Preventing and Reducing Burnout with Mindfulness

Ever tried pausing to take stock of your thoughts, feelings and environment when you feel completely overwhelmed at work? Associate Professor Jochen Reb of SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business tells us how being mindful can help us cope with ... Read More

5 Real Tips for Sniffing Out Fake News

The proliferation of fake news has cultivated a heightened sense of weariness when we read our news online. But it doesn’t have to be so. Let our well-read SMU librarians offer you some pro-tips in sizing up the next sensational news story that ... Read More

Bringing the World to SMU with Diverse-City 2020

Participants try their hand creating their own nagomi art.

Tasked with moving an entire cultural festival online, student organisers of Diverse-City 2020 found their recipe for success—by working and brainstorming together, in between sessions of fun and games.

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.

Rising Through the Ranks: An Effective Millennial Manager

After living with the bad rap of being an “entitled generation”, millennials are finally getting a chance to prove themselves otherwise as leaders in the workplace. Digital marketer Sheryl Woon shares how being a ... Read More

Taking Learning to the Next Level: Pairing SMEs and Students for Mutual Benefits

Members of the SME Consulting Programme.

When four undergraduate students were teamed up with an SME looking for help to develop its digital marketing strategy, little did everyone know how much they were going to gain from the experience.

Sustaining Momentum on Migrant Worker Issues After Covid-19

It took a pandemic for Singaporeans to sit up and take notice of the less-than-ideal living conditions of migrant workers here. What are some aspects of their lives that require immediate help, and how can the nation build on the momentum to ... Read More

What We Learnt Putting Together SMU’s Very First Virtual Freshmen Orientation From Scratch

With no precedent to model after, Megan Lim and Tan Qi Qing share how their team put together FOMO—SMU’s first virtual orientation—and made it successful.

Project Y to Z: Boost Your Employability—An Interview with Gen Y-er Lionel Gao

For SMU alumnus Lionel Gao, pursuing a career in his industry of interest upon graduation was more important than taking on a role he was familiar with, even if it meant having to turn down a ready job offer.

Project Y to Z: Get Your Game Face On—An Interview with Gen Y-er Woo Jian Sheng

How can a fresh graduate deal with tough times? With grit and the right mentality, says SMU alumnus Woo Jian Sheng.

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