Singapore Management University
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A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.
Stories by Singapore Management University
The Serial Dean
Leave your comfort zones and venture into Africa, says Lee Kong Chian School of Business Distinguished Term Professor Howard Thomas.
Debunking The Myth Of Password Security
As online security becomes more complex, we need to look beyond text-based user authentication to keep the ‘bad guys’ out, says SMU Associate Professor Gao Debin.
Deconstructing Chit Chat
SMU Assistant Professor Lee Youngki uses mobile sensing technology to study how people communicate with each other.
It’s Not Always About The Money
In defamation cases, SMU Associate Professor Gary Chan believes that a declaration of falsity should be one way for plaintiffs to clear their name.
The Blame Game
When parties outsource duties to independent contractors who then carry out the work negligently, is the hiring party also responsible? SMU Associate Professor Low Kee Yang believes so.
Balancing The Sacred And The Secular
SMU Provost Lily Kong, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading social and cultural geographers, studies the complexities that surround a society’s religious spaces and practices.
Agents Of Change
People are influenced by their family, friends, colleagues and even strangers. This social sway can be measured by science, says SMU Visiting Professor Michael Macy.
Unveiling Informal Business Networks
Research by SMU Associate Professor Zang Yoonseok is uncovering the implications of informal business networks between top executives and their independent auditors.
China: Rule-Taker, Rule-Shaker Or Rule-Maker?
Despite its ascent on the world stage, SMU Associate Professor Henry Gao’s research shows that China may prefer to keep a low profile in global organisations.