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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.
Thought Leadership

Reimagining universities for a changing world

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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'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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SMU ensured undergraduates continued to have access to global exposure during the pandemic. [Photo: Klaus Vedfelt, Getty Images]
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The importance of global exposure for future leaders has never been more pressing. The world is changing at a breakneck pace, and an overseas experience during tertiary education helps broaden our view of what's happening elsewhere in this wide-open universe we call home.

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Prof Kong was a panellist in The Economist Impact: Sustainability Week Asia.
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There is no silver bullet for propelling global development, resilience and advancement. Still, a circular economy plays a critical role in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss — all while tackling social needs as we journey together towards a green recovery.

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