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.

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

Speakers: Prof Lawrence Loh, Ms Huang Mingjun, and Ms Sabrina Soon 30 Sep 2024

Businesses have traditionally focused on disclosing the resources invested in sustainability initiatives, but they should also demonstrate the tangible outcomes of their efforts. Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at NUS Business School, and Ms Huang Mingjun and Ms Sabrina Soon, Research Associates at CGS, share their insights on how as the demand for meaningful progress in sustainability grows, companies must have a clear sense of direction and purpose – ensuring that their initiatives lead to significant, lasting changes.

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The carbon case for going green is only half the story

The carbon case for going green is only half the story

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Alberto Salvo, Associate Professor Timothy Wong and Mr Zhihao Han | 30 July 2026

US-Iran war has unleashed forces that will reshape the Gulf

US-Iran war has unleashed forces that will reshape the Gulf

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Joseph Chinyong Liow | 24 July 2026

The other recession risk that Singapore should be wary of

The other recession risk that Singapore should be wary of

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Nicholas Thomas and Mr Wilson Goh | 22 July 2026

The education arms race cannot be solved by MOE alone

The education arms race cannot be solved by MOE alone

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Nicholas Thomas | 10 July 2026

We can’t wait for an AI crisis before taking action

We can’t wait for an AI crisis before taking action

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman | 6 July 2026

Can Jurong Lake District become Singapore’s second central business district?

Can Jurong Lake District become Singapore’s second central business district?

Speaker: Speakers: Professor Sing Tien Foo | 3 July 2026

SpaceX’s investors are giving up control to buy into Musk’s vision

SpaceX’s investors are giving up control to buy into Musk’s vision

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Johan Sulaeman | 3 July 2026