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

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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A breakthrough year in advancing workers’ rights in Singapore

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Mathew Mathews and Melvin Tay | 31 December 2024

Declining literacy skills among younger adults has implications for Singapore’s workforce

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 20 December 2024

Preparing for rising sea levels before it’s too late: Singapore looking into strengthening and adding coastline protection structures

Speaker: Speaker: Assistant Professor Chew Soon Hoe | 19 December 2024

What a 121km trek across the Gobi Desert taught us about transformation

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Tan Eng Chye | 6 December 2024

Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Koh Lian Pin | 6 December 2024

Should children learn to play chess?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Hsu Li Yang | 4 December 2024

Should Artificial Intelligence Win a Nobel Prize?

Speaker: Speaker: Samer Elhajjar | 3 December 2024

AI’s challenge to universities: What happens when EQ trumps IQ?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman, Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 28 November 2024

25 years of fostering research and innovation in Singapore – One North’s Experience

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tien Foo Sing | 20 November 2024

Say aah! Why is Singapore neglecting dental health

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Teo Yik Ying, Vice President for Global Health and Dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health | 20 November 2024

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