Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture
Professor Tharindra Ranasinghe engaging with students during lecture. Small class sizes in seminar rooms is a paedagogy used in SMU since its inception, enabling faculty to interact closely with students during lecture.
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    SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018
    SMU Chancellor Mr J Y Pillay presented the SMU University Professorship certificate to SMU President Professor De Meyer at the SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018 at SMU Hall, on the right is SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping.
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      A talented student doing a solo guitar performance
      A talented student doing a solo guitar performance in a 2015 concert.
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        Students celebrating the end of term with cheers and fun
        Students donning colurful outfits, painted faces, cheering and having fun in a day performance.
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          SMU Patron's Day 2025 celebrating a quarter century of community, innovation and impact
          This video highlights the the major moments of SMU Patron's Day 2025 while preserving its commemorative and institutional significance. Singapore Management University (SMU) marked its 25th anniversary with a vibrant Patron’s Day celebration on 17 January 2025, bringing together more than 7,000 students, alumni, faculty, and staff on Campus Green. Centred around the eight-metre inflatable mascot SMOO SMOO, the event showcased the spirit and achievements of the SMU community through a diverse programme of performances, activities, and tributes. Highlights included performances by alumni hip-hop crew Eluminix, SMU Samba Masala, the Malay Language and Cultural Club, and special appearances by alumni Chantalle Ng and Joshua Lim. As evening fell, Benjamin Kheng and DJ Kiara energized the crowd, transforming the anniversary celebration into a memorable showcase of community pride and shared belonging. The festivities also reflected SMU’s commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and inclusivity. More than 40 SMU Makers presented their ventures, from sustainable fashion creations to student-led startups, while the Inter-Faculty Tug-of-War brought together participants from all seven schools in a spirited display of camaraderie, with the Yong Pung How School of Law emerging victorious. Sustainability initiatives such as Go Green with SMOO encouraged recycling and environmental awareness, while the SMU(ltiply) fundraising campaign enabled service staff to take part in the celebrations. As part of the university’s 25th anniversary milestone, Patron’s Day 2025 celebrated SMU’s journey of growth and impact, while looking ahead to its next chapter of innovation and contribution to Singapore and beyond.
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            The victorious School of Economics' team in the Patron's Day 2026 Tug-of-War, pose a group photo with SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta and President Tharman
            Friendly rivalry and school spirit took centre stage at the Inter-Faculty Games during SMU Patron’s Day 2026, as students from all seven SMU schools competed in a series of spirited contests at Campus Green. Among the day’s most anticipated events was the Tug-of-War competition, which returned as a crowd favourite and drew enthusiastic support from students, staff, alumni, and guests. The introduction of a cheerleading segment further energized the competition, adding colour and excitement to the festivities. After several closely contested rounds, the School of Economics (SOE) emerged as champions of the Tug-of-War. The victory reflected the team’s determination, resilience, and strong sense of school pride. The achievement was made especially memorable for the students with the presence of distinguished guests, including Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who joined the SMU community in celebrating the occasion. The photo featured the winning team with President Tharman and SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta.
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              Students and alumni connect through industry-focused discussions at the Connecting Talents event in May 2026
              Students participated in a networking session during the Connecting Talents (CT) for Early-Career Postgraduates event on 22 May 2026, engaging with alumni across various industry-focused discussion tables. Shown here is an active exchange at the Technology table, where participants discussed career pathways, industry developments, and professional experiences. The networking segment encouraged meaningful conversations and facilitated connections between postgraduate students and members of the wider SMU professional community.
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                Postgraduate students explore the hidden job market through dialogue at Connecting Talents Jun 2026
                During the Question-and-Answer segment of the fireside chat at the Connecting Talents (CT) for Experienced Postgraduates event, held in the Quiet Area on Level 5 of the Li Ka Shing Library on 26 June 2026, postgraduate student Mr Avisenna Gusta, Master of IT in Business, engages in discussion with invited speaker Ricky Foo, Partner at Mercuri Urval. The exchange followed a session on “The Hidden Job Market: Opportunities You Won’t Find on LinkedIn,” where Mr Foo shared insights into how many sought-after career opportunities are secured through professional networks before they are publicly advertised. The interactive discussion allowed participants to seek practical career advice, deepen their understanding of networking strategies, and gain perspectives on the importance of building strong professional relationships to uncover opportunities and support long-term career development.
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                  Students at SMU Open House 2018 Art Fiesta
                  Students at SMU Open House 2018 Art Fiesta.
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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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                              Taichung Education Fair
                              Sign welcoming attendees to the Taichung Education Fair in Taiwan in November 1998. Singapore Management University attended this event and a number of other overseas education fairs to recruit students to the new university.
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                                SMU and National Library Board Agreement
                                The National Library Board and Singapore Management University sign a memorandum of understanding on 3 September 1999. Under the terms of the agreement, NLB will plan and manage library and information services for the university. Left to right: SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, SMU President Janice Bellace, and NLB Chief Executive Christopher Chia.
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                                  First Day of Classes
                                  Dr Isabelle Malique speaking with incoming students on Singapore Management University’s first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Left to right, Chen Hui-Wei, Farhann Ali and Riki Hidajat (background). Dr Malique headed the department for international student exchange and forged links with many foreign universities. Picture taken at the Evans Road building.
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                                    Mochtar Riady Auditorium named with donation by Lippo Group on 29 March 2011
                                    The Singapore Management University (SMU) announced on 29 March 2011, the naming of its auditorium as the Mochtar Riady Auditorium and the establishment of the new Mochtar Riady Scholarships. Dr Stephen Riady, President of the Lippo Group presenting the $5m cheque with S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade & Industry, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President.
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                                      ICPAS-SMU CEO Forum on 25 July 2011
                                      Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President and Ernest Kan, ICPAS President at the ICPAS-SMU CEO Forum on 25 July 2011.
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                                        TCS-SMU iCIty-Lab inauguration on 5 August 2011
                                        Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, business solutions and consulting firm, and the Singapore Management University (SMU) announced on 5 August 2011 the establishment of the TCS-SMU iCity Lab to be located at SMU. The collaboration agreement signed today states the two organizations are partnering to create a new research facility to develop industry standards and IT frameworks for the emerging intelligent city (“iCity”) model of urban development. From L-R: Tharman Shanmugartnam, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance and Manpower, Girija Pande, Chairman TCS Asia Pacific, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President, Steven Miller, Dean SIS.
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                                          SMU establishes new scholarship with S$3 million gift from Mrs Margaret Chan-Lien
                                          SMU President, Professor Lily Kong (Right), presented a bouquet of flowers to Mrs Margaret Chan-Lien (Left), expressing her deep gratitude to the generous S$3 million endowed gift for the Margaret Chan-Lien International Exchange Scholarship programme, which will make available 20 new scholarships for students with financial challenges to pursue international student exchange programme. This landmark contribution reinforces the University’s commitment to enabling students with financial needs to broaden their worldview and deepen their global perspectives, and equipping them to thrive in an interconnected world. The opportunity will also expand their network and may open doors to new possibilities that will uplift their aspirations, future careers and families.
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                                            SMU undergraduates build sustainability competencies through urban farming in sustainability law elective course
                                            Assoc Prof Liu Nengye (standing), with students from the 'Introduction to Sustainability Law' elective. The course was co-convened by Yong Pung How School of Law’s Associate Professors Michelle Lim and Liu Nengye, and taught in partnership with SMU’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Services (OCIS). The aim was to build students’ nature connectedness and sustainability competencies.
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                                              SMU Yong Pung How School of Law clinches victory at prestigious international moot competitions
                                              (Front row, L-R) Raelee Toh, Erica Wee, Elizabeth Ho, Genieve Wu. (Back row, L-R) Alexander Kamsany Lee, Fu Qiyuan, Lovein Sui, Assoc Prof Chen Siyuan. Absent in photo - Asst Prof Nicholas Liu, who coached the team. The SMU 2025 Jessup moot team with their Coach and Directors of the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme after winning the championship trophy. This programme has nurtured generations of mooters who have earned numerous world-class accolades, enabling it to consistently excel at the most prestigious international moots.
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                                                Ms Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Law & Education, graced the launch of the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets & the Law in Asia (ARCIALA) at SMU
                                                SMU launches the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets and the Law in Asia (ARCIALA). The launch event was graced by Guest-of-honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Law and Education, who delivered an Opening Address at the launch event. Helming the new Centre as its Director is Professor of Law Liu Kung-Chung; the Centre’s Deputy Director is Professor of Law Irene Calboli
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                                                  SMU strengthens career readiness with co-curricular transcript and lifelong career support
                                                  At the SMU Co-Curricular Symposium 2025, Professor Alan Chan, SMU Provost (left), and Education Minister Chan Chun Sing (right) celebrated SMU's dedication to providing transformative education through impactful co-curricular learning. The event marked a historic milestone with the announcement that the 2025 graduates will be the first cohort to receive SMU’s Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT), a pioneering initiative in Singapore that formally documents students' co-curricular achievements and skills developed. Additionally, all SMU degree holders will have access to Lifelong Career Support, including career coaching, networking opportunities, and job placement resources from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC), ensuring career resilience beyond graduation.
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