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.

After O-Levels, the choice of subjects isn’t always straightforward

After O-Levels, the choice of subjects isn’t always straightforward

Speaker: Prof Ivan Png and Dr Kelvin Seah 9 Jan 2024

Should students pursue subjects out of passion or to prepare for future careers? How might the choice of A-Level subjects open or restrict jobs available to them after university? Distinguished Professor Ivan Png from NUS Business School and Dr Kelvin Seah from the NUS Department of Economics weigh in on the choices of recent cohorts in an evolving society and economy.  

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Why healthcare innovation must be a team sport

Why healthcare innovation must be a team sport

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Rena Dharmawan | 7 February 2026

Preparing for a future where water costs more

Preparing for a future where water costs more

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Tan-Soo Jie-Sheng | 3 February 2026

Singapore as a super-aged society: Can its health system cope?

Singapore as a super-aged society: Can its health system cope?

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Teo Yik Ying | 2 February 2026

India-EU’s ‘mother of all deals’ is much more than just a trade pact

India-EU’s ‘mother of all deals’ is much more than just a trade pact

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Amitendu Pali | 29 January 2026

The life-changing turning points out of homelessness

The life-changing turning points out of homelessness

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Harry Tan | 18 January 2026

How you gain if doctors can call up all your health records

How you gain if doctors can call up all your health records

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Teo Yik Ying | 14 January 2026

Invest in our kids. Put Child Development Accounts to better use

Invest in our kids. Put Child Development Accounts to better use

Speaker: Speaker: Adj Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 9 January 2026

The real political risk of AI isn’t deepfakes

The real political risk of AI isn’t deepfakes

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Taberez Ahmed Neyazi | 7 January 2026

When seniors live alone, it doesn’t mean they’re lonely

When seniors live alone, it doesn’t mean they’re lonely

Speaker: Speakers: Assoc Prof Vincent Chua, Prof Elaine Ho Lynn-Ee and Assoc Prof Feng Chen-Chieh | 7 January 2026

I know my children love me. They slip handwritten notes into my phone case

I know my children love me. They slip handwritten notes into my phone case

Speaker: Speaker: Adjunct Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 4 January 2026