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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Even with energy prices set to soar, buying oil and gas stock isn’t the best idea

Even with energy prices set to soar, buying oil and gas stock isn’t the best idea

Speaker: Speakers: David Broadstock, Keerthana Gopinath | 31 October 2022

Size matters when it comes to Singapore’s DNA database

Size matters when it comes to Singapore’s DNA database

Speaker: Speaker: Stella Tan | 26 October 2022

Singapore can help steer countries in dealing with climate crisis

Singapore can help steer countries in dealing with climate crisis

Speaker: Speaker: Melissa Low | 23 October 2022

Not all is fair in the art of borrowing

Not all is fair in the art of borrowing

Speaker: Speakers: David Tan | 21 October 2022

What it takes to arrive at a healthier Singapore

What it takes to arrive at a healthier Singapore

Speaker: Speakers: Teo Yik Ying | 20 October 2022

ASEAN and India at 30: The way forward

ASEAN and India at 30: The way forward

Speaker: Speakers: Tommy Koh, Hernaikh Singh and Moe Thuzar | 12 October 2022

Nimbleness needed to engage citizens

Nimbleness needed to engage citizens

Speaker: Speakers: Carol Soon, Nandhini Bala Krishnan and Beverly Tan | 8 October 2022

Transforming the Non-Profit Sector Conference 2022: Solutions that help us help one another

Transforming the Non-Profit Sector Conference 2022: Solutions that help us help one another

Speaker: Speaker: Mr Eric Chua | 4 October 2022

When being a happy worker can be counter-productive

When being a happy worker can be counter-productive

Speaker: Speakers: Michael Mai | 26 September 2022

Accessible and adequate housing key to tackling homelessness

Accessible and adequate housing key to tackling homelessness

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Ng Kok Hoe and Ms Jeyda Simren Sekhon Atac | 26 September 2022