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.

Defeating dengue starts at home, but will hinge on scientific research

Ashley St. John 23 Sep 2023

The complexity of the dengue virus requires a multi-pronged and multidisciplinary approach – to control mosquitos and their habitats, as well as to treat and prevent human disease. While Assoc Prof Ashley St. John from Duke-NUS Medical School acknowledges the current mitigation efforts undertaken, she appeals for more investment in research to develop and trial improved dengue treatments and vaccines.

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Singapore can’t afford to let sudden layoffs become the norm

Singapore can’t afford to let sudden layoffs become the norm

Speaker: Asst Prof Ng Weiyi, Department of Strategy and Policy, NUS Business School 13 Nov 2024