Longevity and the pandemic - A look back, a look ahead

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.

Longevity and the pandemic - A look back, a look ahead

Longevity and the pandemic - A look back, a look ahead

Speaker: Professor John Eu-Li Wong 17 Sep 2020

Professor John Eu-Li Wong, NUS Senior Vice President (Health Innovation & Translation) and Isabel Chan Professor in Medical Sciences, joined a panel of global thinkers to analyse the impact of the pandemic. They considered different responses from around the world, and discussed how to reshape and rebuild society in its wake.

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