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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Commentary: Small country, large research trials – what Singapore can learn from Denmark

Commentary: Small country, large research trials – what Singapore can learn from Denmark

Speaker: Speaker: Jerry Menikoff | 20 November 2023

Employers need to keep up with radically changing expectations of work

Employers need to keep up with radically changing expectations of work

Speaker: Speaker: Sriram Iyer | 17 November 2023

Commentary: Forward Singapore shows the emerging contours of 4G leadership style

Commentary: Forward Singapore shows the emerging contours of 4G leadership style

Speaker: Speaker: Woo Jun Jie | 9 November 2023

Commentary: What you need to know about AI’s role in your A&E visit

Commentary: What you need to know about AI’s role in your A&E visit

Speaker: Speaker: Michael Dunn, Liu Nan | 6 November 2023

IPS-Nathan Lectures by Professor Joseph Liow — Lecture II: Southeast Asia in a Shifting Global Order

IPS-Nathan Lectures by Professor Joseph Liow — Lecture II: Southeast Asia in a Shifting Global Order

Speaker: Speaker: Joseph Liow | 1 November 2023

When Can Fintech Do the Most Good?

When Can Fintech Do the Most Good?

Speaker: Speaker: Arzi Adbi | 1 November 2023

Forward SG report reveals emerging consensus on Singapore’s future direction

Forward SG report reveals emerging consensus on Singapore’s future direction

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 28 October 2023

Is ChatGPT just a copycat?

Is ChatGPT just a copycat?

Speaker: Speaker: Simon Chesterman | 24 October 2023

Feeling old and useless – the silent suffering of seniors dealing with mental health challenges

Feeling old and useless – the silent suffering of seniors dealing with mental health challenges

Speaker: Speakers: Anna Szuecs, Shou Yiyun and Jared Ng | 10 October 2023

The perils of associating with abusive bosses

The perils of associating with abusive bosses

Speaker: Speakers: Sam Yam Kai Chin and Yan Liuxin | 9 October 2023