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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AI as artist: Applause, yes - but sorry, no copyright

AI as artist: Applause, yes - but sorry, no copyright

Speaker: Speaker: Professor David Tan | 9 September 2022

The road to better pandemic planning

The road to better pandemic planning

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Woo Jun Jie | 8 September 2022

Commentary: Secondhand smoke could cause mental health issues for young and old especially

Commentary: Secondhand smoke could cause mental health issues for young and old especially

Speaker: Speaker: Assistant Professor Yvette van der Eijik | 26 August 2022

Building Changi Airport Terminal 5 now gives Singapore first-mover advantage

Building Changi Airport Terminal 5 now gives Singapore first-mover advantage

Speaker: Speaker: Dr Faizal Yahya | 25 August 2022

Commentary: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point to issues in Singapore’s built environment

Commentary: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point to issues in Singapore’s built environment

Speaker: Speakers: Associate Professor Daniel Wong Hwee Boon and Associate Professor Gabriel Kor Meng Chiat | 22 August 2022

Weathering the challenges ahead: Education on security issues is key

Weathering the challenges ahead: Education on security issues is key

Speaker: Speaker: Associate Professor Bilveer Singh | 21 August 2022

US-China ties most fraught in decades

US-China ties most fraught in decades

Speaker: Speaker: Kevin Rudd, Chan Heng Chee | 20 August 2022

NUS-led study finds extreme debtors may be exposed to debt accumulation due to inflated sense of self-control

NUS-led study finds extreme debtors may be exposed to debt accumulation due to inflated sense of self-control

Speaker: Speaker: Jia Lile | 16 August 2022

US-China ties: Kissinger may be humanity's last hope

US-China ties: Kissinger may be humanity's last hope

Speaker: Speaker: Kishore Mahbubani | 11 August 2022

A lot of swot – good or not?

A lot of swot – good or not?

Speaker: Speaker: Kelvin Seah Kah Cheng | 10 August 2022