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.

Commentary: How hustle culture is robbing our youths of self-discovery

Commentary: How hustle culture is robbing our youths of self-discovery

Speaker: Mr Jonathan Sim 1 Jan 2024

When was the last time you sat alone without scrolling through social media, emails or texts? While it may seem like a passive activity, Mr Jonathan Sim from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ Department of Philosophy says spending time to reflect allows us to gain insights about our own abilities and grow appreciative of the people and circumstances that surround us and even reframe failures into valuable learning opportunities.

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Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Speaker: Professor Koh Lian Pin 6 Dec 2024