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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COVID-19 vaccines explained

COVID-19 vaccines explained

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang | 21 April 2021

Good sunshine day, good shopping day?

Good sunshine day, good shopping day?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Sumit Agarwal | 13 April 2021

Challenging task ahead for 4G leaders to resolve succession question, as pace of transition weighs heavy

Challenging task ahead for 4G leaders to resolve succession question, as pace of transition weighs heavy

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Gillian Koh | 10 April 2021

Vaccine nationalism and diplomacy reveal elements of a hybrid cold war

Vaccine nationalism and diplomacy reveal elements of a hybrid cold war

Speaker: Speaker: Alex Capri | 9 April 2021

A time for Japan to blossom

A time for Japan to blossom

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Simon Tay | 8 April 2021

Taking a bold step with interdisciplinary education

Taking a bold step with interdisciplinary education

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Tan Eng Chye | 7 April 2021

Looking to 2021: The pandemic’s impact on society

Looking to 2021: The pandemic’s impact on society

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Irene Ng | 31 March 2021

Suez Canal incident reveals why global trade depends heavily on shipping with few alternatives

Suez Canal incident reveals why global trade depends heavily on shipping with few alternatives

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc. Professor Goh Puay Guan | 30 March 2021

Study on future workplaces

Study on future workplaces

29 March 2021

ASEAN's role in Myanmar's military coup

ASEAN's role in Myanmar's military coup

Speaker: Speaker: Assistant Professor Yongwook Ryu | 24 March 2021