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First 'Highly Cited Researcher’ In Singapore In The Field Of Economics And Business, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University’s (SMU) business school dean, Professor Gerard George, has been globally recognised as a ‘Highly Cited Researcher’ in the field of Economics and Business in 2019. Professor George, who is Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Dean of SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business, is the first business professor in Singapore to have received this accolade which recognises the significant and global impact of his research in academia.

Ntu Singapore And Smu Launch Phd Exchange Programme, Singapore Management University

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From January next year, PhD students from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Singapore Management University (SMU) will be able to enrol for postgraduate courses in both universities.

Under the new NTU-SMU PhD Student Exchange Programme, eligible PhD students from NTU Singapore and SMU can attend classes at the other university, the first such graduate academic programme tie-up between the two universities.

The programme combines the unique strengths of both young universities, allowing students from both universities to benefit from the wide-ranging PhD course offerings.

Mr Lim Chee Onn Appointed As Chancellor Of Smu, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to announce that Mr Lim Chee Onn (林子安) has been appointed Chancellor (名誉校长) of the University with effect from 1 August 2019. His appointment will be for a term of five years. He was previously the Pro-Chancellor (名誉副校长) of SMU.

The positions of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor are key and important positions within the University structure. Mr Lim, together with the Pro-Chancellor of SMU, Mr Eddie Teo (张赞成), will share the important role of presiding over all major formal University ceremonies, and will officiate at the University’s Commencement and Academic Year Opening Ceremonies.

Smu Partners With Citi Ventures To Offer Experiential Learning In Financial Technology In Singapore, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) and Citi Ventures have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer the Citi® University Partnerships in Innovation & Discovery (CUPID) programme to SMU’s students. Participating students will get to earn one credit unit towards their undergraduate degree upon successful completion of the programme. This partnership marks the first time that CUPID is extending the programme to a university in Asia.

The CUPID programme was officially launched in January 2018 in the United States as a joint initiative between Citi Ventures and the Citi Human Resources team to build a pipeline of new and diverse talent …

Aacsb International Recognises Smu Lee Kong Chian School Of Business For Promoting Impactful Research, Singapore Management University

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The complex needs of business, government, and society must be addressed through multidisciplinary, dynamic, and impactful partnerships. Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education network—recognised SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business among 21 business school collaborations as highlights of its 2019 Innovations That Inspire challenge.

An annual initiative, the challenge recognises institutions from around the world who serve as champions of change in the business education landscape. This year’s focus emphasized co-creation of knowledge—one of five opportunities identified in AACSB’s Collective Vision for Business Education. With research and thought leadership as a foundation, the highlighted institutions …

University Of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Launches Innovation Hub In Partnership With Singapore Management University To Promote Innovation And Entrepreneurship, Singapore Management University

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To support entrepreneurial students and start-ups based in Singapore and Vietnam and connect them to new networks, partners, and overseas markets, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with Singapore Management University (SMU)’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), have today jointly launched the UEH Institute of Innovation (UII) which is located within the UEH campus.

The launch of UII follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SMU, UEH and Vina Capital in April 2018 during the visit by Vietnam’s Prime Minister H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc to SMU.

Dbs And Smu Join Hands To Launch Sustainability Programme, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) and DBS have established a partnership on a comprehensive initiative – the first-of-its-kind in Southeast Asia – that focuses on promoting and growing sustainability. The wide-ranging initiative includes the introduction of Singapore’s first sustainability major, as well as funding for sustainability research, scholarships, fellowships and community engagement.

The DBS-SMU Sustainability Initiative, which the bank plans to commit more than SGD one million towards aims to provide further support to academics, businesses and students passionate about tackling real world sustainability challenges.For the first time, the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business will be offering a major …

Smu Appoints New Provost And School Of Social Sciences Dean, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today officially announced the appointment of its new Provost and Dean for the SMU School of Social Sciences (SOSS). Provost-Designate Professor Timothy Clark will take office from 1 April 2019, while SMU SOSS Dean-Designate Professor Chandran Kukathas will join the University from 1 July 2019.

Smu Launches New Degree Programmes In Computer Science And Computing & Law, Singapore Management University

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With the rapid growth of the digital economy and the ongoing efforts to transform Singapore through technology, there is strong demand in the public and private sectors for graduates with sound knowledge and training in computing.

Based on IMDA’s Annual Survey for Infocomm Media Manpower that was conducted in 2017, there is a strong demand for skilled professionals, as enterprises have forecast infocomm professionals to grow by 28,500 between 2018 and 2020.

In response to these industry trends and demand, the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University (SMU) has strengthened its undergraduate curriculum with the introduction of two …

Smu Sharpens The Global Edge Of Its Undergraduates, Singapore Management University

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In partnership with 31 leading universities, SMU will organise the 2019 Study Abroad Fair to boost global exposure opportunities for students

Eddie Teo Appointed As Pro-Chancellor Of Smu, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University is pleased to announce that Mr Eddie Teo has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University with effect from 21 September 2018. His appointment will be for a term of three years.

The positions of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor are key and important positions within the University structure and the role of the Pro-Chancellor is to assist that of the Chancellor. Together with Chancellor of SMU, Mr J Y Pillay, and Pro-Chancellor Mr Lim Chee Onn, Mr Teo will share the important role of presiding over all major formal University ceremonies, and will officiate at the University’s Commencement …

Smu Partners With Google To Nurture Future-Ready Analytics Talent To Meet Industry Demand, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) and Google Singapore have signed an agreement to offer the SMU-Google Squared Data & Analytics Programme (‘SMU-Google Squared Programme’) to SMU’s undergraduate students. This partnership marks the first time that Google is extending its Google Squared Data & Analytics Programme to the undergraduates of a local university.