Transnationalism, Technology and Tradition: What We Are (And Should Be) Teaching

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.

Transnationalism, Technology and Tradition: What We Are (And Should Be) Teaching

Transnationalism, Technology and Tradition: What We Are (And Should Be) Teaching

Speaker: Prof David Tan 1 Jul 2020

NUS Law Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) Professor David Tan shares the way forward, encouraging students to take up modules in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology Law. The flexibility will serve students and the legal profession well in the years ahead.

Commentary: Why executive condominiums still offer a valid alternative for the 'sandwich' class

Commentary: Why executive condominiums still offer a valid alternative for the 'sandwich' class

14 May 2026

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

Examining impact of parents’ sensitivity to children’s needs

Examining impact of parents’ sensitivity to children’s needs

5 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

Saving giant clams in South-east Asia: Halt poaching, raise funds

Saving giant clams in South-east Asia: Halt poaching, raise funds

27 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

Why the right of passage through Strait of Hormuz matters to everyone, not just Singapore

Why the right of passage through Strait of Hormuz matters to everyone, not just Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Tara Davenport | 15 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

If super-tall HDB blocks are coming, here’s what needs to be considered

If super-tall HDB blocks are coming, here’s what needs to be considered

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie | 1 April 2026