![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.
![SMU’s School of Economics has partnered AIA Singapore to pilot a new Actuarial Science Work-Study Elective. SMU’s School of Economics has partnered AIA Singapore to pilot a new Actuarial Science Work-Study Elective.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1214882650%2520mid%2520res.jpg?itok=8VWLiRRO)
Every day, people interact with insurance products and services. Whether it is car insurance, health insurance, or life insurance, most people have some type of policy to protect their valuable tangible or intangible assets. Behind the scenes, there is a team of professionals who work diligently to ensure that the products offered are affordable and meet the customer's needs.
![SMU Academy has launched a suite of programmes focusing on the latest innovations arising from Web 3.0 . SMU Academy has launched a suite of programmes focusing on the latest innovations arising from Web 3.0 .](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1390600542%2520mid%2520res.jpg?itok=bRz4nQA1)
We're still in the early days of Web 3.0, so it's hard to predict exactly how it will play out. But some things are already clear: For one, the metaverse will play a starring role – a virtual space where people can interact and do business.
![SMU College of Graduate Research Studies was launched on 11 August 2022. SMU College of Graduate Research Studies was launched on 11 August 2022.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/CGRS%2520mid%2520res.jpg?itok=TwvNgvyA)
In today's globalised and interconnected world, it is more important than ever for postgraduate students to conduct well-rounded research, relevant to the challenges of the 21st century.
![(From left) SMU Provost, Prof Timothy Clark; SMU President, Prof Lily Kong; and SMU Dean, College of Integrative Studies (CIS), Prof Elvin Lim announced the formation of the new college. (Photo: SMU) (From left) SMU Provost, Prof Timothy Clark; SMU President, Prof Lily Kong; and SMU Dean, College of Integrative Studies (CIS), Prof Elvin Lim announced the formation of the new college. (Photo: SMU)](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/AT%252020220520_JO2_9153_PRESSRES.jpg?itok=r52uS7cY)
On 20 May 2022, SMU announced the launch of its College of Integrative Studies (CIS), a new approach to education that cultivates deep, integrative interdisciplinarity in graduates. Students enrolled in the flagship Individualised Major will be guided through a customised major that leverages their strengths and areas of interest. This allows them to respond to the dynamic needs of industry and society.
![SMU's Centre of Research for Successful Ageing shared its recent findings in its 3rd Policy Roundtable. (Photo: Getty Images, Chinnapong) SMU's Centre of Research for Successful Ageing shared its recent findings in its 3rd Policy Roundtable. (Photo: Getty Images, Chinnapong)](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1171416081%2520credit%2520Chinnapong%2520-%2520senior%2520healthcare%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=HBMWTkzL)
It comes as no surprise to an ageing population that social networks are pivotal for providing support to seniors.
![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) 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)](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1208856090%2520smartphones%2520-%2520credit%2520fizkes%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=muLIT-Yh)
It is no secret that smartphones have taken over our lives.
![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) 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)](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1135957666%2520credit%2520Cecilie%2520Arcurs%2520-%2520SCIS%2520work-study%2520degree%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=hLVo5B-J)
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.
![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. 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.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/vis%25202022%2520comp%2520%25282%2529%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=xxCATvtl)
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.
![SMU's case study of DCI Pte Ltd won at the 3rd Applied Learning Conference. (Photo: Getty Images, Alex Secret) SMU's case study of DCI Pte Ltd won at the 3rd Applied Learning Conference. (Photo: Getty Images, Alex Secret)](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1163177753%2520credit%2520Alex%2520Secret%2520-%2520Case%2520study%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=mDjaE8bW)
5 ways to turn the pandemic into an opportunity for e-commerce disruption
![The SMU-A*STAR Joint Lab in Social and Human-Centred Computing launched in April 2022. (Photo: Getty Images, Andriy Onufriyenko) The SMU-A*STAR Joint Lab in Social and Human-Centred Computing launched in April 2022. (Photo: Getty Images, Andriy Onufriyenko)](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/GettyImages-1202271610%2520Andriy%2520Onufriyenko%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=Ki-FPFL4)
Singapore’s public sector and industries are expected to be the first to benefit from the work of a new $10M think tank.