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[January 2007]
- First Media Reputation Index by SMU
45 SMU students have developed a Media Reputation Index for 26 companies randomly short listed from companies off the Straits Times Index.
iPRS News and Views
- The Quiet Philanthropist
SMU's Office of Advancement and Alumni develops relationships between the school and the community and invite individuals to stake a vested interest in the university.
SALT
- City Carnival
Held at SMU from 9-11 February, 10am to 7pm, this community-based initiative provides the social community an opportunity to embark on retail entrepreneurship. Visit www.citycarnival.com.sg.
SALT
[31 January 2007]
[30 January 2007]
- Geeks battle in reality TV game show
Infocomm reality game show iWhiz promises tension, frayed nerves and even budding romance as its IT-savvy contestants vie to become Singapore's No. 1 geek. Contestants include SMU students Tay Kang Xun and Olivia Chiu.
The Straits Times
- Sailors give $10,000 of Asiad money to start SMU bursary
National sailors Renfred Tay and Koh Seng Leong earned a combined $205,000 for their achievements at last month's Asian Games. Yesterday, the Asiad medalists donated $10,000 to SMU, to set up the institution's first sports scholarship.
The Straits Times
[29 January 2007]
- Passing the mortar board around
When it comes to giving, SMU has claimed another difference by receiving donations from its students and fresh graduates.
TODAY
- New ambassadors of faith
Righting religious misconceptions was the aim of the Singapore Inter-Faith Youth Forum, at which the first batch of young Inter-Faith Ambassadors was honoured at SMU.
TODAY
- Guizhou ranked top three in poverty reduction
Assistant Professor of Political Science John Donaldson observed, through his extensive fieldwork research on overcoming rural poverty in China, that Guizhou emerged with a higher poverty reduction rate compared with Yunnan.
Lianhe Zaobao
- New media in education
Since last semester, the Centre for Teaching and Learning at SMU has started to encourage faculty to bring new media into their teaching.
Lianhe Zaobao
[27 January 2007]
- Rules eased to get more foreign docs here
The Health Ministry is relaxing registration rules in order to boost the number of doctors in Singapore, said Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan at a forum at SMU.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Rules eased to get more foreign docs here
Speaking at a forum held at the Singapore Management University, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan says his strategy for the globalisation of healthcare is to increase the number of doctors trained here as well as overseas.
The Straits Times
[26 January 2007]
- SMU law course: a case for higher fees?
Students who sign up for the new law course at SMU, with its corporate and commercial law emphasis and low student-faculty ratio, will pay $9,000 a year.
The Straits Times
- Students have GST to thank
The Goods and Service Tax (GST) may climb up by 2 percentage points, but students in local universities need not worry – for now, as the three major universities here have ruled out any fee increase for the upcoming academic year which starts in August.
TODAY
- A board's burden
Youth Challenger founder Vincent Lam sought to deflect finger-pointing for his high salary by blaming his former board, which included such distinguished members as SMU assistant professor Chua Choong Tze.
TODAY
[25 January 2007]
- S'pore got it right with China, India, says expert
A country the size of Singapore can't be everything to everybody, so you will have to find your niche… " said Dr Jagdish Sheth, speaking at the Shaw Foundation Distinguished Faculty Lecture organised by the Singapore Management University.
TODAY
- Fee freeze at 3 universities
SMU's tuition fees will remain at $7500 for this year but will raise to $8300 from the next academic year.
Channel 8
[22 January 2007]
- How do varsities ensure their graduates have ethics?
Assoc Prof Pang Yang Hoong, Dean of SMU's School of Accountancy, says that SMU has a compulsory course, Ethics and Social Responsibility, that equips accounting students with the tools and ethical processes by which business decisions are made.
TODAY
- GST offset package
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said that while household types would form a basic component in the offset package, additional amounts may come from other indicators based on age, need or household size.
Channel NewsAsia
[21 January 2007]
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Whether there is true altruism in businesses doing charity, Associate Professor Raj Komaran said that the answer is both yes and no.
Lianhe Zaobao
[20 January 2007]
- NSP quits: Chiam takes it in stride
SMU law professor Eugene Tan suggests that SDA chairman Chiam See Tong's clout is slowly declining and throws into relief the need for him to groom a credible successor.
The Straits Times
[18 January 2007]
[17 January 2007]
- Great idea, but can I study abroad?
SMU students Felix Tang and Clara Nguyen share their thoughts on the IAAP proposal for the government to introduce education accounts.
The New Paper
[16 January 2007]
- Creativity without chaos? Sure!
SMU student Shashank Nigam suggests that we must make an effort to become a hub of creativity by building on the efficiencies and perfections that already exist in Singapore.
The New Paper
[15 January 2007]
[14 January 2007]
- The golden boys
SMU accountancy student Renfred Tay is part of national sailing team who won a gold medal at the Doha Asian Games last month where they topped the keelboat sailing competition.
The Straits Times
- The economies of packing light
It had always been Professor Pang Eng Fong's dream to visit Bhutan, which is why his 2004 trip there is something he'll never forget, including the scenic descent to Paro airport.
The Straits Times
[13 January 2007]
- Nominated members of parliament
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan commented that the new selection of NMPs shows the government being more confident in dealing with the whole spectrum of views.
938LIVE
[12 January 2007]
- Only 21 but bosses of their own bar
SMU students Shermeen Tan, Shalini Arul and Nabilah Said set up Früjch, the first student-run bar at a local university to serve alcohol.
The New Paper
- Drinking comes into varsity campus
Früjch, the first and only bar at SMU to serve alcoholic beverages like beer, hard liquor and wine has the most comprehensive drinks list compared to those in the other two universities.
Lianhe Zaobao, zbNOW
[10 January 2007]
- Wanted: World-class legal research by two varsities
Ms Angeline Lee, President of the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association writes that the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) welcomes the setting up of the second local law school in the Singapore Management University.
The Straits Times
[9 January 2007]
- New United Nations head
Assistant Professor Ding Qing spoke about the role of newly-appointed United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Channel 8 Good Morning Singapore
- Hedge funds
Assistant Professor Melvyn Teo spoke about the growth of the hedge fund industry in Asia.
Channel NewsAsia
[8 January 2007]
- She's got their number
Accountants today have to be more than digit-savvy, says Assoc Prof Pang Yang Hoong, dean of SMU's School of Accountancy.
TODAY
[7 January 2007]
- Back to school, to where I once lived
Sylvia Toh Paik Choo writes with nostalgia about her former dwelling at Prinsep Street – and with cheek how she'll just have to enrol at SMU so she can go back there to live.
The New Paper
- Accountants and auditors in demand
In the face of a shortage of accountants, SMU's School of Accountancy has launched a new Master of Professional Accounting.
Lianhe Zaobao
[6 January 2007]
- Law school gets real
When the opening of SMU's law school was announced last year, it signalled the end of a 50-year monopoly for the National University of Singapore.
TODAY
- SMU School of Law opens in August
The second law school in SMU will produce more legal talents and add diversity and competition to legal education in Singapore.
Lianhe Zaobao
[5 January 2007]
- University roundup
For Singapore students considering university options, there is a lot to look forward to in the future right here on their own shores.
938LIVE
- REITs
Assoc Prof Annie Koh says that Singapore is well-placed to be a centre for REITs as we understand the risks for the region.
Channel NewsAsia
- SMU School of Law
The new law school in SMU will introduce a degree programme focusing on commercial and corporate law practice.
938LIVE
- SMU launches new law school
SMU launches its fifth school, the School of Law, which will admit 90 students in its first cohort in August.
Capital 958
- SMU School of Law
SMU's new law degree programme will produce corporate and commercial lawyers who are able to think across disciplines and across borders as well as be confident, articulate and analytically agile.
Channel 5
[4 January 2007]
- SMU calendar
Lim Shini from Undergraduate Admissions and student Aaron Tan spoke about being part of the 18-month SMU Calendar.
Channel 8 Good Morning Singapore
[3 January 2007]
- Hot talk
SMU's Eugene Tan comments on issues that will affect Singaporeans this year – some of which are developing just under the radar.
TODAY
- MCYS does study on social enterprise
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports has commissioned the Lien Foundation Centre for Social Innovation [at SMU] to carry out a study to examine how non-profit organisations such as charities can run successful profit-making arms.
TODAY
[2 January 2007]
[1 January 2007]
- 10 stars arising
SMU student Michelle Sng broke the national high jump record twice in 2006 and finished third best in the SEA Games.
The Straits Times
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