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In her President’s State of the University Address 2025, Professor Lily Kong outlined the new SMU2030 strategic plan and its impact agenda to transform lives through education, research and partnerships. “Together, we can grow stronger, faster, and more resilient, and ensure that SMU continues to make meaningful impact for Singapore, Asia, and the world,” she said.

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.

Discover how SIDRA’s forum united legal leaders from Singapore and MENA, forging partnerships and advancing innovation in cross-border dispute resolution for a global future.

SMU Arts Fest 2025 united youth, heritage, and imagination in a six-week celebration — showcasing bold performances, creative collaborations, and SMU's vibrant spirit at 25 years young.

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.

Join us in celebrating SMU’s 25 years of community service, with over 4.2 million hours contributed. Discover how service remains central to SMU's transformative education.

Marking their silver wedding, Jay and Marilyn Ng pledged S$3.85 million to SMU, supporting social mobility, entrepreneurship, and innovation while empowering future generations to pursue their dreams.

Blending AI with empathy, SMU and SKH’s SINEW project helps seniors live safely and independently—detecting early cognitive changes before crises arise.

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 and four global universities have launched the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies, a pioneering initiative to reframe how cities are studied and shaped.