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SMU President Prof Lily Kong delivering her State of the University Address 2025
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SMU 2030: Shaping Impact, Transforming Lives

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In her President’s State of the University Address 2025, Professor Lily Kong outlined the new SMU2030 strategic plan and its impact agenda to transform lives through education, research and partnerships. “Together, we can grow stronger, faster, and more resilient, and ensure that SMU continues to make meaningful impact for Singapore, Asia, and the world,” she said.

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Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 held at SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. (L-R) Mr Hsu Li Chuan, Assoc Prof Aurelio Gurrea-Martínez, Mr Piyush Gupta, Mr Pol de Win, Prof Wan Wai Yee, and Mr Nicholas Chong.
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Singapore’s capital markets are evolving through technology, regulation, and global trends. Insights from the Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 at SMU highlight opportunities and challenges ahead.

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SMU Yong Pung How School of Law signed an MOU with Omani & Partners LLP to collaborate on seminars, conferences, workshops, research, and capacity-building initiatives.
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Discover how SIDRA’s forum united legal leaders from Singapore and MENA, forging partnerships and advancing innovation in cross-border dispute resolution for a global future.

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Themed “2560”, celebrating SMU’s 25th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday, the six-week SMU Arts Fest 2025 was the university’s most ambitious edition yet, uniting students, alumni, and collaborators in five flagship productions and campus-wide activations.
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SMU Arts Fest 2025 united youth, heritage, and imagination in a six-week celebration — showcasing bold performances, creative collaborations, and SMU's vibrant spirit at 25 years young.

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SMU BSc (Information Systems) alumnus and founder of Originally US mobile consultancy, Calixto Tay.
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Frugal roots shaped Calixto Tay’s journey from SMU student to tech entrepreneur, driving innovation, mentorship, and impactful digital solutions for Singapore’s finance and government sectors.

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Minister for Education Desmond Lee (centre), SMU President Professor Lily Kong (left) and IPS Director Mr Janadas Devan (right) unveiling the cover of Universities Reinvented: Shaping Legacy and Impact for a New World at the book launch on 12 August 2025.
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At the launch of Universities Reinvented, SMU President Professor Lily Kong urged educators and policymakers to reimagine higher education for a future of lifelong learning, innovation, and societal impact.

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SMU and Tax Academy of Singapore established the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative on 11 Aug 2025
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SMU and the Tax Academy of Singapore have launched the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI), advancing international tax research, nurturing local expertise, and fostering global scholarly collaboration.

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Newest SMU students give back through Project Art2Heart II, one of several community service projects at this year's Freshmen Orientation.
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Join us in celebrating SMU’s 25 years of community service, with over 4.2 million hours contributed. Discover how service remains central to SMU's transformative education.

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Donors Jay and Marilyn Ng with Professor Lily Kong, SMU President (centre), at the Jay & Marilyn Ng Greenhouse: Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship — newly named in their honour.
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Marking their silver wedding, Jay and Marilyn Ng pledged S$3.85 million to SMU, supporting social mobility, entrepreneurship, and innovation while empowering future generations to pursue their dreams.

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SMU Bachelor of Business Management and Master of IT in Business Mr Lim Nanli.
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SMU bachelors and masters alumnus Lim Nanli leads product innovation at Thunes, transforming cross-border payments while mentoring students, proving how technology and purpose can expand access and opportunity worldwide.

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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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