Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
Left to right: Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Associate Professor Michael Gan at the Evans Road building groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.
    Collection: People


    Reflections Talent Show
    Saw Cheng Lim, Lecturer-in-Law, directing the choir at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000. The choir is made up of students from the pioneer class and staff and faculty, including HR Director Amy Tan, Director of Career Services Ruth Chiang, Administrative Executive Lim Lih Yeng, Lecturer of Finance Tan Eng Joo, Assistant Professor of Law Lee Pey Woan, Jason Chiam Chiah Sern, and Deputy Dean of Business Low Kee Yang.
      Collection: People


      Student Expedition to Thailand
      Ten students from SMU's pioneer class were part of a joint expedition by Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Management University. The group helped construct a new building and toilet for students of Hui Yah School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photo circa 2001.
        Collection: People


        Student Expedition to Thailand
        Singapore Management University students with students and teachers from Num Baow Luang School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. SMU students took part in an expedition and community service project in Thailand from 8 to 29 July 2002.
          Collection: People


          Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
          University librarian Ruth Pagell greeting Dr Li Ka Shing at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
            Collection: People


            Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
            Dr Li Ka Shing greeting student recipients of Li Ka Shing scholarships at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
              Collection: People


              Senior executives in front of the structure of Kwa Geok Choo library during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016
              Members from Board of Trustees posing in front the dome structure of Kwa Geok Choo library with President Arnoud De Meyer during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016. From L: Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Edmund Yeng Lin, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Mr Paul Beh.
                Collection: People


                Students performing a dance routine in a concert
                Students performing a dance routine in a 2015 concert.
                  Collection: People


                  Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom
                  Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may engage in smaller group discussions in different conducive settings.
                    Collection: People


                    Students learning business concepts via a game in a lecture
                    Students learning business concepts via a game "Co-Founders of the North" in a lecture. Gamification padagogy was adopted as early as 2015. Co-Founders of the North is a multi-player strategy game developed for various business courses to teach concepts such as strategic decision making, long-term investment planning and risk management.
                      Collection: People


                      Staff at National Day Observance 2018
                      Staff at National Day Observance 2018.
                        Collection: People


                        Student ambassadors engaging with guests at the opening of Arts Festival
                        Student ambassadors shared a light‑hearted moment with guests (from right) Mr Piyush Gupta, Chairman of SMU, and Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU Senior Vice President (Administration), at the opening of the SMU Arts Festival in August 2025.
                          Collection: Arts Festival


                          Launch of Oral History website on 13 January 2012
                          The Oral History website was launched on 13 January 2012 as part of the Patron's Day activities. From L-R: Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman SMU Board of Trustees, Tony Tan, President and Patron of SMU, Arnoud De Meyer, SMU President.
                            Collection: Patron's Day


                            Patron’s Day 2003
                            Student performance at Singapore Management University's Patron's Day celebrations at the Bukit Timah campus on 20 January 2003. The banner behind the performers announces OnTrac, an online career services tool, which was launched to help students prepare for their job searches.
                              Collection: Patron's Day


                              Patron’s Day 2005
                              Singapore Idol, Taufik Batisah, performing at Patron’s Day 2005. Photo taken at Singapore Management University's Bukit Timah campus on 21 January 2005.
                                Collection: Patron's Day


                                Patron’s Day 2010
                                Singapore President and Singapore Management University Patron S R Nathan showing off his SMU access pass to, from left to right, SMU Trustee Anil Thadani, Claire Chiang and SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping. Patron’s Day 2010 was celebrated at the city campus on 15 January 2010.
                                  Collection: Patron's Day


                                  The SMU community at SMU Patron's Day 2018
                                  The SMU community at SMU Patron's Day 2018.
                                    Collection: Patron's Day


                                    Former President of SMU Janice Bellace and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping chatting with SMU Patron President Tony Tan at the 2015 Patron's Day Celebrations
                                    Former President of SMU Janice Bellace and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping chatting with SMU Patron President Tony Tan at the 2015 Patron's Day Celebrations
                                      Collection: Patron's Day


                                      Student leaders engaging with SMU's Patron and Chairman during Patron's Day 2026
                                      Students from the SMU Student Association (SMUSA) and the Patron’s Day Organising Committee engaged with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (front in purple) and SMU Chairman Mr Piyush Gupta (back in brown) at the Campus Green during a campus tour held in conjunction with Patron’s Day on 30 January 2026. Founded in 2000, the Singapore Management University Students’ Association (SMUSA) is a student-run student government body that represents the collective voice of SMU undergraduates. Serving as a bridge between students and School Offices, SMUSA advocates for students’ rights, engages stakeholders to build stronger relationships, and works to enrich campus life by fostering a holistic culture and developing quality student leaders, while continuously strengthening its internal operations through structural and procedural excellence.
                                        Collection: Patron's Day


                                        Commencement 2012
                                        President Arnoud De Meyer and guest of honour Dr Mary Ann Tsao, founding director of the Tsao Foundation, at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. The event was held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.
                                          Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                                          Commencement 2012
                                          Bachelor of law graduate at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. Among the 1,819 students earning degrees is the pioneer batch of 106 bachelor of law graduates, the pioneer batch of 18 juris doctor graduates, and SMU’s first doctoral graduate who earned a PhD in information systems. SMU awarded 288 master's degrees and 1,531 bachelor's degrees. The event was held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.
                                            Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                                            Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                            Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.
                                              Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                                              Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                                              Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.
                                                Collection: Commencement & Graduation


                                                SMU students and President Arnoud De Meyer at the 2015 Open House
                                                Students posing with SMU President Arnoud De Meyer at the opening of the 2015 Open House
                                                  Collection: Open House


                                                  Lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch
                                                  Panel discussion following public lectures by guest professors from the London Business School. The event was hosted by Singapore Management University on 15 January 1999. Left to right: Professor Sir James Ball, London Business School; Professor Tan Chin Tiong, SMU Deputy Provost; and Professor John Quelch, Dean of London Business School.
                                                    Collection: Purpose


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