🎓 Is “staying on track” the only way to succeed?

SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Kenneth Goh calls for a mindset shift — from chasing fixed milestones to embracing creativity, experimentation, and adaptability.

He suggests valuing non-linear learning and career flexibility, helping the next generation build confidence to reflect, pivot and grow in an uncertain world.

👉 Read his full commentary: https://sgsmu.com/4oFc7Br

#SGSMU #SMUThoughtLeadership #Education #FutureSkills #Adaptability

💻 What if AI could help us predict — and prevent — the next cyber threat?

At SMU, Associate Professor Shar Lwin Khin is pioneering research that uses AI and large language models (LLMs) to detect and resolve software vulnerabilities with greater speed, accuracy, and adaptability.

His work reimagines how technology and human expertise can come together to make digital systems more resilient, secure, and future-ready.

👉 Read more about how SMU is shaping the next generation of cybersecurity innovation: https://sgsmu.com/3WnfbGe

#SGSMU #SMUThoughtLeadership #Cybersecurity #AI #Innovation #MITB #ResearchThatMatters

AI can analyse data, but it takes people to turn it into insight.

At the SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) Industry Day, experts from AWS, UOB, and KPMG shared why the leaders of tomorrow will need both tech fluency and human empathy to drive impact.

The SMU Master of IT in Business programme helps you build those hybrid skills — where technology meets strategy and purpose.

📅 Apply by 31 October for the January 2026 intake.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4hA3uph

#SGSMU #MITB #TechLeadership #AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureReady #SMUPostgraduate #LifelongLearning

💙 Empowered to Thrive, Strength in Every Step.

Held last week from 22 to 24 Oct, SMU Mental Health Week 2025 brought the community together for a week of reflection, connection, and resilience.

Highlights included a student dialogue with Minister for Education Mr Desmond Lee on mental health and technology’s role in well-being, and a boardgame-inspired roadshow exploring six dimensions of resilience — Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Career, and Financial.

👉 Read more about how SMU is fostering a culture of care and well-being: https://sgsmu.com/43psObZ

#SGSMU #SGSMUMentalHealthWeek #EmpoweredToThrive #Wellbeing #VibrantStudentLife

A gift that transforms lives and futures.

Dr Lillyn Teh, a long-time supporter of SMU and advocate for holistic education, has made a S$15 million gift of impact — empowering students through financial aid, global learning opportunities, and academic excellence.

Her contribution will also sustain hands-on learning in finance education, helping nurture a generation of purpose-driven changemakers.

As SMU marks its 25th anniversary, we thank Dr Teh for her enduring partnership and belief in education as a force for meaningful, lasting impact.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/3Wvqqwh

#SGSMU #SGSMU25 #Philanthropy #Education #StudentSupport #GlobalExposure

🌆 Cities — problem or solution?

This World Cities Day, Professor Orlando Woods from the SMU Urban Institute shares how people-centred research is helping cities become more liveable and sustainable.

From smarter mobility to climate resilience, discover how SMU is shaping urban innovation for the future.

👉 Watch the full video on Instagram or TikTok.

#SGSMU #WorldCitiesDay2025 #SGSMUUrbanInstitute #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability

⚖️ Why does international law matter to Singapore’s future?

SMU Associate Professor of Law Chen Siyuan, also Associate Dean (Student and Alumni Affairs) and Director of the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme, highlights how international law underpins Singapore’s prosperity and security — from maritime trade to global diplomacy.

He calls for a national push to nurture more Singaporeans trained in this critical field, ensuring that Singapore continues to shape and safeguard international norms in an AI-driven world.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4hE2XTp

#SGSMU #SGSMUThoughtLeadership #InternationalLaw #PublicPolicy #GlobalGovernance #ResearchThatMatters

💼 Job insecurity is one of today’s biggest workplace stressors — and it doesn’t affect everyone equally.

SMU Assistant Professor Nina Sirola found that those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds experience stronger stress and emotional exhaustion when facing job threats, even after career success.

Her research calls for leaders and organisations to recognise hidden inequalities and build more supportive work environments.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/47eiAgM

#SGSMU #SGSMUResearch #SGSMUThoughtLeadership #Leadership #Wellbeing

🧠 Advancing training safety through science and mindfulness.

SMU and MINDEF have signed an MoU to strengthen safety in army training through research on human behaviour, psychology, and mindfulness.

Led by Professor Jochen Reb, Director of the Mindfulness Initiative @ SMU, the partnership bridges research and practice — promoting focus, awareness, and well-being in training.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/43aWZDD

🎓 The SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) has ranked #3 in Asia and #23 globally in the 2025 Financial Times Business School Research Insights Ranking — and #6 worldwide for teaching cases.

This recognition reflects SMU LKCSB’s growing influence in impactful research, policy relevance, and management education across the region and beyond.

#SGSMU #SGSMULKCSB #ResearchImpact #TeachingInnovation #GlobalRanking #BusinessEducation

Universities worldwide are being challenged to stay relevant.

In The Chronicle of Higher Education, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares how higher education can evolve — by embracing interdisciplinarity, lifelong learning, and people-centred values that rebuild trust and impact society meaningfully.

👉 Read the full op-ed: https://bit.ly/3JIzDhZ

#SGSMU #HigherEducation #Innovation #Leadership #LifelongLearning #ThoughtLeadership

🎓 SMU is ranked among the Top 8% of universities in Asia in the 2026 QS Asia University Rankings!

This marks our best performance to date, driven by strong gains in Academic Reputation and Employer Reputation, which together make up half of the overall ranking score.

The result reflects SMU’s growing recognition for academic excellence, impactful research, and industry relevance across Asia. 💙

#SGSMU #QSAUR2026 #AcademicExcellence #GlobalRecognition

💡 From frugality to innovation.

SMU alumnus Calixto Tay (BSc Information Systems, 2013) turned lessons from his frugal upbringing into principles that power his business today.

As co-founder and CEO of Originally US, he builds high-impact digital and AI solutions for clients like CPF and CIMB Bank — while mentoring young entrepreneurs at SMU’s Business Innovations Generator (BIG).

👉 Read his story: https://sgsmu.com/43g83PP

#SGSMU #SGSMUAlumni #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SGSMUSCIS

🌏 A milestone for ASEAN education.

Led by SMU as Chair of the AUN-TEPL Thematic Network, and co-developed with Universiti Malaya, ASEAN’s first Online Course Exchange Initiative was launched at the 5th AUN-TEPL Symposium in Manila.

The new platform allows students to take and transfer credits for online courses across ASEAN universities — advancing flexible, inclusive, and technology-enhanced learning for the region.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/43K3FbU

#SGSMU #AUNTEPL #DigitalLearning #EducationInnovation #LifelongLearning

📖 Every story starts with a spark.

This week, as the Singapore Writers Festival celebrates stories that inspire, we highlight SMU alumnus Colonel Tan (BBM 2025), who launched his debut novel Genesis earlier this year.

Set in a world powered by magical Influence, Genesis is a story about courage, complexity, and the power of perseverance — and a reminder to keep chasing your dreams, even when they take time to unfold.

👉 Read more on CNA: https://bit.ly/4onfmgS

#SGSMU #SGSMUAlumni #Genesis #ChasingDreams #SingaporeWritersFestival

💡 Coopetition — when competitors collaborate to innovate.

In Stuttgart, companies like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Bosch share R&D and best practices to build stronger industries together.

In The Straits Times, SMU Professor Thomas Menkhoff and Adjunct Lecturer Kevin Cheong share how Singapore can adopt this model — fostering long-term collaboration among corporates, start-ups, and researchers to drive breakthrough innovation.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4qOPyvN

#SGSMU #Innovation #Coopetition #ResearchInsight #Entrepreneurship

🎓 What makes learning last a lifetime?

At Singapore Management University (SMU), the Core Curriculum was redesigned to help students connect ideas across disciplines — from technology and society to ethics and global issues.

Now, a research project led by Assistant Professor Aidan Wong is exploring how this model fosters lifelong learning mindsets — and how this approach can complement Singapore’s SkillsFuture goals of continuous growth and self-driven development.

👉 Read more: https://sgsmu.com/47uMe1t

#SGSMU #LifelongLearning #EducationInnovation #FutureReady #InterdisciplinaryLearning

Beyond “how much” screen time — what matters is how it’s spent.

In Channel NewsAsia, Professor Lim Sun Sun, Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology at SMU, and Chew Han Ei, Head (Governance & Economy) at the Institute of Policy Studies share why conversations about children’s device use should move beyond limits and focus on quality, meaning, and mindful guidance.

👉 Read their commentary: https://bit.ly/4p3Pjvl

🤖 Can an AI truly be a friend?

In The Straits Times, SMU Associate Professor Tan Seow Hon reflects on how AI companions — designed to listen, comfort, and respond — may ease loneliness but cannot replace real human connection.

As she writes, true friendship is built on effort, empathy, and mutual care, qualities no algorithm can replicate.

👉 Read her full commentary: https://sgsmu.com/4994a2R

#SGSMU #SGSMUThoughtLeadership #AIandEthics #TechnologyAndSociety #HumanConnection

🎓 In a MoneyFM interview, SMU Professor of Law Eugene Tan explained why some students are turning to third-party agencies for help with university admissions — and the risks that come with it.

As competition rises across Asia, these services promise better chances, but often at the cost of fairness and trust. Prof Tan emphasised that universities must continue to strengthen verification processes and that real success comes from merit, not shortcuts.

👉 Listen to the interview: https://bit.ly/4nWpiNs

#SGSMU #HigherEducation #Integrity #UniversityAdmissions #SingaporeEducation