Past Events
Suzhou International Finance Forum 2016 Sino-Singapore Cross-Border Financial Cooperation and Development: 21st November 2016
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS) Global Logistic Properties (GLP) Research Centre, in collaboration with the NUS (Suzhou) Research Institute and the Office of Finance of Suzhou City Government, organized a Suzhou International Finance Forum on 21st Nov 2016. This event was supported by the Suzhou Industrial Park Finance Management and Service Bureau.
China’s New Urbanization Forum 2016 Innovations in the Transformation and Development of China’s Urbanization 20th Nov 2016
May 24, 2019
'China's New Urbanization Forum 2016' was held on the 20th of Nov at Jinling Guanyuan International Hotel Suzhou, China.
The Future of REITs: Challenges and Opportunities Faced by REITs in Asia ex-Japan: 18th November 2016
May 24, 2019
In conjunction with the Fortune Times REITs Pinnacle Award 2016, the NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) assisted in co-organizing a Forum on "The Future of REITs: Challenges and Opportunities Faced by REITs in Asia ex-Japan" on the 18th of Nov 2016 at the Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa.
Changing the Game – The Internet of Things and Real Estate: 6th October 2016
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) jointly organized a Thought-Leadership Roundtable on 6 October 2016, Singapore. This Thought-Leadership event was the first in a series of an annual IRES-ULI Roundtable. This event provides a fitting platform for C-suite executives and leading academics to congregate and share, debate and dissect present-day issues as well as emerging challenges over the horizon.
World Cities Summit 2016:Thematic Track on ‘Financing a Sustainable Urban Future’: 13th July 2016
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies co-hosted a thematic track in World Cities Summit 2016 on the 13th of July at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. This was organized in partnership with Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
The Role of Capital Markets and REITs in Real Estate Industry Transition: 16th June 2016
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) hosted a closed-door C-suite-only Round Table Forum, titled “The Role of Capital Markets and REITs in Real Estate Industry Transition” in the evening of 16th June 2016 at the JingAn Shangri-La hotel in Shanghai, China. This by-invitation-only Forum saw the diverse participation of well-respected industry leaders and representatives comprising some of the very top minds in the real estate industry from both the private and public sectors.
Financial and Capital Management of REITs: A Strategic Perspective 20th May 2016
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS) hosted an Industry Forum in the afternoon of 20th May, titled: "Financial and Capital Management of REITs: A Strategic Perspective". This Forum is the 3rd in the series of an initiative driven by NUS Real Estate’s Research Focus Group. There was overwhelming response to the event which saw the diversified participation of well-respected industry leaders and representatives from the private and public sectors. The participation of leading scholars from the academia also added to the vibrancy of discussions at the event.
NUS Book Traces Progress of Real-Estate Sector: 3rd March 2016
May 24, 2019
NUS Real Estate organized a book launch event on 9th March 2016 at The University Club, Shaw Foundation Alumni House.Jointly produced by the NUS Department of Real Estate and the NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies, the book: "Singapore's Real Estate: 50 Years of Transformation", was part of efforts in commemorating Singapore's 50 years of nation building.
REIT FORUM: 26th January 2016
May 24, 2019
NUS Real Estate kicked-off the new year with a REIT Forum on the 26th of January 2016. The event was organized by NUS Real Estate's Research Focus Group on Real Estate & Capital Markets. It aims to foster closer interaction between leading experts from the industry and the academia.
NUS Real Estate Career Seminar 2016: 15th January 2016
May 24, 2019
NUS Real Estate organized a Career Seminar on the 15th of January 2016. Mr Alan Miyasaki, Senior Managing Director of Blackstone, delivered the distinguished guest lecture on the topic "Something A Little Different - The Real Estate Private Equity Sector". The lecture was followed by a dialogue session with the students.
IREUS Researcher Assistant Professor Cristian Badarinza Presented at AREUEA-AFA conference in San Francisco: 3-5 January 2016
May 24, 2019
The conference took place in San Francisco between 3-5 January 2016 and Dr Cristian Badarinza’s session was a joint session by the American Finance Association (AFA) and the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA).
International Symposium on Housing and Financial Stability in China: 18-19 December 2015
May 24, 2019
IRES Director Prof. Deng Yongheng Presented at the International Symposium on Housing and Financial Stability in China on the Topic of "Understanding the Risk of China’s Local Government Debts and Its Linkage with Property Markets" on December 18th - 19th, 2015 in Shenzhen, China. This international forum was co-hosted by IMF, Princeton University, and Chinese University of Hong Kong.
NUS-IRES China Real Estate Entrepreneurs Executive Training Program: 13th November 2015
May 24, 2019
On 13th Nov 2015, IRES hosted and delivered a Real Estate Entrepreneurs Executive Training Program customized to the requirements of the China Index Academy and its delegates, comprising of real estate developers and property management companies. The China Index Academy is an independent property research organization which provides property/land data and generates key market insights for its customers. The China Index Academy forms part of publicly listed Soufun which operates a leading real estate Internet portal in China.
IRES-CLC Joint Public Lecture: 12th November 2015
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) and the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) jointly organized a public lecture on 12th November, titled: “Lessons from 2008-2015: How Should Governments and Private Developers Manage Real Estate Cycles?” The lecture, held at Hotel Jen Tanglin, saw an overwhelming response of close to 300 attendees, comprising a good diverse mix of industry leaders, experts from the academia/think tanks, and policy makers from various government agencies.
Land Acquisition in India – A Panel Discussion Chaired by IRES Director Prof Deng Yongheng: 29th October 2015
May 24, 2019
IRES Director Prof Deng Yongheng was invited to ISAS’ 10th International Conference on Politics and Economics of Land in South Asia. The event was held over 2 days (29-30 Oct 2015) at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.
China’s New Urbanization Forum Series: 10 October 2015
May 24, 2019
On the morning of October 10, 2015, The Inaugural Session of China's New Urbanization Forum Series, namely Innovations in China's New Urbanization: Opportunities and Challenges was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus. This event was initiated by the Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) GLP Research Center, National University of Singapore and was jointly organized by the Zhejiang University and Soochow University.
Ecosperity Young Leaders’ Dialogue: 18-19 September 2015
May 24, 2019
The NUS School of Design and Environment (SDE) and the NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) jointly collaborated in organizing the Young Leaders’ Dialogue (YLD). The YLD is a track organised under the broad umbrella of Ecosperity 2015, a global forum on ‘Urbanisation: Developing Cities for a Sustainable Future’. Ecosperity 2015 is organised by Temasek, who is also the sponsor of the YLD event.
Establishment of Lum Chang Professorship: 11th August 2015
May 24, 2019
IRES has established a new Professorship focusing on the sustainable built environment in honour of the late Mr Lum Chang of the Lum Chang Group and his many contributions to society. Named the Lum Chang Professorship, the endowment fund is supported by a generous pledged gift of $2 million by the Executive Chairman of Lum Chang Holdings Mr Raymond Lum, Managing Director Mr David Lum and the Group’s construction arm Lum Chang Building Contractors.
Establishment of BEMA & NUS Real Estate Scholarships: 24th June 2015
May 24, 2019
The Building and Estate Management Alumni (BEMA) 22nd Executive Committee has committed to make a $25,000 donation in support of the Department of Real Estate’s (DRE) scholarship initiative. To commemorate the establishment of this scholarship, the gift was officially presented to DRE at BEMA’s fundraising Golf Dinner and Prize Presentation Ceremony on the 24th of June at the Raffles Country Club.
NUS-IRES Policy Forum: 25th May 2015
May 24, 2019
NUS IRES organized a Policy Forum titled “Effectiveness of Property Market Policies in Singapore and Around the World” on 25th May 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. This forum brought together leading experts from the industry and the academia to provide the business community with up-to-date insights and in-depth opinions on property market policies.
NUS-IRES Research Symposium 2015: 22-23 May 2015
May 24, 2019
The NUS Institute of Real Estate Studies (IRES) organized its sixth international symposium on May 22-23, 2015 in Singapore. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Lessons learnt, missed opportunities, history repeating itself: US housing crisis and implications for Asia”. This two-day symposium featured paper presentations and discussions on issues of real estate and housing markets and major policy shifts.
NUS-IRES Public Lecture on 17th March 2015
May 24, 2019
Professor Kiyohiko G. Nishimura, Dean of the Graduate School of Economics and Chairman of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo will be giving public lecture on the causes of the disappointing growth worldwide after the financial crisis.
SDE Greater Good Series 2015: 13th March 2015
May 24, 2019
This year, the GGS forum was held on 13 March at the Marriott Hotel.The debate for this forum centred on the topic “Are Real Estate Price Indices Reliable?” Prof. Heng Chye Kiang kicked off the session by giving the opening address. This forum brought together a panel of distinguished speakers, Prof. Daniel McMillen, Mr Alan Cheong, Dr Lee Nai Jia and Dr Chua Yang Liang.
5th Annual Conference of Real Estate Industry in China: 14-16 January 2015
May 24, 2019
IRES Director, Professor Deng Yongheng, was invited to give the keynote speech at the 5th Annual Conference of Real Estate Industry in China, held in Sanya City, Hainan Island, China.
AREUEA Presidential Speech: 4th January 2015
May 24, 2019
Singaporean universities contribute about 40% of recent rising trend of publications on Asian topics in the top-tier real estate finance and urban economics journals – said Professor Deng Yongheng at his AREUEA Presidential Speech in Boston on 4 Jan, 2015.