19 Feb 2014
Moving forward with great expectations
In an invited commentary article, SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed issues of public expectations. He…
01 Feb 2014
Shared spaces, more understanding need to tackle greater diversity: IPS panel
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan delivered a talk and was on a panel with Minister of State Sim Ann, moderated by…
28 Dec 2013
From emotions to shared values
In an invited commentary, SMU director of Behavioural Sciences Institute Professor David Chan noted that although the negative emotions that…
16 Nov 2013
The art of disagreeing - it can yield some good
In an invited commentary, SMU Director of Behavioural Sciences Institute Professor David Chan explained how a confirmatory bias influences the way…
01 Oct 2013
Trust between the people and the government
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan was one of the panellists looking at issues of public trust. The questions…
30 Sep 2013
Smile, S'poreans no longer 'least emotional'
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan commented on the recently-released Gallup ranking of countries on positive emotions…
30 Sep 2013
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan commented on findings of the National Survey on Giving and Subjective Well-Being…
30 Sep 2013
Charitable people 'tend to be happier'
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan was the consultant for the national survey on giving and subjective well-being…
28 Sep 2013
Trust is a many-splendoured thing
In an invited commentary published in the Straits Times, SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed how research can…
22 Aug 2013
Professor David Chan renewed as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling
SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan has been renewed as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling for another…
20 Aug 2013
In a commentary on the Prime Minister's National Day Rally, SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan highlighted that…
14 Aug 2013
Taking steps to raise social mobility in Singapore
In a commentary, SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed a holistic approach to increasing social mobility in…
12 Jul 2013
SMU Podcast on Subjective Well-Being and Public Policy (by Professor David Chan)
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26 Jun 2013
Break the negative spiral over the haze
In a commentary article, Behavioural Sciences Institute director Professor David Chan discussed the public reactions to the Haze situation and how we…
10 Apr 2013
Over 250 participants from various organisations in academia and the public as well as private sectors convened at the Orchard Hotel on 7 March 2013…
01 Apr 2013
BSI Director Professor David Chan awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship for Research Excellence
BSI Director Professor David Chan has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship for Research Excellence in recognition for his outstanding research…
07 Mar 2013
Talk to the heart, not just the head
The Government has to go beyond monetary rewards to appeal to Singaporeans, said psychologists and sociologists at a population conference yesterday…
07 Mar 2013
A debate about policymaking and consulting
At a panel discussion of a conference on population issues, organised by the Behavioural Sciences Institute (BSI) at SMU, BSI Director and Professor…