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Introducing "Commission", a celebration of commissioning orchestral works
- In this video, Mr Quek Ling Kiong, Artistic Director of the SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO), and Ms Yong Ghek Yee, a third-year student from the School of Accountancy, introduce "Commission", a featured concert in the 2025 Arts Festival held at SOTA Concert Hall. SMUCO continues its tradition of supporting local talent by commissioning new orchestral compositions. To celebrate SMU25 and SG60, this concert commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces celebrating Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme includes three world premieres of original commissions, a multicultural music segment and performances by guest musicians --including artists from Singapore’s Purple Symphony, and the use of unique instruments from Asian countries where SMU has her overseas centres. This highlights SMU’s commitment to inclusion and cultural exchange.
A curated display of zines created by students featured in the 25x25 exhibition during the 2025 Arts Festival
- As part of the 25x25 exhibition at SMU's de Suantio Gallery for the 2025 Arts Fest, a segment featured zines crafted by students in response to their interpretations of artworks from the SMU Art Collection. These zines—comprising poems, photographs, and visual compositions—express each student's unique approach and perspective on the themes and subjects explored in the original pieces.
A capivated audience in the orchestral production COMMISSIONS
- The SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) performed to a captivated audience at COMMISSIONS, held in the SOTA Concert Hall. In celebration of SMU25 and SG60, the concert showcased commissioned works from past years alongside multicultural pieces that highlighted Singapore’s rich diversity. The programme featured three world premieres composed specially for the dual milestone, a multicultural music segment, and performances by guest musicians — including artists from Singapore’s Purple Symphony. The hall buzzed with anticipation as attendees gathered to celebrate a landmark event and SMU’s tradition of nurturing original orchestral works. Their warm reception and enthusiastic applause throughout the evening reflected strong community support for both the university’s artistic endeavours and its commitment to showcasing multicultural and inclusive performances.
SMU Chinese Orchestra premieres a new composition Moonbound in collaboration with the Purple Symphony
- In the COMMISSIONS concert held at the SOTA Concert Hall, the SMU Chinese Orchestra premiered Moonbound, a new work by local composer Mr Sulwyn Lok, conducted by Mr Wilson Neo. The concert reaffirmed SMU’s long-standing tradition of commissioning local works, a rare initiative for a non-conservatory university. The premiere performance features eight guest musicians from The Purple Symphony, each with different disabilities and each taking on lead and solo roles. Their roles embody the values of inclusion, contribution, and strength through collaboration. This mirrors SMU’s belief in creating space for every voice to be heard and every talent to shine. In its spirit and structure, Moonbound becomes more than a composition; it is a living metaphor for SMU’s enduring values and future-facing vision. Moonbound takes on special resonance within the broader theme of “Celebrating Meaningful Impact – 25 Years and Beyond.” Just as the university has grown through bold vision, care for community, and a commitment to inclusion, the piece reflects a journey shaped by purpose and transformation. It invites the audience to reflect on how far SMU has come, and how it continues to progress— with grace, courage, and the shared aspiration to create meaningful impact. Looking skyward, Moonbound honors the past, embraces the present, and leaps into the future guided by grace, courage and care. About the composition : "Moonbound (Bēn Yuè, meaning “to fly towards the moon”) is a contemporary homage to the classic Chinese pipa suite The Moon Rises High (Yuè ér Gāo), reimagining its luminous heritage for a new generation. Taking its title from the legend of Chang’e, the moon goddess who ascended to the heavens, the piece reflects the enduring human desire to reach beyond the known, and to find beauty in the journey. Structured in three parts, the work begins with urgency and momentum — a rhythmic pulse that evokes not just youthful ambition, but the heartbeat of someone stepping into the unknown for the greater good. Like Chang’e, whose ascent was both a personal sacrifice and a quiet act of courage, this opening captures the spirit of transformation — a leap towards light shaped by love and purpose. The central section offers a moment of repose, drawing inspiration from The Grace of the Moon Goddess (Sù’é Yǐnǐ) — a delicate movement from the original suite that portrays quiet strength, inner clarity, and the gentle power of care. The final return brings back the energy of the opening, now transformed — brighter, more assured — as if guided by moonlight itself. In this reimagined flight, we are reminded that heroism does not always wear a crown — it can be found in every steady step forward, in every hand extended to others, and in the shared light of a community moving as one."
Food village vendors offering diverse food bites behind their colourful booths
- From 22 August to 28 September 2025, SMU transformed its campus and the Bras Basah precinct into a vibrant stage for youth expression, original works, and community connection. Themed “2560”, celebrating SMU’s 25th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday, the six-week Arts Festival was the university’s most ambitious edition yet, uniting students, alumni, and collaborators in five flagship productions and campus-wide activations. On 29 & 30 August and 5 & 6 September, Campus Green came alive as Live, Laugh, Lor drew in thousands as part of the Singapore Night Festival. The event wasn’t just about performances, it was a celebration of community. A buzzing food village drew festivalgoers, while Singlish-inspired games created a lively, carnival-like atmosphere. Featured in the photo are vendors offering a variety of food bites—including beef cubes, crispy crepes, corndogs, loaded potatoes, pastas, sushi tacos, and Thai snacks—bringing diverse flavours to the community.
Engaging with artworks by student artists in 25x25 Exhibition at 2025 Arts Festival
- Visitors viewing the artwork of three student artists in the 25x25 Exhibition at SMU de Suantio Gallery. Displayed on the left is "Time of Our Life", a series of photo prints on foam board by Ashlyn Seow. It was inspired by Grayson Perry’s "The Annunciation of the Virgin Deal" (2012), gifted to SMU by Dato’ Kho Hui Meng in 2023. Shown in the centre is an acrylic on canvas piece titled "Sa Gitna ng Gulo (In the Midst of Chaos)" by Rey Pastores, reflecting his response to Dawei Lay's Survival (2013), a gift from Ian Holliday in 2023. On the right are a set of photo prints titled "Signboards" by Celeste Wong. Her inspiration came from Chua Ek Kay's "Under Clear Skies (Seah Street)" (1992), a gift from the artist himself in 2006.
Student ambassadors engaging with guests at the opening of Arts Festival
- Members of the SMU Student Ambassadorial Corps engaged and accompanied distinguished guests at the opening night of the SMU Arts Festival in August 2025. (From left) Ms Chloe Moh Hui Wen; Prof Tan Eng Chye, NUS President; Ms Chang Hwee Nee, Chief Executive Officer, National Heritage Board; Ms Lee Chaehyun; Mr Heng Swee Keat, former Deputy Prime Minister; and Ms Ng Praise Gigatt.
Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
- Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong speaking with students at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
Token of appreciation at Farewell for Howard Hunter, SMU president (2004-2010)
- Presentation of token of appreciation to Howard Hunter and Susan Hunter
Information Session for Prospective Students
- Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace speaking at an information session for prospective students in 1999. The event was held at library@Orchard. SMU's start-up team actively worked to introduce the new university to students, parents and principals, both in Singapore and abroad.
Preserving Trees at City Campus
- When possible, Singapore Management University preserved the mature trees at the city campus construction site. Several trees were removed and re-planted after construction was completed, while others were conserved in their original location. In this photo taken on 28 July 2002, a crane lifts a tree from Bras Basah Park before construction begins.
Preserving Trees at City Campus
- Crane lifting tree to be preserved during the construction of Singapore Management University’s city campus. Picture taken at Bras Basah Park on 20 May 2003.
The Campus Green in 2017
- The Campus Green is a space at the heart of SMU, with features such as an outdoor Amphitheatre, jogging tracks was designed to promote and facilitate outdoor activities for SMU community and public. It serves as a space not only to energize fitness and health but to support new trends in teaching, learning and the Co-curricular Activities (CCA) needs of students as well.
Artist's impression of the new SMU Campus Green
- Singapore Management University (SMU) announced the embarkment of a two-year development project that will not only add new and much-needed additional learning, teaching and group study spaces to its current campus in the city, but also transform the landscape of the Civic District by injecting energy, zing and activities to the SMU Campus Green, with a vision to bring back the buzz and revive the ‘Bras Basah spirit’. The project will enhance the opportunities for SMU to engage with the community, and showcase the talent and vibrancy of the SMU campus and Singapore’s youth.
Convocation 2004
- Left to right: President-designate Howard Hunter, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Ronald Frank. Professor Hunter officially takes office on 1 September 2004. Photo taken at Singapore Management University’s Convocation 2004 held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 18 August 2004.
Convocation 2008
- SMU Chamber Choir performing at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.
Convocation 2009
- Guest of honour Dato' Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia, addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.
Convocation 2010
- Student group, SMU Muay Thai, performaning at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.
Convocation 2010
- Symbolic handover of leadership to incoming president. Left to right: Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, President-designate Arnoud De Meyer, Pro-Chancellor J Y Pillay and President Howard Hunter at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.
Convocation 2003
- Students and their parents and guests arriving at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.
Convocation 2003
- Convocation 2003, left to right, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean Roberto Mariano, President Ronald Frank, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Tan Chin Tiong. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.
At the Signing Ceremony for iBuildSG LEAD Programmes 2019
- Professor Lily Kong, SMU President; Mr Hugh Lim, BCA CEO and Prof Pey Kin Leong, Associate Provost, SUTD at the Signing Ceremony for iBuildSG LEAD Programmes 2019. The ceremony was witnessed by (Back row L-R) Mr Cheng Hsing Yao, representing Construction Industry Joint Committee; Mr Zainal Sapari, representing National Trade Union Congress; Mr Lee Fook Sun, BCA Chairman and Ms Chelvin Loh, representing SkillsFuture Singapore.
SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 4
- SMU hosted the CNA Perspectives Season 7 episode 4 “Cashless Society: What is the true cost?" which featured an esteemed panel of thought leaders including SMU Professor Robert Kauffman, David Fernandez, Chief Asia-Pacific Economist, Barclays, Zhang Dayong, Head of Southeast Asia, Alipay, Brad Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Wave Money, and Moderator Mr Teymoor Nabili.
A verbal account of the Wee Kim Wee Room
- This edited video is restricted to SMU internal circulation. Commemorating its 20th anniversary, the Wee Kim Wee Centre (WKWC) unveiled 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. The WKWC, housed in SMU’s College of Integrative Studies, aims to advance learning and dialogue about major cross-cultural issues. The video presents a verbal account of the Wee Kim Wee Room as told by Wee Eng Hwa and Wee Hong Neo, daughters of the former President & First Lady.
Convocation 2010
- President-designate Arnoud De Meyer addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.