COVID-19: Alumni of Singapore universities launch crowdfunding drive for oxygen concentrators to India
As India fights a massive second wave of Covid pandemic with medical oxygen in short supply, an alumni group from Singapore's prominent universities has launched a crowdfunding initiative to source oxygen concentrators for India from overseas suppliers.
Acing the next job interview
SMU alumnus Yang Ying Quan shared his personal journey of how he successfully secured a position with Unilever and provided insights on how to ace the next job interview.
Sibanjan's books feature in several varsity libraries
SMU alumnus Sibanjan Das leads a team of highly skilled data scientists and machine learning data engineers at ServiceNow, the American software company that develops a cloud computing platform to help companies manage digital workflows.
Buy food from around the world… online
Japan-centric online grocer Mogushop is founded by Japanese food-loving duo and former track-and-field teammates at SMU, Rebecca Kwan and Lavender Chia. Since launching in April last year, the founders have broken even on their "five-figure" investment.
‘The most wonderful time’: A Mumbai-born Schwarzman Scholar’s time in China
SMU alumnus Toshin Sequeira shared that the chance to understand the world from a more global perspective drove him to compete for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars programme.
Young entrepreneurs are trying to add fresh notes to craft alcohol; will big cheers follow?
SMU alumni Anjali Shahi and Lavanya Jayashankar met as students of SMU in 2003, and they launched a gin label of their own called Matinee Gin in Goa in January 2021. In the beginning, they made two small batches and sold about 70 cases in the state.
Abhinov Balagoni, CEO/Founder, Pax Credit
SMU alumnus Abhinov Balagoni founded Pax Credit in 2017, which offers a cross-border payments platform, with the aim of helping students to save money on cross-border tuition payments.
From hardware to heart ware, creating an inclusive work environment
SMU alumnus Alister Wang, who was born with cerebral palsy, discussed what it takes to create an inclusive work environment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and shared how he was shown care and treated with respect across various organisations where he had
Stars on the rise
SMU alumna Chantalle Ng got her big breakout role in the hugely popular Channel 8 series My Star Bride this year, and has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress and Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes.
How these female founders started their business during COVID
SMU alumni Rebecca Kwan and Lavender Chia set up MoguShop, an online Japan-centric grocer during the pandemic, in April last year after graduating from SMU.
