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‘Too hot to think’: Rising heat leaves Singapore students cranky and distracted

Several studies found that rising temperatures reduce educational outcomes and children's cognitive ability. To deal with this heat, students and schools are doing what they can to stay chill.

Singapore’s new heatwave response plan includes cooling spaces, suspension of outdoor activities

The Republic’s recently unveiled heatwave plan sends a strong signal that extreme heat is something we all need to prepare for. Under the plan revealed on March 19, cooling centres will be opened islandwide just before a heatwave kicks in to provide a respite from the heat.

Today Online: As temperatures rise, low-income families in rental units struggle to beat the heat

While all Singaporeans are coping with hotter weather, low-income communities are especially vulnerable, with cooling solutions like air-conditioning often out of reach.

Today Online: Why you should care about Singapore’s latest national climate study

Singapore's third national climate change study released its predictions on how climate change will affect the island nation and we should be concerned. Read on to find out why.

2024 Becomes the Hottest Year on Record: How Prepared is the Indonesian Government to Face Extreme Weather?

Several Southeast Asian countries are working to formulate guidelines to address heatwaves that impact public health. So, how well does the Indonesian government understand and prepare for the effects of climate change? Here’s the full report for you, supported by the Internews Earth Journalism Network.

The Straits Times: Scientists worried by future warmer nights want to help workers, residents in S’pore sleep better

With warmer nights in store for the future, more research is needed to study the impact of heat on sleep quality.

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Embrace the sun — reduce reliance on air-conditioning for a cooler, low-carbon future.

When the weather gets hot, many people instinctively hide indoors with the air-conditioning on. But exercising outdoors in warm conditions can actually help build your body’s heat tolerance and reduce dependence on air-conditioning — a win for both your health and the environment. The ongoing “Hot Bodies” exhibition explores various ways to cope with heat and clears up common misconceptions about sunlight and high temperatures.

07 Dec 2025

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How safe are our races

More Singaporeans are lacing up their running shoes. But as the number of races grows, so do the risks. In our hot and humid climate, what does it really take to prepare for a race in Singapore?

20 Nov 2025

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Step Into the Future: Experience Singapore’s Climate in 2050

In celebration of the NUS Medicine’s 120th Anniversary and organised under the NUSMedSci Alliance Brew outreach programme, the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) under NUS Medicine held an outreach event at Cedar Girls’ Secondary School on 17 October 2025, where students were invited to explore the science of heat and human heat resilience through three exciting experiences: the Experiential Climate Pod, the Heat Resilience Booth, and a presentation by Cedar alumna Dr Sharifah Badriyah, Research Fellow at HRPC.

18 Nov 2025

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First GHHIN SEA Heat Health Forum

Mark your calendars for 7-10 January 2025. As our region faces growing heat challenges from climate change, this forum will be a game-changer in shaping a heat-resilient Southeast Asia. Together, we’ll tackle urban heat, workplace exposure, and cultural & traditional perspectives, fostering partnerships and innovative solutions to protect lives and livelihoods.

Understanding of Heat-Health Impact in Subtropical High-density Cities: An Experience from Hong Kong

This lecture, given by Prof Ren Chao from the University of Hong Kong, will share new findings of the current situation of extreme hot weather in Hong Kong and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to bridge the scientific world and society.

21 Feb 2024

Organised by: HRPC

The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses

The seminar, titled "The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses", will bring experts together and promote collaboration in the realm of heat health research. The talks will encompass a wide range of topics, which include the nature of extreme heat events, the impact of extreme heat on each nation's health, mechanisms underlying heat-related illnesses and strategies to manage these illnesses.

26 Jan 2024

Organised by: HRPC and Duke-NUS' PERC