Accelerating action towards gender equity at SMU
Published onSMU marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a series of engaging events that sparked meaningful discussions on gender equity, wellbeing, and leadership. From thought-provoking panels to wellness sessions, participants came together to learn, connect, and champion inclusivity. The celebrations reinforced SMU’s commitment to fostering a more equitable and supportive community.
The SMU Pro Bono Centre celebrated the extraordinary contributions of its law students and volunteer lawyers at its annual Pro Bono Appreciation Dinner, dedicated to honouring those who have made a lasting impact on the lives of those in need.
A new study from SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) has revealed that both physical infrastructure and social connections are integral to enabling older adults to age in place, with both factors contributing significantly to their overall well-being.
Explore how SMU and Chulalongkorn University are shaping Southeast Asia's US$1 trillion start-up boom with their groundbreaking white paper on innovation and entrepreneurship.
SMU and the Australian National University have taken their decade-long collaboration to new heights with a strategic partnership that focuses on digital transformation, sustainable living, and Asia-focused growth.
SMU recognised nine undergraduate students for their exceptional commitment to community service with the donor-sponsored SMU Community Service Student Achievement Awards 2024.
SMU's School of Computing and Information Systems hosted its first Industry Day, gathering 150 industry leaders and academics to explore AI, governance, and future talent needs.
SMU has won two top international accolades for leading sustainability and next-gen learning, with 2024 International Green Gown Awards for “Sustainability Institution of the Year” and “Next Generational Learning and Skills”.
Professor 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’s Sustainability Forum 2024 sparked a powerful call to action, gathering over 200 participants, including students, faculty, and leading industry voices, to shape the future of climate resilience.
SMU Hall buzzed with anticipation as faculty, staff, students and guests gathered to hear Professor Lily Kong delivered her sixth SMU President’s State of the University Address. Professor Kong took a broad view, reflecting on SMU’s progress over the last five years since the launch of the SMU2025 strategic plan in 2020. She shared milestones in the University’s transformative education, cutting-edge research, and commitment to being an engaged city university.
