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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Looking to 2022: An inclusive and forward-looking Budget on the tax front

Looking to 2022: An inclusive and forward-looking Budget on the tax front

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor (Practice) Simon Poh | 21 February 2022

The Singapore Media's Long and Winding Road: 1824 to 2022

The Singapore Media's Long and Winding Road: 1824 to 2022

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Patrick Daniel | 17 February 2022

Why it pays for Singapore to be much more ambitious in raising carbon tax

Why it pays for Singapore to be much more ambitious in raising carbon tax

Speaker: Speaker: Visiting Professor Viond Thomas | 16 February 2022

Will China abandon its ‘no first use’ nuclear policy

Will China abandon its ‘no first use’ nuclear policy

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Li Nan | 15 February 2022

Why is inflation so hard to control?

Why is inflation so hard to control?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Sumit Agarwal | 15 February 2022

Looking to 2022: The road ahead for the COVID-19 pandemic

Looking to 2022: The road ahead for the COVID-19 pandemic

Speaker: Speakers: Professor Paul Tambyah and Assistant Professor Lionel Lum | 10 February 2022

Placing Asean on stronger footing in a net-zero future

Placing Asean on stronger footing in a net-zero future

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Simon Tay and Ms Meixi Gan | 25 January 2022

The great resignation wave is equally frustrating for employers, if not more

The great resignation wave is equally frustrating for employers, if not more

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Wu Pei Chuan | 24 January 2022

Looking to 2022: Enhancing retirement financial adequacy for our seniors

Looking to 2022: Enhancing retirement financial adequacy for our seniors

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Tan Ern Ser | 24 January 2022

Are we game enough to practise empathy?

Are we game enough to practise empathy?

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Kalpana Vignehsa | 18 January 2022