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


How A Leap Of Faith Can Take Science Forward

A new study by SMU Associate Professor Reddi Kotha reveals that language choices alone can influence whether inventors receive financial backing from their organizations.

Scientist To Develop Sustainable Man-Machine Interaction Intelligence

The NRF Investigatorship grant will support SMU Professor Archan Misra’s vision of a smart city where humans and devices work collaboratively on projects.

SMU Researcher To Study Religious Diversity In Singapore

SMU Assistant Professor Orlando Woods is studying new types of religious pluralism in Singapore – the differences that exist not just between but also within religious groups.

Perspectives On Performance And Accountability

SMU Assistant Professor Zhang Wei seeks to uncover and explain the real-world impacts of legal systems and corporate governance frameworks.

Levelling Up In The Real-Life Game Of Cybersecurity

Secure systems that combine hardware and software tools are necessary to protect mobile devices and autonomous systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, says SMU Associate Professor Ding XuHua.

Strengthening Life’s Shock Absorbers

What factors can help the elderly bounce back from life ‘shocks’ like unemployment and the diagnosis of a major illness?

The Importance Of Being Efficient

Differences in efficiency explain why mergers can be beneficial, as well as why China imports so much waste, says SMU Assistant Professor Xu Jianhuan.

The Long Tail Of History

Political decisions made hundreds of years ago can have path-dependent, far-reaching consequences for the present, says SMU Professor Elvin Lim.

The Long And Short Of Director Tenure

A mix of long-serving and recently appointed board members bodes well for corporate governance, says SMU Assistant Professor Li Na.