-        Six faculty honoured for outstanding quality and approach to their teaching in the Undergraduate Programmes

-        Nine outstanding faculty lauded for Research Excellence

-        Six faculty clinched five awards for Teaching and Research Excellence in Management Practice, Postgraduate Professional Programmes and Executive Development Programmes 

The recipients and nominees of the SMU Teaching and Research Excellence Awards 2015 were honoured at a celebration event held on 17 September at SMU’s Ngee Ann Kong Si Auditorium. The event was jointly organised by the Centre for Teaching Excellence, Centre for Management Practice, Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes, Office of Research, and SMU Executive Development.

In his opening remarks, SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer said the awards recognised faculty members’ significant achievements and contributions to the University, which have pushed SMU higher in research and teaching standings, and would propel the University to pursue greater research and teaching excellence. “Your drive for excellence is an inspiration and encouragement to all of us, and in making SMU a great university,” he said.

Research Excellence Awards 2015

[Photo: The recipients of the Research Excellence Awards 2015, together with the senior management team.]

A record number of nine winners clinched 2015’s Research Excellence Awards, more than that of any previous year. The distinguished faculty were given recognition for their outstanding contribution through seven awards that are given out annually.  They were lauded for pushing research frontiers and conducting outstanding research that has made impact based on both academic standards and industry relevance.

The Research Excellence Award 2015 winners are:

Teaching Excellence Awards 2015

The Teaching Excellence Awards recipients were selected by the Faculty Advisory Committee for Teaching and Learning (FACTL) after reviewing evidences of their teaching performance, and contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Congratulations to all nominees and recipients for their tremendous effort and the innovation they have put into their teaching, to make a positive difference in our students’ learning journey.

[Photo: The recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards 2015, together with the senior management team.]

Here are this year’s winners.

Teaching and Research Excellence Awards 2015 for Management Practice, Postgraduate Professional and Executive Development Programmes

[Photo: The recipients and nominees of the Teaching and Research Excellence Awards 2015 for Management Practice, Postgraduate Professional and Executive Development Programmes, together with the senior management team.]

This year's awards for teaching and research excellence for Management Practice, Postgraduate Professional and Executive Development Programmes saw six winners for five awards.

Collectively, these awards recognise outstanding faculty members who are committed to promoting excellence in teaching, learning and research with a focus on industry interaction.  They are given to faculty members who actively teach management practice, postgraduate professional or executive development programmes, demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the field, employ exemplary teaching skills that encourage student engagement, foster the holistic development of students, and contribute to programmes that are market-relevant and impactful.  

The Teaching and Research Excellence Awards 2015 for Management Practice, Postgraduate Professional and Executive Development Programmes winners are:

[Featured photo: SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer delivering the opening remarks at the Teaching and Research Excellence Awards 2015.]