Video Conferencing 101 in the New Normal

Thanks to our stint working-from-home, video conferencing is now a vital part of our daily work routine. To avoid committing a major faux pas at your next video call, here are some practical tips on how you can master video conferencing like a ... Read More

Dream Big and Work Hard: How to Benefit from an Internship Amidst the Pandemic

Despite having his extended internship at San Francisco-based technology startup Workstream disrupted by the pandemic, SMU Business student Brandon Ong found fulfilment through his work and interactions with the people he met ... 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

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility in a Downturn

In a bleak economy, should corporations be canning CSR plans to brace themselves for upcoming losses? Assoc Prof Liang Hao shares why CSR strategies need to be retained in a downturn, and ways companies can adapt their CSR programme ... Read More

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

4 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Remote Internship

With most employees having to work from home this year, interns are no exception. In the absence of face time with your supervisors and co-workers, how do you get the most out of your remote internship?

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

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.

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