About Us
ABOUT NUSCIA
The NUS Centre for International Arbitration (NUSCIA) serves as a regional and global platform for advancing the theory, practice, and institutional development of international arbitration. Building on Singapore’s established reputation as a leading dispute-resolution hub, the Centre integrates rigorous research, policy engagement, capacity building, and practitioner-focused programming to shape the next phase of arbitral evolution across ASEAN, Asia, and the broader Global South.
Mission
To drive world-class scholarship and practical innovation in international arbitration; to support the development of coherent, principled arbitral doctrine; and to build capacity across the region through education, training, and collaborative partnerships.
Vision
To be a globally recognised centre of excellence that informs and influences the doctrine, practice, and institutional architecture of arbitration—strengthening Singapore’s leadership role in the regional and international dispute-resolution ecosystem.
Core Pillars
- Thought Leadership & Convening: Flagship summits, roundtables, and practitioner workshops.
- Capacity Building: Executive programmes, regional training, and professional development.
- Research & Scholarship: Comparative studies, doctrinal analysis, and interdisciplinary inquiry.
- Publications & Knowledge Dissemination: Peer-reviewed journals, thematic reports, and policy papers.