#HI2020: Taking Flight with Sean Tan

Through observing Singapore’s food waste, SMU Business alumnus Sean Tan wanted to find ways to convert that into an environmentally sustainable yet viable business. Find out how Black Soldier Flies play a part in tackling Singapore’s food ... Read More

SMU Accountancy Alumnus Peter Oh: Making a Social Enterprise Profitable

SMU Accountancy alumnus Peter Oh comes across as someone who is both pragmatic and passionate about what he does. Hear from him on why he decided to step off the beaten track to embark on his journey ... Read More

Why Jessica Lee is Back with Social Initiative Hindsight is 2020

Fresh off the success of co-founding Project Y to Z, SMU Business alumna Jessica Lee returns as the Founder of Hindsight is 2020—where she hopes to support and inspire internship and job seekers through a series of ... Read More

Serving the Homeless in Singapore

Year Two SMU Accountancy student Kenneth Wong spends his Friday evenings in a rather untypical fashion—helping ‘rough sleepers’ in Singapore. Here he shares his volunteering experience and his hopes to inspire volunteerism in Singapore.

Leading the Pack with the Inaugural Virtual SMU PAW Animal Day

Social distancing measures have upended umpteen events this year, and the SMU PAW Animal Day was not spared. Armed with pawsitivity and dogged determination, this organising committee overcame challenges to put together SMU’s signature animal ... Read More

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.

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

SMU Alumni Entrepreneurs Help Nourish Frontline Healthcare Workers in Fight Against COVID-19

F&B businesses the world over are cracking under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic. So why did restaurant chain owners and SMU alumni, Anna Haotanto and Brian Chua, made the tough call ... Read More

Teambuilding at the Beach With Plastic, Trash and Garbage Bags

For the SOA Teambuilding Event in this year, the faculty and staff of SOA spent the morning together at Changi Coastal Beach, but ditched the typical beach-going activities for a more meaningful cause—a beach clean-up session.

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