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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.

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.

The Straits Times: Hot and bothered: Can S’pore’s outdoor workers beat the rising heat?

Read on to gain insights into the risks from heat and a reality check on how much we still have to learn from how it affects workers and how best to protect them.

CNA Insight: Asia’s Hottest Summer In 174 Years Of Records: Are We Prepared For More Heatwaves?

We are facing our hottest summer ever. How prepared are you? Click to uncover how we research the effects of heat on the body from 06:35 onwards.

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.

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.

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Human-centred AI for positive impact

“Older adults are not a one-size-fits-all group. CURATE.DTx recognises that even the same person may perform differently from day to day. By using their own performance data to adapt and improve, the system offers training that is both personalised and dynamic,” said Dr Remus who is also Senior Research Fellow at the Heat and Resilience Performance Centre at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

15 Jul 2025

Zhang Junjie

Global warming may affect the tourist experience. Scholar: The impact of high temperatures on the tourism industry has not been revealed.

Global warming may affect the tourist experience and even tourism revenue, but the interviewed scholars believe that the impact of hot weather on the local tourism industry is not obvious at present, and the exact impact needs to be further studied.

07 Jul 2025

Kwong Kai Cong

Sentosa uses thermal insulating coatings and spray systems to help visitors cool off and make travel more enjoyable

Local attractions such as Sentosa are taking steps to improve visitors' experience on hot days, including piloting thermal insulation coatings and cooling spray systems. The Sentosa Development Authority plans to publish the results of the outdoor "thermal comfort" study by October at the latest, which will provide guidance on long-term measures for islands to cope with global warming.

07 Jul 2025

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12 Jun 2026

Environmental Heat Risks and Impacts on Human Health Across the Lifespan

Hear from leading voices on: 👥 The epidemiological evidence on heat-health and the development of effective heat warning systems (Dr Candice Lung, Academia Sinica, Taiwan) 🤰 Impacts of heat exposure on maternal and child health (Prof Hsing Jasmine Chao, Taipei Medical University) 👶 Physiological and behavioural responses of children exercising in tropical heat (Ms Vanes Tay, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine)

Singapore

Organised by: HRPC, HPTRP, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, and Taipei Medical University

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Beyond the Disaster: Protecting Health from Impact to Recovery

What happens after a disaster is often just as important as the disaster itself. As temperatures continue to rise globally, disasters are becoming increasingly complex. Beyond the immediate impacts, communities may face disrupted healthcare, displacement, worsening chronic conditions, and heightened risks from environmental stressors such as heat. Last month, in collaboration with Fukushima Medical University, we welcomed NUS students, first responders, researchers, and public health professionals to our public seminar, Beyond the Disaster: Protecting Health from Impact to Recovery. A special thank you to Prof Masaharu Tsubokura and Ms Momoka Yamamura from Fukushima Medical University, as well as Dr Shawn Tan from the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre, for their insightful presentations. The seminar concluded with an engaging panel discussion on how we can better protect health and strengthen resilience before, during, and after disasters. 🎥 Missed the seminar? The full recording is now available on the HRPC YouTube channel. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/lsTr7A_ND4g?si=3tRG0YRFRB-FpOVO

09 May 2026

Organised by: HRPC, HPTRP, and Fukushima Medical University

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