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 time for corporate social responsibility to shine

A time for corporate social responsibility to shine

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Weina Zhang | 11 December 2020

Singapore looks to innovation in recovery from Covid-19

Singapore looks to innovation in recovery from Covid-19

Speaker: Speaker: Minister Heng Swee Keat | 8 December 2020

Understanding and helping low-income families through COVID-19

Understanding and helping low-income families through COVID-19

Speaker: Moderator: Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 4 December 2020

Singaporeans vs the pandemic

Singaporeans vs the pandemic

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Koh Lian Pin | 3 December 2020

Singapore’s office market will never be the same again

Singapore’s office market will never be the same again

Speaker: Speakers: Lee Nai Jia and Eileen Kuan | 1 December 2020

COVID-19 vaccines: Priorities, processes and practicalities

COVID-19 vaccines: Priorities, processes and practicalities

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Benjamin Ong Kian Chung | 1 December 2020

The Great Reset: Can the US and China revive relations?

The Great Reset: Can the US and China revive relations?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Chan Heng Chee | 26 November 2020

Sustainability and the environment: Challenges and opportunities for Asia

Sustainability and the environment: Challenges and opportunities for Asia

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Benjamin Cashore, Assoc Prof Leong Ching,Prof Vinod Thomas & Asst Prof Marina Kaneti | 24 November 2020

COVID-19, science and politics

COVID-19, science and politics

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Edison Liu | 23 November 2020

The rise of sovereign digital currencies

The rise of sovereign digital currencies

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Ramkishen S. Rajan | 18 November 2020