Cutting Edge Research

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.

The positive effects of volunteering extent beyond the lives of the beneficiaries. Often, volunteers receive something too. But how far do the benefits go?

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.

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.

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.

SMU researchers are revolutionising swim training with cutting-edge motion analysis technology, enhancing performance insights for athletes and coaches

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.

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.

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.

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.