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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Can Budget 2023 prepare S’pore for slowing growth and structural shifts?

Can Budget 2023 prepare S’pore for slowing growth and structural shifts?

Speaker: Speakers: Terence Ho | 3 February 2023

Who should we hold responsible when AI goes wrong?

Who should we hold responsible when AI goes wrong?

Speaker: Speakers: Anantharaman Muralidharan | 31 January 2023

Singapore has a vision for tomorrow – to improve work and employment

Singapore has a vision for tomorrow – to improve work and employment

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor in Practice Terence Ho | 18 January 2023

AI-generated content is taking over the world. But who owns it?

AI-generated content is taking over the world. But who owns it?

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman | 11 January 2023

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