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.

Coronavirus: The next three months

Experts: Visiting Professor Tikki Pangestu from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, Infectious Diseases Programme Leader at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health 9 Mar 2020

Professor Tikki Pangestu and Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang were among the experts who shared their insights on what lies ahead for Singapore in a recent COVID-19 panel discussion organised by The Straits Times. 
Indonesia must play its cards smartly in the face of Trump’s tariffs

Indonesia must play its cards smartly in the face of Trump’s tariffs

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Lawrence Loh | 24 June 2025

AI for sustainability: A practical primer for business leaders

AI for sustainability: A practical primer for business leaders

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Lawrence Loh | 20 June 2025

US tariffs spawn new global chip supply-chain model

US tariffs spawn new global chip supply-chain model

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Eduardo Araral | 10 June 2025

Give more thought to lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18

Give more thought to lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Elvin Ong | 6 June 2025

Asia’s coming sustainable beauty revolution

Asia’s coming sustainable beauty revolution

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Lawrence Loh and Ms Belle Tran | 26 May 2025

How Singapore can expand opportunities for its ‘lost Einsteins’

How Singapore can expand opportunities for its ‘lost Einsteins’

Speaker: Speaker: Adj Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 23 May 2025

Climate first…or last?

Climate first…or last?

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen | 15 May 2025