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.

This health insurance clash is a chance to fix issues in Singapore's healthcare system

This health insurance clash is a chance to fix issues in Singapore's healthcare system

Adjunct Assoc Prof Jeremy Lim from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS; Dr Taufeeq Wahab from NUHS; and Ms Sheryl Ha, an incoming student at Duke-NUS Medical School 28 June 2025

Patients will be the ultimate losers if the ongoing kerfuffle between insurer Great Eastern and the operator of Mount Elizabeth hospitals is not handled well.

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Singapore’s youth use AI every day – but most don’t know what it’s really doing

Singapore’s youth use AI every day – but most don’t know what it’s really doing

Speaker: Speaker: Zara Khanna  | 16 May 2025

Climate first…or last?

Climate first…or last?

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen | 15 May 2025

Caregivers need more support. We owe it to them

Caregivers need more support. We owe it to them

Speaker: Speakers: Ms Nur Diyana Azman and Ms Atiqah Lee | 15 May 2025

Vending machines for healthcare seem strange, but they’re a step in the right direction

Vending machines for healthcare seem strange, but they’re a step in the right direction

Speaker: Speaker: Mathavi Senguttuvan | 14 May 2025

The world’s most contagious disease is making an alarming comeback

The world’s most contagious disease is making an alarming comeback

Speaker: Speaker: Prof Hsu Li Yang | 13 May 2025

Alamak... Don’t get it? Good communication is more than grammar

Alamak... Don’t get it? Good communication is more than grammar

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Lionel Wee and Adj Prof Low Ee Ling | 9 May 2025

Many pet owners lack proper knowledge of antibiotic use: Study

Many pet owners lack proper knowledge of antibiotic use: Study

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Zoe Hildon | 2 May 2025

Seniors are taking the kampung spirit beyond the neighbourhood

Seniors are taking the kampung spirit beyond the neighbourhood

Speaker: Speakers: Prof Elaine Ho, Assoc Prof Vincent Chua and Assoc Prof Feng Chen-Chieh | 26 April 2025

Of state and society: Does Singapore have social capital?

Of state and society: Does Singapore have social capital?

Speaker: Speakers: Dr Georgios Georgiou | 19 April 2025

Improving carbon credit frameworks to enhance carbon project quality and financing

Improving carbon credit frameworks to enhance carbon project quality and financing

Speaker: Speakers: Professor Johan Sulaeman, Mr Desmond Tay, Mr Michael Alexander | 14 April 2025