The institute acts as a trusted, independent voice on a range of risk issues.
IPUR is a research institute that seeks to narrow the gap between people’s perceptions and real world risks by undertaking research on the scientific understanding of risk and its application through a multi-disciplinary approach. Bringing together science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities, our current research efforts span across three areas: Data and Technology, Environment and Climate, and Health and Lifestyle
Our belief is that with better understanding of risk, society as a whole will be empowered to make considered decisions. IPUR strives to shed light on some of the most pressing societal matters, and close the gap between public perception and empirical evidence through our multi-disciplinary and strategic approach. By dedicating ourselves to transform the risk communication landscape and better the public understanding of risk, we seek to improve lives with maximum impact.
IPUR is supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) and the National University of Singapore (NUS).
LRF is an independent global charity that supports research, innovation, and education to make the world a safer place. Its mission is to use the best evidence and insight to help the global community focus on tackling the world’s most pressing safety and risk challenges.
NUS aspires to be a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world. Its singular focus on talent will be the cornerstone of a truly great university that is dedicated to quality education, influential research and visionary enterprise, in service of country and society.
