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.

Kopi, kaya and a longer life: Hawker centres hold the key

Kopi, kaya and a longer life: Hawker centres hold the key

Speaker: Dr Daniel Mahadzir 27 November 2025

Apart from ordering food, hawker centres play another role, tackling social isolation.

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Rule vs discretion: Which way should we lean?

Rule vs discretion: Which way should we lean?

Speaker: Speakers: Assoc Prof Terence Ho | 8 October 2024

Four everyday AI competencies to make Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 work

Four everyday AI competencies to make Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 work

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Chew Han Ei | 4 October 2024

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

How to Demonstrate Excellence in the Pursuit of Sustainability Impact

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Lawrence Loh, Ms Huang Mingjun, and Ms Sabrina Soon | 30 September 2024

A more sustainable and carbon-lite approach to cooling Singapore’s buildings

A more sustainable and carbon-lite approach to cooling Singapore’s buildings

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Sing Tien Foo | 25 September 2024

Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded

Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie | 25 September 2024

Platform Workers Act strikes crucial balance for future of gig economy

Platform Workers Act strikes crucial balance for future of gig economy

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews | 19 September 2024

Consumers might have to pay more for their rides and deliveries. It’s a price worth paying

Consumers might have to pay more for their rides and deliveries. It’s a price worth paying

Speaker: Speakers: Assoc Prof Terence Ho | 12 September 2024

‘No money, no walk’ – is cash the ultimate motivator for staying active?

‘No money, no walk’ – is cash the ultimate motivator for staying active?

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Eric Andrew Finkelstein and Michelle Chow | 8 September 2024

How China Can Make Life Better for Foreign and Domestic Tourists Alike

How China Can Make Life Better for Foreign and Domestic Tourists Alike

Speaker: Speaker: Distinguished Professor Ivan Png | 2 September 2024

Outer space as the province of all mankind: Two decades later

Outer space as the province of all mankind: Two decades later

Speaker: Speakers: Professor David Tan, NUS Law | 27 August 2024