.CO shared their insights during a panel session. Drawing from their rich experiences across e-commerce, consulting and tech entrepreneurship, the panel explored the region's evolving skills landscape. Students gained valuable insights into industry expectations, the impact of AI and automation and the importance of adaptability and cultural intelligence. Front (L - R) Ms Bay Hwee Eng, Deputy Head, Business Development and Partnerships & Lead, Short-term Study Programmes, Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO), SMU ; Ms Wong Soo Mei, Assistant Director, ASEAN Programme Development, Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centr (DKHMCC), SMU ; Mr Van Nguyen, Founder & CEO, SMARTR.CO ; Ms Windy Huong Tran, CEO & Founder, WHT Trade & Investment Consulting LLC ; Mr Anh Tuan Tran, Executive Director, Head of Shopee Vietnam ; Dr Ng Xu Wen, Investment and Innovation Lead, Innoventures Inc. Dr Ng also teaches at the SMU Global Summer Programme.
Experiential moments at a booth by SCENT by SIX, one of the industry partners featured in the SMU-X 10th Anniversary Book
- Guest enjoying At the book launch commemorating the 10th anniversary of SMU-X, guests were invited to experience the spirit of SMU-X through interactive showcases and activity booths supported by industry partners. These included immersive experiences that highlighted cross-cultural learning, creativity and human connection – hallmarks of the SMU-X approach. Together, the gallery of projects and experiential activities illustrated how learning at SMU-X extends beyond the classroom, encouraging students to engage deeply with communities, industries and ideas in ways that are both rigorous, meaningful and impactful.
Launch of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute in January 2026
- Launching of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) in the Mochtar Riady Auditorium. (Right to left) Professor Alan Chan, SMU Provost ; Guest-of-Honour Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment ; Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive, SkillsFuture Singapore ; Professor Lily Kong, SMU President, and Professor Archan Misra, Vice Provost (Research), Interim Director of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute. ResWORK is a newly established university-level research institute dedicated to advancing workforce resilience and lifelong learning in the face of accelerating technological transformation. It is among the first institutes in Singapore and the region to jointly study adult learning and the future of work through an integrated, interdisciplinary lens that bridges economics, management, behavioural science, and technology. Serving as a hub for cross-disciplinary research across SMU, ResWORK’s research is anchored on three core pillars :- (1) Optimising Human-Machine Collaboration: enabling workers to learn and perform effectively alongside AI, machines and robotics (2) Transforming Organisations: redesigning business processes, leadership and work practices for AI-enabled workplaces (3) Maximising Societal Human Capital: analysing labour-market transitions and shaping policies that promote inclusive, gainful employment
Panel discussion with leading international scholars exploring Technology, Learning, and the Future of Work
- At the launch of the SMU Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) in January 2026, leading international scholars explores Technology, Learning, and the Future of Work in a panel discussion. (From left to right) Professor Phanish Puranam, Roland Berger Chaired Professor of Strategy and Organisation Design, INSEAD ; Professor Dandan Zhang , Deputy Dean, National School of Development, Peking University ; Professor Xiangen Hu, DoERC and Chair Professor of Learning Sciences and Technologies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Professor Archan Misra, Vice Provost, Research, Interim Director, SMU Resilient Workforces Institute.
Professor Lily Kong, SMU President, delivered a keynote at the "Initiating General Education Renaissance" (iGER) Initiative held in NCCU, Taiwan, on March 2026
- At the invitation of National Chengchi University (NCCU) President Tsai-Yen Li, Professor Lily Kong, SMU President, delivered a keynote for Taiwan’s Ministry of Education "Initiating General Education Renaissance" (iGER) Initiative, addressing how universities must advance whole-person education in response to AI, longevity, and shifting career pathways. As universities navigate a future shaped by artificial intelligence and longer life spans, the question is no longer simply what we teach, but how we equip individuals to thrive across a lifetime of change. In the keynote at NCCU, SMU President Professor Lily Kong joined fellow academic leaders in a timely dialogue on how higher education must evolve — from nurturing enduring human qualities that remain relevant beyond technological disruption, to strengthening interdisciplinary thinking and embracing lifelong learning as a collective, ongoing journey. These reflections point to a broader reimagining of the roles of universities, as institutions respond to shifting student aspirations, evolving labour market demands, and the need to prepare graduates for non-linear pathways in an increasingly complex world.
Participants in the inaugural run of Impact Leadership Mentorship Programme in 2025
- The photo captures participants in the first run of the Impact Leadership Mentorship Programme (ILMP) in 2025. The programme was organized in collaboration with Compass@Campus, an initiative by Postgraduate Career Services to empower future-ready leaders for an evolving world of work. Held at Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre’s (DKHMCC), Level 7 of the Administration Building, participants took part in a series of workshops exploring purpose, interpersonal effectiveness, trust, and servant leadership. Through guided discussions and reflection, students and recent graduates gained valuable insights to navigate their career journeys with greater clarity and confidence.
Entrance to Lee Kong Chian School of Business facing Vanguard Building in 2015
- Entrance to Lee Kong Chian School of Business facing the historic Vanguard Building, formerly known as MPH building, which was built in 1908. In 2014, SMU leased the building as a "laboratory" for experiential learning, naming it SMU Labs.
Model of Proposed City Campus
- Three-dimensional model of the proposed Singapore Management University city campus to be built in the Bras Basah area of Singapore. Fort Canning Park is on the right and Mount Sophia is in the lower left. Photo taken in 1998.
Aerial view of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, which takes an architectural form of a pearl
- Aerial view of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, which takes the architectural shape of a pearl, a symbol for inspirational learning and serves as a "moral compass" emphasizing dignity, truth and justice in society.
Evening view of the newly built Kwa Geok Choo Law Library in the law school building
- Night capture of the prominant pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library as seen from its entrance in the newly built law school in 2017.
At the CNA Perspectives Season 8 Episode 5
- SMU hosted the fifth episode of CNA Perspectives Season 8 “Decline of Liberal Democracy and the Rise of China: Has ASEAN given in to the temptation?” in 2019 which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Professor John A Donaldson.
SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 5
- SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 5 “Digital Transformation: Is inclusivity possible in this race?” which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Provost Lily Kong, Claus Andresen, President and Managing Director Southeast Asia, SAP, Rachel Ong, Chief Executive, ROHEI Corporation, Jonathan Rees, EY ASEAN Advisory Digital Leader, Ernst & Young Advisory, and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.
Participants at Social iCon 2018
- Participants at Social iCon 2018, a biennial social innovation conference hosted by SMU.
Chua Ek Kay Exhibition: A long way from home 2018 in the School of Social Sciences
- Associate Professor of Arts and Culture Management (Practice) Kwok Kian Chow and curator Wang Zineng at the Chua Ek Kay Exhibition: A long way from home on 19 Oct 2018. ‘A Long Way from Home’, featuring works from Singapore artist Chua Ek Kay (1947-2008) opened at the De Suantio Gallery, School of Social Sciences at SMU. It is curated by Wang Zineng together with the students in the SMU-X Arts and Culture Management course on Exhibition and Curating, led by Associate Professor Kwok Kian Chow.
State of the University Address 2020
- SMU President Professor Lily Kong second annual State of the University Address held on 3 September, she reviewed what has been an eventful year and revealed SMU’s priorities for the next five years in order to realise Vision 2025.
SMU Chinese Orchestra premieres a new composition And Beyond in the SMU25 Arts Festival concert
- In the COMMISSIONS concert held at the SOTA Concert Hall, the SMU Chinese Orchestra premiered And Beyond, a new work by local composer Mr Eric Watson, conducted by Mr Quek Ling Kiong. The concert reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The premiere featured collaborations with guest musicians Ms De Silva Alicia Joyce and Mr Dinh Cao Tue, performing on the Khong Wong Yai and Dan Bau respectively. Alongside the Angklung, these instruments represent the musical traditions of Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia—countries where SMU has established overseas centres. Their inclusion reflects SMU’s dedication to diversity, cross-cultural exchange, meaningful contribution, and the strength that emerges from collaboration. This mirrors SMU’s belief in creating nurturing spaces for every voice to be heard and every talent to shine.
Set on Campus Green, In Sight is a kinetic light installation that ignites the curiosity and imagination of all ages
- The photo featured In Sight, a kinetic light installation in Campus Green that was inspired by Michael Craig-Martin's Bright Idea. It comprised five outlines of lightbulbs uprighted in layered progression, animated in moving lights with changing angles and patterns. The bulbs appeared fragmented, abstract from different perspectives, yet aligned into a single, luminous image from one precise vantage point. The installation formed a metaphor for creativity -- when ideas often need to evolve through layers, shifts, and unexpected connections, coming into clarity only when viewed from the right angle. Through the fusion of light, movement, and perceptual illusion, In Sight prompts viewers to pause and rediscover how a spark of inspiration can illuminate new perspectives. In collaboration with the Singapore Night Festival, the SMU Arts Festival opened on 22 August 2025 with 25 x 25 Exhibition, a multidisciplinary exhibition held at SMU de Suantio Gallery and Campus Green. The result was a vibrant dialogue between generations: a calligraphy piece reimagined through contemporary spoken word; a traditional ink painting reflected through a photographic lens; and a large-scale light installation that transformed Campus Green into an immersive walk-through experience. Visitors included SMU students, staff, alumni, and members of the public, many of whom commented on how the works deepened their understanding of SMU’s commitment to fostering creativity beyond the classroom.
SMU Eurhythmix opens RE:TURN showcase for SMU's Jubilee celebration with a high energy fusion of hip hop with classical forms
- On 20 September, SMU Eurhythmix (EMIX) – the university’s oldest and largest dance club, itself marking 25 years – staged a Return of RE:TURN at the Drama Centre Theatre. The full-length production fused hip-hop with Malay, Indian and Chinese classical dance, blending mentorship from established choreographers with student-driven innovation. Students, staff and partners pushed creative boundaries with confidence and flair, forging a new dance vocabulary that extends beyond SMU to Singapore, making an iconoclastic and impactful contribution to the nation's art and culture. The performance opened with a modern prelude that explores the influence of social media in the dance amongst the youth, using trendy Tik-Tok favourite tracks ranging from K-pop to Billboard hits. At a point, the dancers performed behind a softly lit translucent screen animated with social‑media imagery.
MAD The Musical was SMU's first-ever original musical, based off an original script
- (Front from right) Ms Michaela Leung, Alumna, School of Social Sciences and Ms Melody Faith Ng, Year 2, Yong Pung How School of Law, lead female cast of the musical MAD, injected humour and energy to an adaptation of “Hey Mickey” in an exuberant dance number. The Arts Festival 2025 reached its crescendo with the premiere of MAD The Musical, staged from 26 to 28 September at the Drama Centre Theatre. The musical is SMU's first-ever original musical, conceived by Jo Tan, scored by Jimmy Ye, and directed and choreographed by George Chan and Andy Benjamin Cai. With “2560” as its theme, the SMU Arts Festival marked how far both SMU and Singapore have come, and hinted at what lies ahead: a future built on creativity, resilience and community. It was not merely about performances, but about the resilient spirit of imagination that challenges community perspectives and reinforces collective connection to the SMU story.
Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
- Left to right: Associate Professor Low Kee Yang, Deputy Dean of the School of Business, and Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Dean of the School of Business, at the Evans Road building groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.
Talk by Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Faculty and the pioneer class of Singapore Management University undergraduates at talk by Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He gave students an account of his personal life and corporate experiences. The talk was held at the Singapore Art Museum on 19 July 2000. Front row, left to right: President Janice Bellace, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Provost Tan Chin Tiong and Professor Augustine Tan.
Conference with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- Singapore Management University Provost Tan Chin Tiong speaking to the audience at the conference on “Managing Change in the New Millennium”. This conference was held jointly with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania on 28 July 2000.