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SMU President Professor Lily Kong has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy.
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Professor Lily Kong elected British Academy Fellow

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Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU, has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy, a prestigious recognition in the humanities and social sciences that honours global scholars for transformative research and thought leadership.

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SMU now stands ready to deploy the S$150 million toward initiatives that both protect the environment and elevate social equity. As projects roll out — from campus infrastructure to inclusive education support — transparency and measurable impact will be central.
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SMU has issued Singapore’s first university Sustainability Bond, raising S$150 million to fund projects that advance environmental innovation, inclusive education, and social wellbeing with measurable, lasting impact.

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A new study on the sustainability of data centres calls for a coordinated approach spanning policy, technology, finance, infrastructure, and skills development.
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Research co-authored by SMU Professor Winston Chow outlines a value chain strategy to transform data centres from climate liabilities into leaders of sustainable digital growth across Singapore and ASEAN.

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SMU undergraduates successfully defended the university’s title at the 2025 International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition.
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SMU teams clinched two world mooting titles in June, reinforcing the University’s global reputation for excellence in advocacy, legal acumen, and transformative education.

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Beh Min Yan, an SMU Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) graduate and Co-Founder of Heicoders Academy.
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SMU alumna and entrepreneur Beh Min Yan is rewriting the script for tech education, empowering learners of all ages to code, think critically, and thrive in an AI-driven world.

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The first of its kind in Asia, SINEW adopts a non-intrusive approach to monitor daily routines using eight ambient sensors placed throughout participants’ homes.
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Blending AI with empathy, SMU and SKH’s SINEW project helps seniors live safely and independently—detecting early cognitive changes before crises arise.

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SMU Master of Science in Management alumnus and Country Head for Corporate Affairs, ESG, and Trust & Safety for Singapore Mr Yuvan Mohan.
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From Citibank to Lalamove, Yuvan Mohan’s career blends purpose and adaptability — with SMU’s MiM programme providing the launchpad for real-world impact.

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SMU Provost, Professor Alan Chan, sharing his views at the Roundtable Panel session. (Photo credit: SMU)
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The fourth SMU City Dialogues, held in Vienna with global partners, challenged conventional approaches to urban resilience. Rather than focusing on tech or infrastructure, the event centred trust, equity, and local context. Experts from over 20 countries shared how cities can adapt by empowering communities and aligning governance with human needs.

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The founding members of the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies (R-L): Prof Orlando Woods, Prof Karen Chapple, Prof Cathy Oke, Prof Loretta Lees, and Prof Hyun Bang Shin.
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SMU and four global universities have launched the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies, a pioneering initiative to reframe how cities are studied and shaped.

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Prof Zhang Liangdong has been appointed Dean of SMU School of Accountancy.
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SMU welcomes Professor Zhang Liandong as Dean of the School of Accountancy, bringing leadership, academic rigour and vision to chart the School’s next chapter.

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SMU President, Prof Lily Kong (centre, in red), was among the university leaders who participated in the Worldwide University Network Presidents’ Forum 2025, which was hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong from 21 to 23 May 2025. The ASEAN University Network, which co-organised the Forum for the first time, was represented by SMU, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Mahidol University, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam National University, Ho Chih Minh City and the University of the Philippines.
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SMU President Professor Lily Kong participated in the Worldwide Universities Network Presidents’ Forum 2025, joining global university leaders to pursue shared goals of academic collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development. Her presence underscored SMU’s commitment to regional integration and global partnerships in addressing shared challenges through higher education.

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