Excellence

Celebrate a proud SMU milestone as President Professor Lily Kong receives the 2026 CASE Asia-Pacific Leadership Award. This recognition honours her visionary leadership in advancing academic excellence, global relevance, alumni engagement, and philanthropy – further strengthening SMU’s standing as a world-class university making meaningful impact across Asia and beyond.

SMU Law clinched its second straight Sports Law Arbitration Moot title in Lausanne, underscoring its global mooting excellence and growing strength in sports law.

SMU establishes a UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures, led by Associate Professor Michelle Lim, advancing interdisciplinary legal innovation and sustainable governance across Asia-Pacific region.

SMU’s MBA climbed 15 places in the Financial Times 2026 Global MBA Ranking – now 57th worldwide and 13th in Asia – showcasing leadership in ESG teaching and career outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SMU teams clinched two world mooting titles in June, reinforcing the University’s global reputation for excellence in advocacy, legal acumen, and transformative education.

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.