Putting universities to the test
In the second of a four-part SMU-Straits Times series about on degrees versus skills, OECD’s education and skills director Andreas Schleicher talked…
Commentary: Millennials need a stronger grasp of personal finances
The Citi-SMU Financial Literacy programme launched by SMU and Citi Singapore (with the support of Citi Foundation) aims to educate young adults aged…
Minister: Skills are something that activate your knowledge
In the first of a four part-series presented by SMU and The Straits Times, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung explained the need to place skills above…
Move over doctors and lawyers, there’s a new rich kid in town
According to the annual Joint Graduate Employment Survey released on Monday, 93.3 per cent of SMU graduates were employed in full-time, part-time,…
Fewer fresh graduates get jobs within first six months: Survey
According to the annual Joint Graduate Employment Survey released on Monday, 93.3 per cent of SMU graduates were employed in full-time, part-time,…
Higher starting pay for university graduates, more in freelance work: Survey
SMU Starting pay for fresh uni grads hits new high According to the annual Joint Graduate Employment Survey released on Monday, 93.3 per cent of SMU…
Commentary: Make social impact a qualifying condition for Govt grants
Jonathan Chang, Executive Director of the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at SMU, believes that social enterprises should be key partners with the…
Degrees or skills? ST Education Forum to debate issue
SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer said: “A university degree is more than just a piece of paper; it is more than just a way to get a good job.…
A heart for giving back
Ms Esther Chong is a recipient of the SMU Global Impact Scholarship. Every week, she volunteers over 14 hours at non-profit organisation Conjunct…
New SMU programmes for tomorrow’s leaders
With the proliferation of information technology into all sectors of the economy, the need for postgraduate programmes that equip students with…
