Individualism-Collectivism and Risk Perception around the World_Dr Wu Ziye_Research Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7P6-KgchnM Risk perception – how likely we feel harm could occur – is a cornerstone of everyday decision-making, from trying a new product or AI tool to navigating safety in our communities. It is also distinct from risk preference. While risk preference concerns one’s attitude toward taking risks, risk perception is about the felt likelihood […]
UN Global Risk Report Webinar – Asian perspectives on global risks
This dynamic webinar hosted by the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) at the National University of Singapore explores the findings of the inaugural UN Global Risk Report, featuring insights from leading experts in risk management, policy, and finance. The panel discussed global perceptions of risk including climate change, mis- and disinformation, geopolitical […]
Risk in an Era of Misinformation_Prof Heidi Larson Research Seminar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noYYWSTsMJ8 In a world where false narratives travel faster than facts, how do we assess, understand and communicate risk? This seminar by Prof Heidi Larson on 28 January 2026 explored the shifting landscape of decision-making in an era of misinformation and examines its impact on public health and everyday choices. Drawing on research, attendees gained […]
Inoculation Against Fake News: An experiment using a fake news game in the context of COVID-19
This pilot study explored what makes society resilient to deception by fake news. It approached this general question by experimenting with the use of a fake news game to see if the intervention was effective in increasing players’ ability to identify online mis/disinformation. More information about the study can be found here. Download the full […]
Banking Happiness
How everyday life risk attitudes influence our judgement
Dr Yiyun Shou, 22 September 2021: Humans make judgments and decisions under conditions of uncertainty all the time in their everyday lives.
Climate change communicators in Singapore and Thailand
Dr Louis Lebel, 27 May 2021: Much has been learnt about public awareness and understanding of climate change. However, what is less known are climate change communicators, and how their contributions are critical to success.