Thought Leadership

Global tech leader Narayana Murthy spoke at SMU’s Visionary Series, which also marked the launch of the Singapore-India Hackathon to promote student and tech collaboration.

SMU hosted the Reach Alliance’s first Asia conference, uniting changemakers to tackle the world’s toughest social challenges. Read the highlights here.

In the inaugural Karim Family Foundation Inspiring Women Leadership Lecture, Malaysia’s renowned activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir inspired SMU with her vision for ethical leadership.

Singapore’s capital markets are evolving through technology, regulation, and global trends. Insights from the Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 at SMU highlight opportunities and challenges ahead.

At the launch of Universities Reinvented, SMU President Professor Lily Kong urged educators and policymakers to reimagine higher education for a future of lifelong learning, innovation, and societal impact.

SMU and the Tax Academy of Singapore have launched the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI), advancing international tax research, nurturing local expertise, and fostering global scholarly collaboration.

Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU, has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy, a prestigious recognition in the humanities and social sciences that honours global scholars for transformative research and thought leadership.

The fourth SMU City Dialogues, held in Vienna with global partners, challenged conventional approaches to urban resilience. Rather than focusing on tech or infrastructure, the event centred trust, equity, and local context. Experts from over 20 countries shared how cities can adapt by empowering communities and aligning governance with human needs.

SMU President Professor Lily Kong participated in the Worldwide Universities Network Presidents’ Forum 2025, joining global university leaders to pursue shared goals of academic collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development. Her presence underscored SMU’s commitment to regional integration and global partnerships in addressing shared challenges through higher education.

SMU's annual Singapore Rising Scholars Conference emphasised the collaborative nature of PhD studies, with participants engaging in networking and research presentations. The event highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in academia and the need for critical engagement with AI tools in research.