![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.
![As the Chair of the Singapore University Sports Council, SMU had the responsibility to liaise with the International University Sports Federation, as well as the host country’s organising body for the World University Games.. As the Chair of the Singapore University Sports Council, SMU had the responsibility to liaise with the International University Sports Federation, as well as the host country’s organising body for the World University Games..](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/WUG%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=xK336lm8)
At theThe Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games (WUG), 12 SMU athletes represented Singapore in badminton and shooting, among other sports. As the Chair of the Singapore University Sports Council (SUSC), SMU liaised international sports organisations and took charge of a whole slew of logistical and administrative matters.
![Five SMU undergraduates produced videos in the series "Exploring the Racial Fabric". Five SMU undergraduates produced videos in the series "Exploring the Racial Fabric".](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/JD%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=v5t3mDmV)
Singapore is often described as a melting pot of cultures – a vibrant brew that gives the country its unique character. With such diversity comes the need for different ethnic groups with their distinct cultures and religious beliefs to understand, respect each other and live together peacefully. The question then is how can Singapore further strengthen respect for differences in beliefs and perspectives and live together.
![SMU Professor Lily Kong at the inaugural Law and Sustainability Conference, titled “Law in a Hyperconnected World – Joining the Dots for a Sustainable Future". SMU Professor Lily Kong at the inaugural Law and Sustainability Conference, titled “Law in a Hyperconnected World – Joining the Dots for a Sustainable Future".](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Law%2520and%2520Sustainability%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=ua7nFEHW)
On 13 July 2023, SMU’s Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) announced the formation of the Asia-Pacific Research Alliance on Law and Sustainability alongside the University of Sydney’s (USyd) Sydney Law School, and The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Faculty of Law. This research alliance aims to drive law-focused research and teaching initiatives on achieving sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region and is the first of its kind in this region.
![SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Liang Chen. SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Liang Chen.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Chen%2520Liang%2520-%2520p1.jpg?itok=rMgSwI_i)
While upgrades to mobile games would seem to be a good thing for users, especially in cases where they are included as part of the customer’s licence, there can sometimes be negative repercussions.
![Some 170 academics and practitioners of accounting and corporate governance shared and discussed 36 papers looking at different areas of research. Some 170 academics and practitioners of accounting and corporate governance shared and discussed 36 papers looking at different areas of research.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/SMU%2520Engage%2520-%2520MIT%2520Asia%2520Conference%2520in%2520Accounting%2520-%2520AT.jpg?itok=-gwP2I0n)
SMU hosts the 2023 MIT Asia Conference in Accounting.
![SMU President Prof Lily Kong (centre) and fellow panellists at the THE Asia Universities Summit 2023. SMU President Prof Lily Kong (centre) and fellow panellists at the THE Asia Universities Summit 2023.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/SMU%2520Engage%252031%2520-AT%2520HBMTHE%2520Asia%2520Summit%2520Panel%2520-%2520grp%2520photo.jpg?itok=CJfRGZAm)
SMU President Professor Lily Kong at the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit.
![Forum speakers and representatives from SMU and CUHK. Forum speakers and representatives from SMU and CUHK.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/HBM.jpg?itok=JO-dj_FW)
SMU and The Chinese University of Hong Kong host global forum on Computational Social Science.
![Associate Professor Winston Chow. Associate Professor Winston Chow.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/HBM%2520Winston%2520Chow.jpg?itok=MVUzuMgl)
SMU a partner for the inaugural International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance
![SMU President Prof Lily Kong (front) with members of the SMU IAC and distinguished guests. SMU President Prof Lily Kong (front) with members of the SMU IAC and distinguished guests.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Engage%2520%252330%2520-%2520IAC%2520Malaysia%2520-%2520AT%2520HBM.jpg?itok=rAb8k0K-)
Representatives from SMU’s staff and faculty hosted guests from the SMU International Advisory Council (IAC) Malaysia, as well as friends from various industries for a dinner in Kuala Lumpur on 24 May 2023. Among the esteemed guests were HE Vanu Menon, Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia, as well as CEOs and Chairpersons from key sectors.
![Project Reef Alerts is an Overseas Community Service Project that focuses on marine conservation and contributes to SMU’s sustainability efforts. Project Reef Alerts is an Overseas Community Service Project that focuses on marine conservation and contributes to SMU’s sustainability efforts.](/sites/engage.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/medium_16x9/public/articles/Banner_Project_Reef_Web_0.png?itok=GwbLYWtE)
The sea surrounds Singapore and is fundamental to its existence as an entrepôt port – and its health supports our own lives. Project Reef Alert, active since 2004, is one of SMU’s student-led Overseas Community Service Projects that focuses on marine conservation and is a part of SMU’s commitment to sustainability efforts. It is one of SMU’s community service projects generously supported by donations from Equinix.