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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Look beyond a universal basic income for answers to AI future

Look beyond a universal basic income for answers to AI future

Speaker: Speakers: Terence Ho, Brian Lim | 28 June 2023

What Singapore’s impending workplace discrimination law means for younger, future workers

What Singapore’s impending workplace discrimination law means for younger, future workers

Speaker: Speakers: Mathew Mathews, Hazim Zulfadhli | 23 June 2023

Can Singapore banks deliver the green promise?

Can Singapore banks deliver the green promise?

Speaker: Speakers: Xie Taojuan, Ammu George | 20 June 2023

Building a sustainable digital economy in S-E Asia

Building a sustainable digital economy in S-E Asia

Speaker: Speakers: Lawrence Loh, Sabrina Soon | 15 June 2023

Food and ageing: A hunger for pleasure

Food and ageing: A hunger for pleasure

Speaker: Speakers: Ad Maulod, Siti Hazirah Binte Mohamad | 14 June 2023

Unlocking opportunities: Singapore as a standard-maker in digital trade governance

Unlocking opportunities: Singapore as a standard-maker in digital trade governance

Speaker: Speakers: Jesslene Lee, Thi Hang Banh and Tan Kway Guan | 9 June 2023

Building healthy workspace and cutting carbon footprint can go hand in hand

Speaker: Sing Tien Foo | 3 June 2023

Battle of the Asian Tigers? HK and S’pore shouldn’t buy into the myth

Battle of the Asian Tigers? HK and S’pore shouldn’t buy into the myth

Speaker: Speakers: Woo Jun Jie | 3 June 2023

How old is too old, and when do you call it quits from work?

How old is too old, and when do you call it quits from work?

Speaker: Speaker: Chong Siow Ann | 28 May 2023

Happier workers and better care for seniors? AI can improve life in S’pore

Speaker: Terence Ho and Brian Lim | 24 May 2023