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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The need for a Singapore ‘Blue Plan’ to help protect the world’s high seas

The need for a Singapore ‘Blue Plan’ to help protect the world’s high seas

Speaker: Speaker: Audrey Tan | 21 March 2023

Call to ‘do the maths right’ on a future epidemic of dementia

Call to ‘do the maths right’ on a future epidemic of dementia

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Tan Boon Yeow | 19 March 2023

As employment anxieties grow, love your job but always have a Plan B

As employment anxieties grow, love your job but always have a Plan B

Speaker: Speakers: Carol Soon, Robyn Tan, and | 13 March 2023

Living With Civilisations: Reflections on Southeast Asia’s Local and National Cultures

Living With Civilisations: Reflections on Southeast Asia’s Local and National Cultures

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Wang Gungwu | 9 March 2023

Here are 3 new 'Cs' for an ageing Singapore

Here are 3 new 'Cs' for an ageing Singapore

Speaker: Speakers: Rahul Malhotra and Abhijit Visaria | 4 March 2023

The emerging age of ambiguity in the global order

The emerging age of ambiguity in the global order

Speaker: Speakers: Bilahari Kausikan | 27 February 2023

Looking to 2023: A wishlist for nature in a world on fire

Looking to 2023: A wishlist for nature in a world on fire

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Koh Lian Pin and Ms Audrey Tan | 21 February 2023

Collaborate with students to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their learning

Collaborate with students to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their learning

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Jonathan Sim | 21 February 2023

Should Singapore residents invest in energy-efficient homes to save costs?

Should Singapore residents invest in energy-efficient homes to save costs?

Speaker: Speakers: David Broadstock | 16 February 2023

More paternity leave is promising, but Singapore could be so much bolder

More paternity leave is promising, but Singapore could be so much bolder

Speaker: Speakers: Mathew Mathews and Melvin Tay | 16 February 2023