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: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point to issues in Singapore’s built environment

Commentary: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point to issues in Singapore’s built environment

Speakers: Associate Professor Daniel Wong Hwee Boon and Associate Professor Gabriel Kor Meng Chiat 22 Aug 2022

In light of recent incidents involving water leakage and fallen debris in shopping centres, Associate Professor Daniel Wong Hwee Boon and Associate Professor Gabriel Kor Meng Chiat, both from the Department of the Built Environment at the College of Design and Engineering, commented on the importance of the safety and health of workers, building users and occupants.

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Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar | 14 May 2026

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman, Associate Professor Daniel PS Goh, Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 9 May 2026

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Sarah Cheah | 29 April 2026

When the gates close designing the resilient city

When the gates close designing the resilient city

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Nirmal Kishnani , Professor (Practice) Wong Mun Summ | 17 April 2026