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Launch of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute (L-R): Prof Archan Misra, Prof Lily Kong, Mr Tan Kok Yam, Dr Janil Puthucheary, and Prof Alan Chan.

Cutting Edge Research

SMU establishes Resilient Workforces Institute to address the pressures of an AI-driven economy

Published on 11 February 2026

SMU’s Resilient Workforces Institute will help organisations, policymakers and learners navigate AI-driven disruption, strengthen lifelong learning, and build a resilient, future-ready workforce across Singapore and beyond.

SMU joins the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, collaborating with universities across 23 countries to strengthen higher education's societal impact.

Meaningful Impact

SMU joins global alliance to advance impact agenda

Published on 14 July 2026

SMU joins a global alliance of 49 universities to strengthen how higher education translates research, education and partnerships into measurable societal impact.

(L to R): Anindya Bakrie, Chairman of KADIN; Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University (SMU); Kwok Fook Seng, Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia; and Haryanto Adikoesoemo, Chair of the SMU International Advisory Council – Indonesia and President Director of PT AKR Corporindo Tbk, at the launch of SMU Indonesia.

Engaged City University

SMU Indonesia to boost workforce in AI-driven economy

Published on 19 May 2026

SMU Indonesia deepens the University’s regional impact, partnering industry and government to equip talent with digital, technical, and human skills for an AI-driven economy.

Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 held at SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. (L-R) Mr Hsu Li Chuan, Assoc Prof Aurelio Gurrea-Martínez, Mr Piyush Gupta, Mr Pol de Win, Prof Wan Wai Yee, and Mr Nicholas Chong.

Economics and Financial Markets

SMU thought leadership on the future of Singapore’s capital markets

Published on 24 October 2025

Singapore’s capital markets are evolving through technology, regulation, and global trends. Insights from the Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 at SMU highlight opportunities and challenges ahead.

SMU Yong Pung How School of Law signed an MOU with Omani & Partners LLP to collaborate on seminars, conferences, workshops, research, and capacity-building initiatives.

Boundaries and Borders

Advancing partnerships and progress in international dispute resolution

Published on 24 October 2025

Discover how SIDRA’s forum united legal leaders from Singapore and MENA, forging partnerships and advancing innovation in cross-border dispute resolution for a global future.

SMU Bachelor of Business Management and Master of IT in Business Mr Lim Nanli.

Alumni

Building financial bridges across countries

Published on 23 August 2025

SMU bachelors and masters alumnus Lim Nanli leads product innovation at Thunes, transforming cross-border payments while mentoring students, proving how technology and purpose can expand access and opportunity worldwide.

SMU President, Prof Lily Kong (centre, in red), was among the university leaders who participated in the Worldwide University Network Presidents’ Forum 2025, which was hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong from 21 to 23 May 2025. The ASEAN University Network, which co-organised the Forum for the first time, was represented by SMU, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Mahidol University, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam National University, Ho Chih Minh City and the University of the Philippines.

Thought Leadership

Global university presidents leading with purpose: reflections from the WUN forum

Published on 17 June 2025

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.

SMU Provost Timothy Clark (front row, third from left) and CUHK Business School Dean Prof Lin Zhou (front row, fourth from left) with participants at the INDEX Symposium 2025.

Thought Leadership

Bridging academia and industry through experiential education

Published on 1 April 2025

SMU co-hosted the INDEX Symposium 2025, uniting global educators to explore experiential learning and industry collaboration. Read how SMU is shaping future-ready business education.

(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.

Engaged City University

SMU hosts fireside chat with global leaders on growth and collaboration

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.

Republic of Indonesia-Singapore University Network Meeting.

Transformative Education

SMU champions collaborative education and research between Singapore and Indonesia

Published on 10 January 2025

Explore how SMU drives regional collaboration by hosting the RI-SING University Network meeting, fostering impactful education, research, and partnerships to shape ASEAN’s future growth and innovation.

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