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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A brighter year beckons for the F&B industry

A brighter year beckons for the F&B industry

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Sherri Kimes | 3 February 2021

Managing Covid-19 as a Super wicked Problem: Lessons from, and for, the Climate Crisis

Managing Covid-19 as a Super wicked Problem: Lessons from, and for, the Climate Crisis

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Benjamin Cashore | 2 February 2021

COVID-19: Updates from Singapore

COVID-19: Updates from Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Kenneth Mak | 29 January 2021

The Biden administration: The road ahead for Asia

The Biden administration: The road ahead for Asia

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tommy Koh | 21 January 2021

The role of universities in startup regions

The role of universities in startup regions

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Tan Eng Chye | 13 January 2021

Looking to 2021: The outlook for the global economy

Looking to 2021: The outlook for the global economy

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Danny Quah | 12 January 2021

Looking to 2021: Seven wishes for the year from Professor Tommy Koh

Looking to 2021: Seven wishes for the year from Professor Tommy Koh

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tommy Koh | 11 January 2021

No corners cut in Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

No corners cut in Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Teo Yik Ying | 5 January 2021

Aye, robots! Intelligent automation picks up pace.

Aye, robots! Intelligent automation picks up pace.

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Jochen Wirtz | 28 December 2020

COVID-19: Updates from Singapore

COVID-19: Updates from Singapore

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Prof David Allen, Professor Dale Fisher and Dr Louisa Sun | 24 December 2020