News & Events
NTU-USP Ministerial Dialogue in Collaboration with REACH
On 8 September, NTU-USP, in collaboration with REACH Singapore, hosted the REACH–NTU University Scholars’ Dialogue 2026 at the Nanyang Executive Centre Auditorium, featuring Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Social and Family Development, as the Guest of Honour.
Organised by NTU-USP’s Academic and General Affairs (AGA) Committee, the dialogue brought together NTU scholars and faculty to discuss “Speech, Media, Governance, and Social Harmony in Digital Times.” The event also provided students with valuable hands-on experience in coordinating with REACH, NTU departments, and other stakeholders.
The dialogue explored issues surrounding media regulation, online discourse, and public trust in the digital age. It concluded with a lively Q&A session, where NTU scholars engaged Mr Chua with thoughtful questions and exchanged perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of navigating an increasingly digital society.
14th University Scholars Leadership Symposium
From 4–7 August, NTU-USP was proud to send a delegation of nine scholars to the 14th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS), held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
This year’s symposium centred on the theme “Lead The Change”, bringing together young leaders to explore how they can create meaningful impact within their communities and beyond.
Our scholars had the opportunity to hear from inspiring leaders and changemakers, including Ms Sangduen Lek Chailert, who leads anti-trafficking efforts at Save the Elephants, and Singapore’s own political scientist and former President of the UN Security Council, Professor Kishore Mahbubani. Their insights offered our scholars new perspectives on leadership, social responsibility, and the role young people can play in driving positive change.
Beyond the conference sessions, our scholars also took part in meaningful community engagement activities — from preparing meals for community food distribution and engaging with students at Wat Samakkiyaram School, to working in the mangroves to support efforts to green Bangkok’s coastlines.
Through these experiences, our scholars saw what it means to lead change in action, from meaningful contributions within local communities to broader efforts addressing global challenges. We hope this experience has inspired our scholars to continue learning, contributing, and leading positive change in their own communities and beyond.
“The USLS allowed me to connect with delegates from around the world and gain new perspectives on different cultures. The inspiring speakers and fellow aspiring founders also taught me valuable lessons in service learning, leadership and creating meaningful change - insights I hope to carry into the Tech4Good module, future projects and my career.”
- Tan Hao Xuan (Y2)
For more information regarding the USLS, please refer to the link: https://www.humanitarianaffairs.asia/UniversityScholarsLeadershipSymposium/Overview/
NTU-USP Seminar Series
The NTU-USP Seminar Series extends learning beyond the classroom by bringing together distinguished academics, researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to share their expertise and perspectives on issues of contemporary relevance.
Through engaging talks and discussions, the Seminar Series exposes scholars to a diverse range of ideas and disciplines, encouraging them to think critically about the complex issues shaping societies and the world around them. Topics span areas such as global affairs, science, technology, culture, society, and other emerging issues that intersect across disciplines.
The seminars provide scholars with opportunities to encounter perspectives beyond their own fields of study, engage with leading experts, and participate in meaningful dialogue. Through these interactions, students are encouraged to question assumptions, consider different viewpoints, and connect academic knowledge with real-world developments.
The Seminar Series is part of NTU-USP's commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking, and proactive global citizenship, giving scholars the space to explore ideas, ask questions, and engage thoughtfully with the world beyond the university.
24th September: Are We Headed for a Third World War?
As part of the Seminar Series, Professor Joseph Liow, Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, and Chairman of the Middle East Institute, shared his insights on “Are We Headed for a Third World War?”
The seminar explored the increasingly complex global security landscape, examining the impact of escalating geopolitical rivalries, regional conflicts, cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, economic fragmentation, and nuclear deterrence. Drawing on history, international relations theory, and strategic studies, Professor Liow considered whether these developments point towards the possibility of another world war, or represent a new form of strategic competition without historical precedent.
The session provided students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of contemporary global affairs, engage with pressing geopolitical questions, and exchange perspectives through an interactive Q&A session.
