The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

Acknowledging the inevitable process of ageing and Singapore’s ageing phenomenon, DPM Teo highlighted in his speech the importance of ageing with vigour. He also added that owing to the strong foundations laid down by our pioneers, Singaporeans are now better prepared for ageing compared to many other countries. Notwithstanding, Singaporeans need to remain committed at the individual, familial, communal, occupational, and national levels to stay prepared for ageing.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speaker:

00:29 mins: Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security

Moderator:

24:24 mins: Q&A moderate by Mr Janadas Devan, Director, Institute of Policy Studies

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) held its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives (SP) conference on 22 January 2018. The theme of SP2018 was “Together” and it considered Singapore’s demographic challenges and opportunities as a global city-state without natural resources.

The third panel considered the need to prioritise measuring and maximising human welfare over GDP per capita and challenged common misconceptions of aged persons as liabilities to society.

The full programme, including presentation slides and speakers’ remarks, are available on our website: http://lkyspp2.nus.edu.sg/ips/event/s...

Speakers:

08:11 mins: Professor David Canning, Richard Saltonstall Professor of Population Sciences and Professor of Economics and International Health, Harvard School of Public Health

29:02 mins: Dr Kanwaljit Soin, Practising Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon

Moderator:

50:22 mins: Q&A moderate by Associate Professor Corinne Ghoh, Next Age Institute, National University of Singapore.

Can Singapore Fall? As a young nation, we have focused our energies on building a strong, independent, and sovereign Singapore. However, after decades of unprecedented growth and prosperity, we now have to guard against the danger of complacency, ossification, and decline. It is timely to contemplate the possibility of Singapore’s failure.

Mr Lim’s third and final lecture, “The Way of Hope”, will consider how Singapore can prepare for a world of increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). While there are initiatives to promote innovation and continuous skills upgrading, what we need is innovation and self-improvement as a way of life and a habit of the mind. We need an adaptive mindset, characterised by imagination, tenacity, courage, and humility (ITCH!) Mr Lim will show how this can help Singaporeans to develop to their fullest potential, regardless of what the future looks like.

0:00:35 mins - Speaker: Mr Lim Siong Guan, 4th IPS Nathan Fellow

0:56:35 mins - Q&A chaired by Dr Gillian Koh, Deputy Director (Research), Institute of Policy Studies

Date: 14 November 2017

Time 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore

Can Singapore Fall? As a young nation, we have focused our energies on building a strong, independent, and sovereign Singapore. However, after decades of unprecedented growth and prosperity, we now have to guard against the danger of complacency, ossification, and decline. It is timely to contemplate the possibility of Singapore’s failure.

Mr Lim’s second lecture, “The Fourth Generation”, will ask what kind of First World Society we want to be, having achieved First World Economy status. Singaporeans across a broad spectrum have indicated that they would like to see a more gracious society. What are the values and qualities that we would need to adopt, and how can these help the country progress and manage its emerging social issues?

00.00 mins - Speaker: Mr Lim Siong Guan, 4th IPS Nathan Fellow

54.00 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Kuik Shiao-Yin, Nominated Member of Parliament

Date: 10 October 2017

Time: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore

DIALOGUE: Singapore, Asia and the World: In conversation with Ambassador Chan Heng Chee

00.00 mins - Speaker: Professor Chan Heng Chee, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design

0:21:00 mins - Q&A chaired by Ms Zuraidah Ibrahim, Senior Editor, South China Morning Post

Date: 7 October 2017

Time: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm

Venue: Orchard Hotel Singapore, Ballroom 2

Can Singapore Fall? As a young nation, we have focused our energies on building a strong, independent, and sovereign Singapore. However, after decades of unprecedented growth and prosperity, we now have to guard against the danger of complacency, ossification, and decline. It is timely to contemplate the possibility of Singapore’s failure.

“The Accidental Nation”, Mr Lim’s first lecture, will explore the circumstances of Singapore’s unexpected independence, and the logic of geography as a key factor for Singapore’s viability. It will also consider the shared values that we would need to bring together the people and society, so as to build an honourable, united, and flourishing home and country.

00.00 mins - Opening Remarks: Mr Janadas Devan, Director IPS

04.59 mins - Speaker: Mr Lim Siong Guan, 4th IPS Nathan Fellow

0:57:11 mins - Q&A chaired by Professor Tan Tai Yong, President & Professor of Humanities (History), Yale-NUS College

Date: 12 September 2017

Time 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore

Panel IV: The Future Education Landscape

Speakers:

03:00 mins - Dr Lim Lai Cheng

Executive Director, SMU Academy

17:02 mins - Dr Tay Hui Yong

Lecturer, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, National Institute of Education

30:01 mins - Mr Khairul Rusydi

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Reactor

43:35 mins - Q&A chaired by Mr Leonard Lim

Research Associate, Institute of Policy Studies

Date: 31 August 2017

Time: 4.00 am - 5.30 pm

Venue: Ballroom 3, Orchard Hotel Singapore

Panel III: Stress in Schools - Who's to Blame?

Speakers:

07:15 mins - Professor Paulin Straughan

Dean of Students & Professor of Sociology (Practice), School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University

31:46 mins - Dr Cheung Hoi Shan

Assistant Professor, Division of Social Sciences, Yale-NUS College

and

Research Committee Member, Singapore Children’s Society

41:43 mins - Dr Dennis Kom

Lead Specialist & Assistant Director (Supporting Students), Student Development Curriculum Division, Guidance Branch, Ministry of Education

55:50 mins - Q&A chaired by Mdm Rahayu Buang

Chief Executive Officer, Yayasan MENDAKI

Date: 31 August 2017

Time: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Venue: Ballroom 3, Orchard Hotel Singapore

Panel II: Curriculum Emphases and Tuition - What needs to Change?

Speakers:

10:54 mins - Mrs Carmee Lim

Founder & President, Aoede Music Enterprise

and

Mentor Principal, MindChamps Holdings

25:50 mins - Dr Suzanne Choo

Assistant Professor, English Language & Literature, National Institute of Education

39:00 mins - Mr Tong Yee

Director & Teacher, School of Thought Learning Centre Pte Ltd

51:54 mins - Q&A chaired by Dr Dennis Kwek

Assistant Dean, Research Communications, Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education

Date: 31 August 2017

Time: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm

Venue: Ballroom 3, Orchard Hotel Singapore

00:00 mins - Opening Remarks & Presentation by Dr Mathew Mathews

Panel 1: Every School a Good School - Myth or Reality?

Speakers:

27:38 mins - Ms Genevieve Chye

Divisional Director, Engagement and Research Division, Communications and Engagement Group,Ministry of Education

43:00 mins - Associate Professor Jason Tan

Policy and Leadership Studies, National Institute of Education

59:49 mins - Mr John Yap

Chairman, School Advisory Committee, Temasek Primary School

1:21:08 mins - Ms Aidaroyani Adam

Director, Education and Research Policy, Yayasan MENDAKI

and

Member, School Advisory Committee, Henry Park Primary School

1:35:37 mins - Q&A chaired by Associate Professor Tan Ern Ser

Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore