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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.

New era, new opportunities

Speaker: His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan 7 Apr 2017

The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, was at our campus for the NUS Society Dialogue and shared with the NUS community his insights on trade and investment opportunities in Afghanistan, as well as moderate Islam in the region.

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

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