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Leading Global Institutions launch alliance to advance human-centric urban research
- The founding members of the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies are (R-L) Prof Orlando Woods, Director, Urban Institute, Singapore Management University, Prof Karen Chapple, Director, The School of Cities, University of Toronto, Prof Cathy Oke, Director, Melbourne Centre for Cities, Prof Loretta Lees, Director, The Initiative on Cities, Boston University, Prof Hyun Bang Shin, Head of Department, Department of Geography and Environment, The London School of Economics and Political Science. Five globally respected academic institutions have come together to launch the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies – a pioneering initiative that places people at the heart of urban research and policymaking. The partnership was announced on 1st July 2025 at the Singapore Management University (SMU) City Dialogues held in Vienna, taking place as part of the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit 2025. The alliance aims to deepen understanding of how city dwellers sense, navigate and shape the urban environments they inhabit. This includes examination of the social and cultural norms, social networks and economic linkages – the “soft infrastructures” – that underpin resilient and sustainable cities.
Move to the City
- After four years at the Bukit Timah campus, a parade of 1,000 undergraduates and academics made their way from Bukit Timah to SMU's new city Campus in Bras Basah
All about SMU Labs
- Launched in December 2014, SMU Labs is a specially-designed facilities located at the old MPH building in Stamford Road that supports SMU-X courses. Facilities in the three-storey building such as the While and Huddle rooms, are designed to promote active participation, discussion, ideation and collaboration. There are also spaces for play, relaxation and rest. This video introduces the different spaces available to students round the clock for their enriched learning experiences.
SMU's Jessup moot team in Washington D.C.
- (From L to R) : Erica Wee, Genieve Wu, Elizabeth Ho, Fu Qiyuan (Coach), Raelee Toh, Lovein Sui. The 2025 team posing in front of the Capitol Building before the 66th Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. They eventually beat 805 teams to clinch World Chanpion with Erica named Best Oralist of the competition
Patron's Day
- Collection on the annual celebration of Patron's Day which commemorates the incorporation of SMU in January 2000
Launch of the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre in 2012
- SMU President Arnoud De Meyer (left) and SMU Board of Trustee Dato' Kho Hui Meng (right) at the launch of the Career Centre named in honor of Dato' Kho Hui Meng's generous contribution to the University. The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) collaborates with employers to empower students in shaping their career paths through personalized support, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing their skills and confidence for the workforce.
Students showcasing their recommendations on improving the management of intergenerational diversity in the operation of Nestle Singapore
- During the 2019 showcase of students' final presentations for the SMU-X course Managing Diversity in Asia, Assistant Professors Aidan Wong (left) and Charlotte Setijadi (second from left) from the School of Social Sciences reviewed the work of a group of students. The students worked with Nestle Singapore and recommends various solutions in enhancing gender diversity and inclusion in its workplace. The course, in collaboration with the School of Social Sciences, aims to equip students with the necessary skills to become effective and empathetic managers of people in dynamic multicultural environments. In the course, students will learn analytical frameworks that will enable them to gain deeper understanding of existing problems to do with inequality and diversity in contemporary Asian societies.
Inaugural run of ASEAN Internship Programme Plus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Students participating in the inaugural ASEAN Internship Programme Plus (AIP+) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, had the opportunity to visit a local business and gain firsthand insights into how agriculture contributes to economic growth and supports rural livelihoods. They also studied at Vietnam National University to gain insights into Vietnam’s politics, economy, and society. Launched in May 2025, the AIP+ programme is jointly managed by the Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO) and the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC). It aims to enhance students' employability and global readiness through internships at ASEAN companies. Students are introduced to ASEAN cities with high business potential, providing them with an understanding of the companies, challenges, opportunities, and the business culture and landscape. They are also given opportunities to acclimatize to the city and country, and to build contacts in their assigned location.
SMU-X introduces X-Scent, a collaboration with perfume label "Scent by SIX" in its inaugural INDEX Symposium in 2023
- At its inaugural INDEX symposium, SMU-X unveiled X-Scent, a collaboration with the Singaporean artisanal perfume label "Scent by SIX". With the tagline "Turning possibilities into realities," the fragrance embodies the spirit of dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and believing that anything is possible. Each symposium participant received a complimentary bottle of the perfume. Additionally, the perfume was sold for $50, with all proceeds going to the SMU-X Opportunity Award. This award supports financially needy students who require funding to participate in transformative projects abroad through the SMU-X overseas (SMU-XO) courses.
University lounge for staff October 2010
- Staff lounge in Administrative Building Level 6 after renovation
Arnoud de Meyer, SMU President and Shi Jianjun, UIBE President, signing the MOU on 7 May 2012
- Arnoud de Meyer, SMU President and Shi Jianjun, UIBE President, signing the MOU on 7 May 2012. The MOU covers the full spectrum of programmes – from undergraduate and post-graduate programmes to executive education. Under the MOU, both universities will conduct joint research, as well as the exchange knowledge, faculty, staff and students.
Oral History discussion panel held on 10 February 2012
- Oral History panel held on 10 February 2010, Janice Bellace, Ho Kwon Ping, John Niland, and Paolina Martin
Bras Basah Park
- Bras Basah Park in June 2000. This is the site selected for Singapore Management University’s city campus.
State of the University Address by Arnoud De Meyer on 21 September 2012 with view of the audience
- State of the University Address by Arnoud De Meyer on 21 September 2012 with view of the audience
Convocation 2008
- Chairman Ho Kwon Ping addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Commencement 2009
- Guest of honour Mr Lim Chee Onn, Senior Advisor of Keppel Corporation, speaking at Singapore Management University's sixth commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 11 July 2009.
Convocation 2008
- Students from SMU Komunitas Indonesia32 performing at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
First MBA Graduates
- Singapore Management University faculty, master of business administration graduates and their families and friends at the graduation ceremony for the MBA pioneer class. The ceremony was held at SMU on 18 December 2009.
Commencement 2010
- Students posing with the Singapore Management University flag and the banners from each of the six schools at the university's seventh commencement ceremony. Left to right: School of Law, School of Social Sciences, School of Information Systems, School of Economics, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and School of Accountancy. Photo taken at the Resorts World Convention Centre on 21 July 2010.
At the SMU Leadership Symposium 2019
- Panelist Mr Lam Shiu Tong, Carrie Tan, Josephus Tan, Koh Wei Ren at the SMU Leadership Symposium 2019.
Professor Lily Kong at the SMU President Inaugural Address 2019
- SMU President Professor Lily Kong at the SMU President Inaugural Address 2019.
At the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme in 2018
- Mapletree Investments Chairman, Mr Edmund Cheng, presenting Mapletree's gift to SMU President, Professor Arnoud De Meyer, at the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme. The programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills to navigate the growing real estate sector in Singapore and globally.
Professor Arnoud De Meyer at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018
- Professor Arnoud De Meyer speaking to guests at Academic Year Opening Ceremony 2018.