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Eco-Business: ‘Boiling frogs for the longest time’: Why Southeast Asia is finally warming to heat research

Learn more about the priorities of the centre for the year ahead and why heat-related research is crucial for Southeast Asia.

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.

MINDEF Enhances Soldier Safety Through Heat Research and Technology

Through HRPC, MINDEF is leveraging deep data technology to enhance the safety of national servicemen from rising ambient heat.

Philanthropy Asia Alliance supports next phase of the Global Heat Health Information Network Southeast Asia Hub at NUS Medicine

Announced on 8 October 2026 at the Global Heat Forum in Bangkok, the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) will support the next stage of development of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) Southeast Asia Hub, based at the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Ethiroli: Season 21 Episode 10

24 mins The weather in Singapore is known to be erratic. There are instances of record high temperatures and unusual monsoon surges. As temperatures become noticeably warmer, heat stress has emerged as a concern. What measures are taken to combat this and what can individuals do to beat the heat?

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?

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Philanthropy Asia Alliance supports next phase of the Global Heat Health Information Network Southeast Asia Hub at NUS Medicine

Announced on 8 October 2026 at the Global Heat Forum in Bangkok, the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) will support the next stage of development of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) Southeast Asia Hub, based at the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

08 Oct 2026

CNA

Hot Days Are Here To Stay

2026 could end up being the hottest year on record. A look at how we adapt, learn and find relief.

23 Sep 2026

The Straits Times

What’s the average night-time temperature in S’pore bedrooms? A muggy 28 deg C, says new study

Short doses of heat exposure while exercising can increase one’s physical capacity to withstand humid heat, said Jason Lee, associate professor and director of the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

25 Jun 2026

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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

THERMAL RESILIENCE – An Interdisciplinary Discussion on Heat, Society, and Environment

Rising temperatures brought about by the climate crisis are introducing new vulnerabilities and precarities to the health of our communities, the manner we work, and the way we dwell in our environment. What are these vulnerabilities and precarities? How are they reconfiguring our socio-environmental practices? How are researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds responding to these challenges?

18 Jan 2024

Organised by: Asia Research Institute and NUS Department of Architecture