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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.

Rule vs discretion: Which way should we lean?

Rule vs discretion: Which way should we lean?

Speakers: Assoc Prof Terence Ho 8 Oct 2024

While more flexibility and discretion in public administration is welcome, every effort must be made to uphold impartiality to maintain public trust, with systems of accountability regularly updated and strengthened. Associate Professor (Practice) Terence Ho, from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, shares his insights on how having robust systems and good people in place is necessary for Singapore to continue to thrive even as the challenges of governance grow ever more complex.

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NSmen and mental health: Our soldiers don’t need to suffer in silence

NSmen and mental health: Our soldiers don’t need to suffer in silence

Speakers: Dr Chew Han Ei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, and Ms Isabelle Tan, Research Assistant, both at the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS 20 Mar 2025

If Singapore decides to invest in nuclear energy, floating power plants deserve a closer look

If Singapore decides to invest in nuclear energy, floating power plants deserve a closer look

Speaker: Dr Stefan Huebner, Senior Research Fellow from the Asia Research Institute at NUS 14 Mar 2025