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Asian Scientist Magazine: Too hot to work

As more heatwaves sweep through Southeast Asia, outdoor workers are confronted with an increased risk of deaths, disabilities and health issues in the region.

Minister for Defence Officiates the Launch of HRPC

In his opening speech, Dr. Ng Eng Hen highlights how HRPC strengthens collaboration among research institutions to generate innovative heat mitigation strategies.

Global Heat Health Experts Gather to Advance Life-saving Knowledge and Action

The Global Heat Health Information Network conducted its inaugural Heat Health Open Forum on global heat realities and solutions.

SportSG, NUS join hands in enhancing athlete performance in hot climates

Singapore's sports science and sports medicine experts say the country's tropical climate gives it an opportunity to carve out a niche in heat management expertise for athletes. To develop this field, the national sports body is teaming up with a local university to develop a framework for athletes to enhance their training under extreme heat.

Daily Cuts – S1E314: Tips for beating the heat in Singapore

How can we beat the heat as Singapore gets hotter? CNA938's Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with Associate Professor Jason Lee, Director, Heat Resilience and Performance Centre, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore to get some tips.

The Physiological Society: A global perspective on the effects of heat on human health

Our community around the world share their research and experience of the effects of heat on human health and make the case for why we need urgent, coordinated action to combat rising temperatures.

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8world: 本地学府及医院展开热应力对人类影响研究

As we forecast more hot days to come, we have embarked on our research to better understand the effect of thermal stress on humans, in terms of cognitive performance and learning ability.

06 Jan 2024

Photo: Ili Nadhirah Mansor

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.

05 Jan 2024

The Straits Times: NUS research centre to lead South-east Asia’s efforts in heat health and productivity

HRPC will be the South-east Asian node for the Global Heat Health Information Network, an information-sharing initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). ST Photo: Jason Quah

05 Jan 2024

Events

Upcoming Events

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.

Past Events

Biosensors 2023

This premier event and the largest in the field celebrates its 33rd anniversary with another excellent line-up of twelve plenary and invited keynote speakers, high-quality contributed oral talks, two summer schools, large poster sessions and an exhibition.

5 Jun 2023 - 8 Jun 2023

Organised by: Elsevier/Biosensors & Bioelectronics

WSH Forum on Heat Stress Management 2023

The WSH Forum on Heat Stress Management 2023 was held on 25 May 2023 to highlight the importance for employers to manage heat stress risks at workplaces. Co-organised by the Ministry of Manpower and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council, the event gave insights to participants on heat stress management and the various methods that can be adopted to protect workers from heat stress risks.

25 May 2023

Organised by: WSH Council

23rd International Congress of Biometeorology

Biometeorology is an interdisciplinary science studying the interactions between atmospheric processes and living organisms – plants, animals and humans. The most important question that biometeorology answers is: How does weather and climate impact the well-being of all living creatures? The International Society of Biometeorology strives to be the most comprehensive international organization bringing scientists together whose work is motivated by this overarching question.

14 May 2023 - 17 May 2023

Organised by: The International Society of Biometeorology