Events

Learn about sustainability and SMU's sustainability efforts by participating in events happening on campus throughout the year.

Events Calendar

Event Detail Event Date(s) Audience

Dentons Rodyk Dialogue

Climate Engagement, Finance and the Law

The 2024 Dentons Rodyk Dialogue brings together a distinguished and diverse panel of experts comprising various stakeholders in the debate to share their perspectives on how finance and law can play a crucial role in climate action.

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Open to Public

Public Lecture by Professor Shawn Cole

Sustainable and Impact Investing: What Does the Evidence Say?

The fields of sustainable and impact investing are reshaping the financial landscape, generating growing interest from investors seeking both financial returns and measurable social or environmental outcomes. In this lecture, Professor Cole will review the growing body of evidence that demonstrates the real-world impacts of these strategies, highlighting the potential for investors to achieve both financial goals and meaningful, long-lasting change. The lecture will provide critical insights into how sustainable and impact investing are influencing the future of finance.

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Open to Public

Master of Sustainability Panel Discussion

Are Digital Technologies Bringing Us Closer to Net Zero?

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion with industry experts who will navigate the intricate balance between technology's carbon handprint and footprint. Delve deep into the synergy between digital technology and environmental objectives, and discover how this powerful intersection can propel us towards a more sustainable future. 

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Open to Public

Transition Finance Conference: "Raising the Ambition"

Bringing together leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners from the fields of climate and nature science, sustainable finance, and technology, this in-person conference will explore the critical elements of a credible transition. The programme is curated to foster constructive dialogue across key thematic areas. The four key themes include: Transition Finance in the Asian Context; Blended Finance; Technology – Digital Transition; Carbon and Capital Markets.

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Open to Public

Past Events

Project Rhize 3

Wings of Change: Cultivating a Flourishing Butterfly Ecosystem on Campus

Discover the essential role of butterflies in our ecosystem with butterfly conservation! Join us for an enlightening dialogue session where we will unravel the vital role butterflies play in biodiversity and how our campuses' green spaces can be a haven for their survival from expert insights! You will also learn more and get hands-on experience, creating your own terrarium.

4th Annual SMU ROSA Symposium on Successful Ageing

Creating Age-Friendly Environments: Fostering Successful Ageing

Featuring contributions from both local and international experts, this 4th symposium will focus on ageing in place, which is aligned to the Age Well SG programme. It will also cover broader themes of successful ageing, exploring how research and policies influence the wellbeing and community integration of older adults.

Join us on this journey to create a future where seniors can thrive in a society that embraces both ageing in place and successful ageing.

Mercy in Action - An Interactive Journey

Ready to take a deep dive into the world of disaster response? Join us for an unforgettable interactive experience to learn more about Mercy Relief's efforts to support disaster-stricken communities and how you can be a part of it too.

Publicise your event

Are you an SMU student, alumni or employee organising a sustainability-related event? Or an external organisation with an on campus sustainability-related event that is open to the public? Drop us an email at sustainability@smu.edu.sg and we will feature your event on our calendar!