Under the refreshed MoU, the collaboration is set to expand into areas such as paramedic science, sports science, and cutting-edge technologies for emergency response. Plans include joint research projects, expert and student exchanges, leadership programmes in disaster management, and co-hosted conferences. Both organisations will also explore innovative solutions such as virtual simulation training and emergency vehicle design. 

The MoU was signed by Professor Richard Wells, Coventry University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), and Daniel Seet, Deputy Commissioner (Future Technology and Public Safety) at SCDF. The ceremony was witnessed by Coventry University Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO Professor John Latham CBE, Director Coventry Enterprises (Singapore) and Pro-Chancellor Frank Mills, and SCDF Commissioner Eric Yap. 

First established in October 2020, the collaboration reaffirms both organisations’ commitment to knowledge exchange and capability building. 

Professor Wells said: “I am delighted to extend our already long-standing relationship with the Singapore Civil Defence Force and embrace the opportunity for Coventry University Group to continue to deliver and expand research and education across the world in such a vital area as emergency management and preparedness. We are proud to be a group with a global presence and strategic collaborative partnerships and look forward to the capability and knowledge enhancement we can achieve together.” 

Deputy Commissioner Daniel Seet said: “This collaboration with Coventry University represents a significant milestone in SCDF's commitment to advancing emergency management capabilities through academic collaboration. By combining SCDF's operational expertise with Coventry University's research excellence, we aim to develop innovative solutions that will enhance our preparedness and response capabilities. This MoU will facilitate knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, and capacity building that will benefit not only Singapore but the broader Asia-Pacific region in disaster and emergency management.”