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.
Speaker: Madam Halimah Yacob, Singapore Speaker of Parliament and NUS Honorary Doctor of Laws Graduate 7 Jul 2016
In her acceptance speech delivered at the main ceremony of NUS Commencement 2016, Madam Halimah Yacob highlighted the importance of giving back to society and encouraged young graduates to embrace difficult circumstances and to view them as opportunities.
Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Jaclyn L Neo | 20 December 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Prof Teo Yik Ying | 17 December 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Prof Lawrence Loh and Florence Leong | 16 December 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Elvin Xing and Sophy Tio | 11 December 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Prof Andrew Rose | 8 December 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Dr Daniel Mahadzir | 27 November 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews | 27 November 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Prof Teo Yik Ying | 19 November 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Prof Hsu Li Yang | 18 November 2025
Speaker: Speaker: Mr Bjorn Low | 14 November 2025