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Does a degree still guarantee a good full-time job?

Earning a university degree might be a traditional milestone, but consider how institutions must rapidly adapt to AI and a softer job market to ensure their credentials still lead to meaningful careers.

NUS tops Asian universities in subject rankings again

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Despite hiring uncertainty, SMU graduates are in high demand by employers

According to the survey, more than nine in 10 SMU graduates land jobs within six months of graduation.

Humans stay at the heart of AI mission as SMU looks both inward and outward, says provost Alan Chan

SMU Provost Alan Chan says the university is positioning itself at the forefront of research that solves societal problems, while keeping one principle non-negotiable: human centricity.

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askST: What do employers look for in fresh graduates today?

The ability to collaborate effectively with AI is a key skill that companies seek, an expert says.

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".

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How poly, ITE diploma holders can fast-track their higher degrees

Learners with Singapore’s post-polytechnic diplomas and ITE diplomas can now progress to postgraduate studies at SMU Academy, tapping the university’s modern facilities and resources as they upgrade their skills.

Older adults support healthy ageing initiatives in Singapore, but everyday adoption limited: Study

Generic photo of an elderly woman at Chinatown on Jan 6, 2025.

SMU students, alumni and staff go the distance to raise funds for bursary

dlsmoo - The kick-off event for the SMOO Challenge 2025, which took place on Sept 12.

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The obsession with staying on track is holding Singapore students back

With support from SportSG’s spexEducation initiative, Teong Tzen Wei, withdrew from university to pursue his sporting ambitions, with plans to resume his studies later.

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