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.

India at 70

Speakers: Mr. Rahul Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress Party; Member of India's Parliament; Prof Danny Quah, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS; Ms. Pallavi Rachel George, Graduate Student, Master in Public Policy (2016/2018), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 8 Mar 2018

In this public lecture held at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Rahul Gandhi, President of India’s National Congress Party, and Member of India's Parliament representing Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, shared his views on path ahead for India who faces distinct challenges in light of technological change and global competition.

Are we in an affordability crisis?

Are we in an affordability crisis?

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Liang Zixuan and Mr Mukund Kishore | 4 June 2026

What PayNow’s alias removal really signals

What PayNow’s alias removal really signals

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Daniel Rabetti | 29 May 2026

When a deepfake image becomes real harm

When a deepfake image becomes real harm

Speaker: Speaker: Ben Chester Cheong | 28 May 2026

Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar | 14 May 2026

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman, Associate Professor Daniel PS Goh, Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 9 May 2026