How should universities evolve in an era of global risk and rapid change?
At the APAIE 2026 Conference in Hong Kong, Singapore Management University President Professor Lily Kong joined university leaders across the region to discuss how higher education can build resilience, strengthen partnerships and support lifelong learning.
Professor Lily Kong highlighted the need for universities to prepare learners for a “100-year life”, while fostering collaborations that span sectors, disciplines and borders.
Read the full article and find out how SMU is contributing to global conversations on the future of higher education: https://sgsmu.com/46Lq61X
At the APAIE 2026 Conference in Hong Kong, Singapore Management University President Professor Lily Kong joined university leaders across the region to discuss how higher education can build resilience, strengthen partnerships and support lifelong learning.
Professor Lily Kong highlighted the need for universities to prepare learners for a “100-year life”, while fostering collaborations that span sectors, disciplines and borders.
Read the full article and find out how SMU is contributing to global conversations on the future of higher education: https://sgsmu.com/46Lq61X
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Strong career outcomes for SMU graduates.
The latest Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey (JAUGES) 2025 shows that 91.4% of SMU graduates secured employment within six months of graduation, with a mean gross monthly salary above $5,100 and the highest full-time employment rate among Singapore’s six Autonomous Universities.
At SMU, students gain real-world experience through internships, industry projects and global opportunities — building the skills and confidence to step into today’s evolving job market.
Read more about SMU’s graduate outcomes: https://sgsmu.com/46IdMj2
#SGSMU #SGSMUGradOutcomes #FutureReady
The latest Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey (JAUGES) 2025 shows that 91.4% of SMU graduates secured employment within six months of graduation, with a mean gross monthly salary above $5,100 and the highest full-time employment rate among Singapore’s six Autonomous Universities.
At SMU, students gain real-world experience through internships, industry projects and global opportunities — building the skills and confidence to step into today’s evolving job market.
Read more about SMU’s graduate outcomes: https://sgsmu.com/46IdMj2
#SGSMU #SGSMUGradOutcomes #FutureReady
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“I’m getting paid to do what I love — I feel like I’m living the dream.”
For Nur Shukrina Salam (Bachelor of Law, Class of 2021) from the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, that dream is about using the law to serve those who need it most.
At just 27, she chose to take a pay cut to become the sole full-time lawyer at the Migrant Workers’ Law Centre @ MWC — providing free legal consultations to migrant workers navigating unpaid wages, workplace injuries and complex legal challenges.
Through patient guidance and advocacy, she helps workers understand their rights and options — ensuring they feel seen and heard as individuals.
📖 Read the full Straits Times feature on her journey: https://sgsmu.com/3MNDZGl
For Nur Shukrina Salam (Bachelor of Law, Class of 2021) from the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, that dream is about using the law to serve those who need it most.
At just 27, she chose to take a pay cut to become the sole full-time lawyer at the Migrant Workers’ Law Centre @ MWC — providing free legal consultations to migrant workers navigating unpaid wages, workplace injuries and complex legal challenges.
Through patient guidance and advocacy, she helps workers understand their rights and options — ensuring they feel seen and heard as individuals.
📖 Read the full Straits Times feature on her journey: https://sgsmu.com/3MNDZGl
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International Women’s Day at SMU
Members of the SMU community share reflections on mentorship, support and the people who believed in them before they were ready.
Their stories remind us that progress grows when women uplift one another.
▶️ Watch the video here: Instagram | TikTok
Happy International Women’s Day to the women of our community and beyond.
Members of the SMU community share reflections on mentorship, support and the people who believed in them before they were ready.
Their stories remind us that progress grows when women uplift one another.
▶️ Watch the video here: Instagram | TikTok
Happy International Women’s Day to the women of our community and beyond.
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Bold ideas don’t stay in the classroom — they create real-world impact.
At Singapore Management University (SMU), ideas move beyond theory into action across industries, communities and society. As Asia’s premier global city university, SMU sits at the nexus of management, social sciences and technology — connecting learning with life from the heart of Singapore.
Through impactful research, global partnerships and close engagement with business and government, SMU turns insight into action that transforms communities and industries.
Bold Ideas. Big Impact.
🎥 Watch the brand film:
YouTube | Instagram | TikTok
Learn more about the campaign:
https://sgsmu.com/4d96f0v
At Singapore Management University (SMU), ideas move beyond theory into action across industries, communities and society. As Asia’s premier global city university, SMU sits at the nexus of management, social sciences and technology — connecting learning with life from the heart of Singapore.
Through impactful research, global partnerships and close engagement with business and government, SMU turns insight into action that transforms communities and industries.
Bold Ideas. Big Impact.
🎥 Watch the brand film:
YouTube | Instagram | TikTok
Learn more about the campaign:
https://sgsmu.com/4d96f0v
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How might AI reshape opportunity in education?
In a post-2026 Budget episode of The Usual Place podcast, Assistant Professor of Political Science (Education) Nathan Peng discusses how AI is making aspects of education more accessible — while also raising questions about inequality.
He notes that families with stronger digital skills and resources may be better placed to guide their children in using AI tools effectively, which could widen existing gaps in opportunity.
Watch or listen to the conversation:
🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bc2tAX
🎧 Podcast: https://bit.ly/4rqU3M5
In a post-2026 Budget episode of The Usual Place podcast, Assistant Professor of Political Science (Education) Nathan Peng discusses how AI is making aspects of education more accessible — while also raising questions about inequality.
He notes that families with stronger digital skills and resources may be better placed to guide their children in using AI tools effectively, which could widen existing gaps in opportunity.
Watch or listen to the conversation:
🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bc2tAX
🎧 Podcast: https://bit.ly/4rqU3M5
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Budget 2026: Will AI lead to more inequality? | The Usual Place podcast
Can AI be a social leveller or will it lead to more inequality?
Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah discusses the reason for the big AI push. We talk about how the Government plans to deal with the downsides of AI like job losses and anxiety over…
Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah discusses the reason for the big AI push. We talk about how the Government plans to deal with the downsides of AI like job losses and anxiety over…
Volunteering can open doors to new perspectives and meaningful connections.
For SMU student Bryan Lee, it became an important part of his university journey — shaping how he thinks about service, leadership and community.
Discover how his volunteering journey evolved and the impact it continues to create.
Read the full story: https://sgsmu.com/4rluFY4
For SMU student Bryan Lee, it became an important part of his university journey — shaping how he thinks about service, leadership and community.
Discover how his volunteering journey evolved and the impact it continues to create.
Read the full story: https://sgsmu.com/4rluFY4
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SMU announces the first cohort of startups for its flagship Urban SustaInnovator (USI) deep tech accelerator programme.
Seven startups were selected from 1,500 startups across 91 countries, developing breakthrough solutions such as self-healing concrete, nanotechnology-enabled farming and circular plastics designed for a more sustainable future.
Hosted by SMU’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the 12-month programme provides mentorship, investor access and opportunities to scale across Singapore and Asia.
Click to read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4bbGQ5j
Seven startups were selected from 1,500 startups across 91 countries, developing breakthrough solutions such as self-healing concrete, nanotechnology-enabled farming and circular plastics designed for a more sustainable future.
Hosted by SMU’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the 12-month programme provides mentorship, investor access and opportunities to scale across Singapore and Asia.
Click to read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4bbGQ5j
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💡 A Month of Ideas
Through the Ideas Festival, the SMU School of Social Sciences is bringing together scholars, practitioners and thought leaders to explore the forces shaping our world today.
From how artificial intelligence is transforming legal systems to the impact of technology on global trade and the future of work, these conversations unpack the opportunities and challenges facing societies and economies today.
👉 Explore the upcoming programmes and register here: https://sgsmu.com/40YLwFo
Through the Ideas Festival, the SMU School of Social Sciences is bringing together scholars, practitioners and thought leaders to explore the forces shaping our world today.
From how artificial intelligence is transforming legal systems to the impact of technology on global trade and the future of work, these conversations unpack the opportunities and challenges facing societies and economies today.
👉 Explore the upcoming programmes and register here: https://sgsmu.com/40YLwFo