SMU recently hosted the Reach Alliance Conference — a global gathering that came to Asia for the first time.
The event brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and student teams for dynamic conversations on last-mile challenges, resilient delivery systems, and evidence-based approaches to inclusive development.
Dive into some of the moments and insights captured during the Conference below.
#SGSMU #ReachAlliance #InclusiveDevelopment
The event brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and student teams for dynamic conversations on last-mile challenges, resilient delivery systems, and evidence-based approaches to inclusive development.
Dive into some of the moments and insights captured during the Conference below.
#SGSMU #ReachAlliance #InclusiveDevelopment
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SMU has renewed its partnerships with four distinguished Vietnamese universities — strengthening our shared commitment to developing future-ready talent and deepening academic and innovation exchanges between Singapore and Vietnam.
These renewed collaborations reflect a continued effort to build cross-border learning opportunities, support entrepreneurial mindsets and foster meaningful impact across the region..
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4iBzCta
These renewed collaborations reflect a continued effort to build cross-border learning opportunities, support entrepreneurial mindsets and foster meaningful impact across the region..
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4iBzCta
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SMU Grows Partnerships with Four Leading Vietnamese Universities
Singapore Management University (SMU) has expanded its academic footprint in Vietnam through new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Direct Admission agreements with four distinguished institutions:
SMU alumnus Mohamed Afiq bin Mohamed Ismail, shares his journey from co-founding Janio — where code developed by a three-man team helped support a regional logistics network with hundreds of partners — to leading PlayTours, a platform for creating interactive self-guided tours.
His key advice for aspiring founders: start with the problems you’ve personally faced, and build solutions from there.
Read his story: https://sgsmu.com/48Alj3l
His key advice for aspiring founders: start with the problems you’ve personally faced, and build solutions from there.
Read his story: https://sgsmu.com/48Alj3l
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Innovative disruptors: simplifying global logistics | SMU Engage
A three-person team led by SMU alumnus Mo Afiq developed code that launched a company now partnered with hundreds, highlighting how innovation often starts small.
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As we round off a year of commemorating SMU’s 25th anniversary, we’re taking a look back at the moments that defined our early years.
Swipe through Part 1 of our milestone series and see the foundations, ideas, and commitments that shaped SMU from the start.
See more milestones and stories at: https://sgsmu.com/4rJD60M
Swipe through Part 1 of our milestone series and see the foundations, ideas, and commitments that shaped SMU from the start.
See more milestones and stories at: https://sgsmu.com/4rJD60M
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Climate change affects everything — even the food we eat.
In a recent ESG Currents episode, Dr. Winston Chow, Professor of Urban Climate and Lee Kong Chian Research Fellow at the SMU College of Integrative Studies breaks down why food security, trust, and climate diplomacy are more connected than we think, and what it takes to turn science into real action.
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4aD1Oda
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In a recent ESG Currents episode, Dr. Winston Chow, Professor of Urban Climate and Lee Kong Chian Research Fellow at the SMU College of Integrative Studies breaks down why food security, trust, and climate diplomacy are more connected than we think, and what it takes to turn science into real action.
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4aD1Oda
#SGSMU #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateAction
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Food, Trust and the Art of IPCC Climate Diplomacy - Sustainability Currents
How does good food shape global climate policy? And how has climate science evolved in the decade since the Paris Agreement? In this ESG Currents episode, Winston Chow, Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University and Co-Chair of the UN’s…
What does cross-border collaboration really unlock?
At the 2025 Reach Alliance Conference hosted by SMU, global speakers and delegates shared how working across cultures and communities shapes better ideas — and better solutions.
Watch their reflections and see how SMU continues to drive meaningful impact through research and partnership.
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#SGSMU #ReachAlliance #SGSMUImpact
At the 2025 Reach Alliance Conference hosted by SMU, global speakers and delegates shared how working across cultures and communities shapes better ideas — and better solutions.
Watch their reflections and see how SMU continues to drive meaningful impact through research and partnership.
🎥 Instagram or TikTok
#SGSMU #ReachAlliance #SGSMUImpact
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🏃♀️ Congratulations to SMU alumna Shanti Pereira (Bachelor of Accountancy, Class of 2021) for retaining her SEA Games 100m gold medal!
Her win reflects the discipline, resilience and drive that have shaped her journey — qualities that continue to inspire the SMU community. We celebrate this outstanding achievement with pride. 💙
#SGSMU #SGSMUAlumni #MeaningfulImpact #Excellence #SEAGames
Her win reflects the discipline, resilience and drive that have shaped her journey — qualities that continue to inspire the SMU community. We celebrate this outstanding achievement with pride. 💙
#SGSMU #SGSMUAlumni #MeaningfulImpact #Excellence #SEAGames
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What makes SMU-X distinctive? Real partners, real challenges and real impact.
For a decade, students, faculty and organisations have worked together through SMU-X to solve issues in sustainability, service design, tech, healthcare and global consultancy — turning learning into innovation.
Catch the latest Impact Story to see how collaboration becomes lasting change.
🎥 https://youtu.be/ZrfKM6nA910
#SGSMU #SGSMUX #ExperientialLearning #SGSMUImpactStories #SGSMU25
For a decade, students, faculty and organisations have worked together through SMU-X to solve issues in sustainability, service design, tech, healthcare and global consultancy — turning learning into innovation.
Catch the latest Impact Story to see how collaboration becomes lasting change.
🎥 https://youtu.be/ZrfKM6nA910
#SGSMU #SGSMUX #ExperientialLearning #SGSMUImpactStories #SGSMU25
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Why is hidden youth homelessness rising in Singapore?
In a MoneyFM interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Sociology (Education) and Urban Fellow (Urban Experiences) George Wong explained why youth homelessness is complex and why recognising “temporary youth homelessness” is key to improving support systems and safe spaces for young people.
🎧 Listen to the interview: https://bit.ly/4s7Xqtc
#SGSMU #YouthHomelessness #UrbanExperiences #SocialIssues
In a MoneyFM interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Sociology (Education) and Urban Fellow (Urban Experiences) George Wong explained why youth homelessness is complex and why recognising “temporary youth homelessness” is key to improving support systems and safe spaces for young people.
🎧 Listen to the interview: https://bit.ly/4s7Xqtc
#SGSMU #YouthHomelessness #UrbanExperiences #SocialIssues
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The Big Story: What’s driving the rise of hidden youth homelessness in Singapore? - Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian…
Youth homelessness in Singapore is a growing but often hidden crisis, affecting young people under 35 who struggle with family conflict, mental health challenges, and financial instability.
Many move between friends’ homes, temporary shelters, and the streets…
Many move between friends’ homes, temporary shelters, and the streets…
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🏃♀️ Another gold for SMU alumna Shanti Pereira (Bachelor of Accountancy, Class of 2021)!
With her win in the women’s 200m today, Shanti completes an impressive SEA Games sprint double — and a historic double-double for Singapore at the biennial event, having retained both her 100m and 200m titles — a testament to her discipline, resilience and drive.
We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement with the SMU community. 💙
#SGSMU #SGSMUAlumni #Excellence #SEAGames
With her win in the women’s 200m today, Shanti completes an impressive SEA Games sprint double — and a historic double-double for Singapore at the biennial event, having retained both her 100m and 200m titles — a testament to her discipline, resilience and drive.
We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement with the SMU community. 💙
#SGSMU #SGSMUAlumni #Excellence #SEAGames
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Can AI make wealth management smarter — without losing the human touch?
At a panel organised by the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the CFA Institute, and the CFA Society Singapore, speakers discussed how AI is changing investment research, decision-making, and client engagement — and why judgment, trust, and experience still matter.
👉 Read the key takeaways from the discussion: https://sgsmu.com/48Kp9qQ
#SGSMU #AIinFinance #WealthManagement #HumanCentredAI
At a panel organised by the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the CFA Institute, and the CFA Society Singapore, speakers discussed how AI is changing investment research, decision-making, and client engagement — and why judgment, trust, and experience still matter.
👉 Read the key takeaways from the discussion: https://sgsmu.com/48Kp9qQ
#SGSMU #AIinFinance #WealthManagement #HumanCentredAI
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