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.

I know my children love me. They slip handwritten notes into my phone case

I know my children love me. They slip handwritten notes into my phone case

Speaker: Adjunct Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho 4 January 2026

Psychology research suggests that the more we pursue joy as a goal in itself, the more elusive and fleeting it becomes. The writer finds this “happiness paradox” to be true, in relationships as much as in other areas of life.

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A message from South-east Asia to the US

A message from South-east Asia to the US

Speaker: Speaker: Tommy Koh | 14 August 2023

Investment screening is new normal but business interests can still be protected

Investment screening is new normal but business interests can still be protected

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 5 August 2023

From initiatives to impact: Advancing a new priority for businesses in sustainability

Speaker: Speakers: Lawrence Loh, Huang Minjun | 4 August 2023

Nationwide study to gauge impact of policies, schemes for healthy ageing

Speaker: Speaker: Rahul Malhotra | 1 August 2023

Singapore recognised as top 10 most accessible cities globally but challenges remain for heritage sites

Singapore recognised as top 10 most accessible cities globally but challenges remain for heritage sites

Speaker: Speakers: Cherie Lok and Jalelah Abu Baker | 26 July 2023

Peak fertility versus career: Inconvenient truths you must face

Peak fertility versus career: Inconvenient truths you must face

Speaker: Speaker: Tan Poh Lin | 26 July 2023

Bid to restore corals in deeper waters in Southern Islands

Bid to restore corals in deeper waters in Southern Islands

Speaker: Speaker: Jani Tanzil | 20 July 2023

More power to gig workers – a key step towards a better platform economy

More power to gig workers – a key step towards a better platform economy

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 14 July 2023

What’s best for S’pore consumers – competition or market dominance?

What’s best for S’pore consumers – competition or market dominance?

Speaker: Speaker: Sumit Agarwal | 13 July 2023

Loneliness is an overlooked public health challenge in ageing Singapore

Loneliness is an overlooked public health challenge in ageing Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Angelique Chan, Dr Rahul Malhotra, Dr Ad Maulod | 11 July 2023