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: The evidence of Singapore’s preparedness efforts is clear

Commentary: The evidence of Singapore’s preparedness efforts is clear

Speakers: Dr Khoo Yoong Khean and Dr Ruklanthi de Alwis 10 Jan 2023

As Singapore and the world enter the fourth year of the pandemic, the public health situation and the scientific understanding of the virus have changed considerably. Measures that once worked in 2020, are no longer sustainable. While COVID-19 will, unfortunately, stay with us for the considerable future, Singapore’s evidence-based approach to pandemic preparedness has stood it in good stead to navigate the changing landscape in a proactive, rather than reactive manner, said Dr Khoo Yoong Khean, Scientific Officer and Dr Ruklanthi de Alwis, Deputy Director, both from the Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness.

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Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Speaker: Professor Koh Lian Pin 6 Dec 2024

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