NUS - Thought Leadership

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.

How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

Speakers: Dr Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir and Mr Stanley Sia 3 November 2026

With much of their wealth tied up in housing and CPF savings, ageing households need to consider whether they have sufficient financial buffers to weather unexpected shocks.

Easier for institutes to dive into ocean research with new treaty

Easier for institutes to dive into ocean research with new treaty

Speaker: Speaker: Cheryl Tan | 22 March 2023

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