Singapore at 60: Home truly is an idea that never stands still
In a National Day op-ed published in The Straits Times, SMU President Professor Lily Kong reflects on what ‘home’ means as Singapore marks its…
Smart sensors used to detect cognitive decline in seniors who live alone
Since 2020, more than 200 seniors living alone have been recruited for a long-term study on the use of smart sensor technology to detect early signs…
Global experts at SMU City Dialogues Vienna: Urban resilience requires trust, equity and 'smart enough' solutions
On 2 July 2025, the fourth edition of SMU City Dialogues was organised by SMU in partnership with Urban Innovation Vienna (UIV) as a partner event of…
SMU partners 4 overseas universities to advance people-focused urban research
SMU has partnered with four global universities to launch the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies, namely Boston University in the US, the…
SMU partners 4 overseas universities to advance people-focused urban research
SMU has partnered with four global universities to launch the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies, namely Boston University in the US, the…
Some chatbots tell you what you want to hear. This is dangerous
In a commentary, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication & Technology Lim Sun Sun warned…
Higher education is under siege. It needs to reinvent itself.
In an op-ed for The Straits Times, SMU President Professor Lily Kong reflects on the urgent need for universities to respond to the growing…
EU interest rate tightening may not affect Singapore directly: Austrian central bank governor
After delivering a lecture at SMU's School of Economics, Professor Robert Holzmann, the governor of Austria’s central bank, said Europe’s return to…
Logistics firm CEO moved by tangible assets like gold and antiques
SMU alumnus Lawrence Kim started a small business from his bedroom, designing business cards and printing flyers for heartland shops when he was 17.…
'Workism' isn't the enemy
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Philosophy Matthew Hammerton opined that "workism" – finding meaning and identity in one’s job – should…
