What is the purpose of a University: are students products or customers?

Is it to offer a pipeline of workers, especially knowledge workers, to service the economy? Or is it to provide opportunities for young adults to explore and find themselves? Prof Simon Chesterman (Vice Provost Educational Innovation) at the National University of Singapore challenges us to reflect on this considering the rise of AI and the changing landscape of academic and the world of work. 

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Preparing Students for a Global Future: The Student Perspective

In an increasingly interconnected world, it's crucial to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a global context. The student panel on "Preparing Students for a Global Future" aims to provide insights, perspectives, and actionable strategies for educators, policymakers, and students themselves. 

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In Conversation with Employers: Preparing Students for a Global Future

U21 alumni working across Asia will discuss their experiences of how their education did or did not prepare them for a global future. Featuring Yap Kwong Weng, who, as Head of Transformation, Urban at Sembcorp Industries and former World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, drives sustainable development in urban environments across Asia. As a self-professed lifelong learner with advanced degrees from Glasgow, Cambridge, Manchester and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Kwong will share his insights for educators and students alike. 

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