How old is too old, and when do you call it quits from work?

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.

How old is too old, and when do you call it quits from work?

How old is too old, and when do you call it quits from work?

Speaker: Chong Siow Ann 28 May 2023

Professor Chong Siow Ann, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and, Vice-Chairman of the Medical Board (Research) and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health shares insights on fluid and crystallised intelligence, and how this might shed some light on the timing of peaks in careers.

S-E Asia’s haze shows a diversified electricity source may not be that dependable

S-E Asia’s haze shows a diversified electricity source may not be that dependable

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Augustin Boey | 10 November 2026

Why Singapore can’t afford a hazy October each year

Why Singapore can’t afford a hazy October each year

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Du Xinming | 4 November 2026

How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir and Mr Stanley Sia | 3 November 2026

What revised Maju Forest plans could mean for future development decisions

What revised Maju Forest plans could mean for future development decisions

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Yun Hye Hwang | 2 November 2026

Is nuclear power back on the table for Singapore?

Is nuclear power back on the table for Singapore?

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Low Xin Wei | 26 October 2026

Singapore's AI ambitions must make each megawatt work harder

Singapore's AI ambitions must make each megawatt work harder

Speaker: Speakers: Professor Lee Poh Seng | 26 October 2026

Why Asean’s next energy challenge is coordination

Why Asean’s next energy challenge is coordination

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Yao Lixia | 20 October 2026

Mirror life and why we should avoid creating it

Mirror life and why we should avoid creating it

Speaker: Speakers: Professor Hsu Li Yang, Assistant Professor Eddie Tan Han Pin | 19 October 2026

No sugar, no problem? The limits of Singapore's Nutri-Grade labels

No sugar, no problem? The limits of Singapore's Nutri-Grade labels

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Jared Ng, Associate Professor Mary Chong | 10 October 2026

Pro bono photo service for underprivileged groups among award-winning youth initiatives

Pro bono photo service for underprivileged groups among award-winning youth initiatives

Speaker: Author: Christine Tan | 9 October 2026