Thought Leadership

Some of the world’s leaders, and leading thinkers from NUS and overseas, regularly gather and add to the rich diversity of thoughts and ideas on our campuses, in Singapore and across the globe.
Here’s what they had to share.

Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded

Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded

Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie 25 Sep 2024

Given its land constraints, how can Singapore accommodate its growing population? Can the authorities plan the city to comfortably house not just its resident population but those who come seeking opportunities in its growing economy? Dr Woo Jun Jie, Senior Lecturer at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, shares his insights on ways for Singapore to maintain its urban liveability and comfort through innovative urban planning and spatial reclamation.

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If Singapore decides to invest in nuclear energy, floating power plants deserve a closer look

If Singapore decides to invest in nuclear energy, floating power plants deserve a closer look

Speaker: Dr Stefan Huebner, Senior Research Fellow from the Asia Research Institute at NUS 14 Mar 2025

Will new electoral boundaries affect voting patterns in GE2025?

Will new electoral boundaries affect voting patterns in GE2025?

Dr Teo Kay Key, Research Fellow at IPS Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS 14 Mar 2025

Many of us use screens for stress relief, but it's actually making us worse

Many of us use screens for stress relief, but it's actually making us worse

Dr Samer Elhajjar, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing at NUS Business School 6 Mar 2025

To raise the birth rate, the middle ground is fertile ground

To raise the birth rate, the middle ground is fertile ground

Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS 3 Mar 2025

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