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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Ushering in a new age of air travel post-COVID

Ushering in a new age of air travel post-COVID

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Jochen Wirtz | 19 June 2020

Disruption. Democracy falters. Capitalism flounders. The World Order unravels

Disruption. Democracy falters. Capitalism flounders. The World Order unravels

Speaker: Speaker: Ambassador Chan Heng Chee | 18 June 2020

The curious case of how big firm lawyers and female lawyers perform in court

The curious case of how big firm lawyers and female lawyers perform in court

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Simon Chesterman | 13 June 2020

COVID-19 and shipping: New global regulations for a new normal

COVID-19 and shipping: New global regulations for a new normal

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Robert Beckman | 10 June 2020

The ASEAN response to COVID-19: A report card

The ASEAN response to COVID-19: A report card

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tommy Koh | 6 June 2020

Post COVID-19 pandemic job market - Crisis or opportunity for graduating class of 2020?

Post COVID-19 pandemic job market - Crisis or opportunity for graduating class of 2020?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Ho Teck Hua | 5 June 2020

Leadership: An intervention for COVID-19 and beyond

Leadership: An intervention for COVID-19 and beyond

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Audrey Chia | 4 June 2020

Bouncing Back from COVID-19

Bouncing Back from COVID-19

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Cheong Koon Hean | 3 June 2020

A new way for Asia to lead in global COVID-19 recovery

A new way for Asia to lead in global COVID-19 recovery

Speaker: Professor Danny Quah | 3 June 2020

Beyond good healthcare: Designing healthy cities

Beyond good healthcare: Designing healthy cities

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Lam Khee Poh and Dr Loke Wai Chiong | 22 May 2020