🎓 AI fluency goes beyond knowing how to use the tools. It also means understanding when and why to use them.
At the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026, SMU Provost Professor Alan Chan explored why universities need to develop AI fluency alongside human-centred capabilities, and help students cultivate sound habits of mind for lifelong learning.
▶️ Watch the panel discussion: https://bit.ly/4yLBsiv
At the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026, SMU Provost Professor Alan Chan explored why universities need to develop AI fluency alongside human-centred capabilities, and help students cultivate sound habits of mind for lifelong learning.
▶️ Watch the panel discussion: https://bit.ly/4yLBsiv
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AI adoption is moving quickly. The question for higher education is how institutions can keep pace responsibly.
At the inaugural Digital Education Council APAC Regional Leadership Summit hosted by SMU, leaders from across the region came together to examine the capabilities, governance and institutional changes needed for the AI era.
Explore the priorities shaping responsible AI leadership in higher education: https://sgsmu.com/47UGlty
At the inaugural Digital Education Council APAC Regional Leadership Summit hosted by SMU, leaders from across the region came together to examine the capabilities, governance and institutional changes needed for the AI era.
Explore the priorities shaping responsible AI leadership in higher education: https://sgsmu.com/47UGlty
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SMU Executive MBA enters the global Top 50!
Our EMBA has climbed nine places to 46th worldwide in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026.
The programme also ranks 9th globally for International Course Experience, up 18 places, recognising its international learning opportunities.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4zqeflM
Our EMBA has climbed nine places to 46th worldwide in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026.
The programme also ranks 9th globally for International Course Experience, up 18 places, recognising its international learning opportunities.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4zqeflM
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Not every moment of play is time wasted.
In a Straits Times commentary, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology Lim Sun Sun explores how short bursts of mobile gaming can provide a mental reset, a sense of achievement and social connection.
The key is to play deliberately — and recognise when engagement becomes excess.
Read her perspective on why mobile gaming need not be a guilty pleasure: https://sgsmu.com/4yLCivD
In a Straits Times commentary, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology Lim Sun Sun explores how short bursts of mobile gaming can provide a mental reset, a sense of achievement and social connection.
The key is to play deliberately — and recognise when engagement becomes excess.
Read her perspective on why mobile gaming need not be a guilty pleasure: https://sgsmu.com/4yLCivD
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Every chapter shaped who I am today.
For Kelly Goh (BBM 2026), growth often came from saying “yes” to opportunities she had not planned for.
Recognised with the Ho Kwon Ping CIRCLE Award, Kelly reflects on leadership, responsibility and why there is no one right path through university.
Discover the moments that shaped Kelly’s journey at SMU.
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SMU is proud to cheer on alumnus James Ethan Ang (LLB 2025), Team Singapore’s flag-bearer for the 2026 Asian Para Games. 🇸🇬
Wishing James and all Team Singapore para-athletes the very best as the Games begin tomorrow.
Read The Straits Times feature on James: https://bit.ly/47gDScS
Wishing James and all Team Singapore para-athletes the very best as the Games begin tomorrow.
Read The Straits Times feature on James: https://bit.ly/47gDScS
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Supporting families is about more than the amount of financial support offered.
In a Business Times commentary, Professor Li Jia, Dean and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Economics at the SMU School of Economics, argues that fertility policy should also address the practical constraints surrounding parenthood — including time, careers, care and confidence in the future.
Read his perspective on what it may take to make having children more compatible with the lives Singaporeans want to build: https://sgsmu.com/4s4MBZb
In a Business Times commentary, Professor Li Jia, Dean and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Economics at the SMU School of Economics, argues that fertility policy should also address the practical constraints surrounding parenthood — including time, careers, care and confidence in the future.
Read his perspective on what it may take to make having children more compatible with the lives Singaporeans want to build: https://sgsmu.com/4s4MBZb
SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business undergraduate Bianca Arana entered SMU wanting to become a better dancer.
Along the way, her experiences with SMU Eurhythmix, the classroom and SMU Arts Fest helped her discover that growth could also mean leading with empathy, creating opportunities for others and using art to build connections.
Recognised with the 2026 SMU Emerging Artist Award, Bianca reflects on how her SMU journey shaped her as both an artist and a leader.
Read Bianca’s story: https://sgsmu.com/4i4dZ4T
Along the way, her experiences with SMU Eurhythmix, the classroom and SMU Arts Fest helped her discover that growth could also mean leading with empathy, creating opportunities for others and using art to build connections.
Recognised with the 2026 SMU Emerging Artist Award, Bianca reflects on how her SMU journey shaped her as both an artist and a leader.
Read Bianca’s story: https://sgsmu.com/4i4dZ4T
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As haze once again affects Singapore, the question of how Southeast Asia can prevent it from recurring has become especially timely.
In a Straits Times commentary, Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan from the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law examines ASEAN’s ambition to achieve a haze-free region by 2030, and why stronger regional cooperation and implementation will be critical.
Read his perspective on what it will take to clear the air across the region: https://sgsmu.com/4i99W7k
In a Straits Times commentary, Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan from the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law examines ASEAN’s ambition to achieve a haze-free region by 2030, and why stronger regional cooperation and implementation will be critical.
Read his perspective on what it will take to clear the air across the region: https://sgsmu.com/4i99W7k
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Meaningful change starts with understanding the people you hope to serve.
For SMU alumnus Gabriel Tan I-Ren (BBM 2019), his experiences at SMU and his work with Bamboo Builders have shaped an approach to social impact grounded in listening, learning and building alongside communities.
Watch this episode of SMU Changemakers to discover Gabriel’s story.: https://youtu.be/QiKeOAwcXDg
For SMU alumnus Gabriel Tan I-Ren (BBM 2019), his experiences at SMU and his work with Bamboo Builders have shaped an approach to social impact grounded in listening, learning and building alongside communities.
Watch this episode of SMU Changemakers to discover Gabriel’s story.: https://youtu.be/QiKeOAwcXDg
Congratulations to SMU alumna Yip Pin Xiu (BSocSc 2017) on receiving an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow, recognising her achievements in sport and advocacy for greater inclusion, accessibility and equity.
The recognition follows the Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred on her by SMU at Commencement 2026 this year.
Read The Straits Times feature on her latest honour: https://bit.ly/4sBZcDD
The recognition follows the Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred on her by SMU at Commencement 2026 this year.
Read The Straits Times feature on her latest honour: https://bit.ly/4sBZcDD
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Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu conferred honorary degree by University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow confers honorary degree on Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu for sport and disability advocacy. Read more at straitstimes.com.