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.

Does Singapore seem more anxious about death from COVID-19 than from other causes?

Does Singapore seem more anxious about death from COVID-19 than from other causes?

Speakers: Dr Voo Teck Chuan, Dr Jane Lim and Dr Clarence Tam 19 Oct 2021

According to researchers from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, there is no magic formula to determine how many COVID-19 deaths will be acceptable for Singapore as we learn to live with the disease. Comparing it to other causes of death may not be meaningful, they add.  

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Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Speaker: Professor Koh Lian Pin 6 Dec 2024