Established in 2022, the College of Integrative Studies emphasises the importance of integrating idea
The College aims to nurture graduates who will confidently navigate the emerging issues of a complex world, reframe and address challenges beyond a single discipline or traditional paradigms, and contribute to industry and society in novel and unconventional ways. CIS oversees the SMU Core Curriculum, and three undergraduate programmes: a deferred declaration of degree programme, an Individualised
22/06/2026
As societies grow more complex, how should we think about harmony?
In his inaugural Chair Professorship lecture, SMU Provost Prof Alan Chan reframes harmony not as the absence of disagreement, but as how we navigate it. From music to cooking, harmony can be understood as both an outcome and an ongoing process — one that requires intention, balance, and effort.
What can wild boars teach us about living in a “City in Nature”? 🐗🌿
We spoke to Dr. Sayd Randle, Assistant Professor of Urban Studies, about her research following the 2022 wild boar incident, exploring the tensions, assumptions, and challenges that come with humans and urban wildlife co-existing in Singapore.
17/06/2026
What makes a graduate stand out in today’s hiring landscape?
Kelvin Wong, CIS Advisory Board Member and Partner at Allen & Gledhill LLP, shares how employers are looking for graduates who approach problems and analysis differently and why he believes CIS students bring a distinctive perspective to the workplace.
POV: when somebody asks what you study 💀
We asked CIS students to explain their Individualised Majors (IM) to a 5 year old and no two answers were the same — because no two IMs are 🤯
12/06/2026
CIS built diff fr.
11/06/2026
Straight from seniors who've been exactly where you are.
We asked CIS seniors what actually helped them thrive in their internships and the answers are ones every student needs to hear before they start.
From brainstorming campaign ideas to helping execute them at scale, Chloe is getting a front-row seat to the fast-paced world of marketing at Shopee Singapore 🧡
As a student pursuing her Individualised Major in Sustainability in Marketing and Communication Technologies, Chloe is building industry-ready skills and exploring new possibilities beyond the classroom at SMU CIS.
05/06/2026
This World Environment Day, Dr. Winston Chow, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Urban Climate, invites us to rethink what everyday climate action looks like.
From staying cool to consuming differently, swipe through to discover 5 climate habits that may matter more than you think.
04/06/2026
From NYC to Tokyo and beyond — CIS students are taking their skills global this summer.
Swipe to see where they're headed, what they're building, and what got them there. 🌏
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