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.

Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and future of Singapore identity

Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and future of Singapore identity

Speakers: Dr Mathew Mathews and Dr Melvin Tay 24 December 2025

Studies show that while Singaporeans are proud of their country and comfortable with diversity, many remain uncertain about how immigration fits into the national narrative. This has business implications: The ability to attract and retain people is ultimately constrained by what society will accept as fair.

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Are robots the cure for loneliness

Are robots the cure for loneliness

Speaker: Speaker: Adjunct Professor Chong Siow Ann, from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS | 31 October 2024

Cut the middle managers, but be clear of the trade-offs

Cut the middle managers, but be clear of the trade-offs

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Sriram Iyer, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Management & Organisation | 28 October 2024

The unfair advantage of having dyslexia

The unfair advantage of having dyslexia

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Issac Lim, Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Management and Organisation at NUS Business School | 28 October 2024

The Strategic Imperative Around Carbon Management

The Strategic Imperative Around Carbon Management

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Lawrence Loh Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability Strategy & Policy | 28 October 2024

What October’s BTO Launch Will Tell Us About Singaporeans’ Priorities

What October’s BTO Launch Will Tell Us About Singaporeans’ Priorities

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Sing Tien Foo | 21 October 2024

The silent pandemic that lurks among us

The silent pandemic that lurks among us

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Hsu Li Yang | 14 October 2024

Here’s what we can do to keep the lid on rising premiums

Here’s what we can do to keep the lid on rising premiums

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Wee Hwee Lin | 10 October 2024

Rule vs discretion: Which way should we lean?

Rule vs discretion: Which way should we lean?

Speaker: Speakers: Assoc Prof Terence Ho | 8 October 2024

Four everyday AI competencies to make Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 work

Four everyday AI competencies to make Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 work

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Chew Han Ei | 4 October 2024

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Lawrence Loh, Ms Huang Mingjun, and Ms Sabrina Soon | 30 September 2024