Cutting Edge Research

Studies suggest that volunteering offers multifaceted benefits.
Published on 17 June 2025
The positive effects of volunteering extent beyond the lives of the beneficiaries. Often, volunteers receive something too. But how far do the benefits go?
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SMU Provost, Prof Alan Chan, speaking about the need to use AI tools with discernment to avoid passive consumption of knowledge.
Published on 17 June 2025
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.
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CLARExchange 2025 participants and guests at Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka. Photo credit: CLARExchange 2025.
Published on 17 June 2025
SMU is enhancing its commitment to sustainability by partnering with the Climate Adaptation & Resilience (CLARE) programme to support early-career climate scientists from the Global South. This initiative aims to improve representation and research capacity in climate-vulnerable regions, directly contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.
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Associate Professor of Economics; Deputy Director, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) Seonghoon Kim.
Published on 1 April 2025
A study co-authored by SMU Associate Professor of Economics Kim Seonghoon reveals that seniors who win the national lottery in Singapore spent about half their prize money within 12 months of winning.
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SMU and SUTD have developed an AI-powered drone system that revolutionises how coaches analyse and refine swimmers’ performances.
Published on 14 March 2025
SMU researchers are revolutionising swim training with cutting-edge motion analysis technology, enhancing performance insights for athletes and coaches
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Professor of Operations Management Lim Yun Fong
Published on 13 March 2025
Discover how SMU's impactful research on urban last-mile delivery, recognised by the Financial Times, is shaping sustainable business models and reducing congestion and pollution.
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Prof Liandong Zhang and Assoc Prof Yun Lou.
Published on 7 February 2025
Professor Liandong Zhang and Associate Professor Yun Lou earn global recognition for pioneering ESG research, driving corporate accountability and sustainable growth while reinforcing SMU’s commitment to impactful research for a better world.
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Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Published on 7 January 2025
SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business ranks 1st in Singapore and 2nd in Asia for impactful research, driving real-world solutions to pressing global challenges.
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The Annual ROSA Symposium on Successful Ageing unveiled early insights from ROSA’s ongoing study, highlighting infrastructure and social connections as being critical to the well-being of older adults in Singapore.
Published on 21 November 2024
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.
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SMU President Prof Lily Kong.
Published on 7 November 2024
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.
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