The New SMU Overseas Centre in Jakarta: Forging Asia’s Knowledge Gateway

Committed to its vision to be an engaged city university that impacts and shapes communities, SMU is set to open its first overseas centre in Indonesia. Learn more about how SMU will work with the local ... Read More

SMU Overseas Centre Jakarta: Scholarships to Ensure a Brighter Future

Recognising the important role education plays in society and the global economy, SMU is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to students who desire to achieve their full potential.

How To Choose a University

Choosing a university and not sure how? Here’s a handy guide to aide you in your quest in finding the university of your dreams!

Why You Need an Interdisciplinary Education to Thrive in a VUCA World

To succeed in an environment where change is constant, graduates today need a toolkit beyond disciplinary and domain expertise. Read on to discover how SMU offers up the world to its students with an integrative and interdisciplinary ... Read More

Navigating My Education Startup Through the Covid-19 Crisis

When the circuit breaker was announced in Singapore in April 2020, business owners had to make quick decisions to adapt their businesses to the new situation. For SMU alumnus Hansen Lee, refocusing his education business helped him ... Read More

SMU Alumnus Quits Job to Launch Edtech Startup, Kalpha, to Make Learning Personalised and Affordable for Everyone

When an opportunity came knocking, Jaden Teo made the tough decision to leave a highly sought-after career in management consulting to start edtech Kalpha with his long-time friend. Jaden shares more in this interview.

Human Skills Are as (If Not More) Important as Technology For Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 may be the consequence of rapid advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, but don't be too quick to rule out the need for human skills. Associate Professor Tan Hwee Hoon tells us why.

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.

An Interactive Pedagogy Isn’t Just For Extroverts

With the education sector's growing inclination towards participatory and seminar-style learning, will introverted personalities be left behind? SMU Dean of Students Prof Paulin Straughan shares her perspectives on this discussion.

The Best Postgraduate Studies to Take for a Mid-career Switch

Hit a dead-end in your job and you're finally ready to consider something different? Don't go in blind. Prep yourself with the foundation and necessary skills for your new career.

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