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.

S'pore society needs to step up to preserve racial, religious harmony

S'pore society needs to step up to preserve racial, religious harmony

Speaker: Mr Melvin Tay 12 Feb 2025

In a world increasingly grappling with racial and religious tensions, Singapore's continued stability is a rare and commendable achievement. Mr Melvin Tay, Research Associate from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, shares his insights on how racial and religious harmony is not just a product of policy but a shared effort, a living practice, and a collective responsibility that includes the state and all of us actively engaging one another in a society where citizens feel confident and responsible for fostering cohesion.

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When the gates close designing the resilient city

When the gates close designing the resilient city

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Nirmal Kishnani , Professor (Practice) Wong Mun Summ | 17 April 2026

Turning AI factories into climate assets

Turning AI factories into climate assets

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Lee Poh Seng | 10 April 2026

A gentler climb with shorter steps for our most vulnerable families

A gentler climb with shorter steps for our most vulnerable families

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Wong Chin Yi | 5 April 2026

How to redirect the ‘responsible parent’ script in Singapore’s education system

How to redirect the ‘responsible parent’ script in Singapore’s education system

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews and Dr Melvin Tay | 25 March 2026

AI may reshape the labour market, but the deeper disruption is in education

AI may reshape the labour market, but the deeper disruption is in education

Speaker: Speaker: By Ben Chester Cheong | 19 March 2026

Market volatility highlights Indonesia’s overlooked climate and resource risks

Market volatility highlights Indonesia’s overlooked climate and resource risks

Speaker: Speaker: By Prof Johan Sulaeman | 12 March 2026