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


Whose Wrong, Whose Liability

Determining who is legally answerable for a wrong in the civil context can be complicated, but research being done by SMU Associate Professor Lee Pey Woan is helping to clear the air.

How Culture Shapes Our Behaviour

Research by SMU Assistant Professor Cheng Chi-Ying is unlocking how our cultural identity shapes our lives and attitudes, even at a subconscious level.

Reinventing Retail

To maximise their bottom line, online retailers must integrate digital business data with physical product flow, according to SMU Associate Professor Lim Yun Fong.

Drones, Drugs And The Death Penalty

Fears that recreational drones could be used for spying or terrorism are based on little more than paranoia, SMU Assistant Professor Chen Siyuan’s research shows.

Playing Fast And Furious In The Stock Market

Surprising insights into the role of high frequency traders and short sellers revealed by SMU Professor of Finance Ekkehart Boehmer’s research.

Helping Platform Businesses Thrive

SMU Assistant Professor Lin Mei studies the economics of platform-based business models such as online marketplaces.

The Internet Defender

Leading the fight against online troublemakers is computer security expert, SMU Visiting Professor Virgil Gligor.

Building a Programmer’s Toolbox

SMU Assistant Professor Jiang Lingxiao is on a mission to improve software coding by developing tools to support high quality, error-free code.

May I Have Your Attention, Please?

SMU Associate Professor Jochen Reb believes that mindfulness could benefit individuals and organisations and transform the way we live and work.