Assistant Professor of Sociology (Education) George Wong from the SMU School of Social Sciences joined The Straits Times’ The Usual Place podcast to discuss what the Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks debates reveal about public consultation and co-creation in Singapore.
Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4xrGX5d
Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4xrGX5d
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What the Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks debate showed about policy making and consultation
What kind of involvement do Singaporeans want in policymaking?
The Maju Forest-Gillman Barracks issue has seen Singaporeans making their voices heard, offering counter-proposals, and demanding more transparency from the Government.
This isn’t the first…
The Maju Forest-Gillman Barracks issue has seen Singaporeans making their voices heard, offering counter-proposals, and demanding more transparency from the Government.
This isn’t the first…
How can Singapore’s financial sector protect trust while retaining the boldness to evolve?
At the launch of Singapore’s Financial Sector: How Did We Arrive, How Do We Thrive?, SMU Chairman Mr Piyush Gupta reflected on this balance and why sound judgement and purposeful risk-taking both matter as technology and geopolitics reshape global finance.
Read more about the launch and his perspectives on Singapore’s financial future: https://sgsmu.com/3UAvYry
At the launch of Singapore’s Financial Sector: How Did We Arrive, How Do We Thrive?, SMU Chairman Mr Piyush Gupta reflected on this balance and why sound judgement and purposeful risk-taking both matter as technology and geopolitics reshape global finance.
Read more about the launch and his perspectives on Singapore’s financial future: https://sgsmu.com/3UAvYry
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Smoo Smoo has entered the chat. 👀
Our first-ever Smoo Smoo Telegram stickers are here, with three sets for every mood and occasion:
👋 General Greetings
📝 Student Life
🎆 Festive Holiday Greetings
Tap to add them to Telegram—and forward this to someone whose chats could use more Smoo Smoo. ✨
#TheSMUShop #SmooSmoo
Our first-ever Smoo Smoo Telegram stickers are here, with three sets for every mood and occasion:
👋 General Greetings
📝 Student Life
🎆 Festive Holiday Greetings
Tap to add them to Telegram—and forward this to someone whose chats could use more Smoo Smoo. ✨
#TheSMUShop #SmooSmoo
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As Vietnam explores the development of an international financial centre, talent development is one part of the wider picture.
SMU brought together voices from education, industry and government to explore how relevant capabilities can develop alongside Vietnam’s evolving financial ecosystem.
Read more about the perspectives shared: https://sgsmu.com/4xcckAx
SMU brought together voices from education, industry and government to explore how relevant capabilities can develop alongside Vietnam’s evolving financial ecosystem.
Read more about the perspectives shared: https://sgsmu.com/4xcckAx
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Could Singapore’s fertility challenge begin before parenthood?
SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan speaks to MONEY FM 89.3 about delayed marriage, the changing cost of parenthood and why financial support may be only one part of making family life more achievable.
Listen to the conversation: https://bit.ly/4wYpuA9
SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan speaks to MONEY FM 89.3 about delayed marriage, the changing cost of parenthood and why financial support may be only one part of making family life more achievable.
Listen to the conversation: https://bit.ly/4wYpuA9
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Viewpoint: Could Singapore's fertility problem really be a marriage problem? - Reset with Lynlee (1pm – 4pm)
Singapore is strengthening support for forming and raising a family. But as more Singaporeans delay marriage and have fewer children, is the cost of parenthood really just financial?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology…
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology…
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In a Straits Times commentary, Tan Yi Wen, Senior Research Fellow at SMU’s Centre for Research on Successful Ageing, and his co-author ask whether ageing well is also about who older adults remain connected to.
Drawing on ROSA’s national survey, the commentary reflects on why many older Singaporeans prefer to age in their existing homes — and what this says about familiarity, continuity and intergenerational community.
Explore how community shapes the experience of ageing: https://sgsmu.com/4iqTlO9
Drawing on ROSA’s national survey, the commentary reflects on why many older Singaporeans prefer to age in their existing homes — and what this says about familiarity, continuity and intergenerational community.
Explore how community shapes the experience of ageing: https://sgsmu.com/4iqTlO9
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What does SMU Arts Fest mean to you? 🎭
For our participants, it is more than a performance—it is a chance to create, connect and feel inspired.
Watch the video on SGSMU’s Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, then come down and experience SMU Arts Fest for yourself. ✨
#SGSMU #SMUArtsFest2026 #SMUExperience #BrasBasahBugis
For our participants, it is more than a performance—it is a chance to create, connect and feel inspired.
Watch the video on SGSMU’s Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, then come down and experience SMU Arts Fest for yourself. ✨
#SGSMU #SMUArtsFest2026 #SMUExperience #BrasBasahBugis
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In a Straits Times commentary, Rosie Ching, Principal Lecturer of Statistics from SMU School of Economics, calls for greater dementia literacy before families reach a crisis point.
Drawing on the 2026 Remember.For.Me nationwide survey, she reflects on Singapore’s progress in reducing stigma — and the readiness gaps that remain as the country becomes super-aged.
Explore why earlier conversations, education and readiness matter: https://sgsmu.com/4c7cW24
Drawing on the 2026 Remember.For.Me nationwide survey, she reflects on Singapore’s progress in reducing stigma — and the readiness gaps that remain as the country becomes super-aged.
Explore why earlier conversations, education and readiness matter: https://sgsmu.com/4c7cW24
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For Tan Yi Xuan (Bachelor of Science (Economics), Class of 2026), commitment means showing up consistently and becoming someone others can rely on.
As a Ho Kwon Ping CIRCLE Award recipient, she reflects on saying yes before feeling ready, paying support forward through mentoring, and the community she will carry beyond SMU.
Check out her Faces of SMU (Grad Edition) story.
As a Ho Kwon Ping CIRCLE Award recipient, she reflects on saying yes before feeling ready, paying support forward through mentoring, and the community she will carry beyond SMU.
Check out her Faces of SMU (Grad Edition) story.
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