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.

Flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

Flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

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

An incremental approach towards cooperation has an important place in the strategic toolkit adopted by countries. Flexible, open and pragmatic institutional arrangements offer agility in advancing
cooperation, but require careful stewardship to ensure they strengthen rather than fragment the international system.

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Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth

Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Serina Rahman | 2 February 2024

Economic restructuring on steroids: Retrenchments as annual cost-cutting?

Economic restructuring on steroids: Retrenchments as annual cost-cutting?

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Xu Le and Dr Samer Elhajjar | 1 February 2024

Are you defined by the success you find at work?

Are you defined by the success you find at work?

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Chong Siow Ann | 31 January 2024

Singapore: Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy hub?

Singapore: Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy hub?

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Quah Say Jye and Mr Tan Kway Guan | 12 January 2024

After O-Levels, the choice of subjects isn’t always straightforward

After O-Levels, the choice of subjects isn’t always straightforward

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Ivan Png and Dr Kelvin Seah | 9 January 2024

In a world of wicked problems, we must straddle disciplines for answers

In a world of wicked problems, we must straddle disciplines for answers

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Andy Tay | 6 January 2024

Commentary: How hustle culture is robbing our youths of self-discovery

Commentary: How hustle culture is robbing our youths of self-discovery

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Jonathan Sim | 1 January 2024

Beauty and the beast: When our obsession with looks gets out of hand

Beauty and the beast: When our obsession with looks gets out of hand

Speaker: Speaker: Adjunct Prof Chong Siow Ann | 29 December 2023

Showcase Singapore beyond Orchard Road, Marina Bay

Showcase Singapore beyond Orchard Road, Marina Bay

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 27 December 2023

Can Singapore afford to further subsidise public buses and trains?

Can Singapore afford to further subsidise public buses and trains?

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 23 December 2023