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Published onSMU has awarded its first Co-Curricular Transcripts — recognising students’ leadership, service, innovation and global experiences as vital components of holistic, future-ready education.

At SMU’s inaugural Computational Social Science symposium, global experts examined how AI is transforming learning, knowledge creation, and ethics in the evolving social sciences landscape.
![(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. [Photo credit: Chen Siyuan] (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. [Photo credit: Chen Siyuan]](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/photo_SMU%20wins%202025%20Jessup%20moot_photo%20credit%20Chen%20Siyuan%20-%20landscape.jpg?itok=JGhJi78L)
SMU mooters continue to impress globally with outstanding performances in top-tier competitions—securing wins, finals, and top rankings that highlight SMU’s world-class legal training.

SMU clinched a top honour at THE Awards Asia 2025 for SMU-X, its innovative experiential learning model that’s redefining education and empowering students for global success.
![Prof Alan Chan (left), SMU Provost and Dr Tan Choon Kim, Chairman, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple [Right] Prof Alan Chan (left), SMU Provost and Dr Tan Choon Kim, Chairman, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple [Right]](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/_RIGHT~1_cropped_compressed.jpeg?itok=TOtaIESr)
A generous gift from the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple will expand student aid and empower future changemakers through SMU’s education and community outreach initiatives.

SMU marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a series of engaging events that sparked meaningful discussions on gender equity, wellbeing, and leadership. From thought-provoking panels to wellness sessions, participants came together to learn, connect, and champion inclusivity. The celebrations reinforced SMU’s commitment to fostering a more equitable and supportive community.

SMU co-hosted the INDEX Symposium 2025, uniting global educators to explore experiential learning and industry collaboration. Read how SMU is shaping future-ready business education.

A study co-authored by SMU Associate Professor of Economics Kim Seonghoon reveals that seniors who win the national lottery in Singapore spent about half their prize money within 12 months of winning.

SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan will serve as Singapore's Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights from 2025 to 2027.

SMU recognised the impact made by its dedicated alumni volunteers at the Alumni Volunteers Appreciation Evening 2025, honouring their contributions and long-serving commitment as part of SMU25.

Undergraduate Malcom Seah's debut novel, Swimming Lessons, is a captivating coming-of-age story blending identity, resilience, and supernatural elements, inspired by Singapore's rich cultural heritage.