Singapore Management University Secures Landmark $1 Million Gift For Professorship In Blockchain

Aptos Foundation has granted a landmark $1 million gift to Singapore Management University for the following key initiatives - SMU’s First Professorship in Blockchain, Aptos Move Student Activities Fund, and Aptos Move-BIG Startup Award.

Study Abroad: Aptos Foundation funded a $1 million gift to Singapore Management University (SMU) to set up its first Professorship in Blockchain. The philanthropic investment aims to strengthen the country's position as a global blockchain innovation hub and advance its leadership in blockchain education and research.

Professor Pang Hwee Hwa, Dean of SMU’s School of Computing and Information Systems said, “This partnership signals a pivotal moment in our mission to cultivate Singapore as a leader in blockchain and Web3. Aptos Foundation’s visionary support equips SMU to play the exciting role of a catalyst to advance Singapore’s blockchain future. This comes at a critical time when industries are rapidly exploring decentralised technologies."

He adds, “Through the inaugural Aptos Move Professorship and new programmes in Web3, we’re not only preparing students for an emerging global economy but positioning Singapore education at the frontier of a digital revolution that will shape the fabric of business, governance, and daily life. The future on-chain depends on what we do to fuel blockchain education today,” said Bashar Lazaar, Head of Grants and Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation. “By equipping the next-gen of builders with the support to launch their ideas sustainably and securely on-chain, we’re not just sparking progress locally in Singapore, we’re setting off a ripple effect that’ll bolster Web3 worldwide, for years to come.”

SMU Leads Singapore-Indonesia Educational Collaboration

The university hosted the third RI-SING University Network meeting from November 12 to November 13, 2024, bringing together top educational leaders from Indonesia and Singapore to strengthen partnerships in research, education, and human capital development.

“Indonesia, with its dynamic and rapidly expanding economy, offers tremendous potential for academic and research collaboration. By partnering closely with Indonesian universities and our fellow Autonomous Universities in Singapore, we aim to deepen knowledge exchange that benefits both countries,” said Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU.

Key initiatives at the RI-SING University Network included - Human Capital Development Through Bilateral Cooperation, Strengthened Partnerships with Leading Indonesian Universities, and A Vision for Postgraduate and Professional Education.

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