Meet Incoming Freshman of SMU 2023 – Chua Jia Xuan

Incoming Law undergrad Chua Jia Xuan has her eye on the multidisciplinary approach to education offered at SMU. Learn how the SOTA graduate is seeking to make meaningful contributions in the legal field, while championing justice to contribute to a more ... Read More

Meet Incoming Freshman of SMU 2023 – Nur Izad Hamzah Bin Azman

Meet Izad Hamzah, an incoming SMU freshman who is driven by his immense passion for music. As he embarks on the multi-disciplinary PPS programme, learn about the quirks of the SOTA alumnus and his unconventional expectations.

Stand Out in a Competitive Economy with the SMU Psychology, Political Science and Sociology Major

Are social sciences still relevant in a disrupted economy? Read on to discover how the SMU Psychology, Political Science and Sociology major produces graduates with diverse skills ... Read More

What Is Intrusive Parenting, and How Does It Shape the People We Become?

The level of autonomy a parent grants can influence their child’s cognitive and behavioural development, according to a study conducted by Germaine Tng Yue Qi, a first-year PhD in Psychology student at SMU.

4 Ways We Can Learn Self-Compassion To Reach Our Full Potential

From Naomi Osaka to Simone Biles and Joseph Schooling, there is much to be learnt on self-compassion from the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics. Find out how being kind to ourselves in times of adversity can help build us up for ... Read More

Do You Have to Be Toxic to Get to the Top

In a tough business climate where bottomlines are king, toxic leadership is sometimes tolerated or even endorsed as a method of managing people and producing better results.

Student Interview Series: Merrill Cheong, SMU Business and Social Sciences Undergraduate

In this interview, we speak to SMU Double Degree undergrad Merrill Cheong to find out what his experience at SMU has been like and how he is preparing for his future career plans.

For Richer or Poorer: How SES Affects the Way We React to Climate Change

When it comes to approaching societal challenges such as climate change, one's socioeconomic status (SES) could lead to vastly different behaviours. SMU Asst Prof Kimin Eom explains more.

The Road to Working in Tech: Clare Lim of Salesforce

You don't always need to be a hardcore techie to work in tech. SMU Social Sciences alumna Clare Lim shares how she found her way into the world of tech at Salesforce.

Here’s How SMU LiveLabs is Collecting ‘Deep Data’ Through Mobile Phones

Tracking a smartphone's location can unlock a world of deep data on human behaviour. Associate Professor Rajesh Balan, tells us how SMU LiveLabs is doing this.

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