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President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (front row, centre) with SMU leaders and recipients of the inaugural SMU Alumni Awards,
Published on 14 January 2026
The inaugural SMU Alumni Awards were a memorable celebration of graduates’ excellence, innovation, and service to society—honouring leaders who inspire through integrity, inclusion, and community impact.
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SMU’s Co-Curricular Transcript won Gold at QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025, setting a new standard for graduate employability and holistic development. Discover how CCT empowers students.
Published on 14 January 2026
SMU’s Co-Curricular Transcript won Gold at QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025, setting a new standard for graduate employability and holistic development. Discover how CCT empowers students.
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SMU closes its 25th anniversary year with impressive achievements in the QS Asia University Rankings and Financial Times Research Insights Ranking, amongst others.
Published on 9 December 2025
SMU closes its 25th anniversary year with record achievements in rankings, research impact, and applied learning. Discover how these milestones position the University for an even stronger 2026.
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Themed “2560”, celebrating SMU’s 25th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday, the six-week SMU Arts Fest 2025 was the university’s most ambitious edition yet, uniting students, alumni, and collaborators in five flagship productions and campus-wide activations.
Published on 24 October 2025
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.
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SMU undergraduates successfully defended the university’s title at the 2025 International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition.
Published on 13 August 2025
SMU teams clinched two world mooting titles in June, reinforcing the University’s global reputation for excellence in advocacy, legal acumen, and transformative education.
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SMU President Professor Lily Kong has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy.
Published on 6 August 2025
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.
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Prof Zhang Liangdong has been appointed Dean of SMU School of Accountancy.
Published on 8 July 2025
SMU welcomes Professor Zhang Liandong as Dean of the School of Accountancy, bringing leadership, academic rigour and vision to chart the School’s next chapter.
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(Front row, L-R) Raelee Toh, Erica Wee, Elizabeth Ho, Genieve Wu. (Back row, L-R) Alexander Kamsany Lee, Fu Qiyuan, Lovein Sui, Assoc Prof Chen Siyuan. Absent in photo - Asst Prof Nicholas Liu, who coached the team. [Photo credit: Chen Siyuan]
Published on 19 May 2025
SMU mooters continue to impress globally with outstanding performances in top-tier competitions—securing wins, finals, and top rankings that highlight SMU’s world-class legal training.
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SMU's Vice President (Partnerships & Engagement) Prof Lim Sun Sun receiving the prestigious award on behalf of the University. (Photo credit: THE)
Published on 16 May 2025
SMU clinched a top honour at THE Awards Asia 2025 for SMU-X, its innovative experiential learning model that’s redefining education and empowering students for global success.
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SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan.
Published on 1 April 2025
SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan will serve as Singapore's Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights from 2025 to 2027.
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