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.

Hong Kong and Singapore: A case of regulatory prisoner’s dilemma

Hong Kong and Singapore: A case of regulatory prisoner’s dilemma

Speaker: Ben Charoenwong 9 Feb 2023

Just a couple of years ago, governments and regulators were proposing regulations that encourage decentralised finance (DeFi) experimentation, such as sandboxes and special passes, rather than preventive regulations targeting specific functions or actors. However, in light of recent revelations to the fragility of the DeFi market, regulatory sentiment has shifted.

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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