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
❤7
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
❤4
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.
❤6
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.
❤5
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
❤2👍1
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
❤3🥰1
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.
❤5
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
❤3