Join us for the CGRS Onboarding & Orientation on 15 August 2025 (Friday), from 1.00pm to 5.30pm at the Quiet Area, Level 5, SMU Li Ka Shing Library.
Co-hosted by the Graduate Research Student Society (GRSS), this event warmly welcomes all incoming first-year PhD and Master by Research students. Meet your Research Librarians, go on a guided library tour and immerse yourselves in engaging interactive segments, and insightful panel sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of SMU's academic and holistic support systems.
As a special treat, selected students will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious SMU Academic Year Opening ceremony and dinner later in the evening.
Look out for your email invitation to register for this enriching orientation experience by July 2025.
Get ready for the highlight of the year - The CGRS Annual Kick-off & Awards Ceremony on 22 August 2025 (Friday), from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the SMU ALCove located at the Basement 1 of SMU School of Computing and Information Systems.
Open to all postgraduate research students, this eagerly anticipated event offers an exclusive platform for networking and forging connections. Be part of the excitement as CGRS presents the prestigious Presidential and Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowships and various awards to students with outstanding academic achievements in the prior academic year.
Watch your email inbox for an exclusive invitation to register for the CGRS Annual Kick-off & Awards Ceremony in August 2025.
Mark your calendars for the GRSS Annual General Meeting on 29 August 2025 (Friday), from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, venue to be confirmed.
As the representative body for all postgraduate research students, GRSS plays a pivotal role in advocating for student interests and fostering a vibrant community. Join us as we witness the transition of leadership within the student body, with opportunities for passionate individuals to step forward and run for key positions.
In close collaboration with GRSS, CGRS is dedicated to ensuring student welfare and enriching student life experiences.
Look out for your email invitation to register for this important event in August 2025. Seize the chance to be part of shaping the future of our student community!
Please see the schedule of Academic Briefings below:
| Programme | Event and Date/Time | Venue (Campus Map) |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Accounting | 4 August 2025, Monday 11am – 12pm | SOA Meeting Room 4-1, Level 4 |
| PhD in Law, Commerce & Technology | 15 August 2025, Friday 10am – 11am | Yong Pung How School of Law, Meeting Room 5.02, Level 5 |
| Doctor of Engineering (EngD) | EngD Community Dinner 14 August 2025, Thursday 6pm – 8.30pm | Café Mosaic, Carlton hotel |
| EngD Orientation 16 August 2025, Saturday 9am – 11am | Online via Zoom | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology / Master of Philosophy in Psychology | Academic Briefing 18 August 2025, Monday 3pm – 4pm | SOSS/CIS Meeting Room 4-1 |
| PhD in Computer Science/Information Systems | Date: 18 August 2025, Monday Time: 9am – 10am | School of Computing and Information Systems I (SCISI) Meeting Room 4.4, Level 4 |
| Master of Science in Computing | Date: 18 August 2025, Monday Time: 2pm – 3pm | School of Computing and Information Systems I (SCISI) Meeting Room 4.4, Level 4 |
