🏙️ Over the past three days at World Cities Summit 2026, SMU contributed to conversations on some of the most pressing questions facing cities today — from climate resilience and AI, to demographic change, sustainable finance and inclusive communities.
Through panels, workshops and talks at the SMU booth, our faculty, researchers and partners shared ideas and explored practical solutions for more liveable and sustainable cities.
Swipe through for highlights from our World Cities Summit 2026 journey.
Through panels, workshops and talks at the SMU booth, our faculty, researchers and partners shared ideas and explored practical solutions for more liveable and sustainable cities.
Swipe through for highlights from our World Cities Summit 2026 journey.
🏙️ What is the value of urban resilience?
Launched at World Cities Summit 2026, a new white paper led by Professor Orlando Woods, Professor of Geography and Director of the SMU Urban Institute, challenges us to think beyond resilience as simply bouncing back from crises.
Drawing on insights from SMU City Dialogues Vienna, it explores how questions of value, inclusion, governance, and technology shape whose futures cities protect.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/3QJC1IL
Launched at World Cities Summit 2026, a new white paper led by Professor Orlando Woods, Professor of Geography and Director of the SMU Urban Institute, challenges us to think beyond resilience as simply bouncing back from crises.
Drawing on insights from SMU City Dialogues Vienna, it explores how questions of value, inclusion, governance, and technology shape whose futures cities protect.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/3QJC1IL
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What does the SMU experience look like across generations?
In this episode of From First to Future, Ho Shyn Yee (BBM 2004) and Goh Weihan (BSc (CS) 2025; MITB 2026) reflect on how SMU shaped their growth, perspectives and readiness for the future.
From the University’s pioneer years to today’s fast-evolving world of technology and work, their conversation highlights the enduring value of curiosity, adaptability and lifelong learning.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
In this episode of From First to Future, Ho Shyn Yee (BBM 2004) and Goh Weihan (BSc (CS) 2025; MITB 2026) reflect on how SMU shaped their growth, perspectives and readiness for the future.
From the University’s pioneer years to today’s fast-evolving world of technology and work, their conversation highlights the enduring value of curiosity, adaptability and lifelong learning.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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Across Asia, societies are ageing rapidly — and longer lives are reshaping how we think about work, health, care and participation.
At the launch of the SMU Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI) and recent SMU City Dialogues, leaders from government, academia and industry shared perspectives on how societies can adapt and thrive in an age of longevity.
Check out some of the key insights from the conversation — and consider: what opportunities do you see in longevity?
At the launch of the SMU Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI) and recent SMU City Dialogues, leaders from government, academia and industry shared perspectives on how societies can adapt and thrive in an age of longevity.
Check out some of the key insights from the conversation — and consider: what opportunities do you see in longevity?
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Can a quick work text create more tension than clarity?
In The Straits Times commentary, Associate Professor of Law Dorcas Quek Anderson from the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law examines why text messaging may fall short when workplace conversations become complex — and why choosing the right channel matters for better collaboration.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4vosNRo
In The Straits Times commentary, Associate Professor of Law Dorcas Quek Anderson from the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law examines why text messaging may fall short when workplace conversations become complex — and why choosing the right channel matters for better collaboration.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4vosNRo
Are we measuring what matters or only what is easiest to measure?
In The Straits Times commentary, Associate Professor of Accounting Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy reflects on Singapore’s culture of metrics, comparison and optimisation, and why creativity, uncertainty and intrinsic motivation matter for innovation and future-ready learning.
Read the commentary: https://sgsmu.com/43LF2v7
In The Straits Times commentary, Associate Professor of Accounting Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy reflects on Singapore’s culture of metrics, comparison and optimisation, and why creativity, uncertainty and intrinsic motivation matter for innovation and future-ready learning.
Read the commentary: https://sgsmu.com/43LF2v7
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How do we prepare students for a world where there are few clear answers?
In this SMU Impact Story, Dean of Students Professor Mark Chong reflects on the beliefs that have shaped his approach to education: developing independent thinkers, embracing complexity, and connecting learning with real-world experience.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
In this SMU Impact Story, Dean of Students Professor Mark Chong reflects on the beliefs that have shaped his approach to education: developing independent thinkers, embracing complexity, and connecting learning with real-world experience.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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Can AI make it easier to build a one-person company?
In The Straits Times, Professor Lim Sun Sun from the SMU College of Integrative Studies examines the rise of AI-powered solopreneurship — and why mentorship, resilience and trusted networks still matter when turning ideas into sustainable ventures.
Read the commentary: https://sgsmu.com/3QT5xMk
In The Straits Times, Professor Lim Sun Sun from the SMU College of Integrative Studies examines the rise of AI-powered solopreneurship — and why mentorship, resilience and trusted networks still matter when turning ideas into sustainable ventures.
Read the commentary: https://sgsmu.com/3QT5xMk
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SMU alumnus Dominic Yuan (BBM 2024) is building Parka, an independent home-grown music label that supports emerging artistes across Singapore and the region.
Read the Straits Times piece on his entrepreneurial journey and vision for Asian music: https://sgsmu.com/4uY8edj
Read the Straits Times piece on his entrepreneurial journey and vision for Asian music: https://sgsmu.com/4uY8edj
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In this Faces of SMU feature, SMU Board of Trustees member Lim Kexin (Bachelor of Accountancy, Class of 2005) reflects on the warmth, friendships and support that shaped her SMU journey — and what it means to give back as the University continues to grow.
Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
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Is being a smart city enough?
In a Straits Times op-ed, SMU President Professor Lily Kong reflects on why the future of cities must move beyond technology and optimisation towards wisdom, human judgement, inclusion and long-term stewardship.
Read the op-ed: https://sgsmu.com/4eroJd6
In a Straits Times op-ed, SMU President Professor Lily Kong reflects on why the future of cities must move beyond technology and optimisation towards wisdom, human judgement, inclusion and long-term stewardship.
Read the op-ed: https://sgsmu.com/4eroJd6
AI can personalise learning—but how do we ensure it also strengthens fairness, trust and academic integrity?
As Chair of the ASEAN University Network Thematic Network on Technology-Enhanced Personalised Learning, SMU convened regional educators and policymakers to explore how higher education can adopt AI responsibly while keeping learners at the centre.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4gGBNwC
As Chair of the ASEAN University Network Thematic Network on Technology-Enhanced Personalised Learning, SMU convened regional educators and policymakers to explore how higher education can adopt AI responsibly while keeping learners at the centre.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4gGBNwC
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