Coventry University Group to explore enhancing simulation-based training and research in Singapore

Wednesday 25 September 2024

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Coventry University Group is to discuss the potential to enhance simulation-based training and research with the COSEM Safety and Security Services in Singapore.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the university group and the service. Its purpose is to discuss and develop progression to Coventry degree programmes; develop potential areas of joint research in relation to enhancing and building up capability and knowledge in emergency response training; and to discuss the possibility of additional courses and programmes involving simulation training and education. This would include courses on Crisis Media, utilising Coventry University Enterprises’ Predict Media and Incident Command training.

Commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Eric Yap, COSEM’s CEO Michael Chua, the Director of the Civil Defence Academy Md Firoz Ramjan, International Affairs officer Rafillah Rapit, and COSEM’s Communications manager Natalie Koh were in attendance for the signing on 18 September and to meet with Coventry University Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO, Professor John Latham CBE. The event was held in the Simulation Centre on Coventry University’s Technology Park.

COSEM is an excellent organisation which not only offers fire safety and medical training but provides secondary career opportunities for retired and former personnel of the Singapore Civil Defence Force, who lead the training.

We are delighted to be collaborating with COSEM and the former SCDF professionals – it's a great opportunity for Coventry University Group to continue to deliver education across the world as well as be part of important research in such a vital area like emergency response training.

We are proud to be a global education group that also delivers teacher training, apprenticeships, executive education and CPD to various industries and government bodies with collaborations all over the world, helped by our network of Global Hubs in key markets.
Professor John Latham CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University and Group CEO

COSEM welcomes this significant collaboration with the Coventry University Group, a renowned institution for its programmes in disaster management and paramedicine. We are confident that this collaboration would help strengthen the existing relationship and paves the way to advance emergency response and disaster management training which will ultimately benefit many communities in different regions of the world.
Commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force, Eric Yap

SCDF is a uniformed government organisation that regulates fire safety, and provides firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services to the population of Singapore. It is also the national authority for disaster management.

COSEM, a cooperative of the SCDF, is a leading and trusted partner in providing firefighting, fire safety, and emergency response training and services. Since its inception in 2005, COSEM is now a globally recognised consultancy provider for emergency preparedness and response. With a strong team of over 500 employees, COSEM boasts deep expertise and experience in civil protection matters.

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