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We are pleased to announce that Professor David Chan, Director of the Behavioural Sciences Initiative and Professor of Psychology at SOSS, has been awarded the Ministry of National Development (MND) Medallion for his distinguished contributions to NParks. The award was presented by National Development Minister Mr Desmond Lee at the ministry's award ceremony on 15 November 2024. We are also thrilled that Prof Chan is a two-time recipient of the MND Medallion. He first received the award in 2018 from Prime Minister Mr Lawrence Wong (who was then the National Development Minister) for his various distinguished contributions to MND.

We are thrilled to announce that Professor David Chan, Director of the Behavioural Sciences Initiative and Professor of Psychology at SOSS, has been appointed as a Research Fellow by the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC). The CLC, established by Singapore’s Ministry of National Development (MND) and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), appoints distinguished experts in urban development to guide its strategic national research and knowledge-sharing initiatives. As a CLC Research Fellow, Professor Chan will lend his expertise to drive impactful research and capability development. Congratulations Prof! 🎉

This video features the Keynote Speech on "Extending the Frontiers in Health: Contributions from the Social and Behavioural Sciences", by Professor David Chan, at the Singapore Public Health and Occupational Medicine Conference, held on 23 Sep 2024 and attended by over 300 officials, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the health and related sectors.

YouTube video:

Professor David Chan on Extending Frontiers in Health through Evidence based Contextualisation Keynote Address by Professor David Chan at 18th PHOM Conference, titled Extending Frontiers in Health through Evidence-based Contextualisation: Contributions...

This video features a public lecture and discussion on a scientist-practitioner approach to understanding and enhancing "meaning in life", by Professor David Chan (Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology & Director, Behavioural Sciences Initiative, SMU), held on 27 Jun 2024 and attended by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Professor David Chan on Meaning in Life at Lee Kong Chian Professorship Public Lecture 27 Jun 2024 A public lecture & discussion on "Meaning in Life" by Behavioural Scientist Professor David Chan, entitled Modeling Meaning Matters: A Scientist-Practitioner...

This short video (13 mins) features the Closing Remarks by Professor David Chan at the SMU-A*STAR Conversation on Computational Social Science, held on 22 March 2024 in Singapore and attended by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers (note: The video on the fireside chat conversation is in the preceding post).

YouTube video (13 mins):

Closing Remarks by Professor David Chan: Conversation on Computational Social Science Closing Remarks by Professor David Chan at the SMU-A*STAR Conversation on Computational Social Science_22 March 2024

This video features a fireside chat conversation with Professor David Chan (Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology & Director Behavioural Sciences Initiative, SMU) on "Computational Social Science: Issues, Insights, Applications", held on 22 March 2024 at A*STAR, Singapore and attended by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

YouTube video (57mins):

Computational Social Science: Conversation with Professor David Chan Fireside Chat Conversation with Professor David Chan on Computational Social Science: Issues, Insights & Applications _ 22 March 2024

The following short video (5 mins) features the Closing Remarks by Professor David Chan (Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology & BSI Director) at the SMU-CUHK Global Forum on Computational Social Science, which was held in hybrid format on 23 June 2023 in Hong Kong and attended by a few hundred researchers, practitioners, and policymakers (note: The video on the keynote panel discussion is in the preceding post).

Professor David Chan Closing Remarks at Computational Social Science SMU CUHK Global Forum 2023 Closing remarks by Professor David Chan at the SMU-CUHK Global Forum on Computational Social Science held in Hong Kong on 23 June 2023.

The SMU-CUHK Global Forum 2023, held in hybrid format on 23 June 2023 in Hong Kong, was attended by a few hundred researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The following video (1hr 30mins) features the keynote panel discussion on trans-disciplinary insights from computational social science:

Computational Social Science Panel Discussion at SMU CUHK Global Forum 2023 Panel Discussion at SMU-CUHK Global Forum 2023 on "A Whole New World with Computational Social Science: Trans-disciplinary Insights", held in Hong Kong, 23 J...

In an invited interview, David Chan (Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavioural Sciences Initiative at SMU) discussed the notion of adaptability at individual, organizational, and societal levels and its implications for research, practice, and policy.

Understanding adaptability: What's resilience got to do with it? Adaptability is the ability to adjust to change and uncertainty. It allows individuals and organisations to navigate their way through unforeseen challenges ...

In a commentary, SMU Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Initiative Director Professor David Chan discussed the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code and proposed adopting five practical approaches for a more constructive discussion on the emotive issue. To read the full article, please click on links below:

https://bsi.smu.edu.sg/sites/bsi.smu.edu.sg/files/20221022-ST-Section%20377A%20Repeal.pdf

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/section-377a-repeal-how-to-handle-disagreements

Section 377A repeal: How to handle disagreements Section 377A is an emotive issue, with intense debates between those for and against the repeal weighing in on not just the legal aspect, but also on questions of values. It is imperative that we adopt constructive approaches to the discussion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In an invited talk to the Singapore Police Force Leadership Group, Professor David Chan discussed the psychology of public trust.

YouTube video of talk:

Professor David Chan Invited Talk to Singapore Police Force Leadership on Psychology of Public Trust David Chan SMU Invited Talk to SPF Leadership Group on "Psychology of Public Trust"_19 September 2022

David Chan, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Behavioural Sciences Initiative will speak at SOSS 15th Anniversary Seminar Series on The Psychology of Trust Amid Challenges: Why and How Public Trust Matters.
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