What having a university education really means
Is a degree no longer that important? That issue has been the subject of some debate recently, after four ministers spoke in quick succession on how…
Encouraging value-centred PE lessons
Beyond simply honing students’ dribbling or passing skills during a football match, physical education (PE) teachers should design classes around…
When intern meets abusive employer
Internships are a part of the curriculum for many courses at polytechnics and universities, where students can apply to firms that have partnerships…
More to university than getting a degree
On whether a university degree is required for a good career, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer commented that Asia "is a bit hung up on that piece of…
When internships go wrong
The treatment of interns is under the spotlight after a YouTube video apparently showed an employee being hit repeatedly on his head by his…
Death of American engineer in Singapore raises questions
Commenting on the inquiry into the death of American engineer Shane Todd, SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan said that Todd’s parents had…
Low Thia Khiang: No intention to be PM
Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang said during a dialogue session that he has no ambition to be the Prime Minister, and that the party has not…
Sargent: Economic bubbles not necessarily a bad thing
At a public lecture organised by SMU, Nobel Laureate Professor Thomas Sargent said that while the QE3, launched by the Federal Reserve, might trigger…
Sargent: Economic bubbles not necessarily a bad thing
At a public lecture organised by SMU, Nobel Laureate Professor Thomas Sargent said that while the QE3, launched by the Federal Reserve, might trigger…
Asian universities shine in 7th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition as five teams secure berths among top six finalists
[Singapore, 22 May 2013 (Wednesday)] - The Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the six (6) finalists for the 7th Lee Kuan Yew…