Launch of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk

Established through a generous gift of £10 million from Lloyd’s Register Foundation and £11 million in funding from the National University of Singapore, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) is a first in Asia to enhance public understanding of risk.

In its academic role, IPUR will spearhead transformative research on the scientific understanding of risk and its practical application through a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.  As a public outreach institution, it would endeavor to serve as a trusted and authoritative voice to enhance public dialogue on risk issues that are relevant to communities in parts of Asia and internationally.  Through research, education, and outreach, it aspires to be a world leading node of excellence to pave the way for policy makers, regulators, business leaders, scientists, and the general public to make better decisions collectively for the betterment of society.

IPUR was officially launched on 3 October by Singapore Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong. Read more about the event on the Straits Times here and the press release here.