From tennis coach to shoemaker
SMU alumnus Joshua Leong was a tennis coach for 12 years before he decided to take the leap to pursue his passion in shoemaking. He attended a…
Commentary: You can still retire at 40, even with a longer life expectancy
In a commentary, SMU alumnus Christopher Ng, who runs a financial blog and conducts an Early Retirement Masterclass, shared how he was able to pay…
Committee to nominate hawker culture for intangible heritage consists of 3 co-chairs and 11 members
SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong has been elected as one of the 14-member committee set up to oversee and guide Singapore’s effort to nominate its…
Fleshing out Singapore's bid for Unesco recognition of hawker culture
SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong has been elected as one of the 14-member committee set up to oversee and guide Singapore’s effort to nominate its…
Four first-time novelists shortlisted for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize
SMU postgraduate student Lu Huiyi is among the four shortlisted for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize. A former teacher and amateur playwright, Ms Lu…
The case for learning journeys
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Corporate Communications (Education) and Dean of International Affairs Ong Siow Heng, opined the benefits of have…
Ho Kwon Ping: Do not be the sleepwalking generation
SMU Chairman and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Mr Ho Kwon Ping opened up on his past and present life and shared his thoughts on various…
Call to bring in foreign talent who can help transform business
Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry was speaking on a panel discussing the future of trade at SMU yesterday. He said…
More productive and accessible healthcare
SMU is developing an initiative called SHINESeniors, to enable seniors to age-in-place with a sensor-enabled home. The initiative will see…
Entrepreneurship is the heart of all economies, says OSIM founder
SMU and the EDB Society jointly organised a forum titled “Entrepreneurship: Singapore and Beyond” which was moderated by SMU Vice President, Office…