Inaugural Convocation
View of the audience and stage at the inaugural convocation ceremony marking the opening of Singapore Management University and the beginning of the academic year. Over 1,200 guests, 35 faculty and 306 students attended. Education Minister Teo Chee Hean was guest of honour. Ceremonies were held on 29 July 2000 at Bras Basah Park, the site of the Singapore Management University’s future city campus.


    Inaugural Convocation Dinner
    Singapore Management University students and Singapore President S R Nathan (centre) at the gala dinner celebrating SMU’s inaugural convocation. The dinner was held at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, on 29 July 2000.


      Talk by Chairman of the Board of Trustees
      Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of the Board of Trustees speaking to the pioneer class of Singapore Management University undergraduate students at the Singapore Art Museum on 19 July 2000.


        Reception for President Ronald Frank
        Left to right, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, and President Ronald Frank touring Singapore Management University's newly-renovated Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken 18 September 2001.


          Convocation 2001
          SMU President Janice Bellace speaking at Singapore Management University's second convocation, the welcoming ceremony for incoming students. The incoming class of 500 undergraduates consists of 400 business management students and the pioneer intake of 100 accountancy students.


            Open House 2002
            Prospective students and their families at Singapore Management University's open house at its Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.


              Convocation 2004
              Symbolic handover of leadership to incoming president. Left to right: Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, President-designate Howard Hunter and Chancellor Richard Hu at Singapore Management University’s Convocation 2004. Professor Hunter officially takes office on 1 September 2004. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 18 August 2004.


                Convocation 2003
                Student ambassadors at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                  City Campus Opening Ceremony
                  Student performers at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


                    Patron’s Day 2008
                    Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan with students from Singapore Management University School of Social Sciences. Patron's Day 2008 was celebrated at the city campus on 28 January 2008.


                      Patron’s Day 2009
                      Packing as many students as possible into a car at Singapore Management University Paton's Day car challenge. Patron's Day 2009 was celebrated at the city campus on 6 February 2009.


                        Patron’s Day 2010
                        Left to right, Singapore Management University Pro-Chancellor J Y Pillay, Singapore President and SMU Patron S R Nathan, Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, and Claire Chiang at Patron’s Day 2010. This year marks SMU's tenth anniversary. Patron's Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.


                          Patron’s Day 2012
                          Students hosting a talk show at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations. Patron’s Day 2012 was held at the city campus on 13 January 2012.


                            Patron’s Day 2013
                            View of the campus at dusk on Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations. Patron’s Day 2013 was held at the city campus on 18 January 2013.


                              Patron’s Day 2013
                              Performance by Samba Masala, Singapore Management University's fusion Asian/Brazilian percussion band. Patron’s Day 2013 was held at the city campus on 18 January 2013.


                                Students in active group discussions in a seminar room as part of their learning
                                Students in active group discussions during a lecture. Group work and discussion are integral part of assessment at SMU. Through iterations of working with peers from different backgrounds to achieve group learning goals, students emerge interpersonally attuned and socially aware. These cultivate them into sharp thinkers and good team players before joining the workforce.


                                  Board of Trustees celebrating 15th Anniversary of SMU in a board meeting in 2015
                                  Board of Trustees celebrating 15th Anniversary of SMU in a board meeting in 2015. From L back row: Mr. Jaime Augusto Miranda Zobel de Ayala, Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Lim Tse Ghow Olivier, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Robert Michael Tomlin. From L front row: Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Timothy Chia, Mr Anil Thadani, Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Thomas S Robertson, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Edmund Yeng Lin


                                    Professor Hiro Saito having a discussion with two students in a brightly lit bench outside a classroom
                                    Professor Hiro Saito having a discussion with two students in a brightly lit bench outside a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                      Professor Amanda Jakobsson having a discussion with two students in a bench next to Campus Green
                                      Professor Amanda Jakobsson having a discussion with two students in a bench next to Campus Green. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                        Professor Steven Miller engaging three students in a small group discussion
                                        Professor Steven Miller engaging three students in a small group discussion. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in smaller group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                          SMU expands regional presence with Overseas Centre in Bangkok
                                          Striking the gong to launch the SMU Overseas Centre Bangkok on 27 October 2023. From L-R: Professor Lily Kong (SMU President), Mr Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi (SMU Trustee and Group CEO of Frasers Property Limited), Guest of Honour Dr Krissanapong Kirtikara (Former Deputy Minister of Education & Chairman, Kasetsart University Council), Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich (Chair of SMU’s International Advisory Council in Thailand and President of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited), Mr Alexander Lim (Charge d’Affaires ad interim, Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Bangkok) and Professor Lim Sun Sun (Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement, SMU).


                                            Students jamming in the basement studio
                                            Located at the basement car park of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the basement studio has soundproofed walls, and is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment. It provides a practice space for music rehearsals, jamming suite and music productions, adding colour to the university life of students.


                                              Study space under natural light in Kwa Geok Choo Law Library
                                              Study space under the natural light from the tinted windows in Kwa Geok Choo Law Library, overlooking the greenary of Fort Canning Park.


                                                Paranomic evening view of the newly built law school in 2017
                                                Paranomic evening view of the newly built law school , featuring the pearl shaped structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library at the front.


                                                  The prominant pearl structure of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library viewed from its entrance
                                                  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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