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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After O-Levels, the choice of subjects isn’t always straightforward

After O-Levels, the choice of subjects isn’t always straightforward

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Ivan Png and Dr Kelvin Seah | 9 January 2024

In a world of wicked problems, we must straddle disciplines for answers

In a world of wicked problems, we must straddle disciplines for answers

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Andy Tay | 6 January 2024

Commentary: How hustle culture is robbing our youths of self-discovery

Commentary: How hustle culture is robbing our youths of self-discovery

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Jonathan Sim | 1 January 2024

Beauty and the beast: When our obsession with looks gets out of hand

Beauty and the beast: When our obsession with looks gets out of hand

Speaker: Speaker: Adjunct Prof Chong Siow Ann | 29 December 2023

Showcase Singapore beyond Orchard Road, Marina Bay

Showcase Singapore beyond Orchard Road, Marina Bay

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 27 December 2023

Can Singapore afford to further subsidise public buses and trains?

Can Singapore afford to further subsidise public buses and trains?

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 23 December 2023

We have to live with Covid-19 like it’s the flu

We have to live with Covid-19 like it’s the flu

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Ooi Eng Eong | 23 December 2023

Commentary: Can Singapore afford to further subsidise public buses and trains?

Commentary: Can Singapore afford to further subsidise public buses and trains?

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 23 December 2023

Commentary: COP — just a pointless exercise, or still a vital effort in saving the earth?

Commentary: COP — just a pointless exercise, or still a vital effort in saving the earth?

Speaker: Speaker: Ms Melissa Low | 21 December 2023

Southeast Asia’s path in an age of limited US leadership

Southeast Asia’s path in an age of limited US leadership

Speaker: Speaker: Chong Ja Ian | 19 December 2023