06 Mar 2013
Perspectives swapped on impact of S'pore's population challenges
How can foreigners better integrate into Singapore society? And, what more can be done to ensure their commitment to Singapore is more than just a…
27 Feb 2013
Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU and Professor of Psychology David Chan discussed the interpretation of The Economist’s Where-to…
05 Feb 2013
Professor David Chan, Director of the Behavioural Science Institute at SMU, shared that if by 2030, Singaporeans and new citizens were to make up…
04 Feb 2013
Population priorities and perceptions
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed the strong public reactions to the Population White Paper and the Land Use…
27 Nov 2012
Singaporeans' well-being: It's not just about emotions
In a commentary article, SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed the issues of well-being in Singapore and relate…
24 Sep 2012
The importance of employee well-being
SMU Assistant Professor of Psychology William Tov, as well as SMU Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute David…
27 Aug 2012
The goals matter, so does the journey
In a commentary on the speeches by Prime Minister Lee and his ministers at the National Day Rally, Professor David Chan (Director of the Behavioural…
25 Jun 2012
PM Lee Hsien Loong features commentaries
On his Facebook, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong posted two commentaries in The Straits Times [The 5C Challenges of Cohesion, Five Cs to…
15 Jun 2012
Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU and Professor of Psychology David Chan discussed the integration efforts and policies in this…
14 Jun 2012
Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU and Professor of Psychology David Chan discussed the challenges of social cohesion in this…
13 May 2012
Adaptability in Socio-Political Contexts: Moving Beyond Ability and Intelligence
The ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment is critical for success, if not, survival. Most people would acknowledge that change management…
09 May 2012
The heart of the immigration debate
Professor David Chan, Professor of Psychology and Director of Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU, writes about the issues of immigration and the…
10 Apr 2012
Professor David Chan delivered the opening lecture to more than 200 public officers from MEWR, NEA and PUB at MEWR SLing (Sharing and Learning) on 11…
08 Apr 2012
The inaugural BSI Conference 2012, held on 2 April at the Raffles City Convention Centre, drew more than 200 participants from the public…
08 Nov 2011
Fairness: Processes as important as outcomes
Professor David Chan, Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU, writes about the perception of fairness and its implications for public…
26 Oct 2011
Drill into what makes S'poreans happy
Professor David Chan, Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU, writes about the factors contributing to an individual's sense of well-…
15 Sep 2011
Professor David Chan was conferred Fellow status in The American Psychological Association, the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The…
15 Sep 2011
SMU Professor gets Fellow Status from American Psychological Association
Professor David Chan was conferred Fellow status in The American Psychological Association, the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The…