Good intentions are only the beginning.
In this SMU Impact Story, Jeremy Lee (Bachelor of Science (Information Systems), Class of 2018), CEO & Founder of SimplyGood, reflects on how his SMU experience shaped the way he thinks about sustainability, systems and innovation — and why lasting impact comes from designing solutions that people will actually adopt.
Watch the full story on YouTube
In this SMU Impact Story, Jeremy Lee (Bachelor of Science (Information Systems), Class of 2018), CEO & Founder of SimplyGood, reflects on how his SMU experience shaped the way he thinks about sustainability, systems and innovation — and why lasting impact comes from designing solutions that people will actually adopt.
Watch the full story on YouTube
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Can Singapore rethink ageing beyond the idea of burden?
In The Straits Times, Whitney Zhang, Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management from the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, argues for a shift from serving seniors to collaborating with them — recognising older adults as contributors, experts and active participants in society.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4v88vus
In The Straits Times, Whitney Zhang, Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management from the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, argues for a shift from serving seniors to collaborating with them — recognising older adults as contributors, experts and active participants in society.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4v88vus
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How does SMU prepare students to adapt, innovate and create impact across different stages of life?
In this episode of From First to Future, Eileen Tay (BBM 2004) and Esther Lam (BBM & BSc (IS) 2025) reflect on flexible learning, business study missions, entrepreneurship and the confidence to shape their own paths.
From SMU’s pioneer cohort to a new generation of graduates creating social impact through CodeIT Academy, their stories show how the SMU experience continues to evolve across generations.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
In this episode of From First to Future, Eileen Tay (BBM 2004) and Esther Lam (BBM & BSc (IS) 2025) reflect on flexible learning, business study missions, entrepreneurship and the confidence to shape their own paths.
From SMU’s pioneer cohort to a new generation of graduates creating social impact through CodeIT Academy, their stories show how the SMU experience continues to evolve across generations.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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Amelia Chew (BSc (CS) 2026) spent a semester at Lund University in Sweden, where she experienced a different academic culture, slower pace of life and new ways of learning beyond the classroom.
Discover how exchange helped her grow in independence, perspective and confidence: https://sgsmu.com/4wmi2iD
Discover how exchange helped her grow in independence, perspective and confidence: https://sgsmu.com/4wmi2iD
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How can the university experience become a space to explore, experiment and grow?
In this episode of From First to Future, Pei Shyuan Yeo (BBM 2004) and Cheryl Devan (BAcc 2025) reflect on the opportunities that shaped their SMU journeys — from overseas exchange and a Silicon Valley internship, to entrepreneurship and learning from failure.
Their stories show how SMU encourages students to seize opportunities, build confidence and chart their own paths.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
In this episode of From First to Future, Pei Shyuan Yeo (BBM 2004) and Cheryl Devan (BAcc 2025) reflect on the opportunities that shaped their SMU journeys — from overseas exchange and a Silicon Valley internship, to entrepreneurship and learning from failure.
Their stories show how SMU encourages students to seize opportunities, build confidence and chart their own paths.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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Kenny Chng (LLB 2012) was part of the early batches of SMU law students. Today, he is Associate Professor of Law at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law — and the first graduate of SMU law to be awarded tenure.
In this SMU Impact Story, Kenny reflects on how SMU shaped his legal reasoning, his path from naval officer and legal advisor to academia, and his teaching philosophy of helping students build confidence and think independently.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
In this SMU Impact Story, Kenny reflects on how SMU shaped his legal reasoning, his path from naval officer and legal advisor to academia, and his teaching philosophy of helping students build confidence and think independently.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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A university's impact is often seen through what its graduates go on to achieve. But students can contribute meaningfully to society long before they graduate.
In Times Higher Education, Professor of Communication Management (Practice) and SMU Dean of Students Mark Chong, together with Chew Han Ei, Associate Director of SMU's Office of Impact, explores why student service should be recognised as part of a university's societal impact—not simply as a graduation requirement.
Through sustained partnerships with communities, students can contribute meaningfully while developing the values, perspectives and sense of purpose that shape lifelong civic engagement.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4wJ0VYf
In Times Higher Education, Professor of Communication Management (Practice) and SMU Dean of Students Mark Chong, together with Chew Han Ei, Associate Director of SMU's Office of Impact, explores why student service should be recognised as part of a university's societal impact—not simply as a graduation requirement.
Through sustained partnerships with communities, students can contribute meaningfully while developing the values, perspectives and sense of purpose that shape lifelong civic engagement.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4wJ0VYf
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What does a “10-minute walk” really mean in a super-aged society?
In The Straits Times, SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing Paulin Straughan, Tan Yi Wen, Research Fellow, and Lim Wensi, Centre Manager of ROSA, reflect on why ageing in place requires more than accessible infrastructure.
It also depends on inclusive neighbourhoods, strong social networks and everyday spaces that help older adults live well, stay connected and feel a sense of belonging.
Read the commentary: https://sgsmu.com/4fjPoHU
In The Straits Times, SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing Paulin Straughan, Tan Yi Wen, Research Fellow, and Lim Wensi, Centre Manager of ROSA, reflect on why ageing in place requires more than accessible infrastructure.
It also depends on inclusive neighbourhoods, strong social networks and everyday spaces that help older adults live well, stay connected and feel a sense of belonging.
Read the commentary: https://sgsmu.com/4fjPoHU
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What makes the SMU experience last beyond graduation?
In this episode of From First to Future, Leonard Lim (Bachelor of Business Management, Class of 2004) and Russell Koh (Bachelor of Social Sciences, Class of 2025) reflect on the confidence, community and sense of purpose that continue to shape their journeys.
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In this episode of From First to Future, Leonard Lim (Bachelor of Business Management, Class of 2004) and Russell Koh (Bachelor of Social Sciences, Class of 2025) reflect on the confidence, community and sense of purpose that continue to shape their journeys.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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SMU has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance — a 12-month peer learning programme incubated by Duke University, bringing together 49 institutions from 23 countries across five continents.
As the only Singapore university in the inaugural cohort, SMU will join global peers to explore how higher education can translate ambitious ideas into lasting, demonstrable impact.
This milestone advances SMU’s Impact Agenda, a central commitment of SMU2030, to deepen how education, research and partnerships create meaningful change for people, organisations, communities and societies.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4pnAg0W
As the only Singapore university in the inaugural cohort, SMU will join global peers to explore how higher education can translate ambitious ideas into lasting, demonstrable impact.
This milestone advances SMU’s Impact Agenda, a central commitment of SMU2030, to deepen how education, research and partnerships create meaningful change for people, organisations, communities and societies.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4pnAg0W
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As Singapore becomes a super-aged society, age-friendly banking is becoming an important part of successful ageing.
SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan explains why accessible financial services can help older adults remain independent, while supporting families and caregivers.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4fIJrpf
SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan explains why accessible financial services can help older adults remain independent, while supporting families and caregivers.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4fIJrpf
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Creating meaningful change starts with understanding the people behind the issue.
In this SMU Impact Story, Trang Chu Minh (Master of Science in Communication Management, Class of 2015) reflects on how her SMU experience shaped a career dedicated to connecting institutions with lived experience—from human rights advocacy to disability inclusion.
Watch the full story on YouTube.
In this SMU Impact Story, Trang Chu Minh (Master of Science in Communication Management, Class of 2015) reflects on how her SMU experience shaped a career dedicated to connecting institutions with lived experience—from human rights advocacy to disability inclusion.
Watch the full story on YouTube.
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As we celebrate SMU Commencement next week, this episode of From First to Future reflects on what graduates carry forward beyond the stage.
Caroline Yeo (BBM 2004) and Megan Toh (BSc (Economics) and BSocSc (Political Science) 2025) share how SMU shaped their confidence to build, serve and grow with purpose.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
Caroline Yeo (BBM 2004) and Megan Toh (BSc (Economics) and BSocSc (Political Science) 2025) share how SMU shaped their confidence to build, serve and grow with purpose.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
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As cities around the world grapple with rising temperatures, the conversation is shifting from how we cool buildings to how we design places that can better withstand extreme heat.
In a CNA commentary, Professor Winston Chow examines what sweltering European cities can learn from Singapore—and why climate resilience requires a broader rethink of how cities are planned, managed and lived in.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/3TQsgcU
In a CNA commentary, Professor Winston Chow examines what sweltering European cities can learn from Singapore—and why climate resilience requires a broader rethink of how cities are planned, managed and lived in.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/3TQsgcU
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Ashley Ler (BBM 2020), known professionally as Kiara, didn't expect a student interest to become her career.
What began with SMU's DJ collective, Stereometa, has since taken her from viral TikTok mashups to festival stages across the region. Along the way, she discovered that building a creative career takes more than passion—it also takes discipline, resilience and business know-how.
Read how Ashley turned an unexpected opportunity into a profession: https://sgsmu.com/3ReoedI
What began with SMU's DJ collective, Stereometa, has since taken her from viral TikTok mashups to festival stages across the region. Along the way, she discovered that building a creative career takes more than passion—it also takes discipline, resilience and business know-how.
Read how Ashley turned an unexpected opportunity into a profession: https://sgsmu.com/3ReoedI
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None of this was part of Toshin Sequeira’s plan.
Yet the unexpected turn that brought the Bachelor of Science in Economics, Class of 2019 alumnus to SMU became one of the most formative experiences of his life.
Watch Toshin reflect on the people and experiences that shaped how he leads — and why impact often means running towards the challenges others avoid on YouTube.
Yet the unexpected turn that brought the Bachelor of Science in Economics, Class of 2019 alumnus to SMU became one of the most formative experiences of his life.
Watch Toshin reflect on the people and experiences that shaped how he leads — and why impact often means running towards the challenges others avoid on YouTube.
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At SMU Commencement 2026, SMU conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws on alumna and Singapore's most decorated Paralympian, Ms Yip Pin Xiu.
The University's highest honour recognises her extraordinary sporting achievements and her commitment to creating a more inclusive society.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4c99OCD
The University's highest honour recognises her extraordinary sporting achievements and her commitment to creating a more inclusive society.
Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4c99OCD
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