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 Petrov dilemma: Moral responsibility in the age of ChatGPT

The Petrov dilemma: Moral responsibility in the age of ChatGPT

Speaker: Speakers: Julian Savulescu | 13 February 2023

When will COVID-19 cease being a global emergency?

When will COVID-19 cease being a global emergency?

Speaker: Speakers: Vincent Pang Junxiong | 9 February 2023

Hong Kong and Singapore: A case of regulatory prisoner’s dilemma

Hong Kong and Singapore: A case of regulatory prisoner’s dilemma

Speaker: Speaker: Ben Charoenwong | 9 February 2023

What Valentine’s Day present to expect in Budget 2023

What Valentine’s Day present to expect in Budget 2023

Speaker: Speakers: Simon Poh | 7 February 2023

Can Budget 2023 prepare S’pore for slowing growth and structural shifts?

Can Budget 2023 prepare S’pore for slowing growth and structural shifts?

Speaker: Speakers: Terence Ho | 3 February 2023

Who should we hold responsible when AI goes wrong?

Who should we hold responsible when AI goes wrong?

Speaker: Speakers: Anantharaman Muralidharan | 31 January 2023

Singapore has a vision for tomorrow – to improve work and employment

Singapore has a vision for tomorrow – to improve work and employment

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor in Practice Terence Ho | 18 January 2023

AI-generated content is taking over the world. But who owns it?

AI-generated content is taking over the world. But who owns it?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman | 11 January 2023

Commentary: The evidence of Singapore’s preparedness efforts is clear

Commentary: The evidence of Singapore’s preparedness efforts is clear

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Khoo Yoong Khean and Dr Ruklanthi de Alwis | 10 January 2023

CDC vouchers do more than help people cope with rising prices

CDC vouchers do more than help people cope with rising prices

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor in Practice Terence Ho | 10 January 2023