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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.
Thought Leadership

Global university presidents leading with purpose: reflections from the WUN forum

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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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SMU's Centre of Research for Successful Ageing shared its recent findings in its 3rd Policy Roundtable. (Photo: Getty Images, Chinnapong)
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It comes as no surprise to an ageing population that social networks are pivotal for providing support to seniors.

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SMU PhD in Psychology student Shuna Khoo's paper on “problematic smartphone use” received an 'Honourable Mention' at the RISE Research Award by the Association for Psychological Society (APS). (Photo:  Getty Images, Fizkes)
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It is no secret that smartphones have taken over our lives.

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SMU's School of Computing and Information Systems will collaborate with the Government Technology Agency of Singapore to offer the Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) SkillsFuture Work-Study programme. (Photo: Getty Images, Cecilie Arcurs)
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In a world where the ever-changing economy makes it difficult for graduates to secure a dream job, many seek pathways to future-proof their careers. One new trajectory that can be considered is the work-study degree.

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Dawn Wee (left) and Elizabeth Wee (right) both won the Neil Kaplan Award: Honorary Mention for Best Oralist at the 19th Vis East Moot Competition.
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A simulated legal argument conducted before a panel of judges, the moot court is an important part of any law student's education, and remains relevant in the modern legal practice.

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SMU's case study of DCI Pte Ltd won at the 3rd Applied Learning Conference. (Photo: Getty Images, Alex Secret)
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5 ways to turn the pandemic into an opportunity for e-commerce disruption

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The SMU-A*STAR Joint Lab in Social and Human-Centred Computing launched in April 2022. (Photo: Getty Images, Andriy Onufriyenko)
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Singapore’s public sector and industries are expected to be the first to benefit from the work of a new $10M think tank.

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SMU has been ranked #1 in two categories in the latest BYU Research Rankings (Photo: Getty Images, Perawit Boonchu)
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In a post-pandemic world, accounting research has proven essential to helping businesses navigate uncertain times and build a stronger future. During an unprecedented era such as this, researchers lead the charge in understanding how Covid-19 has changed how we do business and what the new normal will look like.

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Assoc Prof Seow Poh Sun has spearheaded numerous technology-enabled learning tools during his career. (Photo: Getty Images, Anya Berkut)
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As digital technology continues to transform the world, it is clear that the traditional model of accounting education needs to change.

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The Greenhouse is home to over 500 entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers at SMU’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE)
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In 2021, SMU welcomed its largest cohort of early-stage start-ups into its Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) Business Innovations Generator (BIG) programme.

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SMU President Professor Lily Kong. [Photo: Ray Chua]
Engaged City University

In celebration of SMU Women

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International Women's Day, on 8 March 2022, was a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women around the world and reflect on the work that still needs to be done. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.

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