Surpassing Expectations with the SMOO Challenge

Family of 'SMOO Challengers' prepares for a run

With unprecedented challenges comes never before seen creativity in doing good. Find out how Yeo Bao Shin, vice president of SMU Challenge 2020’s student organising committee and his team overcame hiccups with creativity, and set a national record in the ... Read More

5 Ways to Serve the Community in the Time of Social Distancing

While Singapore appears to be in recovery, some pockets of the society remain vulnerable to harsh realities brought on by Covid-19. Find out how you can still lend a hand to them while keeping a safe and responsible distance.

‘Keep An Open Mind and Be Ready to Help’: Student Volunteers Share Tips from Their Community Service Experience

SMU undergraduates Nicole Tay, Masturah Bte Sulaiman and Park Ju Hee share with us their experience as regular volunteers at the Harvest Care Centre, and offer tips for students who are new to volunteering.

Why Would Companies Choose to Keep Silent About Their Good Deeds?

Doing good should be a great thing, right? But why are some companies choosing to keep silent about their corporate philanthropic efforts? SMU Prof Wang Heli sheds some light on this phenomena.

Heart Coding: These Students Are Helping Underprivileged Youths Level Up in Coding

Seeing the growing importance of having basic coding skills in this digital age, Zul and Manfred decided to start Project Heartcode—an initiative focused on introducing underprivileged youths to the world of ... Read More

Project Namaste 11 Years On: A Gift of Giving

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. This adage forms the foundation upon which Project Namaste was built.

Breaking the Taboo Cycle, Period.

The founder of a company selling menstrual cups is not afraid to use her product as a conversation starter—to have people talking not just periods, but women and their bodies.

“Go to the Ground” to Succeed in Social Enterprise

A viable and sustainable social enterprise takes more than just a great idea. To do that, entrepreneurs need to 'go to the ground'.

Growing Wiser with Age: Community Involvement with Rachel Tan

They say you can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to feel old. SMU sophomore, Rachel Tan of the Lion Befrienders Programme, a youth led programme to visit the homes of the elderly shares with us how there is indeed a child in everyone, ... Read More

Protecting Predators of the Sea with SMU LKCSP Scholars

"Meaningful impact" can come in many forms. For this group of LKCSP Scholars, a trip to Lombok showed opened their eyes to the brutal reality of the shark fishing industry. Through the Dorsal Effect, they learn more about these deeply misunderstood ... Read More

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