President Addresses Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore

The annual Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) brings together bright young researchers and top scientific minds from around the world to discuss science and research, technology innovation and society, and solutions to global challenges. Launched in 2013, GYSS aims to inspire and engage young scientists by supporting research relationships with their international peers and distinguished world experts.

On the mission of the GYSS, Mr John Lim, CEO of the National Research Foundation, Singapore, said, 'Young scientists are the future of technology, innovation, and enterprise. Initiatives like the Global Young Scientists Summit provide opportunity for young scientists worldwide to gather for a five-day immersion, to engage with groundbreaking ideas, be inspired by world leaders in their fields, learn from each other, and imagine new possibilities for the future of science and humanity'.

Speakers at the 2025 summit, hosted by the National University of Singapore between 6-10 January, included Nobel Laureates, Fields Medallists, Turing Award recipients, and winners of other top international science awards. Professor Lady Sue Black, St John's College President, gave the closing plenary lecture on 10 January. Sue's lecture, 'When Research Goes on Trial', emphasised the importance of effective scientific communication in the courtroom.

You can watch Sue's 2025 lecture here:

Following the 2025 GYSS, Sue was interviewed by Judith Tan for an article in The Straits Times. You can read that interview here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/death-walks-beside-you-every-single-day-forensic-scientist-dame-sue-black

Sue previously spoke at the 2024 GYSS, where she gave a keynote address on 'Science Communication in the Digital Age: Reaching and Engaging a Wider Audience'.