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.

Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport

Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport

Speaker: By Prof Hsu Li Yang 27 Feb 2026

Prof Hsu Li Yang argues that while thermal scanning provides public reassurance, it is an unreliable and ineffective tool for detecting rare pathogens like the Nipah virus. He suggests that Singapore's true protection lies in clinical vigilance, rapid isolation of suspected cases, and long-term "One Health" surveillance rather than superficial border checks.

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How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

Speaker: Speaker: By Prof Teo Yik Ying  | 9 March 2026

Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport

Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport

Speaker: Speaker: By Prof Hsu Li Yang | 27 February 2026

Youth radicalisation now encompasses more than religious extremism

Youth radicalisation now encompasses more than religious extremism

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Carol Soon and Hannah Nor’hisham | 25 February 2026

With AI translation tools, what’s the point of learning different languages?

With AI translation tools, what’s the point of learning different languages?

Speaker: Speaker: By Dr Daniel Chan | 21 February 2026

To win the AI adoption race, Singapore must mind the social class and gender gaps

To win the AI adoption race, Singapore must mind the social class and gender gaps

Speaker: Speaker: By Dr Laurel Teo | 17 February 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace: Should we take it literally or seriously?

Trump’s Board of Peace: Should we take it literally or seriously?

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Simon Chesterman | 16 February 2026

Income growth alone won’t sustain social mobility here

Income growth alone won’t sustain social mobility here

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mathew Mathews | 11 February 2026

Flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

Flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

Speaker: Speakers: Ms Jesslene Lee, Researcher, and Professor (Practice) Paul Cheung | 10 February 2026

Why healthcare innovation must be a team sport

Why healthcare innovation must be a team sport

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Rena Dharmawan | 7 February 2026

Preparing for a future where water costs more

Preparing for a future where water costs more

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Tan-Soo Jie-Sheng | 3 February 2026