Bridging research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQgH3cvxLQo Following the launch of a 3-part risk communication masterclass by IPUR, we organised an expert consultation session bringing together Prof Paul Slovic and three risk practitioners to discuss challenges faced in the community. The session, held on 23 November 2023, was organised jointly with collaborators from Risk Know-How, a platform which supports people who […]
Inflation tops the list of concerns for Singaporeans in 2023
Inflation was the dominant risk causing concern to Singaporeans in 2023, reflecting the growing economic apprehensions within the nation. More than 80% of Singaporeans were worried about the general increase of prices of goods and services, significantly higher than other prominent issues such as major health concerns (cancer, heart disease and diabetes) and climate change. […]
How open data and gamification can make Singapore’s urban travel greener
A recent commentary by Prof Leonard Lee (IPUR Director) and Assoc Prof Alberto Salvo (NUS Department of Economics) suggested that the SimplyGo platform can be turned into an open-data platform that covers more than just public transit but rather all urban travel transactions. SimplyGo is a ticketing platform launched by the Land Transport Authority. It is […]
Call for Papers: Risk Quotient 2024
Together with the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, IPUR is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Risk Quotient Conference on 29 February 2024. The conference will be held at The Forum, Melbourne Connect. More information about registration and the programme will be available soon. CALL FOR PAPERS Understanding risk is pivotal to […]
Getting to Net Zero workshop: Meet the Panel
We are very excited to announce the panel lineup for our upcoming “Getting to Net Zero” workshop on 13 September. Specifically, our panellists are: Dr Wu Huijuan, Vice President, ESG Solutions, Sector Solutions Group, UOB Foo Tun Shien, Origination & Technical Analyst at Climate Impact X Ian Lim, Head of Consumers and Payments, Singapore Power […]
The role of scientific information in consumers’ risk perceptions, judgments, and decisions
The 30+ years since the seminal work of leading researcher Paul Slovic (1987, 2020) on risk perception have seen the arrival of instant communications and the fourth industrial revolution (AI, IoT, genetic engineering, etc.). These advancements, along with the rapidly evolving cultural and socioeconomic environment, have transformed the risk landscape substantially. Against this backdrop, IPUR […]
5 things to know about the inaugural NUS Sustainability CONNECT 2023
Starting from 25 August 2023, the University’s first large-scale sustainability festival, NUS Sustainability CONNECT, unfolds a host of diverse events and activities spanning five exciting weeks till 29 September 2023. Showcasing the breadth and depth of NUS’ thought leadership and expertise in sustainability, the festival seeks to create opportunities for conversations, ideations, and collaborations with the […]
Our two newest interns shed insight on their experiences
The value of an internship goes beyond remuneration or simply the name of the company. At IPUR, we believe a well-structured internship should provided meaningful learning experiences and skills development which can go on to enhance education and careers. An internship at IPUR aims to provide hands-on experience into what risk communication is all about, […]
Upcoming workshop in 12th Triennial Invitational Choice Symposium
IPUR is convening a workshop to understand the role of scientific information (and claims) in consumers’ risk perceptions, judgments, and decisions/choices. Titled “Consuming (and Communicating) Risk-Related Information for a Better World”, the workshop is part of the 12th Triennial Invitational Choice Symposium held from 9-12 August, 2023, at the INSEAD Campus, in Fontainebleau, France. IPUR […]
Using batik art to convey risk-related trends across 200 years
A collage of batik themes depicting risk-related topics mentioned in popular written media published from 1810-2009. Have you ever come across a piece of literature or academic publication which was too intimidating or difficult to engage with? Or a series of figures, formulas and charts which you could not interpret? Besides conventional methods such the […]