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 Belt and Road Initiative after the pandemic: A private virtual roundtable

The Belt and Road Initiative after the pandemic: A private virtual roundtable

Speaker: Speakers: Hon. Daniel Russel, Dr Selina Ho, and Professor Min Ye | 18 November 2020

Conserve the building, save the planet

Conserve the building, save the planet

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Chang Jiat Hwee | 12 November 2020

Digitisation in Japan: from doldrums to a new dawn

Digitisation in Japan: from doldrums to a new dawn

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Wiwattanakantang Yupana | 10 November 2020

From Research to Governance: Insights from Singapore’s Policy Landscape

From Research to Governance: Insights from Singapore’s Policy Landscape

Speaker: Speakers: Assistant Professor Tan Poh Ling, Dr Ng Kok Hoe, Assistant Professor Joelle Fong and Assistant Professor Reuben Ng | 3 November 2020

Changing climate risk to opportunity

Changing climate risk to opportunity

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Simon Tay, and Ms Gan Meixi, | 29 October 2020

Asia Thinker Series: Asia’s takeaway from the US elections

Asia Thinker Series: Asia’s takeaway from the US elections

Speaker: Speaker: Ms Angela Mancini | 28 October 2020

Debunking a myth behind secure, affordable, and sustainable energy

Debunking a myth behind secure, affordable, and sustainable energy

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Lam Khee Poh | 22 October 2020

Living with Diversity: Religious Harmony in Singapore

Living with Diversity: Religious Harmony in Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Yaacob Ibrahim | 22 October 2020

Interest rates—low, lower, higher

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Sumit Agarwal | 21 October 2020

Across the board: Seeking truth - Being open, being true

Across the board: Seeking truth - Being open, being true

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Hsieh Fu Hua | 17 October 2020