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.

Ageing well is a challenge Singaporeans must take on together

Ageing well is a challenge Singaporeans must take on together

Christopher Gee, Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 18 August 2025

Technology and a “we-first” Singapore spirit can contribute to the concept of ageing in place.

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Fighting inflation is more than having higher wages offset increased cost of living

Speaker: Terence Ho | 2 August 2022

Rise above blame games to meet common challenge of future pandemics

Speaker: Wang Linfa | 2 August 2022

Renewing an exceptional Singapore

Renewing an exceptional Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 27 July 2022

From fighting climate change to illness – why mangroves are worth celebrating

From fighting climate change to illness – why mangroves are worth celebrating

Speaker: Speaker: Daniel Friess | 26 July 2022

Improved meritocracy can focus on skills, training, and career progression

Speaker: Terence Ho | 15 July 2022

Why Asian nations should pause when America beckons

Why Asian nations should pause when America beckons

Speaker: Speaker: Simon Tay | 14 July 2022

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Speaker: Speaker: Mak Yuen Teen | 12 July 2022

How to frame Russia’s war against Ukraine

How to frame Russia’s war against Ukraine

Speaker: Speaker: Tommy Koh | 6 July 2022

Seizing the opportunity to move Singapore forward

Seizing the opportunity to move Singapore forward

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 5 July 2022

Can universities teach students to be good?

Can universities teach students to be good?

Speaker: Speaker: Simon Chesterman | 28 June 2022