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Collaborating for improved governance
Collaborating for improved governance
Working together does not always lead to best policy outcomes, but a study co-authored by SMU Assistant Professor Beomgeun Cho explores how network processes can facilitate a productive path.
When Businesses Walk the Talk in Sustainability
When Businesses Walk the Talk in Sustainability
Titled “Beyond compliance: Building credibility in a sustainable future”, the session brought together industry leaders to share insights on the realities of eco-certifications—unpacking the challenges, opportunities, and mindsets shaping the journey towards sustainability.
AI and the future of social science
AI and the future of social science
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has existed for decades, but recent breakthroughs — especially in generative AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT — have accelerated its growth. These tools are now widely used – for better or for worse.
Unravelling the Complexities of Sustainability Disclosures
Unravelling the Complexities of Sustainability Disclosures
[Featured Image: (L-R) Mr Christopher Y. Chan, APAC General Counsel, Jones Lang LaSalle; Mr Alex Liam, Senior Legal Counsel, Sustainable Metal Cloud; Mr Preston Wong, CEO & Co-founder of treatsure, and Adjunct Faculty at SMU; Mr Felix Tse, General Counsel, Pavilion Energy; Ms Sarah Loh, Senior… more
Lee Kong Chian Chair Professorship Public Lecture by Professor Chandran Kukathas| What is Capitalism?
Lee Kong Chian Chair Professorship Public Lecture by Professor Chandran Kukathas| What is Capitalism?
Critics of capitalism have regularly anticipated its demise, suggesting that it is likely to collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions and arguing that this is something to be welcomed, many insisting that it is a system that is beyond reform. Defenders of capitalism, typically, tout… more
Insights from an Insider: Joel Chin, Social Sciences School Valedictorian 2019
Insights from an Insider: Joel Chin, Social Sciences School Valedictorian 2019
By the SMU Social Media Team As a student in Raffles Junior College taking the subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Economics, Joel Chin was well aware that he was not as academically-inclined as many of his peers. “I scraped through my A-levels without a single A,” says the… more
One Year On with Marc Ong, SMU Social Sciences Freshman
One Year On with Marc Ong, SMU Social Sciences Freshman
Embarking on anything new is always nerve-racking. And while matriculating at a university for the first time might be an exciting time in your life, it can also be intimidating to many. New school, new people, new classes. But it is also a time to discover yourself as you acquire new skills and… more
Poly to SMU: Preparing for the Global Workplace with the Versatile and Fulfilling SMU Bachelor of Social Science
Poly to SMU: Preparing for the Global Workplace with the Versatile and Fulfilling SMU Bachelor of Social Science
By the SMU Digital Marketing Team Hands up if you thought that the career trajectories of political science majors were limited to public service or international diplomacy. The truth is, political science — and most other disciplines of social science, for that matter — can springboard a career… more
A-Levels to SMU: Preparing for the Global Workplace with the Versatile and Fulfilling SMU Bachelor of Social Science
A-Levels to SMU: Preparing for the Global Workplace with the Versatile and Fulfilling SMU Bachelor of Social Science
By the SMU Digital Marketing Team Amid the rise of events that has seized our collective conscience, we have a desire to make sense of what’s happening in the world. As daunting as disruptions may be, they also present opportunities; such crises trigger the need to confront global challenges with… more
IB to SMU: Preparing for the Global Workplace with the Versatile and Fulfilling SMU Bachelor of Social Science
IB to SMU: Preparing for the Global Workplace with the Versatile and Fulfilling SMU Bachelor of Social Science
By the SMU Digital Marketing Team Delve beneath viral trend-jacking campaigns and influencer sponsorships, and you will find the social sciences at the heart of any marketing strategy. After all, savvy marketers have been known to employ the use of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to better… more