A look back at IPUR’s participation at UR24
Over the course of the Understanding Risk Global Forum held in Himeji, Japan, from 16-21 June, IPUR organised and participated in a series of sessions discussing a range of topics relating to disaster risk. Below are summaries of the events the Institute participated in: From left to right: Dr Anh Cao, Dr Olivia Jensen, Mr […]
A look back: Risk Quotient 2024
A snapshot of the events at Risk Quotient 2024. How can we ensure that society as a whole is prepared for broad implicating risks such as natural hazards while at the same time taking action against everyday risks such as health and safety? This intersection of risks would require a clear and informed understanding of […]
Risk Quotient 2024 Keynote: Prof Kathryn Bowen
Just two weeks out of the Risk Quotient (RQ) 2024! IPUR is excited to welcome Prof Kathryn Bowen as the keynote speaker for the conference on 29 February. Titled “The role of risk in informing climate change action – a help or a hindrance?” her address will reflect on the increasingly distant ways we consider […]
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 […]
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 […]
LRF Safer World Conference and risk exhibit
The IPUR team posing with the “Risk Blindspots” exhibit. A team from IPUR travelled to London in May to attend the LRF Safer World Conference from May 10-11 2022. For some of us, it had been the first time travelling abroad since the pandemic struck Singapore’s shores. As such, the visit also provided a perfect […]