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.

Transforming the Non-Profit Sector Conference 2022: Solutions that help us help one another

Speaker: Mr Eric Chua 4 Oct 2022

Those who administer or study the broader non-profit or voluntary sector have largely focused on philanthropic giving that funds professional services, but there are also old traditions of communities engaging in newer ground-up initiatives. How can non-profit organisations re-imagine how social impact can be achieved alongside communities? 
Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Social and Family Development shares in his keynote speech how crucial to collaborate deeply, and draw upon diverse perspectives and strength to transform lives.
Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar | 14 May 2026

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman, Associate Professor Daniel PS Goh, Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 9 May 2026

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Sarah Cheah | 29 April 2026

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