In a CNA commentary, Dr Chew Han Ei, Associate Director of SMU’s Office of Impact, argues that banning Roblox should not be Singapore’s first or only response to online harms.

He calls for stronger platform safeguards, clearer scrutiny of recommendation systems and targeted improvements to the existing online safety framework.

Explore why online safety responses must move beyond blunt bans to stronger platform accountability: https://sgsmu.com/3Ud8ed6

For Shannon Chong (BAcc, Class of 2026), saying yes to new experiences was only the beginning. What mattered was how she chose to show up afterwards.

Recognised with the Ho Kwon Ping CIRCLE Award, Shannon reflects on leadership, responsibility and being there for the people and communities around her.

Watch her Faces of SMU (Grad Edition) story on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.

In a Straits Times commentary, Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) and Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Michelle Lee, reflects on children’s anxiety around the PSLE and why parental affection should never feel tied to exam marks.

Explore why the PSLE should be seen as one data point in a much longer race: https://sgsmu.com/4h5RSvz

Before they became educators, researchers and mentors, our SMU professors had some very different career ideas. 👀
This Teachers’ Day, find out what they wanted to be growing up—and where they eventually landed.

Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.

Australian New Colombo Plan Scholar Lilou Lauret came to SMU for one semester — and chose to stay in Singapore for another six months after her exchange.

From studying law at SMU to exploring South-East Asia, her journey reflects how global exposure can shape new perspectives, friendships and future aspirations.

Discover why Lilou chose to stay in Singapore after her SMU exchange: https://sgsmu.com/4gMk7hE

As AI moves from responding to prompts to acting across workflows, professionals will need to understand not only how to apply it, but where human oversight must remain.

A new Advanced Certificate in Agentic Artificial Intelligence by SMU Academy and TechFin Global brings together practical implementation and responsible governance.

Read more: https://sgsmu.com/4zXXFej

SMU alumna Tan Huei Suen (BSc (IS), Class of 2021) and BIG startup Greenairy have won the World Summit Award Young Innovators category for Sproutastic — a gamified sustainability education platform for students.

Designed with a human-centred approach, Sproutastic helps young learners connect sustainability concepts with hands-on action.

Explore how SMU-grown innovation is shaping sustainability education: https://sgsmu.com/4gxQG3Y

For Carissa Ho (BAcc & BSc (IS), Class of 2026), SMU was a journey of contribution, community and learning to build with others.

Recognised with the Ho Kwon Ping CIRCLE Award, she reflects on Project Artis, peer tutoring, Kadence and the people who made these experiences meaningful.

Watch the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.