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.

Happier workers and better care for seniors? AI can improve life in S’pore

Terence Ho and Brian Lim 24 May 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly reshaped our world as we know it. Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Brian Lim, APAC General Manager of Primer AI, highlight that for AI to fully benefit society in Singapore, three key challenges must be addressed: managing the risks of AI and helping workers stay relevant; mobilising AI to address pressing challenges; and distributing the surplus value created by AI in a fair and equitable manner.

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Will driverless cars make ride-hailing cheaper in Singapore?

Will driverless cars make ride-hailing cheaper in Singapore?

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Vincent Chua, Assistant Professor Jacqueline Ho | 5 October 2026

Parents want the best for their child, but P1 registration cannot be only about 'me first

Parents want the best for their child, but P1 registration cannot be only about 'me first

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Vincent Chua, Assistant Professor Jacqueline Ho | 25 September 2026

Food scares abroad are cause for concern in Singapore, not panic

Food scares abroad are cause for concern in Singapore, not panic

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Paul Teng | 23 September 2026

When AI changes the job, who helps the worker change?

When AI changes the job, who helps the worker change?

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews | 22 September 2026

AI requires universities to rethink their roles

AI requires universities to rethink their roles

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tan Eng Chye | 17 September 2026

Ministerial Pay: Calibration matters, but also regular reviews

Ministerial Pay: Calibration matters, but also regular reviews

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Aaron Maniam | 9 September 2026

Condo en bloc rules are changing, and neighbours will feel it first

Condo en bloc rules are changing, and neighbours will feel it first

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Gabriel Kor | 9 September 2026

Rethinking ageing: It’s not about just adding years to life, but adding life to years

Rethinking ageing: It’s not about just adding years to life, but adding life to years

Speaker: Speaker: Professor William Hwang | 5 September 2026

The problem with separate MMR vaccines

The problem with separate MMR vaccines

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Teo Yik Ying | 2 September 2026

When it comes to land use, Singapore keeps some options open

When it comes to land use, Singapore keeps some options open

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Tan-Soo Jie-Sheng | 27 August 2026