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: Opportunities for start-ups in the New Normal

Looking to 2022: Opportunities for start-ups in the New Normal

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Freddy Boey | 13 January 2022

Printing money for Chinese New Year hongbao is just too costly

Printing money for Chinese New Year hongbao is just too costly

Speaker: Speakers: Professor Lawrence Loh and Ms Yvonne Yock | 12 January 2022

Why the 4Bs in Singapore healthcare matter

Why the 4Bs in Singapore healthcare matter

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Jeremy Lim | 11 January 2022

In a storm-tossed world, who’s going to steer your ship?

In a storm-tossed world, who’s going to steer your ship?

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor in Practice Terence Ho | 7 January 2022

Rethinking university education

Rethinking university education

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman | 6 January 2022

Business trends to expect in 2022

Business trends to expect in 2022

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan | 1 January 2022

Looking to 2022: Building back better with trampolines

Looking to 2022: Building back better with trampolines

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Danny Quah | 27 December 2021

A year of obstinate hope

A year of obstinate hope

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor (Practice) Terrence Ho | 22 December 2021

Why the jolt in power prices?

Why the jolt in power prices?

Speaker: Speaker: Dr David C. Broadstock | 17 December 2021

Looking to 2022: Celebrating the year’s three anniversaries by Prof Tommy Koh

Looking to 2022: Celebrating the year’s three anniversaries by Prof Tommy Koh

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tommy Koh | 14 December 2021