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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Improving employee well-being via a data-driven approach

Improving employee well-being via a data-driven approach

Speaker: Speakers: Sriram Iyer | 21 September 2022

Fashion forays in the metaverse

Fashion forays in the metaverse

Speaker: Speaker: Professor David Tan | 19 September 2022

Commentary: Saving for a 'Fire' lifestyle can also help save Planet Earth

Commentary: Saving for a 'Fire' lifestyle can also help save Planet Earth

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Goh Tian | 15 September 2022

Survival, success and the sea: The importance of Unclos to Singapore

Survival, success and the sea: The importance of Unclos to Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Assistant Professor Tara Davenport | 15 September 2022

AI as artist: Applause, yes - but sorry, no copyright

AI as artist: Applause, yes - but sorry, no copyright

Speaker: Speaker: Professor David Tan | 9 September 2022

The road to better pandemic planning

The road to better pandemic planning

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie | 8 September 2022

Commentary: Secondhand smoke could cause mental health issues for young and old especially

Commentary: Secondhand smoke could cause mental health issues for young and old especially

Speaker: Speaker: Assistant Professor Yvette van der Eijik | 26 August 2022

Building Changi Airport Terminal 5 now gives Singapore first-mover advantage

Building Changi Airport Terminal 5 now gives Singapore first-mover advantage

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Faizal Yahya | 25 August 2022

Commentary: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point to issues in Singapore’s built environment

Commentary: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point to issues in Singapore’s built environment

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Daniel Wong Hwee Boon and Associate Professor Gabriel Kor Meng Chiat | 22 August 2022

Weathering the challenges ahead: Education on security issues is key

Weathering the challenges ahead: Education on security issues is key

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Bilveer Singh | 21 August 2022