Thought Leadership

SMU’s Resilient Workforces Institute will help organisations, policymakers and learners navigate AI-driven disruption, strengthen lifelong learning, and build a resilient, future-ready workforce across Singapore and beyond.

How can AI advance human flourishing? At the SMU-Fudan Global Forum, experts explored its role in work, food, longevity and assistive technology—and why human needs must always lead.

As AI reshapes work, SMU and industry leaders discussed why critical thinking, communication, sound judgement and practical experience matter more than ever for graduates today.

Professor Lily Kong spoke with thought-provoking Olympic Champion Eileen Gu in the KFF Inspiring Women Leadership Series, supported by Musim Mas.

SMU and LSE explore how universities can turn rigorous research into public value, addressing urban sustainability, artificial intelligence, leadership and healthy ageing together.

SMU’s new Asia Ready Conversations connects students with regional leaders, sharpening their understanding of Asia and preparing them to navigate its changing future confidently.

SMU Professor Yip Man helps document Singapore’s legal reforms in a landmark series charting 25 years of policy innovation, change and national development.

SMU and the United Board deepen regional higher education leadership development across Asia through programmes equipping current and emerging university leaders for disruption.

At the launch of his new book, SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta reflected on Singapore’s journey as a trusted global financial centre and why its next chapter will demand renewed boldness, innovation and judgment amid technological change, global uncertainty and evolving expectations of leadership.

Singaporean SMU Professor David Chan joins a World Bank-backed global panel on skills, contributing to international efforts to raise incomes and reduce poverty.