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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Challenging task ahead for 4G leaders to resolve succession question, as pace of transition weighs heavy

Challenging task ahead for 4G leaders to resolve succession question, as pace of transition weighs heavy

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Gillian Koh | 10 April 2021

Vaccine nationalism and diplomacy reveal elements of a hybrid cold war

Vaccine nationalism and diplomacy reveal elements of a hybrid cold war

Speaker: Speaker: Alex Capri | 9 April 2021

A time for Japan to blossom

A time for Japan to blossom

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Simon Tay | 8 April 2021

Taking a bold step with interdisciplinary education

Taking a bold step with interdisciplinary education

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tan Eng Chye | 7 April 2021

Looking to 2021: The pandemic’s impact on society

Looking to 2021: The pandemic’s impact on society

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Irene Ng | 31 March 2021

Suez Canal incident reveals why global trade depends heavily on shipping with few alternatives

Suez Canal incident reveals why global trade depends heavily on shipping with few alternatives

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc. Professor Goh Puay Guan | 30 March 2021

Study on future workplaces

Study on future workplaces

29 March 2021

ASEAN's role in Myanmar's military coup

ASEAN's role in Myanmar's military coup

Speaker: Speaker: Assistant Professor Yongwook Ryu | 24 March 2021

Keeping public housing in prime locations affordable and fair

Keeping public housing in prime locations affordable and fair

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Sing Tien Foo | 21 March 2021

Celebrating women with empowering conversations

Celebrating women with empowering conversations

Speaker: Speakers: Mr K Shanmugam, Mrs Josephine Teo | 15 March 2021