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.

Commentary: More support may be needed for Singapore seniors who can no longer work

Commentary: More support may be needed for Singapore seniors who can no longer work

Speakers: Dr Jeremy Lim-Soh and Dr Rahul Malhotra 27 Aug 2023

The Majulah Package announced during Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech particularly benefits lower- and middle-income workers. However, two groups of seniors who face challenges in staying employed will not only miss out on the Earn and Save Bonus, but also the enriching benefits of employment said Dr Jeremy Lim-Soh, Research Fellow and Dr Rahul Malhotra, Deputy Director and Head of Research, both from the Centre for Ageing Research & Education at Duke-NUS Medical School.

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Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman, Associate Professor Daniel PS Goh, Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 9 May 2026

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Sarah Cheah | 29 April 2026

When the gates close designing the resilient city

When the gates close designing the resilient city

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Nirmal Kishnani , Professor (Practice) Wong Mun Summ | 17 April 2026

Turning AI factories into climate assets

Turning AI factories into climate assets

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Lee Poh Seng | 10 April 2026

A gentler climb with shorter steps for our most vulnerable families

A gentler climb with shorter steps for our most vulnerable families

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Wong Chin Yi | 5 April 2026

How to redirect the ‘responsible parent’ script in Singapore’s education system

How to redirect the ‘responsible parent’ script in Singapore’s education system

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews and Dr Melvin Tay | 25 March 2026