Remembering Pablo Suarez
It is with profound sadness that the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) has learnt about the passing of Pablo Suarez, artist-in-residence at IPUR. Pablo Suarez was a one of a kind communicator. What some may have found boring or simplistic, he could ignite and imbue with excitement. What others would feel was […]
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 […]
Getting to Net Zero in Singapore: Strong support for government policies; many already taking action to reduce their carbon footprint
Singaporeans want to support the national target to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. This was despite the current low levels of awareness where only 15% of the respondents knew of the national commitment. However when provided with information about Singapore’s goal, 65% of respondents from a recently completed survey expressed support for Singapore’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
New leadership appointments at IPUR
Prof Koh Chan Ghee (left) will hand over the IPUR directorship to Prof Leonard Lee from 1 July 2023. Dr Olivia Jensen will be appointed as the new Deupty Director. From 1 July 2023, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk will witness leadership renewals. Professor Koh Chan Ghee will hand […]
New study to understand people’s perceptions and attitudes towards net zero
IPUR is running a study to understand people’s perceptions and understanding of net zero. Findings and insights from the study will be used to guide risk communication interventions surrounding net zero, with the goal of supporting public policy and encouraging people to make lifestyle changes to reduce individual and household emissions. What is Net Zero […]