Join us for the CGRS Onboarding & Orientation on 14 August 2026 from 1:30pm to 5:25pm at Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5, Quiet Area!
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 on 20 August 2026.
Look out for your email invitation to register for this enriching orientation experience by July 2026.
Get ready for the highlight of the year - The CGRS Annual Kick-off & Awards Ceremony on 21 August 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at The ALcove!
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 CGRS Fellowship 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 2026.
Mark your calendars for the GRSS Annual General Meeting on 28 August, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at LKCSB Faculty Lounge.
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 2026. 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 | 12 August 2026, Wednesday 11:00am – 12:00pm | Swing spaces, Lazada Mall |
| Doctor of Business Administration (Tech) | 2 October 2026, Friday 9:00am - 11:00am | Admin Board Room, Level 14, SMU Admin Building |
| Doctor of Engineering (EngD) | 15 August 2026, Saturday 9:00am – 11:00am | Online via Zoom (Zoom link to be provided by Programme Office) |
| Master of Science in Computing | 17 August 2026, Monday TBC by 31 July 2026 | TBC by 31 July 2026 |
| PhD in Computer Science/Information Systems | 17 August 2026, Monday TBC by 31 July 2026 | Meeting Room 4-4, SCIS I |
| PhD in Law, Commerce and Technology | 14 August 2026, Friday 10:00am - 11:00am | Meeting Room 5-3, YPHSL |
| Master of Philosophy in Psychology PhD in Psychology | 13 August 2026, Thursday 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Meeting Room 4-1, SOSS/CIS |
