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About Us
Find out moreMission
To enable the healthy, active and independent individuals with meaningful social integration and productivity through technologies and deep understanding of ageing-related, psychosocial issues.
ARISE is a pan-university institute at NTU focussed on ageing-related research, programmes and activities to address the demands of an ageing population.
ARISE acts as a coordinating body to synergise the efforts and resources between various groups, both within NTU and trans-organisation, to optimise the outcomes and impacts of our efforts to benefit the individuals in particular, communities and society in general.
Research Pillar: One Thesis, Three Thrusts
Find out moreOur distinctive science is the implementation science of healthy-ageing behaviour change — advancing healthy and successful longevity as a population-health priority by making protective behaviours start, stick and scale through technology, coaching and learning.
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Publication
Find out moreEducation Pillar
ARISE Health Coaching grew out of a research programme led by Professor Theng Yin Leng, funded by the Ministry of Health in 2016, which subsequently led to a strategic research initiative conducted between 2018 and 2020. The findings uncovered a critical gap in Singapore's healthcare landscape, a shortage of trained individuals equipped to provide health coaching for older adults and behaviour change support for those managing chronic conditions. With 1 in 4 Singaporeans projected to be aged 65 and above by 2030, and healthcare professionals stretched thin by the demands of acute care, there was a clear and urgent need for community-based support that could bridge the gap in continuity of care. Read more on ARISE Health Coaching Journey
Professional Certificate in Essential Health Coaching for Healthy Ageing
Building on 10 years of ageing research, ARISE has translated key evidence-based findings and outcomes into our health coaching training programmes. Our curriculum was thoughtfully developed to address these gaps, covering the full spectrum of healthy ageing, from gerontology and exercise as medicine, to nutrition, motivational interviewing, caregiving, mental well-being, and crisis support. Grounded in evidence and shaped by real-world feedback from past participants, the programme is mapped to the SkillsFuture Skills Framework and subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore, making it both accessible and nationally recognised. It equips individuals with the knowledge and practical skills to make a meaningful difference. We would love to have you join us. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.
