Global university presidents leading with purpose: reflections from the WUN forum
Published onSMU 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.
The positive effects of volunteering extent beyond the lives of the beneficiaries. Often, volunteers receive something too. But how far do the benefits go?
SMU's annual Singapore Rising Scholars Conference emphasised the collaborative nature of PhD studies, with participants engaging in networking and research presentations. The event highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in academia and the need for critical engagement with AI tools in research.
SMU is enhancing its commitment to sustainability by partnering with the Climate Adaptation & Resilience (CLARE) programme to support early-career climate scientists from the Global South. This initiative aims to improve representation and research capacity in climate-vulnerable regions, directly contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.
Discover how SMU alumnus Terence Quek redefines corporate stewardship—merging purpose, leadership, and impact in a fresh blueprint for today’s evolving business landscape.
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]](/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 "(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]")
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 has awarded its first Co-Curricular Transcripts — recognising students’ leadership, service, innovation and global experiences as vital components of holistic, future-ready education.
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]](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/_RIGHT~1_cropped_compressed.jpeg?itok=TOtaIESr "Prof Alan Chan (left), SMU Provost and Dr Tan Choon Kim, Chairman, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple [Right]")
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.
