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.
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🎧 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The University As You Know It Is Obsolete — Here's What Comes Next - Lily Kong (4K)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.
From forum discussions to real use cases on campus.
Following the Straits Times Education Forum, SMU hosted Raghav Gupta and colleagues from OpenAI for student and faculty engagements.
At ChatGPT Labs: “Let’s Chat AI”, students shared how they are applying AI in their studies and projects, while faculty discussions explored its role in teaching and learning.
A closer look at how AI is being used — and shaped — within the classroom.
Following the Straits Times Education Forum, SMU hosted Raghav Gupta and colleagues from OpenAI for student and faculty engagements.
At ChatGPT Labs: “Let’s Chat AI”, students shared how they are applying AI in their studies and projects, while faculty discussions explored its role in teaching and learning.
A closer look at how AI is being used — and shaped — within the classroom.
SMU Yong Pung How School of Law has won its second consecutive world championship at the Sports Law Arbitration Moot.
Samantha Chong and Ameerul Putra defended the title in Lausanne, capping a season that also includes regional championships at Stetson and Price, and oralist honours across five international competitions.
Congratulations to the full team.
Samantha Chong and Ameerul Putra defended the title in Lausanne, capping a season that also includes regional championships at Stetson and Price, and oralist honours across five international competitions.
Congratulations to the full team.
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Do headphones at work help — or change how others see you?
Insights from Michael Schaerer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at Singapore Management University, show that while headphones support focus, they can also influence how colleagues perceive engagement and collaboration.
A timely reflection on balancing deep work and visibility in today’s workplace.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4cJGaU3
Insights from Michael Schaerer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at Singapore Management University, show that while headphones support focus, they can also influence how colleagues perceive engagement and collaboration.
A timely reflection on balancing deep work and visibility in today’s workplace.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4cJGaU3
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SMU. The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2026. Fifth time in six years. 🏆
One of only two Autonomous Universities on this year's list of 250 highest-scoring employers in Singapore.
"Recognition such as this is not an endpoint, but a reminder of the work ahead—to continue listening, improving, and caring for one another as One SMU." — Professor Lily Kong, SMU President
Five times. Six years. Still building. 💙
👉 https://sgsmu.com/4t2i8tF
One of only two Autonomous Universities on this year's list of 250 highest-scoring employers in Singapore.
"Recognition such as this is not an endpoint, but a reminder of the work ahead—to continue listening, improving, and caring for one another as One SMU." — Professor Lily Kong, SMU President
Five times. Six years. Still building. 💙
👉 https://sgsmu.com/4t2i8tF
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What does it take to build a startup while still in university?
In this episode of Faces of SMU, Marcus Toh from SMU School of Economics shares how entrepreneurship pushed him to embrace challenges, think across disciplines, and turn ideas into real-world solutions — all while balancing studies and student life.
A glimpse into how learning at SMU goes beyond the classroom.
▶️ Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube
In this episode of Faces of SMU, Marcus Toh from SMU School of Economics shares how entrepreneurship pushed him to embrace challenges, think across disciplines, and turn ideas into real-world solutions — all while balancing studies and student life.
A glimpse into how learning at SMU goes beyond the classroom.
▶️ Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube
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