Different chapters in life serve different purposes; some teach you lessons, while others leave you more certain of who you want to be. If you’re lucky enough, you get both.

My name is Hany Roslie, and I was a Management Associate at IPUR from April 2025 to December 2025. This was my second rotation under NUS’ Early-Career Management Associate Programme (EC-MAP). I joined IPUR to deepen my understanding of risk, particularly how complex risk concepts can be communicated effectively. Naturally, I was drawn to IPUR’s work, and I had the honour of being their first Management Associate since the institute’s establishment in 2017.

From the very beginning, it was clear to me that I was surrounded by a team of brilliant and hardworking individuals. Beyond their depth of expertise, what stood out most was their ability to bring that knowledge into everyday practice and meaningful conversations. At IPUR, knowledge did not merely stay on paper — it lived and evolved through day-to-day practices and conversations.

Throughout my time here, I was exposed to the work behind impactful risk communication. I had the chance to contribute to end-to-end to projects such as creating Risk Compass, IPUR’s digital flagship product aimed at guiding users step-by-step in communicating risk, as well as Risk Radar, IPUR’s podcast explores the science of risk communication, where I supported the back-end audio production. I also supported the communications and events of the institute such as Risk Resonance, a joint collaboration with the YST Conservatory of Music, climate risk workshops and various research seminars hosted by the institute.

While these experiences were invaluable in building my skillset, working with IPUR was just as impactful. Observing how the team approached complexities such as recognising cognitive biases, adapting communication for different audiences, or maintaining a mindset of lifelong learning. It reshaped how I think about both risk and responsibility, and encouraged me to be more thoughtful and intentional in how I engage with the world around me.

They never shied away from difficult conversations and consistently approached their work with humility, encouragement, and openness. It was genuinely refreshing to be part of a group so deeply grounded in knowledge, kindness, and mutual respect.

As I bring my chapter with IPUR to a close, I know I will carry these lessons with me. Different chapters in life serve different purposes; some teach you lessons, while others leave you more certain of who you want to be. If you’re lucky enough, you get both.

I was a lucky one.

Thank you, IPUR, for allowing me to grow under your guidance as a Management Associate, and for the lessons you so generously shared. I will carry them with me with pride.