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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Upcoming workshop on how to be more carbon friendly
As a city limited by its small geographical size and lack of renewable energy resources, implementing the transition to meet the national climate target of net zero emissions by 2050 will require innovation and collective action. From investing in low-carbon technologies to forging global partnerships which support the development of infrastructure and carbon markets, Singapore […]
Panel sessions and symposium at SRA Europe
Across the four-day Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) conference, IPUR took part in two parallel sessions and a symposium on pertinent risk topics. From dimensions of risk perceptions to public attitudes towards net zero, the presentations and discussions were a timely opportunity to receive new insights and views from participants to further shape research projects […]
Helping the public understand health risks better
The IPUR team with health experts during the workshop on 4 July. As part of our work on Project Wavelength, IPUR is organising a series of workshops with experts to discuss issues relating to pertinent risk topics. On 4 July, IPUR held one such interactive workshop on “health risk perception gaps” featuring a facilitated discussion […]