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Mr R. Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Mindworks and author of 21 books on business and leadership, speaking at the Asia Ready Conversations (ARC) at SMU on 11 September 2026.
Published on 20 September 2026
SMU’s new Asia Ready Conversations connects students with regional leaders, sharpening their understanding of Asia and preparing them to navigate its changing future confidently.
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The Singapore Capital Markets Initiative was officially launched on 7 July by (L-R) Prof Lim Sun Sun, Mr Piyush Gupta, Prof Aurelio Gurrea-Martínez and Asst Prof Nydia Remolina Leon.
Published on 17 July 2026
SMU’s new Singapore Capital Markets Initiative advances research, policy dialogue and talent development to help shape Asia’s evolving capital markets and financial ecosystem.
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Conference speakers and participants gather for a group photo on day one of FORCE2026
Published on 17 July 2026
SMU Libraries brought FORCE11’s global conference to Asia for the first time, spotlighting SMU’s role in shaping open, trusted and responsible research.
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SMU Vice-President for Impact Professor Scott Fritzen giving his Opening Remarks.
Published on 16 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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Mr Narayana Murthy, Co-Founder of Infosys Limited at the SMU Visionary Series.
Published on 9 December 2025
Global tech leader Narayana Murthy spoke at SMU’s Visionary Series, which also marked the launch of the Singapore-India Hackathon to promote student and tech collaboration.
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SMU Vice-President Prof Lim Sun Sun speaking at the inaugural Reach Leaders’ Roundtable.
Published on 9 December 2025
SMU hosted the Reach Alliance’s first Asia conference, uniting changemakers to tackle the world’s toughest social challenges. Read the highlights here.
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(L-R) Mr Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group and Chairman of the SMU Board of Trustees, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and Mr. Larry Fink, BlackRock Chairman and CEO(L-R) Mr Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group and Chairman of the SMU Board of Trustees, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and Mr. Larry Fink, BlackRock Chairman and CEO.
Published on 10 January 2025
SMU hosted President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in a fireside chat moderated by SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta to discuss global challenges and equitable growth.
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Catalysing Growth: State of ASEAN University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Report 2024.
Published on 21 November 2024
Explore how SMU and Chulalongkorn University are shaping Southeast Asia's US$1 trillion start-up boom with their groundbreaking white paper on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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SMU President Professor Lily Kong and Australian National University Vice-Chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell signing the MOU.
Published on 21 November 2024
SMU and the Australian National University have taken their decade-long collaboration to new heights with a strategic partnership that focuses on digital transformation, sustainable living, and Asia-focused growth.
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Participants in SMU's 9th Global Summer Programme.
Published on 23 September 2024
SMU kicked off its 9th Global Summer Programme with a groundbreaking new addition — the Digital Intelligence track. This exciting new offering empowers participants with cutting-edge skills in AI, business-data management, and beyond.
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