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.

Learn more

Commentary: The evidence of Singapore’s preparedness efforts is clear

Commentary: The evidence of Singapore’s preparedness efforts is clear

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Khoo Yoong Khean and Dr Ruklanthi de Alwis | 10 January 2023

CDC vouchers do more than help people cope with rising prices

CDC vouchers do more than help people cope with rising prices

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor in Practice Terence Ho | 10 January 2023

Creative Tech was the pride of S’pore. Is there an equivalent today?

Creative Tech was the pride of S’pore. Is there an equivalent today?

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Samer Elhajjar | 7 January 2023

Resolved to earn more money in 2023? Richer doesn’t mean happier

Resolved to earn more money in 2023? Richer doesn’t mean happier

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Mathew Mathews and Mr Melvin Tay | 5 January 2023

Platform firms must not exploit protection for platform workers for more profit

Platform firms must not exploit protection for platform workers for more profit

Speaker: Speakers: Sumit Agarwal | 29 December 2022

The World Cup of diplomacy

The World Cup of diplomacy

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Kishore Mahbubani | 27 December 2022

Dengue numbers may swell again, so urgent mitigation efforts needed

Dengue numbers may swell again, so urgent mitigation efforts needed

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Chan Kuan Rong | 27 December 2022

SMEs, mid-size firms can pivot nimbly to a greater cause

SMEs, mid-size firms can pivot nimbly to a greater cause

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Rashimah Rajah | 23 December 2022

What is “longtermism” and what does it have to do with our future?

What is “longtermism” and what does it have to do with our future?

Speaker: Speakers: Assistant Prof F. Owen Schaefer | 22 December 2022

Singapore should ban cigarettes for those born after 2010

Singapore should ban cigarettes for those born after 2010

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Jeremy Lim and Dr Elliot Eu | 20 December 2022