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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.

New Smu-A*Star Joint Lab In Social & Human-Centred Computing, Singapore Management University

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S$10 million joint lab integrates technology and social sciences for research outcomes that support and enhance lives in Singapore.

Smu Launches Its First Skillsfuture Work-Study Degree To Meet Demand For Software Engineers, Singapore Management University

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The School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at the Singapore Management University will, from Academic Year 2022-2023 (which begins in August 2022), offer the University’s first work-study degree in software engineering to train a pipeline of talent with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demand for such talent.

Smu School Of Accountancy Ranked First In The World By Byu Accounting Research Rankings (2021), Singapore Management University

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The school takes top spot worldwide in three categories - Citation Rankings, Archival Research (All Topics) and Archival Research (Financial Accounting).

Smu Welcomes Three New Members To Its Board Of Trustees In January 2022, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University is pleased to announce that we have appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees with effect from 12 January 2022. Their appointment will be for an initial term of three years. The three are: (i) Mr Piyush Gupta (Group CEO, DBS Bank); (ii) Ms Deborah Ho (Country Head, Singapore/Regional Head, South East Asia, Blackrock); and (iii) Ms Melissa Khoo (Deputy Secretary (Higher Education and Skills), MOE).

Smu Professor David Chan Becomes First Singaporean And First Asian To Receive The Prestigious Raymond Katzell Award, Singapore Management University

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The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) has conferred the prestigious Raymond Katzell Award to Professor David Chan (陈振中教授), Director of the Behavioural Sciences Initiative (行为科学研究院长) and Professor of Psychology of the Singapore Management University (SMU) (新加坡管理大学) for his outstanding contributions in using scientific research to address social issues and make a difference to people and society. Professor Chan, who makes history for being both the first Singaporean and the first Asian to receive this top award, will receive the award and deliver his keynote address at the Annual SIOP conference to be held this April in the United …