From One SMU Parent to Another: International Baccalaureate to SMU

It came with little surprise to Darayus Bhesania when his daughter, IB graduate Anahita, told him that she would apply only at SMU. Here he shares his take on the SMU education and how parents can help their children ... Read More

Navigating a Changing World with the Aid of the Social Sciences

Let SMU’s Bachelor of Social Science show you how different disciplines can work together to solve society’s problems and tackle issues in today’s uncertain world.

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

Master Interdisciplinary Thinking with the SMU Politics, Law and Economics Major

With competencies that are transferable across a wide range of professions and sectors, it is no wonder that the innovative Politics, Law and Economics major offered at SMU School of Social Sciences ... 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.

FOMO 2021: The Case of the Missing Medallion

Organising SMU’s signature rite-of-passage event for freshmen was no easy task. After nearly six months of hard work, FOMO 2021 turned up a spectacular detective-themed orientation camp.

#HI2020: Going the Extra Mile with Melvin Ng

Overseeing the welfare of workers living in a dormitory with one of the highest number of infected Covid-19 cases in Singapore is not a job for the weak. But Melvin Ng, SMU Social Sciences alumnus, had his head and heart in the right ... Read More

On a Quest to Make Psychology Research Relatable

Brandon Koh (extreme left) with other 2018 SMU Presidential Doctoral Fellowship awardees

In a world increasingly fragmented by the forces of a global pandemic and political uncertainty, the role of psychology is more impactful than ever before. SMU alumnus Brandon Koh shares how he is bridging the gap between psychology and the masses through ... 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.

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.

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