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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Indonesia’s elections: Continuity and potential surprises

Indonesia’s elections: Continuity and potential surprises

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Simon Tay | 28 February 2024

Chill Parents Make for Cool Kids

Chill Parents Make for Cool Kids

Speaker: Speakers: Research Fellow Dr Chen Luxi and Professor Jean Yeung Wei-Jun | 27 February 2024

‘Just give me cold hard cash’? How to keep long service awards relevant in the modern workplace

‘Just give me cold hard cash’? How to keep long service awards relevant in the modern workplace

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Sriram Iyer | 26 February 2024

Some vulnerable workers need more help to act on the latest upskilling measures

Some vulnerable workers need more help to act on the latest upskilling measures

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Laurel Teo | 24 February 2024

Rethinking climate governance

Rethinking climate governance

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Danny Quah and Dr Samir Saran | 16 February 2024

Is there room for me in the AI-driven future workplace?

Is there room for me in the AI-driven future workplace?

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Janson Yap | 9 February 2024

Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth

Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Serina Rahman | 2 February 2024

Economic restructuring on steroids: Retrenchments as annual cost-cutting?

Economic restructuring on steroids: Retrenchments as annual cost-cutting?

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Xu Le and Dr Samer Elhajjar | 1 February 2024

Are you defined by the success you find at work?

Are you defined by the success you find at work?

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Chong Siow Ann | 31 January 2024

Singapore: Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy hub?

Singapore: Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy hub?

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Quah Say Jye and Mr Tan Kway Guan | 12 January 2024