Social support provided by foundations
As part of aims to support the social sector, the Lien Foundation and SMU set up the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at SMU to look into research…
A leg up for students - For university graduates
Recent SMU graduate Ben Toh, who is the sole breadwinner for his family, is glad he will soon get a one-year respite from making payments on his $18,…
Graduate employment for polytechnic and university students
To help graduating students find employment in the current economic crisis, SMU has invited some 50 employers to give career talks and seminars at…
Internships for free
SMU has lined up 70 career events for the first three months of this year ? its most ever.
Impact of economic crisis on charitable organisations and fund-raising efforts
Associate Professor Tan Wee Liang said that in recessionary times, smaller donors or individuals could be more forthcoming with donations than larger…
Changes made to polling districts
SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan said holding the polls now would be a distraction. Besides, people had yet to see the impact of measures…
School fees not expected to increase for the new academic term
With the global economic downturn, the 3 local universities are deliberating on whether to adjust school fees. Expectations for fee increase for the…
Undergrads in need to get help
SMU Dean of Students, Associate Professor Low Aik Meng, welcomed the aid and said the university is prepared to support more applications for…
Making money off the Web
Tyler Projects, earns close to $100,000 in a good month selling virtual goods used in their online Facebook game, Battle Stations. One of the company…
Help grows, now for more coordination
SMU commented that financial aid availability has been increased but this could be due to relaxed criteria and bigger student population.