![PM Lawrence Wong and SMU President Prof Lily Kong PM Lawrence Wong and SMU President Prof Lily Kong](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/20240702-19hrs47min40s.jpg?itok=cM3rMRTe)
PM Wong discusses mega trends with Prof Lily Kong and students at SMU
Published onSMU had the privilege of welcoming Prime Minister Mr Lawrence Wong for an inspiring dialogue, jointly organised by SMU and attended by nearly 1,000 students from various tertiary institutions. PM Wong discussed issues relevant to the younger generation, including employment and economic trends, and encouraged young people to pursue careers that match their abilities.
![The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) partnered with researchers at the SMU Lien Centre for Social Innovation for the study. The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) partnered with researchers at the SMU Lien Centre for Social Innovation for the study.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Engage%2520%252330%2520-%2520NCSS%2520-%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=5CW4tGXE)
SMU Study: Framework needed to raise the bar for quality volunteer experience Depending on the stage of life that they are at, volunteers can have starkly different resources, responsibilities, and even motivations. Hence, social service agencies (SSAs) need to learn more about volunteers and match their experiences and expectations to the volunteer tasks.
![Prof Lily Kong being conferred with the Soka Gakkai Singapore Friendship Award. L-R: SGS Vice General Director, Mr Michael Yap, Prof Kong, SGS General Director, Mr Tay Eng Kiat, SGS Chairperson, Mdm Chan Mei Wah. Prof Lily Kong being conferred with the Soka Gakkai Singapore Friendship Award. L-R: SGS Vice General Director, Mr Michael Yap, Prof Kong, SGS General Director, Mr Tay Eng Kiat, SGS Chairperson, Mdm Chan Mei Wah.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Friendship%2520Award%2520closeup%2520-%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=DIHPNTt2)
Twenty years of mutual support and understanding culminated on 29 May 2023, when SMU President Professor Lily Kong was conferred the esteemed Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) Friendship Award following the SGS Peace Lecture 2023.
![SMU's Team Cognitare, comprising (L-R) Wong Qixuan, Megan Teo, Matthew Chan and Li Mingyang, together with faculty advisor Dr Ma Kheng Min. SMU's Team Cognitare, comprising (L-R) Wong Qixuan, Megan Teo, Matthew Chan and Li Mingyang, together with faculty advisor Dr Ma Kheng Min.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/ICC%2520Maastricht%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=ZOB5or0a)
A superior airline customer-service journey put Team Cognitare, SMU’s business-case club, in line to win the title of “Global Champions” in the renowned International Case Competition@Maastricht (ICC@M) held in the Netherlands.
![On World Earth Day, SMU reinforced its commitment to sustainability to drive positive change. On World Earth Day, SMU reinforced its commitment to sustainability to drive positive change.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Earth%2520Day%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=_h5xrTKV)
On 22 April 2023, as the world came together on World Earth Day to recognise the importance of positive environmental impact, SMU reinforced its commitment to sustainability to drive positive change.
![Prof Wang Heli (centre) and Best Paper Award recipients (L–R) Longwang Fu, Xueqing Geng, Mengdie Deng, Mengchen Zhang, My Nguyen and Sanghyun Park. Prof Wang Heli (centre) and Best Paper Award recipients (L–R) Longwang Fu, Xueqing Geng, Mengdie Deng, Mengchen Zhang, My Nguyen and Sanghyun Park.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Best%2520Paper%2520Awardees%2520AT.jpg?itok=pF_k3aXJ)
Inaugural Singapore Rising Scholars Conference held on 5 May 2023.
![Assoc Prof Winston Chow has been nominated for the global Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Bureau. Assoc Prof Winston Chow has been nominated for the global Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Bureau.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Winston%2520Chow%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=-wGGwVds)
In April, Associate Professor Winston Chow was nominated by the Singapore Government for a highly significant post on the global Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Bureau.
![SMU Academy, and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts will partner to offer two advanced certificate programmes. SMU Academy, and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts will partner to offer two advanced certificate programmes.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/NAFA%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=V3q_fEJY)
To equip arts professionals with cutting-edge skills to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, SMU Academy, and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) have announced a partnership to offer two advanced certificate programmes.
![Assoc Prof Seow Poh Sun received the prestigious American Accounting Association’s (AAA) Outstanding Accounting Educator Award 2023. Assoc Prof Seow Poh Sun received the prestigious American Accounting Association’s (AAA) Outstanding Accounting Educator Award 2023.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/SEOW%2520Poh%2520Sun_AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=Uh-Ve_Wx)
SMU School of Accountancy (SOA) Associate Professor Seow Poh Sun recently garnered recognition for his excellence as an educator when he received the prestigious American Accounting Association’s (AAA) Outstanding Accounting Educator Award 2023.
![(L-R) SMU Chairman Mr Piyush Gupta, Minister for Education Mr Chan Chun Sing, SMU President Prof Lily Kong, and SMU Provost Prof Timothy Clark. (L-R) SMU Chairman Mr Piyush Gupta, Minister for Education Mr Chan Chun Sing, SMU President Prof Lily Kong, and SMU Provost Prof Timothy Clark.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Image-286_1%2520AT.jpg?itok=lGzjwkWl)
The job market is evolving, and employers are now placing a greater emphasis on skills acquired outside of the traditional academic setting. As a result, it has become imperative for job seekers to equip themselves with a diverse range of proficiencies that extend beyond traditional academic achievements.
![SMU has undertaken several sustainable water management initiatives to achieve its goal of reducing water use intensity. SMU has undertaken several sustainable water management initiatives to achieve its goal of reducing water use intensity.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/WWD%2520SOA-3_edited_AT.jpg?itok=iDwPr-wB)
Water, the essence of life, is a precious resource that sustains our planet. Despite its importance, water is often undervalued and taken for granted: the average Singaporean used 158 litres of water a day in 2021 — up from 141 litres a person a day in 2019.