The fast and the furious

Associate Professor John Davis said that the global sports industry is worth some US$250-US$300 billion a year globally.

8 undergrads to embark on 25-day cycling expedition to Alaska

Eight SMU students plan to cycle 2,000 kilometres in 25 days to Alaska, leaving Singapore on July 7 and returning on August 13.

Undergrads training for Alaska expedition

SMU students James Ng, Katherine Kee, Leong Jia Yong, Bryant Teo, Daniel Low, Yukina Sumida and Lesley Fu are currently training five times a week…

A recipe for economic growth

Practice Professor of Economics Augustine Tan and Professor Hoon Hian Teck give their views on the findings of the Growth Report, which identifies…

The resilience of the European Union

Joergen Oerstroem Moeller, SMU Adjunct Faculty and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, provides his…

Taiwan and Japan diplomatic row over recent boat accident near disputed East China Sea islets

Assistant Professor of Sociology Chung Wai Keung comments on how the issue between Taiwan and Japan will likely be resolved. A Taiwanese fishing boat…

Surging food and oil prices

Assistant Professor Davin Chor commented on how the international community can come in to help the current food and energy crisis in the world.

Big private schools score high with local students

Although he was offered a place at SMU, Kenneth Tham chose to take the private education route because it was quicker ? he could get a basic degree…

SMU's No. 3 takes up office on July 1

Professor Rajendra K. Srivastava starts work as SMU's new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1 July 2008.

SMU graduates enjoy 100% employment for four straight years

Employers praised SMU graduates, who have achieved 100% employment for the past four years, for being more articulate and possessing greater…