Moving into an international arena
SMU alumnus Jonathan Tan Jin Quan was set to become a banker upon graduation SMU. However, after spending a semester on an exchange programme in Canada, he changed his mind.
How blockchain will shape the future of social networks
SMU alumnus Gaurang Torvekar, CTO & Co-founder of two tech start-ups – Indorse and Attores, shared his views on how the introduction of a public blockchain like Ethereum can shape the future of social networks by allowing users to earn incentives in the form of financial rewards while engagin
SMU producing entrepreneurial leaders for knowledge-based economy
SMU launched its International Advisory Council in Myanmar on July 6 to establish, strengthen and deepen SMU’s collaboration and engagement with the government, academic and business communities in the country.
It's okay to fail
SMU alumna Grace Lin has co-authored a book called Why You Should Fail, which contains advice from 23 Singaporean business leaders. The two authors decided to write the book to help people, especially their peers, be more prepared in dealing with the challenging start-up scene here.
Third generation grows family business to over S$100m
After graduating from SMU, John Cheng decided to work in a bank – like many of his cohort – before joining his family’s business, Cheng Yew Heng Candy Factory.
Teaching helped former civil servant to ‘grow as a person’
SMU alumna Marie Luo harboured dreams of becoming a teacher in her university days, but after completing her business degree in 2011 she joined the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and became a senior assistant director overseeing productivity.
Future lawyer makes consistent key note of success
Through consistent study from the first week to the last, Nurul Ayu Fajarani graduated from SMU Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Laws.
Start searching for job 6 months before getting a degree
Hard work, dedication and consistency while learning are important values of two excellent SMU graduates. Elena Mohamed Amin did not wait until after the convocation ceremony to find a job and is now a price analyst at ExxonMobil.
Yip ready to bloom afresh in Mexico
SMU Social Science alumna and Paralympics champion Yip Pin Xiu has set her sights on a podium finish at next month's World Para Swimming Championships, and will use the preceding Asean Para Games (APG) as a final tune-up for the top-level meet.
