On 4 December 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the renewal of its partnership with the National University of Singapore, extending the Monetary Authority of Singapore Term Professorship in Economics and Finance for another five years. This initiative was first launched in 2009 and has been expanded to include not just eminent academics but also industry practitioners and emerging academic talents.
The National University of Singapore is Singapore’s leading global university, known for its multidisciplinary approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship. With over 40,000 students and campuses across the globe, the National University of Singapore focuses on complex academic and financial global challenges, with the aid of scholars and distinguished faculties. The Monetary Authority of Singapore serves as Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator with its focus on sustainable economic growth, financial stability, and promoting Singapore as a leading international financial hub.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore Term Professorship in Economics and Finance was created to attract distinguished scholars as Visiting Professors to the National University of Singapore to foster research environment based on practical challenges in Singapore’s universities. Over its 15-year history, the programme has hosted more than 20 globally renowned academics, advancing local research capabilities and providing policymakers with innovative insights. This renewal will allow the programme to tap into the expertise of seasoned industry professionals alongside academics, and further strengthen its practical and policy-oriented focus.
Edward Robinson, Deputy Managing Director for Economic Policy and Chief Economist of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, praised the programme’s success, stating: Over its 15-year history, the MAS Term Professorship has brought in over 20 leading global academics in international macroeconomics and finance. Knowledge transfer from these thought leaders has benefited the local research community and policymakers through their fresh perspectives amid the multiple challenges facing the global economy. For the current renewal, we are pleased to continue the successful partnership with NUS through broadening the scope of the Programme to include industry practitioners. This will enable us to tap on visitors with deep policy or private sector experience, as well as to foster networks between the academic community here and global scholars who are working on the most promising and innovative applied research.”
Professor Tulika Mitra, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the National University of Singapore, stated: “We are pleased to see how this partnership with MAS has expanded over the years – starting with the NUS Business School and NUS Department of Economics, and subsequently bringing in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, acknowledging the importance of discussing public policies and governance alongside developments in economics and finance. Our faculty, students and the wider academic community have benefitted from the lectures and discourse with the renowned experts in these fields whom we have been privileged to host. The rigorous engagement we have seen affirms the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in enhancing the learning ecosystem and bridging the gap between theory and practice for better educational experience and research impact. We look forward to continuing this partnership with MAS.”
The inclusion of the National University of Singapore Business School, the Department of Economics, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy shows the programme’s interdisciplinary reach to foster discussions on diverse issues from macroeconomics to governance. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the National University of Singapore aim to continue driving impactful research and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
