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.

Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and future of Singapore identity

Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and future of Singapore identity

Speakers: Dr Mathew Mathews and Dr Melvin Tay 24 Dec 2025

Studies show that while Singaporeans are proud of their country and comfortable with diversity, many remain uncertain about how immigration fits into the national narrative. This has business implications: The ability to attract and retain people is ultimately constrained by what society will accept as fair.

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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

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