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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.

The curious case of Singapore’s ‘Eastie’ identity

The curious case of Singapore’s ‘Eastie’ identity

Speakers: Melvin Tay and Dr Mathew Mathews 2 May 2024

How did the ‘Eastie’ identity develop, and what lessons does it hold for Singapore’s community building efforts? The distinctive pride of east-side residents is surprising, given that Singapore does not have major geographical or ethnic divides that usually shape regional cultures, write researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS.

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Of state and society: Does Singapore have social capital?

Of state and society: Does Singapore have social capital?

Speakers: Dr Georgios Georgiou 19 Apr 2025

Improving carbon credit frameworks to enhance carbon project quality and financing

Improving carbon credit frameworks to enhance carbon project quality and financing

Speakers: Professor Johan Sulaeman, Mr Desmond Tay, Mr Michael Alexander 14 Apr 2025