Big news for SMU! 🎉
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Singapore Management University has been named the world’s most improved university!
Highlights include:
• 80% of our ranked subjects moved up
• Business & Management Studies is in the global top 40
• Accounting & Finance is now in the global top 50
• Economics & Econometrics ranks at a strong 52nd position, a whisker from the global top 50
• Law recorded Singapore’s biggest jump, rising 45 places to 56th worldwide
For a young, specialist university, this is a strong signal that SMU is punching well above its weight on the world stage.
Thank you to our faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners for being part of this journey. 💙
Read More: https://sgsmu.com/3O2Ja5F
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Singapore Management University has been named the world’s most improved university!
Highlights include:
• 80% of our ranked subjects moved up
• Business & Management Studies is in the global top 40
• Accounting & Finance is now in the global top 50
• Economics & Econometrics ranks at a strong 52nd position, a whisker from the global top 50
• Law recorded Singapore’s biggest jump, rising 45 places to 56th worldwide
For a young, specialist university, this is a strong signal that SMU is punching well above its weight on the world stage.
Thank you to our faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners for being part of this journey. 💙
Read More: https://sgsmu.com/3O2Ja5F
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Can Asia decarbonise without leaving workers and industries behind?
Research by SMU Senior Research Fellow Maria Teresa Punzi shows that moving to a low-carbon economy requires more than green finance — it needs transition finance and coordinated policies to support industries and protect livelihoods.
Tap to read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4tfu8IQ
Research by SMU Senior Research Fellow Maria Teresa Punzi shows that moving to a low-carbon economy requires more than green finance — it needs transition finance and coordinated policies to support industries and protect livelihoods.
Tap to read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4tfu8IQ
What does harmony mean today — especially in a world of growing divisions?
At the inaugural lecture of the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Chair Professorship in Inter-Religious Studies and Harmony, SMU Provost Professor Alan Chan shared how harmony is not about the absence of conflict, but about engaging differences with discernment, dialogue and respect.
Drawing on Confucian thought, the lecture highlighted harmony as an ongoing process of balancing diverse perspectives to work towards the common good.
Tap the link to read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4uZqh4d
At the inaugural lecture of the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Chair Professorship in Inter-Religious Studies and Harmony, SMU Provost Professor Alan Chan shared how harmony is not about the absence of conflict, but about engaging differences with discernment, dialogue and respect.
Drawing on Confucian thought, the lecture highlighted harmony as an ongoing process of balancing diverse perspectives to work towards the common good.
Tap the link to read the full article: https://sgsmu.com/4uZqh4d
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What does it take for law to keep pace with sustainability?
SMU has been appointed host of the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures, led by Associate Professor Michelle Lim from SMU Yong Pung How School of Law.
The initiative brings together global expertise to develop new legal approaches — supporting policymakers and communities in addressing complex sustainability issues.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4ceEpiw
SMU has been appointed host of the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures, led by Associate Professor Michelle Lim from SMU Yong Pung How School of Law.
The initiative brings together global expertise to develop new legal approaches — supporting policymakers and communities in addressing complex sustainability issues.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4ceEpiw
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cityperspectives.smu.edu.sg
Understanding Alternative Food Networks and What It Means For the Developing World | City Perspectives
What if food systems could do more than connect farms to tables—could they strengthen communities too?
Insights from Associate Professor Qian Forrest Zhang from SMU School of Social Sciences explore how Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) link producers directly with consumers and institutions to support rural livelihoods.
Beyond distribution, their success depends on strong leadership and sustained community engagement.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4s2EOJO
Insights from Associate Professor Qian Forrest Zhang from SMU School of Social Sciences explore how Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) link producers directly with consumers and institutions to support rural livelihoods.
Beyond distribution, their success depends on strong leadership and sustained community engagement.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4s2EOJO
SMU Newsroom
Educational Advocate and Philanthropist Dr Lillyn Teh Contributes S$15 Million to Singapore Management University to Build Enduring…
Educational advocate and philanthropist Dr Lillyn Teh has contributed an additional S$15 million to Singapore Management University (SMU) to strengthen the development of future-ready talent at the intersection of technology and business. Her latest gift…
A S$15 million gift from educational advocate and philanthropist Dr Lillyn Teh will support undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships at SMU—targeted at aspiring changemakers at the nexus of business and technology.
Discover how this contribution is shaping opportunities and impact: https://sgsmu.com/4dSzsgD
Discover how this contribution is shaping opportunities and impact: https://sgsmu.com/4dSzsgD
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SMU Newsroom
SMU Psychologist, Assistant Professor Sarah Shi Hui Wong Named APS Rising Star
Sarah Shi Hui Wong, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Singapore Management University (SMU), has been named a 2026 APS Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science.
SMU Assistant Professor Sarah Shi Hui Wong from the SMU School of Social Sciences has been named an APS Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science — a global recognition for emerging leaders in psychology.
SMU is the only university from Singapore represented on this year’s list, reflecting our growing research impact in psychology and the social sciences.
Her work has also received multiple awards, including the American Psychological Association’s Paul R. Pintrich Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/41NyHOB
SMU is the only university from Singapore represented on this year’s list, reflecting our growing research impact in psychology and the social sciences.
Her work has also received multiple awards, including the American Psychological Association’s Paul R. Pintrich Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/41NyHOB
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At the 2026 Straits Times Education Forum, panellists including Minister for Education Desmond Lee, SMU Provost Professor Alan Chan, and OpenAI Head of Education for Asia Pacific Raghav Gupta —in a discussion moderated by SMU Professor Lim Sun Sun, explored how AI is reshaping universities.
Key takeaway: As AI becomes more embedded in learning, universities must go beyond content delivery to cultivate critical thinking and problem-framing skills.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4dY8RyI
Key takeaway: As AI becomes more embedded in learning, universities must go beyond content delivery to cultivate critical thinking and problem-framing skills.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4dY8RyI
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In today’s digital economy, trust powers every transaction.
This SMU Engage story features SMU alumnus Vaibhav Kanth (Master of IT in Business, Class of 2020), who shares how fintech systems are designed to deliver seamless, reliable payment experiences across markets.
Because beyond the technology, it is trust that enables scale.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4tiCAqz
This SMU Engage story features SMU alumnus Vaibhav Kanth (Master of IT in Business, Class of 2020), who shares how fintech systems are designed to deliver seamless, reliable payment experiences across markets.
Because beyond the technology, it is trust that enables scale.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4tiCAqz
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Are ‘green’ loans really good for the planet?: How Singapore can protect its biodiversity for a credible transition | City Perspectives
DBS and OCBC, two of Southeast Asia’s largest banks, and Hong Leong, a property developer, were called out through Substack recently over a ‘green loan’ they had provided for the development of a residential project in the Tengah area in Singapore. The S$692…
Are “green” loans truly green?
Insights from Senior Research Fellow Maria Teresa Punzi at SMU Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics explore why meeting sustainability frameworks does not always translate into real ecological outcomes — and why biodiversity needs to be better integrated into finance.
A more credible transition will require going beyond labels to measurable impact.
Tap the link to read more on the SMU City Perspectives: https://sgsmu.com/4tobzSK
Insights from Senior Research Fellow Maria Teresa Punzi at SMU Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics explore why meeting sustainability frameworks does not always translate into real ecological outcomes — and why biodiversity needs to be better integrated into finance.
A more credible transition will require going beyond labels to measurable impact.
Tap the link to read more on the SMU City Perspectives: https://sgsmu.com/4tobzSK
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SMU Newsroom
Does a degree still guarantee a good full-time job?
In ST’s In Your Opinion podcast, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shared how universities must respond to a changing world of work shaped by artificial intelligence. She emphasises the growing importance of experiential learning — from internships and overseas…
How should universities prepare students for a world shaped by AI? 🤔
In The Straits Times’ In Your Opinion podcast, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares why experiential learning — from internships to SMU-X projects — is key to developing judgement, adaptability, and real-world readiness.
As early-career pathways evolve, universities must also play a larger role in developing these capabilities earlier.
🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://sgsmu.com/4skXK6C
In The Straits Times’ In Your Opinion podcast, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares why experiential learning — from internships to SMU-X projects — is key to developing judgement, adaptability, and real-world readiness.
As early-career pathways evolve, universities must also play a larger role in developing these capabilities earlier.
🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://sgsmu.com/4skXK6C
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SMU Newsroom
AI is a credibility problem for capital markets
In a commentary, SMU Dean of the School of Accountancy and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting Zhang Liandong said that artificial intelligence (AI) is not mainly a labour problem for accountancy but also a credibility problem for capital markets. Prof…
AI is not just about automation — it's about credibility.
In a Business Times commentary, Dean of the SMU School of Accountancy and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting Zhang Liandong argues that the bigger risk for capital markets is not job displacement, but a world where AI-generated financial information outpaces accountability.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4sab2Tj
In a Business Times commentary, Dean of the SMU School of Accountancy and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting Zhang Liandong argues that the bigger risk for capital markets is not job displacement, but a world where AI-generated financial information outpaces accountability.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4sab2Tj
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Do social media bans really work?
Insights from Professor Lim Sun Sun, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology at SMU College of Integrative Studies, indicate that although restrictions may limit access, young users often find ways to adapt. Consequently, the risks associated with social media can shift to less-regulated platforms.
The current focus is on creating safer digital environments and holding platforms accountable.
Click the link to read more: https://sgsmu.com/3QzgnGE
Insights from Professor Lim Sun Sun, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology at SMU College of Integrative Studies, indicate that although restrictions may limit access, young users often find ways to adapt. Consequently, the risks associated with social media can shift to less-regulated platforms.
The current focus is on creating safer digital environments and holding platforms accountable.
Click the link to read more: https://sgsmu.com/3QzgnGE
SMU Newsroom
Minors’ online safety: The options beyond Australia’s social media ban
In a commentary, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication & Technology Lim Sun Sun opined that in the efforts to keep minors safe online, there are lessons to be drawn from Australia’s ban, Brazil’s tighter…