Beyond commitment: SMU charts its next chapter of impact
Published onWhat is different because SMU is here? At the SMU President's State of the University Address 2026, Professor Lily Kong challenged the University to look beyond achievement and turn commitment into momentum. Discover how SMU plans to strengthen education, research and partnerships, measure lasting impact, and create opportunities and improvements that endure for many generations to come.
How can AI advance human flourishing? At the SMU-Fudan Global Forum, experts explored its role in work, food, longevity and assistive technology—and why human needs must always lead.
As AI reshapes work, SMU and industry leaders discussed why critical thinking, communication, sound judgement and practical experience matter more than ever for graduates today.
Professor Lily Kong spoke with thought-provoking Olympic Champion Eileen Gu in the KFF Inspiring Women Leadership Series, supported by Musim Mas.
SMU’s law students will gain hands-on experience with legal AI while strengthening the judgement, ethics and foundational skills essential to tomorrow’s legal profession.
SMU and LSE explore how universities can turn rigorous research into public value, addressing urban sustainability, artificial intelligence, leadership and healthy ageing together.
SMU’s new Asia Ready Conversations connects students with regional leaders, sharpening their understanding of Asia and preparing them to navigate its changing future confidently.
SMU’s MBA climbed to be ranked #3 in Asia, alongside strong rankings for its masters in applied finance and IT in business, reflecting employer recognition, research excellence and career impact.
SMU Professor Yip Man helps document Singapore’s legal reforms in a landmark series charting 25 years of policy innovation, change and national development.
SMU alumna Tiziana Tan shares how questioning assumptions, building purpose-led impact, and exercising human judgment shaped Brain Juice Collective’s first decade
SMU and the United Board deepen regional higher education leadership development across Asia through programmes equipping current and emerging university leaders for disruption.
