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.

What’s holding back migrant integration in Singapore and ways to break barriers

What’s holding back migrant integration in Singapore and ways to break barriers

Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews 7 Jul 2023

There is a strong economic imperative for a steady infusion of migrants into Singapore to maintain the nation’s workforce competitiveness. However, as highlighted by President Halimah Yacob in a recent speech, it is paramount that new migrants integrate into Singaporean society. Dr Mathew Mathews, Principal Research Fellow and Head of the Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies at NUS, opined that creating stronger migrant-local relationships in Singapore requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses the motivations and challenges faced by migrants, encourages cultural competencies and fosters inclusivity.

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NSmen and mental health: Our soldiers don’t need to suffer in silence

NSmen and mental health: Our soldiers don’t need to suffer in silence

Speakers: Dr Chew Han Ei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, and Ms Isabelle Tan, Research Assistant, both at the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS 20 Mar 2025

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

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