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Smu Opens Representative Office In Vietnam To Boost Knowledge Exchange With Businesses, Academia And Upskill Talent Pipeline Locally, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) announced the establishment of its representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, known as the SMU Overseas Centre Ho Chi Minh City (OCHCMC), taking a significant step in its mission to foster knowledge-sharing and regional collaboration as a gateway university in Asia. This strategic move, which follows the successful launch of SMU's two overseas centres in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2022 and Bangkok, Thailand in 2023 is part of SMU’s Vision 2025 which aims to boost Asian growth by offering a deep understanding of Asia’s economy, polity and society. By utilising the university's resources and offerings, …

Smu Welcomes Two New Members To Its Board Of Trustees, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees with effect from 12 January 2024. Their appointment will be for an initial term of three years. The new members are: (1) Dr Andrew David Hamilton – President Emeritus, New York University, (2) Mr Don Lam – Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner, VinaCapital Group.

Smu Launches Urban Institute Focused On The Study Of Asian Cities, Singapore Management University

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As Asian cities urbanise at an unprecedented rate, urban policy-makers face the increasingly complex and pressing challenge of balancing urban growth with resilience and sustainability. With migration and the rapid flow of ideas online, old and new city-making practices have become uncomfortably entwined, resulting in contestation for space, resources, and municipal services. In response to megatrends that underscore the critical need to prioritise urban research, Singapore Management University (SMU) today launched the SMU Urban Institute (UI), a new research institute dedicated to multi- and inter-disciplinary research on cities in Asia. SMU UI will look beyond the development of infrastructure, and …

Pushing The Boundaries Of Learning: Smu School Of Computing And Information Systems Celebrates Its 20th Birthday, Singapore Management University

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Over 400 people – namely alumni, faculty members and students – gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) of the Singapore Management University (SMU) on 20 Oct 2023. Over the past two decades, the school has grown from strength to strength. Its alumni stand at over 6,000, its undergraduate population at over 2,300 and its postgraduate at close to 700, including about 130 doctoral students. SCIS is ranked #4 globally for Software Engineering based on output in year 2022 on CSRankings, an influential metric on research publication in computing areas. SCIS’ postgraduate …

Smu Welcomes Three New Members To Its Board Of Trustees, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees with effect from 1 October 2023. Their appointment will be until 11 January 2026. The three are: (i) Dr Jeffrey Jaensubhakij (Group Chief Investment Officer, GIC); (ii) Ms Png Chin Yee (Chief Financial Officer, Temasek); and (iii) Ms Chong Yiun Lin (Deputy Secretary (Higher Education and Skills), MOE)

Singapore Management University Expands Regional Presence With Overseas Centre In Bangkok, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) is taking a significant step in its mission to foster knowledge-sharing and regional collaboration with the opening of its second Overseas Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. SMU Overseas Centre Bangkok (OCB) will serve to catalyse, facilitate and coordinate for SMU in Thailand by leveraging the university’s expertise and offerings, cultivating its local network and creating opportunities for new collaborations and partnerships between SMU and Thai institutions. It will also connect interested parties such as businesses, academia and potential students with the various programmes SMU has to offer.

Smu Launches Two Innovative Sustainability Programmes – Postgraduate Master Of Sustainability And Undergraduate Second Major In Sustainable Societies, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) will launch a new Master of Sustainability (MST) (永续发展硕士课程) and a Second Major in Sustainable Societies (SSOC) (可持续社会第二主修) as part of a suite of sustainability courses and programmes to develop sustainability leaders and meet the needs of a green economy. The MST is jointly helmed by the School of Social Sciences (SOSS) and College of Integrative Studies (CIS), and SSOC is being offered by the School of Social Sciences as a second major available to all SMU undergraduates.

Smu Redefines Lifelong Learning With Innovative Stackable, Applied Industry Practice Master, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) will soon introduce a new educational offering – Industry Practice Master programme (行业实践硕士课程) – through its professional training arm, SMU Academy. For a start, SMU Academy will offer the Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy with two track specialisations - Data Protection and Data Governance, and Digital Supply Chain and Intelligence. SMU is the first university in Singapore to launch a stackable postgraduate programme that focuses on practical application. The programme also stands out for its emphasis on flexible learning, personalised learning, integrated SMU-employer partnership, and experiential and work-based learning; furthermore, lifelong learning coaches will also …

Leading Law Schools In Australia, Hong Kong & Singapore Join Hands To Form Research Alliance On Law & Sustainability To Drive Research & Teaching In The Asia-Pacific Region, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL); Sydney Law School, University of Sydney (USyd); and Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), today announced the formation of the Asia-Pacific Research Alliance on Law and Sustainability, a first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, with an aim to drive law-focused research and teaching initiatives on achieving sustainability for this part of the world. The announcement was made at the inaugural Law and Sustainability Conference titled ‘Law in a hyperconnected world – joining the dots for a sustainable future’. Organised by SMU YPHSL, with the …

Smu Introduces Specialisation Tracks & Compulsory Law Capstone To Its Bachelor Of Laws & Juris Doctor Programmes To Nurture Future-Ready & Practice-Ready Graduates, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) will allow interested law students to specialise and gain a higher level of proficiency in the practical and interdisciplinary areas of Corporate Transaction; Law and Technology; and Dispute Resolution via a new Tracks scheme; as well as require all law students to complete a Law Capstone Course before they graduate. The law school announced these enhancements to its Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD) programmes following a recent review of its curriculum, which took into key consideration the impact of global trends on the legal sector. The …

Smu Launches Master’S Programme With A Practical Focus On Entrepreneurship And Venture Building, Singapore Management University

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Entrepreneurship is important for Singapore as a key driver of innovation and source of economic renewal. The Singapore government is actively encouraging entrepreneurship, with policies such as Startup SG Equity Initiative, Global Ready Talent Programme and Startup SG Founder, to name a few. In response to such industry needs and demand, Singapore Management University (SMU) has revamped its Master of Science in Innovation programme to the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) programme, to nurture purpose-driven talents who will pioneer new growth opportunities for Singapore and beyond and solve pressing, real-world problems. The full-time MEI programme offers students …

Smu Receives S$20 Million Landmark Gift From Family Of The Late Dr Yong Pung How, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) has received a significant gift of S$20 million towards the Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL). Generously gifted to SMU by Mrs Yong Wei Woo in Dr Yong’s honour, this gift forms part of the 15th anniversary celebrations of SMU’s law school, which was established in 2007. The announcement also coincides with the third anniversary of the passing of the late Dr Yong Pung How (11 April 1926 – 9 January 2020). The S$20 million gift will be used to establish a financial aid programme, a fellowship programme and a research fund.

Singapore Management University Launches Its First Overseas Centre In Jakarta, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today opened its first overseas centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, bolstering the university’s goal to positively impact local communities as it advances its "Growth in Asia" strategic priority as part of its Vision 2025.

Singapore Green Finance Centre Launches Sustainable Finance Programme To Develop Talent And Enhance Sustainability Capabilities In The Finance Sector, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC), an initiative of Singapore Management University (SMU) and Imperial College London, whose partners include Bank of China, BNP Paribas, Fullerton Fund Management, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Schroders, SMBC, Standard Chartered, and UBS, will be launching the first of a series of courses to help finance industry professionals upskill in the area of sustainability and sustainable finance. This series of courses will take reference from the Sustainable Finance Technical Skills and Competencies (SF TSCs) developed by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Preparing Students For The Future With Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today hosted the Education Leaders’ Symposium with a theme of “Integrative Studies and the Future of Learning”. The one-day event focused on equipping educators with a knowhow of adopting integrative methodology in their classrooms, to steer students towards integrative learning, a programme offered by SMU College of Integrative Studies (CIS). The Symposium was graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Education, who addressed the audience via a pre-recorded message. In his speech, Mr Chan congratulated SMU on the official launch of its CIS, an incubator of interdisciplinary learning. The CIS is an integral element …

Smu Appoints Communication And Technology Professor Lim Sun Sun As Inaugural Vice President, Partnerships And Engagement, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lim Sun Sun (林珊珊 教授) as Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement with effect from 1 December 2022. As Vice President, Partnerships & Engagement (合作与交流总监), Prof Lim will lead teams to deliver SMU’s strategy to be an Engaged City University, primarily in the areas of industry partnership; innovation and entrepreneurship; and international partnerships, within the University’s larger strategic plans. Her team will also support the University’s ambition to distinguish its education and research by enabling strong external partnerships with the private and public sectors, and with academic and …

Wee Kim Wee Centre Celebrates 20 Years Of Making Meaningful Impact, Singapore Management University

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The Wee Kim Wee Centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the opening of the new Wee Kim Wee Room housed at Singapore Management University and the launch of the Wee Kim Wee Heritage Fund.

Smu Launches Analytics And Cloud Technology Work-Study Programme With Google And Kpmg, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) has launched a new SMU-KPMG Analytics and Cloud Technology Work Study Programme in partnership with Google. Students enrolled in this programme will acquire a Google Career Certificate via a scholarship before embarking on a six-month extended internship with KPMG.

Smu Adds Another Sustainable Building To Its City Campus, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today officially launched a new seven-storey multi-use building that adds over 12,700 square metres of teaching, learning, research and faculty space to its footprint. The ceremony was officiated by Guest-of-Honour Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, in the presence of 250 guests and SMU faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Smu Climbs 14 Spots In The Financial Times Masters In Management Global Ranking, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) has been ranked 69th place in the Financial Times’ (FT) 2022 global ranking of Masters in Management (MiM) programmes, advancing 14 spots from 83rd place in the 2021 ranking. SMU also holds the eighth spot among Asian universities in the closely watched annual global ranking.

Smu Founding Chairman Ho Kwon Ping To Step Down After 25 Years Of Distinguished Leadership, Singapore Management University

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Mr Ho Kwon Ping (何光平), Chairman of the Singapore Management University (SMU) Board of Trustees (BOT), will step down on 11 January 2023 after an illustrious 25 years of distinguished leadership. Mr Piyush Gupta (高博德), currently a member of the SMU BOT, will succeed Mr Ho as the new Chairman of SMU from 12 January 2023.

Smu Advances Interdisciplinary Education With New College Of Graduate Research Studies, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) has today announced the establishment of its eighth school – the College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS). The new College aims to develop world-class thought leaders who are trained to undertake cutting-edge research across disciplines, bringing about significant impact to businesses, societies and public institutions worldwide.

To this end, the College will equip SMU postgraduate research students with knowledge and competencies to develop novel solutions that are relevant to some of today’s most challenging issues through the integration of disciplines, culture and industry. It will enhance integration and interdisciplinarity across the various SMU postgraduate research …

Tolaram Contributes $600,000 To Support Innovation And Entrepreneurship At Smu, Singapore Management University

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Tolaram, a Singapore conglomerate with businesses in consumer goods, fintech, infrastructure and industrials, has established the Tolaram Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund at the Singapore Management University (SMU) with a term contribution of S$600,000.

Smu Founding Chairman Ho Kwon Ping To Step Down After 25 Years Of Distinguished Leadership, Singapore Management University

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Mr Ho Kwon Ping (何光平), Chairman of the Singapore Management University (SMU) Board of Trustees (BOT), will step down on 11 January 2023 after an illustrious 25 years of distinguished leadership. Mr Piyush Gupta (高博德), currently a member of the SMU BOT, will succeed Mr Ho as the new Chairman of SMU from 12 January 2023.

Smu Lee Kong Chian School Of Business Ranks Among The Top In The Financial Times Masters In Finance Rankings 2022, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business’ (LKCSB) placed 1st in Asia and 3rd globally in the latest Financial Times’ (FT) ranking of programmes for post-experience programmes, with its Master of Science in Wealth Management (MWM) programme. Another ranking of the world’s best pre-experience degrees by FT placed SMU LKCSB’s Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) programme firmly within Top 50 at 40th place, and 5th in Asia. Significantly, both programmes excelled in the indicators of ‘Employed at 3 months’ and ‘Salary percentage increase’, testament to the University’s commitment towards enhancing the employability of its …

Equinix Addresses Green Talent Gap In Singapore With S$160,000 Pledge Towards Sustainability Scholarships At Nus And Smu, Singapore Management University

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Since the launch of the Singapore Green Plan, the nation’s journey to becoming a low-carbon economy is moving forward with a deepening of workforce capabilities. According to LinkedIn, Asia-Pacific has seen 30% growth in hiring for green jobs — defined as jobs that cannot be done without sustainability skills — between 2016 and 2021.[1] Aiming to reduce the talent skills gap as sustainability becomes entrenched into regulation and public awareness, Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company™, today announced that it has pledged S$160,000 towards sustainability focused scholarships for programs administered by the National University of Singapore (NUS) …

Smu Takes Individualised Learning To The Next Level With The Launch Of Its College Of Integrative Studies5, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the formation of the College of Integrative Studies (CIS). First of its kind in Singapore, the CIS will take individualised learning to the next level and is a strategic element of the University’s Vision 2025 of growing impact and transforming education. The CIS will serve as an incubator of interdisciplinary learning where future graduates will be equipped to look beyond the boundaries of a single discipline, enabling them to make a bold pivot to the new realities of an ever-changing world.

Smu Announces New Dean For Yong Pung How School Of Law, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) announced today that it has appointed Professor Lee Pey Woan ( 李佩婉 ) as the new Dean of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL), following an extensive and rigorous global search that started in August 2021.

Smu And Synagie Partner To Upskill And Plug Skill Gaps In Southeast Asia's Ecommerce And Tech Workforce, Singapore Management University

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Leading digital commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, Synagie, and Singapore Management University (SMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to co-develop continuing education and training programmes. The programmes are specially designed to address the specific talent and skills shortages faced by the technology and eCommerce sector in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with the aim of upskilling over 3,000 sector professionals by 2025.

Lim Hoon Foundation Establishes $3 Million Scholarship At Smu, Singapore Management University

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Lim Hoon Foundation (LHF), a private charitable trust of the JL Family Office (JLFO), has made an endowed contribution of $3 million to establish the JLFO-LHF Scholarship (the Scholarship) at the Singapore Management University (SMU). The bond-free Scholarship aims to support undergraduates with demonstrated financial needs to achieve academic excellence and to recognise them for their accomplishments in student life and towards community outreach.