SMU President elected Foreign Fellow of the Geographical Society of China
Published onProfessor Lily Kong, President of SMU, has been elected as a Foreign Fellow of the esteemed Geographical Society of China, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to geographical research, particularly in urban transformation and social cohesion within Asia.
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.
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.
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 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.
Inaugural Singapore Rising Scholars Conference held on 5 May 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.