12 young independent lawyers awarded certificates of appreciation for assisting with complex legal matters
Jasper Yeo Chang Zhen (LLB 2026) won the Outstanding Court Volunteer Award (Student Category) at the annual judiciary volunteers appreciation event.
Promising young lawyers assist courts in novel cases with independent viewpoints
Iris Ng (LLB 2018) and 11 other lawyers on the panel of young independent counsel (YIC) for 2026 were recognised for their contributions to the law at the annual judiciary volunteers appreciation event. It was the first time lawyers on the scheme were recognised at the event.
Lee Jia Wei goes from chwee kueh stall helper to making his name in Shanghai with seafood cuisine
Lee Jia Wei (BBM 2014) currently heads the kitchen at La Bourriche 133 in Shanghai. After eight years working overseas, he returned to Singapore for the first time to collaborate with Origin Grill’s chef Simon Bell at a joint event on 20 August 2026.
Louisa Lim: Different world
Louisa Lim (BSocSc 2016) unveiled her most ambitious venture yet: the launch of her first independent dessert concept.
Teacher's dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment for students with diverse needs earns the President's Award
Hafizah Mahmud (BBM 2005) was among eight educators who received the President's Award for Teachers from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Fairmont Singapore on 3 September 2026.
Who is Ahmad Firdaus Daud, the lawyer taking over from Faishal Ibrahim in Kembangan?
Ahmad Firdaus Daud (BSc IS 2008 & JD 2012) will take over the grassroots responsibilities of former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, in Kembangan from 1 September 2026.
Olympic champion Li Na earns doctoral degree from Singapore university at 44
Tennis legend Li Na (DBA 2026) officially graduated from SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree.
Mrityunjay Jalan (BBM 2014): Matcha, with a twist of Assam
Matcha mania has sent prices zooming up globally, drawing interest from tea growers in different countries, including the Jalan family in India. The Jalans are clear that their product is not a replacement for Japanese matcha, and are branding it as Matcha assamica.
WITH LOVE: Native Nebraskan’s passion for South-east Asian brands
Mary Knickrehm Kumar (BBM 2019) founded With Love in late 2024.
SMU Alumna Tan Huei Suen (BSc IS 2021) and BIG Startup Greenairy Win WSA Award in Young Innovators Category
Sproutastic, an educational platform that teaches Singapore primary school kids about sustainability and growing microgreens, has won the World Summit Award (WSA) Young Innovat
