Singapore, 7 March 2025 (Friday) - Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced key enhancements to its Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy (IPMDE) programme (数码经济行业实践硕士课程) offered at SMU Academy, the University’s professional training arm.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – March 4, 2025 – Vietnam's green economy is projected to grow by $300 billion by 2050, driven by the nation's goal to achieve net-zero emissions. In support of this significant momentum, Singapore Management University (SMU) launched an online course tailored for Vietnamese professionals and businesses navigating this transition.
Singapore, 4 March 2025 – Singapore’s national swim team will get a new and improved “coach” – powered by artificial intelligence and leveraging drone technology.
Developed by researchers from the Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the system helps coaches analyse their swimmers’ performance, including stroke duration, swimming velocity, and the symmetry of the swimmer’s moving body, in real-time1.
The latest Graduate Employment Survey (GES) 2024 underscores Singapore Management University’s (SMU) enduring appeal to employers, amidst lower hiring demand. With an 89.8% overall employment rate, SMU graduates remain in high demand, with their salaries continuing an upward trajectory across key industries. The results were revealed in the annual Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey (JAUGES), jointly conducted by SMU and the other Autonomous Universities.
Singapore, 13 February 2025 – Singapore Management University (SMU) is proud to announce an additional S$2 million gift from Dr Lillyn Teh—her second major contribution following her initial S$3.14 million gift in April 2024.
Singapore, 6 February 2025 (Thursday) – From August 2025, more financial support will be made available to Singapore Management University (SMU) undergraduates pursuing international student exchange programmes. The University today announced the establishment of the Margaret Chan-Lien International Exchange Scholarship programme, which will make available 20 new scholarships for students with financial challenges.
Singapore, 22 January 2025 (Wednesday) – In a world driven by rapid digital transformation, staying competitive requires more than just keeping up — it demands active immersion in innovation. Minister Chan Chun Sing’s recent call for fostering a robust “culture of learning” underscores the growing need for individuals to remain agile and adaptive.
- One-year-Ahead headline inflation expectations remained unmoved at 3.8% in December 2024 compared to September 2024. Consumers’ headline inflation expectations, trending downwards since June 2023, have remained unchanged since the June 2024 survey.
Twenty-five years ago, Singapore Management University (SMU) started out as a bold experiment in transforming the higher education in Singapore. Today, it has already gained the recognition of being a globally recognized institution at the forefront of transformative education and cutting-edge research, shaping future leaders in Asia and beyond. As SMU marks this milestone, the university is not just reflecting on its achievements but charting a path forward with renewed purpose.
From Pioneering Beginnings to Regional Leadership
- One of Asia’s most globally representative and exciting deep-tech start-up competitions, the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), has opened its call for applications
- Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is LKYGBPC’s first official Scientific Knowledge Partner, joining hands with Singapore Management University (SMU) to foster deep tech entrepreneurship in the region
- 50 finalist teams of brilliant young founders will be flown to Singapore from 29 September to 2 October 2025 for BLAZE – a week-long innovation fes
