Thought Leadership

SMU hosted President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in a fireside chat moderated by SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta to discuss global challenges and equitable growth.

SMU President Professor Lily Kong, as the 15th SR Nathan Fellow, delivered her IPS-Nathan lecture series which explored universities' evolving roles in societal progress, lifelong learning, and impactful research for a changing world.

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.

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’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 hosted the groundbreaking GRASFI 2024 conference, uniting global experts to drive innovation in sustainable finance, with keynote insights from Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.

The Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA) at SMU’s Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Survey Report, offering groundbreaking insights into the evolving world of cross-border dispute resolution.

SMU took a prominent role in the Women’s Forum Singapore 2024, the leading international platform for advancing women’s leadership and fostering positive societal change. Organised in partnership with SMU, the Forum gathered diverse voices on 19 and 20 June 2024 to explore critical issues and drive meaningful impact.

SMU 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 leaders and faculty members showcased the University’s multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research, thought leadership and entrepreneurship related to cities and sustainability at the World Cities Summit in Singapore. The University also helped to organise the Science of Cities Symposium there to highlight innovation and technology's impact on building resilient, inclusive communities.