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.
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    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.
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      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.
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        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.
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          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
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            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.
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              Mongolian Prime Minister Visits
              Singapore Management University hosts an entourage of education, business and manufacturing leaders from Mongolia. In centre, from left to right: Mongolian Prime Minster Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Singapore Minister for State for Health, Environment and Transport Balaji Sadasivan, and SMU President Ronald Frank. Photo taken on 11 October 2002.
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                Commemorating 20 Years: WKWC Launches Wee Kim Wee Room and Heritage Fund
                Commemorating its 20th anniversary, the Wee Kim Wee Centre (WKWC) is unveiling the new Wee Kim Wee Room at Singapore Management University (SMU), which houses some of the original belongings of former President Wee Kim Wee and Mrs Wee, and formally launching the Wee Kim Wee Heritage Fund.
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                  Students in the Safari Desert Dubai in 2015
                  Students doing the jump pose in the Safari Desert while on a trip to Dubai. This is an image of an old photograph submitted by students for the Jump Campaign in 2015, which captures students in jump poses while reflecting a part of their student life at the same time.
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                    SMU President State of the University Address 2018
                    Professor Arnoud De Meyer, SMU president, at the SMU President State of the University Address 2018.
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                      Participants at SMU Challenge , Sport – A – Cause 2018
                      Participants of the SMU Challenge , Sport – A – Cause 2018, a student initiative that helps to highlight and raise funds for the local special needs community.
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                        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.
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                          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.
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                            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.
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                              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.
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                                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.
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                                  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.
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                                    Participants at Social iCon 2018
                                    Participants at Social iCon 2018, a biennial social innovation conference hosted by SMU.
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                                      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.
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                                        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.
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                                          Campus Construction
                                          Looking to the south-east, a view of the construction sites for Singapore Management University’s Li Ka Shing Library, School of Accountancy and Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Victoria and Queen Streets run diagonally across the left side of the image. Stamford Road (before alignment) is flanked by trees in the middle of the picture. Photo taken on 27 November 2002.
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                                            Topping Out Ceremony for City Campus
                                            Symbolic topping out of Singapore Management University’s city campus performed by, left to right, Obayashi Corporation Managing Director Ryuichi Irahara, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Minister for Education Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President Howard Hunter and Tan Teck Kiam of KNTA Architects. Picture taken on 18 October 2004.
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                                              Aerial Views of City Campus
                                              Day and night aerial views of the academic buildings at Singapore Management University’s city campus. The viewer is looking from Victoria Street (in the foreground) towards the brick-coloured roofs of the five academic buildings and Orchard Road beyond. On the left is the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, and just behind it is the School of Accountancy. The Li Ka Shing Library is in the centre of the photo. The School of Information Systems and School of Economics and Social Sciences are behind the library on the right. Photo taken on 8 January 2005.
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                                                Li Ka Shing Library
                                                The Li Ka Shing Library at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken on 14 March 2006.
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                                                  Opening of SMU Connexion Building
                                                  Opened in March 2020, SMU Connexion building is located between SMU’s School of Accountancy and School of Law, the new building added teaching-and-learning space to SMU’s city campus.
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