What does it mean to live longer — and live well?
The SMU Longevity Societies & Economies Institute (LSEI) explores how ageing is reshaping work, economies and well-being, and how societies can adapt.
Built on over a decade of research on how Singaporeans age, the Institute aims to generate insights for Singapore and across Asia.
Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
Learn more: https://sgsmu.com/4tGrzQ3
The SMU Longevity Societies & Economies Institute (LSEI) explores how ageing is reshaping work, economies and well-being, and how societies can adapt.
Built on over a decade of research on how Singaporeans age, the Institute aims to generate insights for Singapore and across Asia.
Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
Learn more: https://sgsmu.com/4tGrzQ3
Improving how we understand weather 🌦
SMU Professor Fiona Williamson and Research Fellow Dr Praveen Teleti are working on refining 35 years of climate data to support more accurate forecasting.
This can benefit aviation, energy planning, and climate resilience.
Read more 👉 https://sgsmu.com/4vnNddC
SMU Professor Fiona Williamson and Research Fellow Dr Praveen Teleti are working on refining 35 years of climate data to support more accurate forecasting.
This can benefit aviation, energy planning, and climate resilience.
Read more 👉 https://sgsmu.com/4vnNddC
Marking the launch of the SMU Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI) at the 17th World Ageing Festival.
As we live longer, it’s not just about how long we live — but how well we live.
Focused on supporting healthier, more meaningful lives, the Institute brings together research and partnerships across sectors.
Here are highlights from the launch and related conversations at SMU City Dialogues.
Find out more: https://sgsmu.com/4tkoFRm
As we live longer, it’s not just about how long we live — but how well we live.
Focused on supporting healthier, more meaningful lives, the Institute brings together research and partnerships across sectors.
Here are highlights from the launch and related conversations at SMU City Dialogues.
Find out more: https://sgsmu.com/4tkoFRm
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SMU receives its largest alumni gift 🎉
Alumni Jeff Tung and Benjamin Twoon have contributed a transformative $5M gift to nurture future SMU entrepreneurs.
The gift will enhance the PAK (Passion, Adventure, Kickstart) Entrepreneurship Challenge and launch a new work-study elective for student founders.
These initiatives reinforce SMU’s broader effort to strengthen Singapore’s startup ecosystem.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4vFEfIY
Alumni Jeff Tung and Benjamin Twoon have contributed a transformative $5M gift to nurture future SMU entrepreneurs.
The gift will enhance the PAK (Passion, Adventure, Kickstart) Entrepreneurship Challenge and launch a new work-study elective for student founders.
These initiatives reinforce SMU’s broader effort to strengthen Singapore’s startup ecosystem.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4vFEfIY
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What will job interviews test in the age of AI?
Insights from Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Jared Nai from SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business suggest that future interviews may assess both AI proficiency and independent thinking — combining AI-enabled tasks with AI-free assessments.
The key is balance: using AI effectively while demonstrating critical thinking and real-world understanding.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4tYvB6J
Insights from Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Jared Nai from SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business suggest that future interviews may assess both AI proficiency and independent thinking — combining AI-enabled tasks with AI-free assessments.
The key is balance: using AI effectively while demonstrating critical thinking and real-world understanding.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4tYvB6J
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What does a “60-year university” look like?
In The Front Row podcast, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares why higher education must move beyond a one-time experience — becoming a lifelong partnership that supports individuals across evolving careers and longer lives.
From building judgment and adaptability to cultivating resilience and empathy, the conversation highlights what truly matters in an AI-shaped world.
A timely perspective on the future of learning — and the role universities must play.
📺 https://bit.ly/4d0zott
🎧 https://bit.ly/4sHgvRT
In The Front Row podcast, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares why higher education must move beyond a one-time experience — becoming a lifelong partnership that supports individuals across evolving careers and longer lives.
From building judgment and adaptability to cultivating resilience and empathy, the conversation highlights what truly matters in an AI-shaped world.
A timely perspective on the future of learning — and the role universities must play.
📺 https://bit.ly/4d0zott
🎧 https://bit.ly/4sHgvRT
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The University As You Know It Is Obsolete — Here's What Comes Next - Lily Kong (4K)
Professor Lily Kong is President of Singapore Management University (SMU) and one of Singapore's most distinguished geographers. A professor by training, she built her academic career studying the intersections of culture, religion, and urban space, with…
Earth Day at SMU — here's a look at what sustainability actually looks like across the university, from campus infrastructure to student-led initiatives and research.
Find out more: https://sgsmu.com/3Qk6KM9
Highlights include SMU's The Asset Triple A-recognised Sustainability Bond, the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures, Green Mark Platinum campus certification, and Urban Sustainnovator — Singapore's first global accelerator in the urban sustainability space.
Find out more: https://sgsmu.com/3Qk6KM9
Highlights include SMU's The Asset Triple A-recognised Sustainability Bond, the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability Law Futures, Green Mark Platinum campus certification, and Urban Sustainnovator — Singapore's first global accelerator in the urban sustainability space.