Transnationalism, Technology and Tradition: What We Are (And Should Be) Teaching

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.

Transnationalism, Technology and Tradition: What We Are (And Should Be) Teaching

Transnationalism, Technology and Tradition: What We Are (And Should Be) Teaching

Speaker: Prof David Tan 1 Jul 2020

NUS Law Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) Professor David Tan shares the way forward, encouraging students to take up modules in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology Law. The flexibility will serve students and the legal profession well in the years ahead.

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

If super-tall HDB blocks are coming, here’s what needs to be considered

If super-tall HDB blocks are coming, here’s what needs to be considered

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie | 1 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

From Managing Resources to Governing Intelligence: Navigating the Shift to VUCA 2.0

From Managing Resources to Governing Intelligence: Navigating the Shift to VUCA 2.0

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Vu Minh Khuong | 11 March 2026

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

Speaker: Speaker: By Prof Teo Yik Ying | 9 March 2026

What Singapore needs to change to enable better senior living options

What Singapore needs to change to enable better senior living options

Speaker: Speaker: By Prof Sing Tien Foo and Norman Han | 5 March 2026

Why the screen time debate misses the real classroom problem

Why the screen time debate misses the real classroom problem

Speaker: Speaker: By Prof John Wang | 5 March 2026