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.

Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded

Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded

Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie 25 Sep 2024

Given its land constraints, how can Singapore accommodate its growing population? Can the authorities plan the city to comfortably house not just its resident population but those who come seeking opportunities in its growing economy? Dr Woo Jun Jie, Senior Lecturer at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, shares his insights on ways for Singapore to maintain its urban liveability and comfort through innovative urban planning and spatial reclamation.

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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