In Celebration of SMU Women, SMU would like to highlight the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of SMU women across stakeholder groups of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here are just some examples of the many women in our SMU community who have significant influence in their areas of work/study and have made meaningful impact nationally and/or globally.
#InCelebrationofSMUWomen; #WomeninSMU
![Asst Prof of Public Policy Seulki Lee, SMU School of Social Sciences](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Photo%20of%20Seulki%20Lee.jpg)
SMU Assistant Professor Seulki Lee bags two prestigious awards by the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory
Singapore Management University (SMU) School of Social Sciences (SOSS) Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Lee Kong Chian Fellow Seulki Lee has been awarded the 2023 Beryl Radin Award for her article titled “
![Group photo of panel members at the Women’s Forum Reception. From L-R: Sylvie Gleisis, Georgette Tan, Vivien Jong, Lim Sun Sun, Sara Cheng and Juliana Chan (moderator). Photo Credit: Women’s Forum / Sipa / J.Toh](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/52993446358_b6a71cbfc8_k.jpg)
“Change education, Educate for change” - Thought leadership from SMU Professors at the Women’s Forum Singapore 2023 Meet-up
Since its inception in 2005, the Women’s Forum has emerged as the leading international platform for transforming the power of women’s voices and perspectives into forward-thinking economic and policy initiatives for societal change.
Women in Leadership: Lessons from Finance, Technology, and Higher Education
As part of International Women's Day 2023 celebrations, a panel discussion on “Women in Leadership: Lessons in Finance, Technology and Higher Education” was held at the Singapore Management University (SMU) on 15 March 2023.
![SMU President Professor Lily Kong at SMU Connexion](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Misc%2020220408%20-%2011hr13min58s-Edit%20%284K%29.jpg)
SMU President Professor Lily Kong makes the list of women leaders on Asia’s Most Influential 2022
Singapore Management University (SMU) President Professor Lily Kong has been named as “Asia’s Most Influential 2022” by Tatler magazine.
![SMU President Professor Lily Kong](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Prof%20Kong%20purple%20jkt%20%282020%29%20web%20res2.jpg)
SMU President Professor Lily Kong Inducted into prestigious Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame
On this International Women’s Day, the entire SMU Community would like to congratulate our President Professor Lily Kong for her induction into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF).
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Podcast - Impactful with Professor Lily Kong
In the first episode of the podcast series “Impactful by RFI” by Research for Impact, SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares about her life, career, and thoughts about research and mentorship.
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Understanding human languages using computational methods
Prof Jiang Jing from the School of Computing and Information Systems is a respected researcher and academic in natural language processing (NLP), a key subfield of Artificial Intelligence that aims to understand human languages using computational methods.
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Challenges or Opportunities: Understanding how the human mindset makes sense of personal and societal setbacks
Dr. Angela Leung is Associate Professor of Psychology at the Singapore Management University.
![Vennila with her husband, whom she credits for being a pillar of strength and support.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Picture1_2.jpg)
Breaking barriers and forging firsts in analytics
Thirty years ago, a curiosity for astrophysics and nuclear science inspired Ms Vennila Vetrivillalan to take up physics as her undergraduate major. This represented the first step towards an illustrious career in a STEM-related field.
![Farahna Alam received the “Spirit of Pro Bono Award 2021” for having served the highest number of pro bono hours in her graduating cohort.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Farahna%20landscape.jpg)
Going beyond to protect vulnerable communities
For having served the highest number of pro bono hours in her graduating cohort in 2021, Farahna Alam received the “Spirit of Pro Bono Award (LLB)”, an accolade awarded by the SMU Pro Bono Centre annually to recognise individuals for their outstanding pro bono ef
![Sara Tan, President of the 22nd SMUSA Executive Committee](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Sara%202%20%28002%29.jpg)
Creating impact for children and for peers, little by little
After graduating with a diploma in Banking and Financial Services from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Sara Tan was keen on pursuing a degree.
![Nandita Banna, SMU third-year double degree student made it to the semi-finals at the Miss Universe competition in December 2021 (image credit: IMG Universe LLC)](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/IWD%20nandita%20pic.jpg)
A Positive Force for Good
Nandita Banna was crowned Miss Singapore Universe in October last year and made it to the top 16 at the international pageant held in Eilat, Israel in December. This was a first for Singapore in 34 years since 1987.
![Anna Haotanto: Managing Director & CMO, Gourmet Food Holdings; Partner & COO, ABZD Capital; CEO, The New Savvy [Photo: Singapore Computer Society].](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/IWD%202022%20-%20Anna%20Haotanto%20-%20Singapore%20Computer%20Society%20%286%29.jpg)
A savvy campaigner for women’s empowerment
Anna Haotanto believes in helping women to empower themselves, by taking control of their lives through knowledge. She lives by this belief herself.
![SMU Alumna Sandra Lam is Innovation Catalyst and Partnerships Lead, Senior Vice President at Citi Innovation Lab.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Sandra%20Lam.jpg)
An advocate for innovation
SMU Alumna Sandra Lam is Innovation Catalyst and Partnerships Lead, Senior Vice President at Citi Innovation Lab.
![Professor Lily Kong conferred the Soka Gakkai Singapore Friendship Award. L-R: SGS Vice General Director, Mr Michael Yap, Prof Lily Kong, SGS General Director, Mr Tay Eng Kiat, SGS Chairperson, Mdm Chan Mei Wah.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/Friendship%20Award%20closeup.jpg)
Professor Lily Kong conferred the esteemed Soka Gakkai Singapore Friendship Award
On 29 May 2023, SMU President Professor Lily Kong was conferred the Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) Friendship Award. This award was bestowed in appreciation of Prof Kong’s understanding and support of the mission and objectives of the SGS association.
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Professor Lily Kong conferred the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Victoria Medal 2024
7 May 2024 SMU President Professor Lily Kong has been conferred the Royal Geographical Society (with the institute of British Geographers) Victoria Medal 2024 for conspicuous me
![(From left) SMU Provost Timothy Clark; Jaime Ho, Editor, The Straits Times (ST); Prof Lim Sun Sun, Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement; Ben King, Country Managing Director, Google Singapore; Assistant Prof Jerrold Soh, SMU Deputy Director, Centre for Computational Law; Jeremy Au Yong, Editor, Newsroom Transformation, The Straits Times, SPH Media; and Sophia, Hanson Robotics at The Straits Times Education Forum 2024.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/1_PRESSRES.jpg)
The AI Revolution: Are you ready for it?
With artificial intelligence (AI) profoundly changing myriad aspects of our lives, there is much debate about its impact on employment, education and potential as a force for good.
![The Final Pitch event for WiE marked the culmination of a transformative journey for aspiring female social entrepreneurs, focused on creating tangible solutions aimed at tackling the current and pressing health, social and environmental challenges of society.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/CHN_8805%20%281%29.jpg)
Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator Spotlights Health and Urban Solutions
Singapore, 7 Mar 2024 – Singapore Management University's (SMU) Lien Centre for Social Innovation (LCSI) today announced the Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator (WiE) finalists who will
![By recognising the exceptional achievements of 50 outstanding female leaders in the sector, AWTLA aimed to shine a spotlight on the role models who might empower and inspire other women tech practitioners. As one of the Top 50 women technologists working and based in Asia, Prof Lim Sun Sun has been a trailblazer in her field of expertise.](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/smu/news/original-E8A3F0B4-5380-4EEB-B92F-50233CCB7DB9.jpeg)
SMU Professor Sun Sun Lim wins Asia Women Tech Leaders Award
Singapore Management University (SMU) College of Integrative Studies (CIS) Professor of Communication and Technology and Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement, Sun Sun Lim has clinched th