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.

Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and future of Singapore identity

Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and future of Singapore identity

Speakers: Dr Mathew Mathews and Dr Melvin Tay 24 December 2025

Studies show that while Singaporeans are proud of their country and comfortable with diversity, many remain uncertain about how immigration fits into the national narrative. This has business implications: The ability to attract and retain people is ultimately constrained by what society will accept as fair.

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Singapore can help steer countries in dealing with climate crisis

Singapore can help steer countries in dealing with climate crisis

Speaker: Speaker: Melissa Low | 23 October 2022

Not all is fair in the art of borrowing

Not all is fair in the art of borrowing

Speaker: Speakers: David Tan | 21 October 2022

What it takes to arrive at a healthier Singapore

What it takes to arrive at a healthier Singapore

Speaker: Speakers: Teo Yik Ying | 20 October 2022

ASEAN and India at 30: The way forward

ASEAN and India at 30: The way forward

Speaker: Speakers: Tommy Koh, Hernaikh Singh and Moe Thuzar | 12 October 2022

Nimbleness needed to engage citizens

Nimbleness needed to engage citizens

Speaker: Speakers: Carol Soon, Nandhini Bala Krishnan and Beverly Tan | 8 October 2022

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

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

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Eric Chua | 4 October 2022

When being a happy worker can be counter-productive

When being a happy worker can be counter-productive

Speaker: Speakers: Michael Mai | 26 September 2022

Accessible and adequate housing key to tackling homelessness

Accessible and adequate housing key to tackling homelessness

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Ng Kok Hoe and Ms Jeyda Simren Sekhon Atac | 26 September 2022

Inflation speed bumps on the road to a net-zero future

Inflation speed bumps on the road to a net-zero future

Speaker: Speakers: Ramkishen S Rajan and Bhavya Gupta | 23 September 2022

Singapore’s green transition: How to win hearts and minds

Singapore’s green transition: How to win hearts and minds

Speaker: Speakers: Terence Ho | 22 September 2022