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.

To win the AI adoption race, Singapore must mind the social class and gender gaps

To win the AI adoption race, Singapore must mind the social class and gender gaps

Speaker: By Dr Laurel Teo 17 February 2026

For AI diffusion to truly reach every level of our economy and society, we must look beyond broad measures. It starts with identifying gaps, in particular two groups that studies show are lagging behind in digital and AI skills adoption: workers from lower social economic status (SES), and women.

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A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live

A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live

Speaker: Speaker: Jean Liu | 22 April 2024

Waiting for the big reward: Children who are better in delaying gratification more likely to do well academically and have fewer behavioural problems

Waiting for the big reward: Children who are better in delaying gratification more likely to do well academically and have fewer behavioural problems

Speaker: Speaker: Chen Luxi, Jean Yeung | 18 April 2024

When brands sue people for posting bad reviews

When brands sue people for posting bad reviews

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Samer Elhajjar | 16 April 2024

Commentary: Does too much competition hurt cooperation? How S'pore can find the right balance

Commentary: Does too much competition hurt cooperation? How S'pore can find the right balance

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof (Practice) Terence Ho | 16 April 2024

Why is Well-being Declining in Singapore Despite Rising Income Levels?

Why is Well-being Declining in Singapore Despite Rising Income Levels?

Speaker: Speaker: Siok Kuan Tambyah | 15 April 2024

Are our Singaporean youths ready for the working world?

Are our Singaporean youths ready for the working world?

Speaker: Speaker: Jonathan Sim | 9 April 2024

Qualifications v skills: Is one just paper, the other the real deal?

Qualifications v skills: Is one just paper, the other the real deal?

Speaker: Speaker: Tan Ern Ser, Hanniel Lim | 3 April 2024

Research projects to study impact of climate change on diseases in Singapore

Research projects to study impact of climate change on diseases in Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Borame Dickens | 1 April 2024

ASEAN's role in the evolving regional architecture

ASEAN's role in the evolving regional architecture

Speaker: Speaker: Kao Kim Hourn | 25 March 2024

Commentary: Why some seniors’ expectations of care by their children have changed and what this means for an ageing Singapore

Commentary: Why some seniors’ expectations of care by their children have changed and what this means for an ageing Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Menusha De Silva | 25 March 2024